by Damola Oluwemimo We would be looking at a few people who fought for the lives of blacks and helped to bring peace to oppressed African countries. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Was born on October 29, 1938, in Monrovia, Liberia. She married in the year 1956 to James Sirleaf and was 17 at that time. She […]
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by Peace Osemwengie Pearl Thusi Born Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi on the 13th of May 1988, Thusi has done her native country of South Africa proud. Thusi is best known for her portrayal of Patricia Kopong in the BBC/HBO comedy-drama series, The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Dayana Mampari in Quantico, and Samkelo in the romantic
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Of Greek origin, the term ‘diaspora’ translates to ‘scattering’ or ‘dispersal.’ The African diaspora may therefore be used to encapsulate people of African ancestry dispersed or scattered from their home continent to other parts of the world either through forced removal or voluntary migration, and the progeny of the dispersed born in their new places of settlement. In essence, the African diaspora is made up of the offspring of those who were forcefully removed from their home and taken to other places as slaves centuries ago – historical diaspora – and those who have migrated from Africa in search of better opportunities – contemporary or new diaspora.
Africans In Diaspora: Are They The Same As Us? Read More »
TVO TRIBE presents an open call for articles, poems, personal accounts, photos, etc on the community’s theme for October;
Black History – Present, Past, and Future.
This is to celebrate our Black Heritage and highlight our evolution. All contributors are therefore required to submit works that relate to this theme.
Submit to: contributions@tvotribe.com
Deadline: 25th October 2020.
For more info, please visit www.tvotribe.com
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Africa has come a long way from escaping the shackles of her colonial masters. Yet she seems to have found it difficult to escape the harrowing clutches of corruption, nepotism, and blatant disregard for the rule of law. This abnormality may have been overlooked, and indeed may have become normal if not for the efforts
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Africans, of all the peoples of the world, have perhaps suffered most from the grotesque distortions and blatant misrepresentations contained in stories, be they supposedly factual accountings or fictive narratives..
Being African : Do Our Stories Portray Us in the Right Light? Read More »
Faith and spirituality are very important to Africans, particularly writers. And now faith is the subject of our tribe conversation today. See what the tribesmen have to say about Faith..
Tribe Conversations: How Our Faith Affects Our Writing Read More »
Maya Angelou has been regarded as one of the greatest African American writers and poets of all time. She used her literary talents in changing the face of activism and racism in the USA. We present to you Maya Angelou, beloved writer, poet and activist…
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Maya Angelou…And A Little Extra! Read More »
In line with the celebration of the one year anniversary of TVO tribe, African writers are invited to take part in a writing competition with the theme “The African story.”
Tribesmen At One: Call For Submissions! Read More »
Racism has become an issue that we can no longer ignore in these times. We at Torie’s blog know that fighting for a cause requires a thorough knowledge of the issue. It is why we have decided to bring to you these books that discuss the issue of race…..
7 Must – Read Books that highlight Racial Injustice Read More »