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HISTORY
Did you know that Queen Nzinga of Angola fiercely resisted Portuguese colonization for over 30 years in the 17th century, becoming a symbol of African resistance to European imperialism?
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CULTURE
Did you know that Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry, is the second largest film producer in the world, surpassing Hollywood in output and only behind Bollywood?
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, was so wealthy that his pilgrimage to Mecca caused a decade-long gold deflation in the Mediterranean?
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HISTORY
Did you know that ancient Egyptians performed complex surgeries, including brain surgery, as early as 3500 BC?
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ART
Did you know that the Nok culture of Nigeria, dating back to 1500 BCE, produced sophisticated terracotta sculptures, demonstrating advanced artistic and technological skills?
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ECONOMY
Did you know that the Mali Empire, under Mansa Musa, was the wealthiest empire in the world during the 14th century, largely due to its control of gold and salt trade?
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LITERATURE
Did you know that Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo is one of the most prolific and celebrated contemporary Nigerian writers, known for her contributions to African feminism and Igbo literature?
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MEDICINE
Did you know that ancient Egyptians performed complex surgeries, including brain surgery, as early as 3000 BCE?
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INNOVATION
Did you know that the Super Soaker, one of the best-selling toys of all time, was invented by Lonnie Johnson, an African American engineer?
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ARCHITECTURE
Did you know that Great Zimbabwe, a medieval city in modern-day Zimbabwe, was constructed without mortar, showcasing remarkable architectural skill and sophisticated engineering?
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ECONOMY
Did you know that Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, was so wealthy that his pilgrimage to Mecca caused a temporary economic crisis in Egypt due to the sheer amount of gold he distributed?
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MEDICINE
Did you know that Professor Victor Anomah Ngu, a Cameroonian scientist, developed FIDELIS MX, an immunotherapeutic agent for the treatment of HIV/AIDS in the 1990s?
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