A Playlet on Black Historical Memory By: Majekodunmi Oseriemen Ebhohon CAST SCENE ONE — THE LAUGHING ROOM A dusty community classroom. Books stacked. A broken chalkboard bears the word: “TRUTH?” KOFI (reading aloud, snorting) Septimius Severus… Black emperor of Rome (gets up, strikes a Roman pose) Ave, my niggas. Welcome to Wakanda-Rome! TISHA (laughs hard) Please! Next they’ll say…
(A Poetic Declaration of the Institute of the Episterresurrecist Arts (IEA) Mother,I have changed my name!No longer shall I answerTo “Renaissance Remnant,”Or “Revival Seedling” of borrowed tongues. I am notA footnote in Europe’s chapter!I am notA festival puppet with Ankara skinDancing to Shakespeare’s tambourine! No!I am the drum they tried to muteWith white chalk and infested libraries!I am the…
Curious about the true faces of Egypt’s ancient heritage? Take a look at these dark-skinned, indigenous Egyptians in Aswan, showcasing their vibrant culture and traditions in a lively video. Over centuries, Egypt’s population shifted, largely influenced by the Arab conquest in the 7th century, which brought waves of migration and a cultural blending that led to today’s predominance of…
When we think of African civilizations, Egypt often dominates the conversation, with its pyramids, pharaohs, and ancient dynasties. However, to the south of Egypt lies another incredibly rich, ancient, and less talked about culture: Nubia. For thousands of years, the Nubians were a significant power in Africa, boasting a unique civilization that influenced not only the region but also…
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—for Professor Alofoje Unuigboje— by Majekodunmi Oseriemen…
By Majekodunmi Oseriemen Ebhohon They say the…
