Togbé Ahuawoto Frédérick Body Zankli Lawson V of Lolan, 1933
A postcard of Togbé Ahuawoto Frédérick Body Zankli Lawson V. He ruled from Apr 7 1921 to Jan 18, 1950. The Lolan … Read more “Togbé Ahuawoto Frédérick Body Zankli Lawson V of Lolan, 1933”
The Batammariba reference in Beyoncé’s Black is King
I was watching Beyoncé’s ‘Black Is King’ when this particular scene of Beyoncé wearing a horned headdress with a long pipe in hand stood out to me. The picture contains … Read more “The Batammariba reference in Beyoncé’s Black is King”
Eunice Adabunu, the Nana Benz From Togo
Eunice Adabunu was amongst the first generation of Nana Benz. At the age of 47, and with 23 years of experience in the textile business, her wealth made her a … Read more “Eunice Adabunu, the Nana Benz From Togo”
El Hadj Boukari, the religious leader of Sokodé
El-hadj Boukari, also known as Modjolobo, was a religious leader who empowered the youth of Sokodé from 1950 until his death in 1961. Born in 1895, he grew up … Read more “El Hadj Boukari, the religious leader of Sokodé”
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