Fresco painting of Queen Martha of Dotawo (Makuria)/ 11th Century. Analysis of Greek text in the Old Nubian script accompanying the painting below. #Dotawo #Makuria #NubianChristianArt #NubianArt #MedievalArt #AfricanArt #ByzantineGreek

105 years ago today, Marcus Garvey created The Pan-African/Black Liberation flag. Garvey was the father of the black nationalist and pan african movements, activist & founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) Color Meaning:

A gilded rattle looted from Asante in 1873-74

The Asantehene Opoku Ware II in his war attire (Batakari Kɛseɛ or Great Batakari) covered in amulets that are often plated in embossed gold and silver

Fun fact: The Asante believed batakari was bulletproof. During Thomas Bowdich’s 1817–1819 visit to Kumasi, Asante officers boasted that their amulets made them invulnerable.

Timeline of West African kingdoms and empires over 3,500 years of history.

Ebony Magazine February 1972, speaking of the 1927 discovery of Asselar Man in ancient Mali. "discovery of human fossil ("Man of Asselar") 250 miles northwest of Timbuktu gives substance to theory black men lived in region thousands of years ago when it was fertile"

Royal Lineage of Asante Queens from 1695 to Date… For over three centuries, the Golden Stool has been guarded not only by mighty Asante Kings but also by formidable Asantehemaa, whose wisdom, courage, and legacy shaped the destiny of Asanteman. These are not just names in

Ancient Egypt called itself Kemet - "Land of the Black People" or "Black Land." This wasn't about soil alone; it was about identity.

Scenes at Kwame Afframs enstoolment before he takes his oath as Omanhene of Kumawu (An Asante state) August 1925, Kumawu in what is now the Ashanti Region in Ghana.

An Asante ruler and his entourage, Circa 1921 - 1932.

Ruins of Pramakɛseso (Great Hall), Kumasi (1896).

Life of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom I (Yiadom Panin). Kwaadu (Konadu) Yiadom's father was Manponhene and mother, the daughter of Nana Akua Afriyie, the "Asantehemaa." She would later marry the next successor of his father Manponhene. And when her husband passed, young

Chief Idubor Eguaveon Isekhure, The late isekhure of Benin. The traditional chief priest of Benin Kingdom. The Isekhure family is an extension of the Ihogbe Royal Family, headed by the Ihama of Benin Kingdom. The palace guild that tends for the royal ancestors. The title Isekhure

A book of condolences has been opened at the Manhyia Palace following the passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Asantehemaa. #opemsuoradio #AsantemanMourns

Taharqa offering wine vases to the falcon-deity Hemen ca. 690-664 BC -Louvre Museum #randomxt

Arms and equipment of a warrior of the Gold Coast .

This video will give some people sleepless nights.

Headdress of an Asante royal herald, who carries the king’s messages. Made of colobus hide, gold plate, and silver chain. Nsɛneɛ is a compound word derived from ɛsɛn, the gold-plated ceremonial hat, and neɛ, meaning message. The Nsɛneɛfoɔ are primarily messengers of the Asante