A collection of Academia Biographies posts
Moses Josiah Madiba
Source: https://www.sahistory.org.za Moses Josiah Madiba was born 22 November 1909 in Seshego, Pietersburg District. He…
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Dr. Es’kia Mphahlele
Source: https://www.sahistory.org.za Extract from media statement on the passing of Dr. Es’kia Mphahlele (1919 -…
Selbourne Charlton Sobizwa “Selby” Mvusi
Source: https://www.sahistory.org.za Selbourne Charlton Sobizwa Mvusi (known as Selby) was born in Richmond, Natal (now…
Ndazana Nathaniel Nakasa
Source: https://www.sahistory.org.za Ndazana Nathaniel (Nat) Nakasa was born on 12 May 1937 in Lusikisiki, Eastern…
Njabulo Simakahle Ndebele
Source: https://www.sahistory.org.za Njabulo Simakahle Ndebele was born on 4 July 1948 in Johannesburg to Nimrod…
Lewis Nkosi
Lewis Nkosi was born in Chesterville, Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal and was educated at local schools…
Dr Mamphela Aletta Ramphele
Source: https://www.sahistory.org.za Mamphela Ramphele was born on 28 December 1947 in Bochum District, Northern Transvaal…
Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa
Ken Saro-Wiwa was a prominent Nigerian author, activist and television producer. He garnered attention by…
9 Scientists and Inventors From Africa the World Should Know More About
Source: Alantablackstar.com Cheick Modibo Diarra Diarra is a Malian-born aerospace engineer who contributed to several…
The Virginia Calculator: Thomas Fuller, African ”Slave” And Mathematical Genius
Source: Yourblackworld.net/ Thomas Fuller, familiarly known as the Virginia Calculator, was a native of Africa.…
Ivan Van Sertima and Runoko Rashidi: The Early Years
originally posted on AtlantaBlackStar.com I first met Ivan Van Sertima in either late 1980 or…
Life and Legacy of Joel Augustus Rogers: Chronicler of a Glorious African Past
Originally posted on AtlantaBlackStar.com This work is dedicated to Dr. John Henrik Clarke. Critical Assessments…
Farewell Prof. Ali Mazrui
source: Wikipedia.org Ali Al’amin Mazrui (24 February 1933 – 12 October 2014), was an…
Travel with Runoko Rashidi – www.travelwithrunoko.com
Click Here to view the image slides of The Travel with Runoko Rashidi Series Runoko Rashidi is…
Ivan Gladstone Van Sertima
From: http://wikipedia.org/ Ivan Gladstone Van Sertima (26 January 1935 – 25 May 2009) was a…