The History of Africa, is not, well rather known, and, often simply, made up, by, most, who come across it [Africa that is]. This is mainly, due to the fact that, Africa, is often, studied, from, two main perspectives: Ethnography [as with, Religion mainly], and, Economic ties. It is, the second version, that, in most ways, is, the more influential, as, most people (out there), are acquainted, with, African History, from, this perspective.
For those, acquainted, with, African History, its, History, as with, economic ties (really), is, often, studied as follows: Swahili History, Egypt/Bantu, Nubia, African Kingdoms, and subsequently, African Tribes [which arise after, the subsequent fall, of African Kingdoms].The next apparent step, after, African Tribes (for many), has been, the creation, of, African Nations (as defining, African Cultures) [with the Rainbow Nation, in South Africa, being, the most, successful perhaps, of these Nations]. Thats how in all, most people, acquainted, with, Africa, tend to see, its, History [and as especially mentioned before, with regards, to, dealing, with all forms, of, Economic issues].
The Rainbow Nation
As mentioned before though, a better, way, to understand, and see, African History, is from the perspective really, of, its Political History. A History, most know nothing about really, but has come in reality (n all), to shape, World History perhaps, in ways, most, cannot, really fathom. As with Politics, African History, actually, flows more or less along, the following lines: Nubian, Maghrebi/Mali, Niger (Kanem-Bornu, Songhai), Congo, Yoruba, Igbo/Bantu, Afrique, and finally, Political based Immigrants. This History, is, unknown to most, especially, those, who think its all, Black, when in reality, it is, a History, that, has been shaped, by all forms, of, Colour Divisions [White, Black, and, Brown even].
To get a fuller, understanding of this, is to know, that, not only for instance, did, Nubia, have, White populations in it [today, mostly seen, in, South Africa], but also, that, the Maghrebi, were partly, Brown [as with, Mali for instance], and also very surprisingly in fact for many, that, Niger Civilization did have, White skinned populations [White Africans], whom, today, are mainly, seen, in Southern Africa, and even, surprisingly enough too, in, Australia [as the people, termed, Australians, and, not, Aussies]. A huge surprise perhaps, but well understood, if one attempts, to understand, how, African History, tends in all, to evolve.
African History has always, evolved, based on, what, they call, Migratory Trends. What this really means, is that, African History, is heavily, based around, what, they call, Ups and Downs, as associated really, with, Cultural Evolution [that in all, a place, with high, cultural activity, eventually, dies away, with the end result, being a migration, to, somewhere else] [these Ups and Downs, are heavily, driven, by Population sizes, as seen mainly, within, a place/locale]. A History too, that in all, has come, to shape, Western History, due mainly, to, movements, of Africans, into, the Western world, and, their gaining, prominent positions of Power, as with the case, of, Vice-President Joe Biden (Kanem-Bornu) [as also, Faith Hill even, Jeri Ryan, and, Jude Law too (all three, being, Kanem-Bornu) (they even, talk as such)].
Nubian History, is, well known, but, never studied really, from the perspective, of, its White populations [who in many ways, had to do, with, the fall, of, Nubian Civilization] [As mentioned before, a History, hugely shaped, by, Racism issues]. Congo, Yoruba, Igbo/Bantu, while having, Nubian elements in them (and Egyptian too, as with the Bantu), are actually, different, from the others, in that, part, of their populations, are of, European Moor descent. Niger (Kanem-Bornu & Songhai), are rather, well known today, in, Africa, as they are, the faces, of, most, Africans out there [what is not, well known though, is, that these, faces, come in, White, Black, and, Brown too (including Indian now)] [Some though, of the, Brown skinned African populations (as with, hair perhaps), seen, in, Eastern& Southern Africa, actually, have, their origins in, India (from where, they were, kicked out, by, the invading, British, and where too, they, served, as, a Military presence of sorts)].
As mentioned before, part, of Africas History [as Politics based], has, mainly had to do, with, skin colour issues, and, Racism in general [an export, by, Kanem-Bornu Civilization, to, the Western world]. The only place really, in Africa that, has traditionally, seen, Racial Harmony, in most forms has been, Afrique. It is a region that, has had, a, rather different, History, from, the rest, of, Africa, and has been, hugely, shaped by, the Islamic, Middle East/Islam, and, European worlds too. Meroitic Nubia/Aksum, while said to be, part, of, Nubia, drastically broke away, from, its Nubian past, by, associating itself strongly, with, not only, Ethiopian Culture (in general), but also, mainly also with, the Ethiopian Yemenite Kingdom [as mainly with regards to, the worshiping, of, Ethiopian Ancestors] [Antar, a famed, Islamic figure, was of, the, Ethiopian Yemenite Kingdom] [In many ways too, Meroitic Nubia/Aksum, is, Islamic, as with regards really to, its, Religious Practises which are, Ethiopian Yemenite (as with, the, Queen of Sheba)]. You then have, the, Middle East/Islam factor in, Afrique History, which, while some might associate, with, Swahili History, is, actually, more, of, Americanista-Legion (and, White Kenyan too) History [with both these, having, strong ties, to, Oman, and, Saudi Arabia too (respectively)]. You finally have, European groups, the most famous, being, the Victorians [who, are strongly, associated, with, the Swahili].
While most too, might, associate, Western ties, between, Africa, and, the Western world, to be, mainly, through, South Africa (which is true), Egypt, has, never truly, been, strongly connected, to, the Middle East (Islamic world), but has had, most of its alliances, with Europe (and the Western world perhaps), through, what some call, World Jewry. It is Afrique however that has, always, been, strongly connected, to, the Middle East, with, alot, of the wealth, in, Kenya today, owned, by, the Middle East (and, not, its Indian populations, as some might believe).
Afrique though, eventually, falls apart, due mainly, to, invading, Nubian, and, Kanem-Bornu, populations, who, astonishingly perhaps begin, a movement to fight, for equality, and, Independence even [something, they have resorted, to doing again, in, the Western world (where, once before, welcomed, openly, resorted afterwards, to behaviour, that saw, discrimination against them, rise, drastically)] [Some of them, while, openly welcomed, in America for instance, were, eventually, enslaved there (for misbehaviour)].
Kanem Bornu Art (really), as, mainly seen, through, Civilized Botswana:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbrRxl7Q2Yk
Book: 'The Return of the Soldier' by Rebecca West
For those, acquainted, with, African History, its, History, as with, economic ties (really), is, often, studied as follows: Swahili History, Egypt/Bantu, Nubia, African Kingdoms, and subsequently, African Tribes [which arise after, the subsequent fall, of African Kingdoms].The next apparent step, after, African Tribes (for many), has been, the creation, of, African Nations (as defining, African Cultures) [with the Rainbow Nation, in South Africa, being, the most, successful perhaps, of these Nations]. Thats how in all, most people, acquainted, with, Africa, tend to see, its, History [and as especially mentioned before, with regards, to, dealing, with all forms, of, Economic issues].
The Rainbow Nation
As mentioned before though, a better, way, to understand, and see, African History, is from the perspective really, of, its Political History. A History, most know nothing about really, but has come in reality (n all), to shape, World History perhaps, in ways, most, cannot, really fathom. As with Politics, African History, actually, flows more or less along, the following lines: Nubian, Maghrebi/Mali, Niger (Kanem-Bornu, Songhai), Congo, Yoruba, Igbo/Bantu, Afrique, and finally, Political based Immigrants. This History, is, unknown to most, especially, those, who think its all, Black, when in reality, it is, a History, that, has been shaped, by all forms, of, Colour Divisions [White, Black, and, Brown even].
To get a fuller, understanding of this, is to know, that, not only for instance, did, Nubia, have, White populations in it [today, mostly seen, in, South Africa], but also, that, the Maghrebi, were partly, Brown [as with, Mali for instance], and also very surprisingly in fact for many, that, Niger Civilization did have, White skinned populations [White Africans], whom, today, are mainly, seen, in Southern Africa, and even, surprisingly enough too, in, Australia [as the people, termed, Australians, and, not, Aussies]. A huge surprise perhaps, but well understood, if one attempts, to understand, how, African History, tends in all, to evolve.
African History has always, evolved, based on, what, they call, Migratory Trends. What this really means, is that, African History, is heavily, based around, what, they call, Ups and Downs, as associated really, with, Cultural Evolution [that in all, a place, with high, cultural activity, eventually, dies away, with the end result, being a migration, to, somewhere else] [these Ups and Downs, are heavily, driven, by Population sizes, as seen mainly, within, a place/locale]. A History too, that in all, has come, to shape, Western History, due mainly, to, movements, of Africans, into, the Western world, and, their gaining, prominent positions of Power, as with the case, of, Vice-President Joe Biden (Kanem-Bornu) [as also, Faith Hill even, Jeri Ryan, and, Jude Law too (all three, being, Kanem-Bornu) (they even, talk as such)].
Nubian History, is, well known, but, never studied really, from the perspective, of, its White populations [who in many ways, had to do, with, the fall, of, Nubian Civilization] [As mentioned before, a History, hugely shaped, by, Racism issues]. Congo, Yoruba, Igbo/Bantu, while having, Nubian elements in them (and Egyptian too, as with the Bantu), are actually, different, from the others, in that, part, of their populations, are of, European Moor descent. Niger (Kanem-Bornu & Songhai), are rather, well known today, in, Africa, as they are, the faces, of, most, Africans out there [what is not, well known though, is, that these, faces, come in, White, Black, and, Brown too (including Indian now)] [Some though, of the, Brown skinned African populations (as with, hair perhaps), seen, in, Eastern& Southern Africa, actually, have, their origins in, India (from where, they were, kicked out, by, the invading, British, and where too, they, served, as, a Military presence of sorts)].
As mentioned before, part, of Africas History [as Politics based], has, mainly had to do, with, skin colour issues, and, Racism in general [an export, by, Kanem-Bornu Civilization, to, the Western world]. The only place really, in Africa that, has traditionally, seen, Racial Harmony, in most forms has been, Afrique. It is a region that, has had, a, rather different, History, from, the rest, of, Africa, and has been, hugely, shaped by, the Islamic, Middle East/Islam, and, European worlds too. Meroitic Nubia/Aksum, while said to be, part, of, Nubia, drastically broke away, from, its Nubian past, by, associating itself strongly, with, not only, Ethiopian Culture (in general), but also, mainly also with, the Ethiopian Yemenite Kingdom [as mainly with regards to, the worshiping, of, Ethiopian Ancestors] [Antar, a famed, Islamic figure, was of, the, Ethiopian Yemenite Kingdom] [In many ways too, Meroitic Nubia/Aksum, is, Islamic, as with regards really to, its, Religious Practises which are, Ethiopian Yemenite (as with, the, Queen of Sheba)]. You then have, the, Middle East/Islam factor in, Afrique History, which, while some might associate, with, Swahili History, is, actually, more, of, Americanista-Legion (and, White Kenyan too) History [with both these, having, strong ties, to, Oman, and, Saudi Arabia too (respectively)]. You finally have, European groups, the most famous, being, the Victorians [who, are strongly, associated, with, the Swahili].
While most too, might, associate, Western ties, between, Africa, and, the Western world, to be, mainly, through, South Africa (which is true), Egypt, has, never truly, been, strongly connected, to, the Middle East (Islamic world), but has had, most of its alliances, with Europe (and the Western world perhaps), through, what some call, World Jewry. It is Afrique however that has, always, been, strongly connected, to, the Middle East, with, alot, of the wealth, in, Kenya today, owned, by, the Middle East (and, not, its Indian populations, as some might believe).
Afrique though, eventually, falls apart, due mainly, to, invading, Nubian, and, Kanem-Bornu, populations, who, astonishingly perhaps begin, a movement to fight, for equality, and, Independence even [something, they have resorted, to doing again, in, the Western world (where, once before, welcomed, openly, resorted afterwards, to behaviour, that saw, discrimination against them, rise, drastically)] [Some of them, while, openly welcomed, in America for instance, were, eventually, enslaved there (for misbehaviour)].
Kanem Bornu Art (really), as, mainly seen, through, Civilized Botswana:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbrRxl7Q2Yk
Book: 'The Return of the Soldier' by Rebecca West
