Meanwhile, the late president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe was arguably one of the most enduring symbols of Africa’s struggle for liberation from colonial rule and has made so many pronouncements in that light. Some of his quotes include;

The white man is not indigenous to Africa. Africa is for Africans. Zimbabwe is for Zimbabweans.

100 Black History Quotes From Famous African Leaders and Revolutionists

Quotes by Martin Luther King Jr

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• “You can kill the dreamer, but you can’t kill the dream.”
• “There comes a time when people get tired of being pushed out of the glittering sunlight of life’s July and left standing amid the piercing chill of an alpine November.”
• “Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.”
• “Be a bush if you can’t be a tree. If you can’t be a highway, just be a trail. If you can’t be a sun, be a star. For it isn’t by size that you win or fail. Be the best of whatever you are.”
• “We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn’t matter with me now because I’ve been to the mountaintop… I’ve looked over and I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land.”
• “I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.
• Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.”
• “We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.”
• “Rarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal quest for easy answers and half-baked solutions. Nothing pains some people more than having to think.”
• “Hate is just as injurious to the hater as it is to the hated. Like an unchecked cancer, hate corrodes the personality and eats away its vital unity. Many of our inner conflicts are rooted in hate. This is why psychiatrists say, “Love or perish.” Hate is too great a burden to bear.”

Quotes by Barrack Obama

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• “Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
• “The worst thing that colonialism did was to cloud our view of our past”
• “The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.”
• “A change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things.”
• “We are the change we have been waiting for.”
• “In the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can change it”
• “I’m inspired by the people I meet in my travels–hearing their stories, seeing the hardships they overcome, their fundamental optimism and decency. I’m inspired by the love people have for their children. And I’m inspired by my own children, how full they make my heart. They make me want to work to make the world a little bit better. And they make me want to be a better man”
• “One voice can change a room, and if one voice can change a room, then it can change a city, and if it can change a city, it can change a state, and if it change a state, it can change a nation, and if it can change a nation, it can change the world. Your voice can change the world.”
• “Making your mark on the world is hard. If it were easy, everybody would do it. But it’s not. It takes patience, it takes commitment, and it comes with plenty of failure along the way. The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. it’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere”
• “Nothing can stand in the way of the power of millions of voices calling for change”

Quotes by Malcolm X

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• “Don’t be in a hurry to condemn because he doesn’t do what you do or think”
• “I am not a racist. I am against every form of racism and segregation, every form of discrimination. I believe in human beings, and that all human beings should be respected as such, regardless of their color.”
• “I believe that there will ultimately be a clash between the oppressed and those that do the oppressing. I believe that there will be a clash between those who want freedom, justice and equality for everyone and those who want to continue the systems of exploitation.” as you think or as fast. There was a time when you didn’t know what you know today.” “They put your mind right in a bag, and take it wherever they want.”
• “A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything.”
• “We are nonviolent with people who are nonviolent with us.”
• “I for one believe that if you give people a thorough understanding of what confronts them and the basic causes that produce it, they’ll create their own program, and when the people create a program, you get action.”
• “If you’re not ready to die for it, put the word ‘freedom’ out of your vocabulary.”
• “You don’t have to be a man to fight for freedom. All you have to do is to be an intelligent human being.”
• “When a person places the proper value on freedom, there is nothing under the sun that he will not do to acquire that freedom. Whenever you hear a man saying he wants freedom, but in the next breath he is going to tell you what he won’t do to get it, or what he doesn’t believe in doing in order to get it, he doesn’t believe in freedom. A man who believes in freedom will do anything under the sun to acquire… or preserve his freedom.”
• “We declare our right on this earth to be a human being, to be respected as a human being, to be given the rights of a human being in this society, on this earth, in this day, which we intend to bring into existence by any means necessary”

SEE ALSO: 100 Most Powerful African Quotes And Proverbs For Daily Use

Quotes by Oprah Winfrey

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• “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams”
• “Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.”
• “Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.”
• “Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.”
• “Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it.”
• “Turn your wounds into wisdom”
• “Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”
• “Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”
• “Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”
• “Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.”

Quotes by Marcus Garvey

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• “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”
• “If you haven’t confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started. ”
• “The pen is mightier than the sword, but the tongue is mightier than them both put together.”
• “The ends you serve that are selfish will take you no further than yourself but the ends you serve that are for all, in common, will take you into eternity.”
• “The pen is mightier than the sword, but the tongue is mightier than them both put together”
• “Liberate the minds of men and ultimately you will liberate the bodies of men.”
• “I regard the Klan, the Anglo-Saxon clubs and White American societies, as far as the Negro is concerned, as better friends of the race than all other groups of hypocritical whites put together.”
• “We are going to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery, for though others may free the body, none but ourselves can free the mind. Mind is our only ruler; sovereign.”
• “You at this time can only be destroyed by yourselves, from within and not from without. You have reached the point where the victory is to be won from within and can only be lost from within.”
• “Having had the wrong education as a start in his racial career, the Negro has become his own greatest enemy. Most of the trouble I have had in advancing the cause of the race has come from Negroes. Booker Washington aptly described the race in one of his lectures by stating that we were like crabs in a barrel, that none would allow the other to climb over, but on any such attempt all would continue to pull back into the barrel the one crab that would make the effort to climb out. Yet, those of us with vision cannot desert the race, leaving it to suffer and die.”

Quotes by Nelson Mandela

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• “Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people”

• “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

• “Many people in this country have paid the price before me and many will pay the price after me”

• “A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of.”

• “Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.”

• “It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

•  “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again”

• “It is not our diversity which divides us; it is not our ethnicity, or religion or culture that divides us. Since we have achieved our freedom, there can only be one division amongst us: between those who cherish democracy and those who do not.”

• “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”

• “A critical, independent and investigative press is the lifeblood of any democracy. The press must be free from state interference. It must have the economic strength to stand up to the blandishments of government officials. It must have sufficient independence from vested interests to be bold and inquiring without fear or favour. It must enjoy the protection of the constitution so that it can protect our rights as citizens.”

Quotes by Kofi Annan

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• “The skills you need to fight the colonial power and the skills you need to gain independence are not necessarily the same you need to run a country.”
• “More than ever before in human history, we share a common destiny. We can master it only if we face it together. And that, my friends, is why we have the United Nations.”
• “To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there”
• “Often we mistake stability, in terms of security and economic activity, to mean a country is doing well. We forget the third and important pillar: rule of law and respect for human rights.”
• “In their greatest hour of need, the world failed the people of Rwanda.”
• “We must ensure that the global market is embedded in broadly shared values and practices that reflect global social needs, and that all the world’s people share the benefits of globalization.”
• “We need to think of the future and the planet we are ging to leave to our children and their children.”
• “I have always believed that on important issues, the leaders must lead. Where the leaders fail to lead, and people are really concerned about it, the people will take the lead and make the leaders follow.”
• “My own advice to people who would be in office for two or three terms is that they must accept democratic rotation: ideally, not put themselves up for re-election and allow the system to work.”
• “I am a stubborn optimist and will remain an optimist.”

Quotes by Kwame Nkruma

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• “It is clear that we must find an African solution to our problems, and that this can only be found in African unity. Divided we are weak: united, Africa could become one of the greatest forces for good in the world.”
• “It is far better to be free to govern or misgovern yourself than to be governed by anybody else”
• “Those who would judge us merely by the heights we have achieved would do well to remember the depths from which we started.”
• “The forces that unite us are intrinsic and greater than the superimposed influences that keep us apart.”
• “Capitalism is a development by refinement from feudalism, just as feudalism is development by refinement from slavery . Capitalism is but the gentlemen’s method of slavery.”
• “Countrymen, the task ahead is great indeed, and heavy is the responsibility; and yet it is a noble and glorious challenge – a challenge which calls for the courage to dream, the courage to believe, the courage to dare, the courage to do, the courage to envision, the courage to fight, the courage to work, the courage to achieve – to achieve the highest excellencies and the fullest greatness of man. Dare we ask for more in life?”
• “I am not African because I was born in Africa but because Africa was born in me.”
• “As far as i am concerned, i am in the knowledge that death can never extinguish the torch which i have lit in Ghana and Africa. Long after i am dead and gone, the light will continue to burn and be borne aloft, giving light and guidance to all people.”
• “We have awakened. We will not sleep anymore. Today, from now on, there is a new African in the world!”
• “Africa is a paradox which illustrates and highlights neo-colonialism . Her earth is rich, yet the products that come from above and below the soil continue to enrich, not Africans predominantly, but groups and individuals who operate to Africa’s impoverishment.”

Quotes by Chinua Achebe

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• “Nobody can teach me who I am. You can describe parts of me, but who I am – and what I need – is something I have to find out myself.”
• “The white man is very clever. He came quietly and peaceably with his religion. We were amused at his foolishness and allowed him to stay. Now he has won our brothers, and our clan can no longer act like one. He has put a knife on the things that held us together and we have fallen apart.”
• “A man who calls his kinsmen to a feast does not do so to save them from starving. They all have food in their own homes. When we gather together in the moonlit village ground it is not because of the moon. Every man can see it in his own compound. We come together because it is good for kinsmen to do so.”
• “We cannot trample upon the humanity of others without devaluing our own. The Igbo, always practical, put it concretely in their proverb Onye ji onye n’ani ji onwe ya: ‘He who will hold another down in the mud must stay in the mud to keep him down.'”
• “In dealing with a man who thinks you are a fool, it is good sometimes to remind him that you know what he knows but have chosen to appear foolish for the sake of peace.”
• “People say that if you find water rising up to your ankle, that’s the time to do something about it, not when it’s around your neck.”
• “Become familiar with your home, but know also about your neighbors. The young man who never went anywhere thinks his mother is the greatest cook.”
• “A man of worth never gets up to unsay what he said yesterday.”
• “It is praiseworthy to be brave and fearless, but sometimes it is better to be a coward. We often stand in the compound of a coward to point at the ruins where a brave man used to live.”
• “If you only hear one side of the story, you have no understanding at all.”

Quotes by Robert Mugabe

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• “So, Blair keep your England, and let me keep my Zimbabwe”
• “The white man is not indigenous to Africa. Africa is for Africans. Zimbabwe is for Zimbabweans.”
• “We don’t mind having sanctions banning us from Europe. We are not Europeans.”
• “We have this American president, Obama, born of an African father, who is saying we will not give you aid if you don’t embrace homosexuality. We ask, was he born out of homosexuality? We need continuity in our race, and that comes from the woman, and no to homosexuality.”
• “We have this American president, Obama, born of an African father, who is saying we will not give you aid if you don’t embrace homosexuality. We ask, was he born out of homosexuality? We need continuity in our race, and that comes from the woman, and no to homosexuality.”
• “If the choice were made, one for us to lose our sovereignty and become a member of the Commonwealth or remain with our sovereignty and lose the membership of the Commonwealth, I would say let the Commonwealth go.”
• “We are no longer going to ask for the land, but we are going to take it without negotiating.
• “Zimbabwe will never be a colony again”
• “We pride ourselves as being top, really, on the African ladder… We feel that we have actually been advancing rather than going backwards.”
• “Was it not enough punishment and suffering in history that we were uprooted and made helpless slaves not only in new colonial outposts but also domestically.”

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10 Zulu Names For Females

The Zulu people are the largest ethnic group in South Africa. These people take pride in their culture which comprises music, dance, and various forms of beadwork. The women in Zulu society are known to be beautiful and hard-working. The names given to women in this culture are

Zobuhle

• Meaning: Lady of beauty

Yibanathi

• Meaning: Be with us

Thobeka

• Meaning: Humble

Thadie

• Meaning: Loved one

Sinenhlanhla

• Meaning: We have luck

Ntokozo 

• Meaning: Happiness or joy

Nomvula

• Meaning: After the rain

Khethiwe

• Meaning: The chosen one

Duduzile

• Meaning: Consoled

Ayanda

• Meaning: One who is always increasing

10 Yoruba Names For Females

The Yoruba people are a West African ethnic group that mainly inhabit parts of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. Like many other African ethnic groups, Yoruba names for females project a child’s identity or respond to certain circumstances to which the child was born.

Ayomide

• Meaning: My joy has come

Tiwa

• Meaning: One who owns the crown

Toluwalase

• Meaning: God’s will be done

Oyinlola

• Meaning: Wealth is sweet

Oluwafunbi

• Meaning: God has given this child to me

Morenikeji

• Meaning: This girl resembles me

Ifedayo

• Meaning: Love has become joy

Iretioluwa

• Meaning: God’s hope

Idowu

• Meaning: A girl born after twins

Ibukun

• Meaning: Blessing

10 Masai Names For Females

The Masai ethnic group inhabits northern, central, and southern Kenya as well as the African Great Lakes region. Masai names often signify elements of Maasai culture, nature, and other significant events.

Naitoti

• Meaning: Born during a drought

Nataana

• Meaning: Born of a neighbor

Lankenua

• Meaning: Lucky

Naipanoi

• Meaning: The big one

Nanyoka

• Meaning: Young and energetic

Napayian

• Meaning: The chosen one

Nkasiogi

• Meaning: One who is always in a hurry

Neelai

• Meaning: Intelligent

Naserian

• Meaning: The peaceful one

Nalepo

• Meaning: Born at night

10 Hausa Names For Females

The Hausa ethnic group is mostly found in the West African region of the continent and most of the Hausa names for females are drawn from Arabic.

Habibah

• Meaning: A beloved child

Jamilah

• Meaning: Beautiful, elegant, or graceful

Faɗimatu 

• Meaning: Premature child

Fara

• Meaning: A joyful person

Gimbiya

• Meaning: Princess

Fa’idah

• Meaning: Benefit or advantage

Hakuri

• Meaning: A patience person

Hamidah

• Meaning: An appreciative person

Jummai

• Meaning: Born on Friday

Fa’idah

• Meaning: Benefit or advantage

SEE ALSO: South African Names – 150 Popular South African Names And Meanings

10 Swahili Names For Females

The Swahili people comprise the Bantu, Afro-Arab, and Comorian ethnic groups inhabiting the Swahili coast. Spoken across Eastern Africa, the Swahili language has strong influences from the Arabic. Meanwhile, most female Swahili names find their roots in religion, culture, and contemporary happenings.

 Tambika

• Meaning: A religious offering

Imani

• Meaning: Faith

Chinira

• Meaning: God receives

Safiyah

• Meaning: Pure

N’bushe

• Meaning: Godly one

Zawati

• Meaning: Gift

Chriki

• Meaning: Blessing

Kaisa

• Pure

Muraty

• Meaning: One who is sacred

Kiojah

• Meaning: Miracle

10 Igbo Names For Females

The Igbo are primarily found in Eastern Nigeria. Several female Igbo names hold cultural and spiritual significance and are believed to be essential in shaping a person’s destiny.

Isioma

• Meaning: One who is fortunate and blessed

Uzoamaka

• Meaning: A good path

Chukwudaalu

• Meaning: Thank you God

Amaogechukwu

• The Lord’s time is the best

Achebe

• Meaning: One who is protected by the Goddess

Adaolisa

• Meaning: God’s daughter

Adaobi

• Meaning: The first daughter in the family compound

Ahunna

• Meaning: One with the body of her father

Anwulichukwu

• Meaning: Joy of the Lord

Chiasoka

• Meaning: God is too sweet

10 Asante Names For Females

The Asante ethnic group is native to the Ashanti Region of modern-day Ghana. The Asante people frequently name their children after the day of the week. They also name their children after special circumstances.

Akosua

• Meaning: Sunday

Adwoa

• Meaning: Monday

Abena

• Meaning: Tuesday

Akua

• Meaning: Wednesday

Yaa

• Meaning: Thursday

Afua

• Meaning: Friday

Ama

• Meaning: Saturday

Ataá

• Meaning: Twin

Píèsíe

• Meaning: Firstborn

Nyaméama

• Meaning: Premature or sickly

10 Akamba Names For Females

The Kamba or Akamba are of the Bantu ethnic group of Kenya. The Kamba believe that names have specific traits. They also believe in giving names that will honor and preserve their cultural heritage.

Moathimo

• Meaning: Blessings

Mumbe

• Meaning: Beautiful

Wayua

• Meaning: Born during famine

Nduku

• Meaning: Born at night

Mwikali

• Meaning: Born after a long duration gestation

Mueni

• Meaning: The new one

Kasyoka

• Meaning: Reincarnation of a dead family member

Mumbua

• Meaning: Born during the rainy season

Mbuku

• Meaning: Hare

Mutanu

• A happy one

10 Rwanda Names For Females

Most of the Rwandan names for females have spiritual significance. They also portray attributes like favor and peace.

Uwimana

• Meaning: Daughter of God

Neza

• Meaning: Good

Uwera

• Meaning: The holy one

Urimana

• Meaning: Daughter of God

Muteteli

• Dainty

Mutoni 

• Favored one

Akaliza

• Firstborn

Amahoro

• Peace

Uwase

• Meaning: She is her father’s

Uwimbabazi

• Meaning: She who is merciful

10 Xhosa Names For Females

The Xhosa are a South African cultural group who emphasize traditional practices and customs inherited from their forefathers. Most of the female names the Xhosa people give their females are also rooted in their culture. But they also give names that have contemporary meanings.

Nkosazana

• Meaning: Princess

Zimkhitha

• Meaning: One who has dignity

Noxolo

• Meaning: Peace

Fundiswa

• Meaning: Smart or educated

Funeka

• Meaning: Needed

Gugu

• Meaning: Our pride

Khanyiswa

• Meaning: Lights up

Sindiswa

• Meaning: We have it

Nonhle

• Beautiful

Zintle

• Beautiful one

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When it comes to his personal life, Elvis Nolasco is tight-lipped. However, being a celebrity would mean that the spotlight is always on him. As a result, it is confirmed that Elvis Nolasco is a father of one from a previous relationship.

Elvis Nolasco’s Early Life and Career Background

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Born on 19 December 1968, Elvis Nolasco grew up with a passion and wanted to be part of the acting entertainment business. He started dancing to Latin music and salsa at an early age. He also said that as a kid, he engaged in several other activities including baseball, street two-hand touch football, roller-skating and ice skating, swimming, and acrobatics.

He Initially Worked on Being a Professional Dancer

Stemming from his love for dancing, Elvis considered being a professional dancer in his early days. According to sources, he trained hard and spent most of his evenings dancing to some Latino music while he was in his Dominican family home. His love for salsa music led him to join the legendary break dancers Soul Sonic Rockers where he spent nights break dancing.

With time, Elvis’ drama teacher in school, Robert Stonebridge noticed something special in him that could complement his dance skills. He introduced him to their high school drama group and made him feature in their high school production The Rainmaker. Thanks to the encouragement Robert gave Elvis, he was able to study acting professionally in Philadelphia and this served as a springboard to his professional career.

Elvis is Worth about $1 Million 

Elvis has not officially put forward his total earnings and income. But he is widely said to be worth a net worth of about $1 million. His major source of income is his entertainment career which spans about 30 years.

The American Actor is not Married

Elvis Nolasco is not married even though he has previously been romantically involved with a couple of women. Moreover, it is not clear whether or not the actor is dating anyone at the moment. However, he is a proud father of one. His daughter, Nyla was born on February 20, 1997, and she is currently 27 years old. Although Nyla is known as the daughter of Elvis, the identity of her mother is still yet to be made public at the time of writing. 

SEE ALSO: Jahbril Cook: Everything We Know About The Actor’s Life, Career, And Other Facts 

Interesting Facts About Elvis Nolasco

1. His Family Has been His Biggest Influence

Although not much is known about Elvis’ family, he has said they are his biggest influence throughout his life and work. According to him, his parents taught him the importance of hard work in a dignified way. Also, his aunts and uncles taught him the value of family, music, dance, and history.

2. Nolasco Appears to have a Special bond with His Mom

Elvis Nolasco is undoubtedly a very private person when it comes to his personal life. Although there isn’t much that is available about his family in the public space, he appears to have a special bond with his mother. He previously offered her a ‘blank cheque’ on Mother’s Day, asking her to request whatever she may want. For a celebrity mom, Elvis’ mother is already comfortable and not in need of anything. However, she jokingly asked for a hot burger and fries.

3. He Made His Movie Debut in 1994

Elvis never looked back since after his drama teacher introduced him to the stage. He went pro in 1994 after making his debut film appearance in I Like That. His other works that followed include Clockers (1995), Third Watch (1999-2005), and Celia: The Life and Music of Celia Cruz (2007).

At the moment, Elvis is mostly known for his roles in MGM+’s NAACP Image Award-winning crime drama, Godfather of Harlem, and ABC’s Primetime Emmy Award-winning anthology series, American Crime. His works have also been recognized by reputable film institutions like the Critics’ Choice Association’s Critics Choice Television Awards, and the International Press Academy’s Satellite Awards.

4. Elvis Nolasco’s Filmography

5. The Actor’s Daughter is a Makeup Artist

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Elvis’ daughter, Nyla is a professional makeup and hair stylist and her artistry has led her to work in the makeup department of movies like Fell Ends (2021) and InVade (2021). Moreover, she has also made an appearance as an actor in the movie, She’s Gotta Have It (2017).

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Who Is Keisha Epps?

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Keisha was originally born as Keisha Spivey on May 27, 1971, in Brooklyn, New York. Not much is known about her childhood and educational background as the information about her that is in the public space is mostly related to her career and her famous husband, Omar Epps.

SEE ALSO: Aiyanna Epps: What Is Omar Epps’ Daughter Up To? Unknown Facts About Her

She Has Been Married to Omar Epps for 18 Years

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Keisha and famous American actor, rapper, and producer, Omar Epps met and started dating in 1992. However, they got separated shortly afterward.

Despite their separation, Omar would later confirm that he always thought of Keisha even though he had other relationships.

The pair reunited some years later and picked up from where they stopped. Their reunion would eventually lead to their marriage in 2006. Since then, the couple’s union has continued to attract the attention of the public and is widely the subject of media portrayals.

They are currently proud parents of 2. Their first child is K’marie and she is 54 years old. Their second child is Amir and he was born on December 25, 2007. 

As it is, the couple has remained married for a long period of 18 years. They have said that the secret to their marital success is that they took breaking up off the table. According to Omar, their decision to never break up changed the way they handled conflict. He also said that they bump heads from time to time but they do it in a respectful way.

Meanwhile, Keisha’s husband also has a daughter called Aiyanna from a previous relationship.

Interesting Facts About Her

1. Keisha Epps Started Singing at a Young Age

According to sources, Keisha started performing at a very young age, and her professional entertainment career dates back to the 90s when she formed the singing group Total alongside her partners and friends, Kima Raynor Dyson and Pamela Long. The group was signed by Sean Combs’s Bad Boy Records during the early 1990s and they produced several hit songs like Tony (1996) Trippin (1998), Sitting Home (1999) and I Tried (1999).

Their self-titled album, Total was released in 1996 and was certified Platinum by RIAA the same year it was released. Similarly, their second album, Kima, Keisha, and Pam, (1998) was certified Gold by the RIAA.

Total stopped performing in 2001. However, they made a comeback in 2014. Despite their reunion, Keish did not sign with the group until 2016 for their Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour.

2. She is also an Actress 

On her own rights, Keisha is also an actress. She starred alongside her husband in The Devil You Know (2022) and Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop (2017). Apart from her screen roles, she has also worked on soundtracks for movies like Traffik (2018).

3. Keisha’s Husband has an Impressive Career Record

Kesha’s husband, Omar Epps has made a name for himself in the world of entertainment. He began writing from a tender age before he took an interest in acting and rap music. Epps made his feature film debut in 1992 and has since starred and produced dozens of films and songs. Among his several honors, he has been awarded nine NAACP Image Awards, two Teen Choice Awards, one MTV Movie Award, one Black Reel Award, and one Screen Actors Guild Award.

Meanwhile, apart from acting, he has also authored several books including From Fatherless to Fatherhood where he shared his desire to always put his kids first. This is inspired by his experiences of growing up without a father.

4. She Lives in California with Her Family

Keisha and her family are living a rewarding life in California in the United States. She and her family seem to be bonding pretty well and have always shared photos of their cherished memories online.

5. How Rich is Keisha Epps?

Keisha Epps’ net worth has not been authoritatively stated. While she would have made a decent sum from her erstwhile singing and movie career, many sources attribute her fortune to her husband whose net worth is currently estimated at about $8 million. As previously stated, her husband is a successful rapper, actor, producer, and author who made his career debut in 1988.

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African Proverbs On Beauty 

1. Anyone who sees beauty and does not look at it will soon be poor.

2. One who plants grapes by the roadside, and one who marries a pretty woman, share the same problem.

3. The skin of the leopard is beautiful, but not his heart.

4. Ugliness with a good character is better than beauty.

5. A beautiful one hurts the heart.

6. If there is character, ugliness becomes beauty; if there is none, beauty becomes ugliness.

7. You are beautiful, but learn to work, for you cannot eat your beauty.

8. The one who loves an unsightly person is the one who makes him beautiful.

9. Having beauty doesn’t mean understanding the perseverance of marriage.

10. You are beautiful because of your possessions.

11. Every woman is beautiful until she speaks.

12. Three things cause sorrow to flee; water, green trees, and a beautiful face.

13. Judge not your beauty by the number of people who look at you, but rather by the number of people who smile at you.

14. Patience is the mother of a beautiful child.

15. There is no beauty but the beauty of action.

16. Judge not your beauty by the number of people who look at you, but rather by the number of people who smile at you.

17. A pretty face and fine clothes do not make character.

18. A pretty basket does not prevent worries.

19. It’s those ugly caterpillars that turn into beautiful butterflies after seasons.

20. The most beautiful fig may contain a worm.

21. It is only a stupid cow that rejoices at the prospect of being taken to a beautiful abattoir.

22. A woman who pursues a man for sex loses her spiritual beauty.

23. A chicken with a beautiful plumage does not sit in a corner.

24. The cook does not have to be a beautiful woman.

25. Beautiful words don’t put porridge in the pot.

26. There is always a winner even in a monkey’s beauty contest.

27. She is beautiful; she has love, and understands; she respects herself and others; everyone likes, loves, and honors her; she is a goddess.

28. Your beauty may take you there, but your character will bring you back.

29. Why do they like an ugly person, it takes a long time for a beautiful person to know it.

30. Even the colors of a chameleon are for survival, not beauty.

31. He who loves, loves you with your dirt.

32. A woman’s polite devotion is her greatest beauty.

33. The most beautiful women in the world are like good coffee…black as hell strong as hope and sweet as love.

34. There are many colorful flowers on the path of life, but the prettiest have the sharpest thorns.

35. An ugly child of your own is more to you than a beautiful one belonging to your neighbor.

36. A man who hangs around a beautiful girl without saying a word ends up fetching water for guests at her wedding.

37. Beauty comes from within, a beautiful heart creates a beautiful person.

38. A beautiful thing is never perfect.

39. The surface of the water is beautiful, but it is no good to sleep on.

40. Youth is beauty, even in cattle.

41. Dress up a stick and it’ll be a beautiful bride.

42. He who marries a beauty marries trouble.

43. Greatness and beauty do not belong to the gods alone.

44. Beauty is not sold and eaten.

45. If you find Miss this year beautiful, then you’ll find Miss next year even more so.

See Also: 7 Female Warriors Who Led African Empires and Armies

46. Roosters’ tail feathers: pretty but always behind.

47. When a once beautiful piece of cloth has turned into rags, no one remembers that it was woven.

48. Beautiful discourse is rarer than emerald, yet it can be found among the servant girls at the grind at the grindstones.

49. Three things cause sorrow to flee; water, green trees, and a beautiful face.

50. Whoever tells you to go and bathe wants you to be beautiful.

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1. Blyde River Canyon

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Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa

Unique Features: One of the deepest Canyon (3280 feet and 16 miles long), the Greenest of all the Canyons in the world.

For staunch lovers of nature, the Blyde River Canyon is likely the first location they will consider when visiting South Africa. The river which passes a rock formation known as the ‘Three Rondavels’ is dominated by subtropical vegetation and supports a large diversity of life that includes numerous fish, antelope species, hippos, crocodiles, and lots more.

The Kadishi water is also a ‘must see’ in the Blyde River Canyon. The formation of the waterfall strikingly resembles a face that is crying profusely, and is thus sometimes known as ‘the weeping face of nature’.

2. Kruger National Park 

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Location: Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, South Africa

Unique Features: It spans 19,633 square kilometers, home to over 12,000 elephants, 27,000 African Buffalo, 1,000 leopards, and lots of other wonderful wildlife,  it has 21 rest camps, 2 private lodge concessions, and 15 private safari lodges.

The Iconic Kruger National Park in South Africa is known for its amazing vast landscapes and exceptional wildlife. Several people from all over the world embark on private or group safari tours to find Africa’s Big Five animals which include Leopard, Elephant, Lion, Rhino, and Leopard.

The park contains twelve main rest camps, as well as several smaller camps. It also has lodgings and luxury safari accommodations that will give you an amazing night experience.

3. Garden Route

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Location: Western Cape Province of South Africa

Unique Features:  Home to many large mammals (such as; bushpig, bushbuck, and so many others), presence of green forests, flowering fynbos, and abundant streams, rivers, and waterfalls, and is one of UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

The Garden Route remains one of South Africa’s most interesting and famous stretches of the coastline. Year in and year out, several families troop in and out of this location owing to its temperate landscape of sandy beaches, forest formation, and rocky shores.

4. Cape Winelands

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Location: Boland region of the Western Cape province of South Africa

Unique features: Know for its exceptional award-winning wines, fascinating history, picturesque settings, and exquisite foods.

Also known as the culinary capital of South Africa, The Cape Winelands consists of the most popular wine-producing districts found within the Western Cape geographical unit of South Africa. The location also offers a range of adventure activities and conventional sports facilities including hiking, walking, rock climbing, golf, squash, tennis, indoor heated pools, horse riding, and swimming.

5. Isimangaliso Wetland Park

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Location: East coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Unique features: Coral reefs, long sandy beaches, coastal dunes, lake systems, swamps, and extensive reed and papyrus wetlands.

The Isimangaliso Wetland Park which is situated in Kwazulu Natal offers a magical landscape composed of beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife, and several highly enjoyable activities. It is also one of South Africa’s top bird-watching locations with over 482 species of birds. It also holds a large body of freshwater that holds several aquatic creatures.

SEE ALSO: Is Cape Town Safe? 5 Safest and 5 Most Dangerous Places In South Africa

6. Addo Elephant National Park

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Location: Eastern Cape, ‎South Africa

Unique features: Has over 600 Elephant, Unique Vegetation and Longest Dunes in the Southern Hemisphere,  Massive Reintroduction of Historical Species, Most Diverse Game Park

Addo Elephant National Park is the third-largest game reserve in South Africa. The game reserve is famous among tourists for its large elephant herds that graze on the vegetation. Due to its proximity to the coast, travelers can visit the park for an opportunity to see Southern Right Whales and White Sharks. Furthermore, the area has a range of Safari Game Lodges for travelers.

7. Durban

Location: Eastern South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province

Unique features: Home to The Ushaka Marine World, Its harbor entrance can take the world’s largest “super ships”.

Several tourists are drawn to Durban because of its great wildlife, unspoiled beaches, lagoons, fresh air, and culinary delight. It stands as one of South Africa’s finest locations.

8. Hermanus

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Location: Southern coast of the Western Cape province of South Africa

Unique features: Home to 2 Blue Flag Beaches(Hawston Beach and Grotto Beach)

Hermanus has become a popular holiday hub because of its unspoiled beaches, lagoons, secluded forests, and crashing surf. Many people are also attracted by its marine wildlife, fresh air, and culinary delights.

9. Drakensberg

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Location: eastern part of South Africa

Unique features: Presence of famous peaks that are favorites to photograph and summit, and home to several smaller foothills, stunning waterfalls, inviting rock pools, fresh mountain streams, and mysterious caves.

The Drakensberg offers an enormous diversity of attractions and activities such as mountain biking, trout fishing, and horse riding. It is also known for clean air, clear skies, and comfortable lodges and hotels for visitors and tourists.

10. Mossel Bay

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Location: Western Cape province, South Africa

Unique features: Mildest all-year climate in the world, long stretch of beaches, warm waters of the Indian Ocean, and a championship golf course

Mossel Bay has been a beach holiday destination for South Africans for more than a century. The location is known for its warm and stable weather. The Indian Ocean and its beaches have also added to the aesthetics of Mossel Bay. Moreover, the cultural attractions of the locations are its important feature.

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Here are the Most Rare People in Africa

1. The Darkest Person in the World

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Nyakim Gatwech is mostly referred to as the darkest person in the world. There were speculations that she was bestowed the ‘darkest person on earth’ by the Guinness World Records. However, the information was confirmed to be false as the Guinness World Records does not monitor records for skin tone. Notwithstanding, She is a dark Sudanese model born on January 27, 1993, in Ethiopia.

She has been nicknamed the “Queen of the Dark” because of her complexion. She came into the limelight after taking part in a fashion show at St. Cloud State University. At the moment, she is an Instagram star and a model who has appeared in several publications. She also appeared in the promotional posters for the American horror film, Jigsaw (2017).

2. Kenyan Man with the Longest Fingernails in Africa

John Waweru is a Kenyan man who decided to break records by attempting to grow the longest fingernails in the world. When he started, he was called different names and accused of being a devil worshipper. All these accusations did not deter him as he continued to grow his name and subsequently, made it his source of livelihood. He started showcasing his outstanding long nails at events, after charging a fee.

This obsession to grow the longest nails in the world caused him several limitations to his work. Waweru cannot wash or use his hands to do certain chores. His nails have grown to an outstanding length of 1 foot and 2 inches long, making him the African with the longest nails.

3. Helen has constructed the longest hand-made wig

After spending 11 days and two million nairas, A Nigerian lady called Helen Williams was able to set the Guinness record for making the longest hand-made wig. The wig stretches up to 351.28m (1,152ft 5in).

After she concluded the piece, it became difficult for her to find a place where she could measure it. She finally laid it along the highway connecting the cities of Lagos and Abeokuta for measurement.

4. The Blue-Eyed Woman

Risikat Moromoke Azeez is a Nigerian woman who became an internet sensation in 2020 after her husband abandoned her and subsequently sent her two daughters packing for having blue eyes.

The unique color of her eyes is a result of a genetic condition called “Ocular Albinism”, which reduces the pigmentation of the iris. This condition was also passed down to Risikat’s two daughters.

She came to the limelight after she was chased out of the house by her husband and ended up having to beg to survive with her two children. She was discovered by photographers who noticed how beautiful her eyes and her daughters were and have been in many photoshoots ever since.

5. African with the Largest Feet

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Brahim Takioullah is a Morrocan man who formally held the Guinness World Record for largest feet. He is also the second-tallest living person.

Surpassing former record-holder, Sultan Kösen, Takioullah became the Guinness World Record holder for the world’s largest feet on a living person, on 24 May 2011. His left foot measures 38.1 centimeters and his right is 37.5 centimeters.

Similarly, With a height of 2.46 meters, Takioullah became the second–tallest living person behind Sultan Kösen of Turkey, and tied with Morteza Mehrzad of Iran, in the world according to the Guinness World Records.

6. Ugandan Boy with the Striking Face

At the sight of Shakul, the first thing one would notice is his bright blue eyes and a bold streak of light-colored skin on his forehead and hands. When his parents had him, they assumed he was sick because of his unique eye color and multiple skin colors.

He was raised by his grandmother after his mother abandoned him as a child. His mother rarely ever touched or breastfed him because she assumed he was a cursed child. With the help of a charity organization, Shakul was diagnosed with Wardenbuurg syndrome, a genetic condition that affects the coloring of the eyes, skin, hair, and hearing loss.

Shakul was offered a scholarship by a charity organization and attends a special needs school due to his complete deafness caused by the syndrome.

7. Africa’s Most Pierced Man

Ugandan man, Davis Kizza Kana popularly known as Rasta Kana became famous for having the most piercing on any African with 83 piercings.

Rasta Kana has 20 piercings on each ear, 14 on his eyebrows, 10 on his nose, 10 on the lips, 2 on the tongue, 4 in the mouth, and others in the neck, and genital area.

David decided to go into this lifestyle in 2000 and has no intentions of giving it up.

8. Most Fertile Woman in Africa

Mariam Nabantanzi is considered the most fertile woman in Africa after giving birth to 44 children at the age of 40. This Ugandan woman has given birth to 4  sets of twins, 5 sets of triplets, 5 sets of quadruplets, and a few single births.

Overwhelmed by the number of children, her husband fled, abandoning her with 38 surviving children, 20 boys and 18 girls. Mariam was diagnosed with hyperovulation, which causes many eggs to be released in a single cycle. She was told that no family planning method would work for her and if forced, would lead to health challenges.

However, doctors were able to come up with a solution which led to the cutting of her tubes to prevent the eggs from traveling to the uterus

9. Zambian Real-Life Rapunzel

Also called the Black Rapunzel, Lister Phiri has outstandingly long hair which is said to be about twice her height. Lister is a native of the Chilanga District of Lusaka, Zambia.

While most women today use different products to help their hair grow and keep it moisturized, The Black Rapunzel has admitted to never using shampoos or any hair products, but rather, detergents to wash and vaseline as moisturizers.

Lister due to the length of her hair seeks help from the neighbors to put in African threading styles and doesn’t bother to go to any salon.

10. Most Flexible African

South African woman, Nokulunga Buthelezi has dubbed herself as the “African Snake” due to her flexible nature. She is a contortionist who became popular for her extreme curving abilities.

Her flexibility has led to a lot of people questioning if she has bones in her body. Nokulunga can form 120-degree angles which is almost impossible to do by any human but rather snakes.

11. Ethiopian Boy with Sapphire Eyes

Melekamu popularly known as Abushe is an Ethiopian boy with a rare eye color which is a result of a disease called Wardenburg syndrome. At birth, he was presumed to be blind because of the unusual sapphire color of his eyes.

This young Ethiopian boy who was bullied and called different names because of the color of his eyes, has been listed among the 88 people with the most beautiful eyes in the world. He hopes to be a footballer like Lionel Messi.

12. Duckie Thot was Nicknamed Black Barbie Because of her Complexion

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Nyadak Duckie Thot is a South Sudanese-Australian model that is known for her smooth black skin. She was introduced to the modeling industry by her model and YouTube sister, Nikki Perkins. She is famously known for being the face of Fenty Beauty as well as playing the lead role in the Alice in Wonderland-inspired 2018 Pirelli Calendar. She has been given the nickname “Black Barbie”, of which she is very proud.

13. Most Fertile Man

Ismail Ibn Sharif was a Morrocan leader who existed in the 1600s and 1700s. He claimed to have been a direct descendant of the prophet Mohammed, the founder of Islam. He became famous for being a ruthless leader but that is not the main focus for us.

This Morrocan leader has set the world record for fathering the most children ever. Ismail was said to have fathered over a thousand children but according to the Guinness World Records after verifications, was said to have fathered 888 children,  which is more than anyone else in the history of not just Africa, but the world.

14. Nimachi is a white Kid born to a black Nigerian couple

Nimachi is a white baby that was mysteriously born to a black Nigerian couple; Ben and Angela. According to medical experts, there are possibly 3 reasons why Nimachi’s appearance is different from her parents and her siblings. The first is a dormant white gene in one of the parents. The second is a genetic mutation and the third is possible albinism. Meanwhile, Nimachi’s parents have affirmed that they do not have any white ancestry in their backgrounds.

SEE ALSO: 15 Africans Holding The Guinness World Record For Unbelievable Things

15. Angolan Man with the Largest Mouth

Francisco Domingo Joaquim is an Angolan man who made it to the Guinness World Records in 2010 after the size of his mouth drew the attention of the media.

Fransisco’s mouth measures 17cm (6.69 inches) and stretches in all directions. This has earned him the title of the man with the widest mouth, not only in Africa but the world. His mouth can fit in a lot of items including a can of coke. How incredible is that?

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Although now divorced, Chicco was married to Thembi, and their union was blessed with 2 kids namely, Longwe Twala and Nowie Zanele Twala.

He Had His Major Career Breakthrough in 1987

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Chicco began his music career in the 1970s, playing in soul bands like Umoja and Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse. However, he went solo and also took on music production in the 1980s.

He became increasingly well-known in 1987 after his first triple platinum record, particularly with songs like We Miss You Manelo, which referenced Nelson Mandela and the quest for freedom. Mandela was still a prisoner on Robben Island at the time the song was released.

In addition, Brenda Fassie’s song Too Late for Mama (1989), which was produced by Twala, went platinum. This success further increased Twala’s popularity.”

In 1992, Chicco’s soul song Peace Song added to the musician’s fame. Moreover, it was produced shortly before the first democratic elections in South Africa, and this made it a sensation. Additionally, he co-wrote the popular song Papa Stop the War in 1990 alongside poet Mzwakhe Mbuli.

Moreover, Twala wrote songs for and produced the album Memeza, for a comeback by the late Brenda Fassie. He has also written songs for Disney’s Lion King II.

For his numerous impressive works, Twala has clinched several honors and awards. Notably, he was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 12th annual Metro FM Music Awards that took place in Durban in February 2013.

ALSO SEE: Omari Hardwick- Bio, Wife, Kids, Net Worth, Other Interesting Facts

His Marriage to Thembi Crashed on Allegations of Infidelity

As earlier noted, the South African musician was married to Thembi. Although Thembi was born and raised in South Africa, nothing is known about her early years or family history. However, Chicco Twala was born on June 5, 1963, in Soweto, Johannesburg.

Details about how Thembi and Twala met have not been made public. Also, the exact day they got married is not known. However, their union was blessed with 2 kids before they opted for divorce.

According to Twala, his ex-wife cheated on him during their marriage, and that is the reason why they went their separate ways.

Twala’s Kids are all entertainers

Longwe is Twala’s first child, and he has followed the entertainment career path of his father. Although the celebrity kid comes from a respected family, he has involved himself in many controversies that have given him a negative image in the public space.

His father has confirmed that Longwe has been taken for rehabilitation several times because of his drug addiction.

He was also alleged to have murdered a South African Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Senzo Robert Meyiwa. Meyiwa was shot on October 26, 2014, during an alleged robbery at Kelly Khumalo’s home in Vosloorous, east of Johannesburg. Unfortunately, he was later declared dead on arrival at the hospital.

Following the footballer’s death, there were speculations that Longwe killed the footballer and his friends were covering up for him. He was arrested and charged, but he was later granted bail. To date, it has not been proven that he was responsible for the footballer’s murder.

Meanwhile, Chicco’s daughter is a DJ, and she performs with the nickname DJ Z’ne. She appears to have a very cordial relationship with her father and has once mentioned that he is her inspiration and mentor.

What is Chicco Twala’s net worth?

Chicco Twala’s net worth is currently estimated at $1.2 million, and he has amassed the better part of this sum through his entertainment career of 44 years. Furthermore, he has also earned a lot from his work as a property developer and publisher. He has a publishing house called Chicco Publishing. He also runs a communications agency with his business partner, Solly Segalo. The name of the agency is Blue Flame.

5 Quick Facts About Chicco Twala

1. Twala was born in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa. Also, he attended Bopasanatla High School.

2. Twala is passionate about nurturing young talents. These talents are not limited to singing alone but also include sound engineering. To support young talent in South Africa, he owns and runs studios in Soweto.

3. In addition to music, Twala has also been producing low-cost comedy films.

4. Chicco is an avid lover of sports, and his interest in soccer has put him in charge of the Moroka Swallows and Ria Stars, respectively.

5. The entertainer has participated in many campaigns against apartheid laws and some of his songs were geared towards freedom and the release of Nelson Mandela.

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He has also fathered three children from his previous relationships, including the famous Oluwaseyi Tinubu, Folashade Tinubu, and Kazeem Jide Tinubu, who passed away in 2017.

Meet all of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Children

Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s kids from previous relationships were born before he married Oluremi

As was previously said, Bola Tinubu’s marriage to Senator Oluremi Tinubu, his present wife, produced some but not all of his children. The first three, Jide, Seyi, and Shade, were born before Tinubu’s marriage to Oluremi in 1987.

1. Kazeem Jide Tinubu

The eldest child of Bola Tinubu, Kazeem, was born on October 12, 1974.

He completed his legal studies at the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom before moving to London, England, to complete his master’s degree in maritime law at the University of London. He was later called to the bar in 1999.

Kazeem worked in the legal department of Mobil, an organization where his father, Bola Tinubu, had been a director for several years. He also worked for several oil companies, including Cargo Maritime, Paris, France, and Ocean and Oil Services Ltd.

Although the name of his wife has not been revealed, Jide was married and had three kids.

Unfortunately, he died on October 31, 2017. His death was caused by cardiac arrest. Left to mourn him were his wife, three sons, and his family and friends.

2. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo

Folashde is the second oldest of all Tinubu’s children, and she was born on June 17, 1976. This means she is currently 47 years old.

She received her degree in economics from the Federal College of Education in Oyo State, Nigeria. She also earned a business administration degree from Middlesex University.

Shade previously married House of Representatives Member, Hon. Oyetubde Ojo, who represented Ekiti State. However, it’s reported that the pair’s marriage has been marred by several glitches, including extramarital affairs. At the moment, Shade and her husband are separated.

In the meantime, the Oba of Lagos crowned Shade Iyaloja (mother of the market) in 2013. But following her coronation, a number of disagreements and protests broke out, dividing both men and women in the market. The reason for the chaos was that her grandmother was the last Iyaloja; therefore, it seemed like her emergence was becoming a family succession. Additionally, she imposed heavy fines on traders, and this caused an outcry that was later settled by her father.

SEE ALSO: Cyril Ramaphosa Children: Meet All The Kids Of S.A President 

3. Oluwaseyi Tinubu

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Seyi Tinubu is Peherpas, the most famous of all Bola Tinubu’s children. He was born on October 13, 1985, and he is 38 years old. Seyi is the product of his father’s relationship with Bunmi Oshonike. His mother was a former air hostess and a prophetess with the Celestial Church of Christ.

Seyi spent most of his early life in the United States and the United Kingdom. He completed his early schooling at St. Saviour’s School in Lagos State before moving to Milton Abbey School in England, where he earned his A-Levels.

Seyi later moved to Lincoln University and obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in 2005. He also bagged a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 2010 before moving to the Nigerian Law School in 2011. He was later called to the bar in 2013.

After he was called to the bar, Seyi again returned to the University of Buckingham and bagged a Master’s Degree in corporate and commercial law.

He is currently the CEO/Chairman, of Loatsad Promomedia and also the co-founder of the Noella Foundation.

Meanwhile, Seyi is listed as one of the most sought-after media practitioners in Nigeria, and his advertising firm (Loatsan Promomeida) has completed several advertising transactions that run into billions.

He got married in 2016 to the love of his life, Layal Holm Chinwe, and the pair’s union is blessed with two kids named Tinubu Bolatito Ayyan Jidenna and a daughter named Noella.

Tinubu’s kids with Oluremi

1. Zainab Abisola Tinubu

It is well known that Zainab Abisola Tinubu is the first child of President Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. However, details about her life have not been made public.

2. Habibat Tinubu 

Habibat is mostly known as the youngest of Bola Tinubu’s daughters. Details about her early life are also in the shadows. However, it is known that she studied in Boston, Massachusetts. Also, she attended Berklee College of Music and graduated on May 11, 2013.

3. Olayinka Tinubu

Olayinka is the last child of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Just like his older sisters, not much is known about Olayinka. Many celebrities love to keep the profile of their children under the shadows, especially when they are young, and Olayinka’s parents appear to be good at that.

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Patoranking remains one of the top charting musicians in Africa with hit songs like Celebrate Me (2021), Abule (2020), My Woman, My Everything (2017), and Suh Different (2018).

Away from his music career, Patrick is a father of 2 from his past relationships. Here is all we know.

A Brief Biography Of Patrick Nnaemeka

Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie was born on May 27, 1990, in Ijegun-Egba, Lagos State as the first of 3 children. His younger siblings are Raphael and Sharon.

The musician is an Igbo native from Ebonyi State in the southeastern region of Nigeria. However, he has lived most of his life in Lagos where he started his life at Satelite Town in the Ijegun-Egba.

He attended Citizen Comprehensive College in Epe, Lagos and later enrolled at Jibril Martin Memorial Grammar School in Iponri.

Did You Know These Facts About Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie?

1. His Stage Name (Patoranking) Was Given to Him by a Jamaican 

Patrick was named Patoranking by a Jamaican he came across while he was a carnival dancer and street jam singer at Alpha Beach in Lagos.

The Jamaican derived the name “Patoranking” from the singer’s first name Patrick. According to the Jamaican, “Pato” and “ranking” from Jamaican slang mean highly respected.

2. He Dropped out of School as a result of Financial Constraints 

After completing high school, Patrick moved to Ghana in 2007 to further his education after gaining admission to the University of Cape Coast. However, he dropped out due to financial reasons.

After dropping out of university, he met Lanky, a businessman who signed him to his label, Black Rhythmz Entertainment.

Subsequently, he started a solo career and released his first album, So Nice in 2009. Although the album did not become successful, it marked the beginning of his journey into stardom.

Meanwhile, while signed to Black Rhythmz Entertainment, Patoranking took a job at a restaurant and at an Accra Mall.

He recorded a few songs with Black Rhymz Entertainment before he decided to return to Nigeria.

3. 2013 marked a turning point in his career

Upon his return to Nigeria, Patrick joined K-Solo’s Igberaga Records in 2012, where he recorded “Iya Bisi”, featuring Qdot and Kbaj.

However, his career breakthrough was in 2013 when he released a song, Alubarika featuring one of Nigeria’s most celebrated musicians, Timaya.

In February 2014, Patoranking ended his affiliations with Dem Mama Records and then signed a record deal with Foston Musik.

His albums include God Over Everything (2016), Wilmer (named after his first daughter) (2019), and Three (2020).

4. Patoranking is the First African Singer to Partner With The World’s Largest Reggae Company 

The 33-year-old Nigerian musician signed a deal with VP Records in 2015, which released his debut album, God Over Everything in 2016. The deal made him become the first African to be signed by the biggest reggae label company.

More to his achievements, he was the first African to perform at the largest reggae song festival in Jamaica after he signed the deal. As one of the champions of reggae dancehall artists in Africa, the singer has received several nominations and awards in his musical career which include:

Nominations

• Most Played Street Hop Song in the 2021 Net Honours
• Best Dancehall Artist in the 2015 AFRIMA
• Best Pop Song in 2015 The Headies Award.
• Best Reggae Dance Hall Single in 2015 The Headies Awards.
• Most Gifted Newcomer in 2014 Channel O Music Awards

Awards 

• Best Dancehall Artist in the 2016 AFRIMA
• African Artiste of the Year Award in 2015 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards
• Best New Act  in the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards
• Best Afro-pop Song in the 2015 TooXclusive Online Music Awards.
• Best New Act in the 2014 Ben TV  Awards

5. The Musician is also a Philanthropist 

Okorie is a known philanthropist. The Lagos-born has been able to provide full-paid scholarships for young Africans to attend the university. Similarly, he is funding the education of many kids in his hometown, ranging from primary to tertiary institutions.

Furthermore, the star was engaged in a UNICEF program where they donated to children who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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6. What’s the truth about His Marital Status?

Patoranking has over the years been romantically linked to several women but has never walked any of them down the aisle. Among others, he was romantically linked to the Ghanaian television personality, Joselyn Dumas, and Leila Stone.

The singer was also alleged to be married to the Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade in 2021. However, the speculations were only sparked after Patoranking and Yemi featured as a bride and groom in the music video of Patorankin’s song with Flavour Mon Bebe.

7. The 33-Year-Old Singer is a Father of 2

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Patoranking is a proud father from his previous relationships. His first daughter Wilmer Okorie was born on August 20, 2018, and is currently 5 years old. 

Although, he hasn’t disclosed the name of his mother’s daughter, a lot of sources have suggested that Amaka might be the mother. Meanwhile, he also has a second child daughter called Welda Okorie.

8. The Reggae-dancehall Artist Performed at The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar 

Patoranking was selected by FIFA to be part of the musicians to perform in Qatar 2022. He joined the likes of Kizz Daniel and Davido to perform at the event. The singer performed on Monday, November 28 at Al Bidda Park and he began his performance with one of his popular songs titled “No Kissing Babe”.

9. Patoranking is a Football Lover 

Despite being a talented singer, Patoranking also loves football and belongs to Arsenal F.C. Because of his love for the game, he centered the theme of his Celebrate Me music video on football.

10. He has a Net Worth of $5 Million

Patrick Nnaemeka has an amassed net worth of $5 million and the singer has made this amount through music tours, shows, ticket sales, album sales, and concerts. Again, he has a record label named Amari Musiq which he has signed other artists like Grey C and Walid.

He has also made a lot of fortune as a guest Judge of The Voice Nigeria. The music artiste also announced a partnership between him and the hair extension manufacturer, Darling Hair. Moreover, his hit single, ‘Black Girl Magic’ is one of the ‘products’ of the partnership.

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