The oldest known skeletal remains of anatomically modern humans, excavated in East Africa, date back an incredible 195,000 years. These historic discoveries, including the remarkable findings at Omo in Ethiopia, make Africa the cradle of humanity. 🌍 #AfricanHeritage
P.S. Did you know? Owu Waterfall is renowned as the highest and most spectacular natural waterfall in West Africa! Try screaming 'Owu,' and legend has it the water flow increases. 💦 #FunFact
The breathtaking Owu Waterfall in Owa Kajola, Kwara State, Nigeria—the highest waterfall in West Africa at 120m above water level, cascading 330 feet down an escarpment, the rocky outcrops add to its beauty, ending in an ice-cold pool below. 🌊✨ #AfricanBeauty#touristAttraction
Agatoga is a vegetarian stew made from several vegetables mainly plantains. This dish is a staple and comes from the African country of Rwanda. Like several other African dishes, this dish is also perfect for the vegan diet. It is flavorsome, and super easy to make. #Rwanda
At the heart of this phenomenon is Igbo-Ora, a serene town in Nigeria, where recent data revealed an astounding average of 50 sets of twins per 1,000 births. 🌍👶 #LandofTwins#Nigeria
Nigeria, hailed as 'The Land of Twins' by the BBC, boasts the world's highest rate of twin births. West Africa witnesses a remarkable fourfold increase in twin births compared to global rates.
The Calabar Carnival started in 2004, aimed to include more aspects of local heritage and culture and at the same time strengthen the capacity of the locals to participate in an economically beneficial way. #CalabarCarnival
Calabar Carnival is an annual carnival held in Cross River State, Nigeria. The carnival holds every December and was declared by the then governor of Cross River State, Mr. Donald Duke as an activity to mark Christmas celebration yearly. #CalabarCarnival#AfricanHeritage
Wishing you a year filled with joy, new opportunities, and moments of success. May each day bring you closer to your dreams. Happy New Year! 🎉🌟 #CheersTo2024
Its colour is especially visible during the dry season (which lasts from Nov-June) and less during the rainy season (July-Oct). Not many living organisms are able to survive in LacRosse due to its high salt content, so it mainly for tourism and salt production. #Africa#LakeRetba
Its distinct pink colour is caused by the Dunaliella salina bacteria, which is attracted by the lake’s salt content. The bacteria produces a red pigment in order to absorb the sunlight, thus giving the lake its unique colour.
Its colour is especially visible during the dry season (Nov-June) and less during the rainy season (July-Oct.). Not many living organisms are able to survive in Lake Retba due to its high salt content, so its mainly for tourism and salt production. #Africa#LakeRetba#Senegal
Its distinct pink colour is caused by the Dunaliella salina bacteria, which is attracted by the lake’s salt content. The bacteria produces a red pigment in order to absorb the sunlight, thus giving the lake its unique colour.