Africa is a beautiful continent, so great in culture and heritage. Little wonder foreigners had to come carry her people to their countries to try replicate some of the beauty which they found in her land. Thanks to the politically aired media programs or views, some part of Africa has been put in the news continuously as war zones, poverty stricken or terrorist filled places. I was going through a thread on twitter recently where I saw that even the black Americans and co, still believe that Africans live in caves, with no means of electricity or modern communication. sigh!
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African Black Soap: The History, Components and Benefits
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”] Did you know history has it that the African Black Soap originated from the Yorùbá tribe of Nigeria? The Yoruba people call black soap ‘ose dúdú’. Ose means soap while dúdú means black… Hence how the black soap got its name.
The African black soap has also been traced back to Yorùbá communities in Benin and some communities in Togo. This soap can be used to treat so many different types of skin conditions. Let’s learn more… [/dropcap]
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Official National Anthem Lyrics Of Republic Of Togo
- Land of our forefathers is the national anthem of Togo. Alex Casimir-Dosseh wrote the words and it was used as Togo national anthem from independence in 1960 till 1979. It was replaced in 1979 to 1992 by a different anthem composed by the party of the Rally of the Togolese People. It was readopted from 1992 onwards.
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Land of our forefathers
- Hail to thee, land of our forefathers’
- Thou who made them strong,
- Peaceful and happy,
- Men who for posterity,
- Cultivated virtue and bravery.
- Even if tyrants shall come,
- Thy heart yearns towards freedom.
- Togo arise! Let us struggle without faltering.
- Victory or death, but dignity.
- God almighty, Thou alone,
- Hast made Togo prosper.
- People of Togo arise! Let us build the nation.
- To serve thee in unity
- Is the most burning desire of our hearts.
- Let us shout aloud our motto
- That nothing can tarnish.
- We the only builders of thy happiness and of thy future,
- Everywhere let us break chains and treachery,
- And we swear to thee for ever faith,
- Love, service, untiring zeal,
- To make thee yet, beloved Togo,
- A golden example for humanity.
- Hail, hail to the entire Universe
- Let us unite our efforts on this immense building site
- Whence will be reborn anew
- Great Humanity.
- Everywhere, instead of misery, let us bring happiness.
- Let us chase from the world unruly hatred.
- It’s over with slavery and Captivity.
- At the star of liberty,
- Let us renew the solidarity
- Of the Nations in fraternity.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org