Interesting video on the Nok culture founded in central Nigeria. It seems to be one of the oldest cultures in west Africa. The video highlights some of the culture's art work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVT--v-fAKw
Be sure to look out for this upcoming series on African Civilizations on PBS. It starts this Monday(Feb 27). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V1pkjclP9I
I caught that PBS series. I had no idea that Mansa Musa ruler of the Mali Empire is considered the richest person in HISTORY.
For those who missed it. Here's part 3 of Henry Louis Gates' program on African history. Some breakdown: 33:00-Deals with the Mali Empire. 38:00-Deals with the Yoruba city of Ife of modern day Nigeria. 1:03:10-Deals with the ruins of Great Zimbabwe. 1:13:00-Deals with the artwork of the Benin Kingdom of modern day Nigeria. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU38P51qwrA
