Granville T. Woods (1856–1910) Occupation: Inventor & Electrical EngineerNicknamed: The Black Edison — because of his groundbreaking electrical inventions. 1. Induction Telegraph System (1887) Woods’ invention…
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In November 2018, British supermodel Naomi Campbell visited Lagos, Nigeria, where she met with Mavin Records’ founder, Don Jazzy. Don Jazzy expressed his excitement about the…
David Crosthwait, an African-American mechanical and electrical engineer renowned for his significant contributions to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Born on May 27, 1898,…
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The Obi of Onitsha is the traditional monarch and spiritual leader of the Onitsha people, a prominent Igbo community located along the eastern bank of the…