INSPIRATORS I
Those who have enlighten the path
Gallery Part I - From the Beginning of Time to 1900
Founders of African culture and world civilization. First Pharaohs and Kings. Builders of countries and empires. Liberators from oppression.
Through them we walk a better path.
PTAH
From the beginning to the end
Ptah embodies the creative primal power of the multiverse, all gods and the 'earthly' world through the power of his thoughts and the words spoken from them.
RA
From the beginning to the end
Ra embodies the sun, which gives energy to all living things and brings all things to light. Ruler of order, kings and the sky. Possesses the gift of assuming the forms of other gods.
MA'AT
From the beginning to the end
She embodies the maintenance of cosmic order, truth and justice. These values are normative for pharaohs, with a view to the stability and prosperity of society.
IMHOTEP
Around 2655 - 2600 BCE
Imhotep (he who comes in peace) was 1st minister and counselor to pharaoh Djoser. He was also architect of the first pyramids, writer of medical works and high priest of Ptah and Ra.
YEMAYA
Since nature has been here
According to tradition, she rules over the waters. She protected our ancestors during the forced "middle passage" across the ocean from Africa to the New World.
YOUR (PRE)PARENTS
From the beginning to the end
Our (pre)parents were forced to make the crossing to the 'new world' and Europe. They have sacrificed a lot so that we can now say: 'I am aware, I am African'.
CONSCIOUS SPEAKERS
Since we communicate - Until the end
All persons who have made you more aware through conversations, actions, images and texts. From the classmate and friend, uncle or niece, to that one speaker during a lecture.
PHARAOH MENES
Around 3100 BCE
He merged the Upper Kemet and Lower Kemet areas to form the 1st Dynasty, with Memphis as its capital. He introduced government policy and legislation.
PHARAOH HATSHEPSUT
Around 1507 - 1458 BCE
The second and most successful female pharaoh. She restored Kemet's strength and wealth, both culturally and economically. She ordered the realization of many buildings.
PHARAOH RAMSES II
About 1300 - 1213 BCE
Possibly the greatest pharaoh of all time. He led a strong government and flourishing society. He was a great general and builder (including Abu Simbel).
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HANNIBAL BARCA
247 - 183 BCE
General from wealthy Carthage who defeated the Romans and laid siege to Rome for 15 years. He had previously traveled through Spain and across the Alps with thousands of soldiers, horses and elephants.
MANSA MUSA I
1312 - 1337
He is sometimes called 'the richest man'. He built trade centers and universities. He established various moral values for government and institutions. Timbuktu was the capital.
KING SONNI ALI BER
Unknown - 1492
King and spiritual leader of the Songhai Empire, the largest African empire ever. He did this with the clever use of trade and diplomatic treaties.
QUEEN AMINA
1576 - 1610
Queen and General of Zazzau. She won many battles and made her country prosperous and strong. She set up trade routes and kola nut cultivation and built fortress walls (the Amina Walls).
QUEEN NZINGHA
1583 - December 17, 1663
She liberated N'Dongo, Matamba and Luanda from the Portuguese and merged them into a country, precursor of present-day Angola. She was general to many female commanders.
TULA
Unknown - October 3, 1795
He was the leader of the largest slave revolt (2000 men) in the history of Curaçao. He was well organized and informed, spoke several languages and was skilled in rhetoric.
JEAN-JACQUES DESSAILINES
September 20, 1758 - October 17,
1806
He was the leader of the Haitian Revolution, which led to the abolition of slavery and the establishment of the Republic of Haiti. It was the first nation run by ex-enslaved people.
HARRIET TUBMAN
1823 - March 10, 1913
She has helped at least 70 enslaved escape on an estimated 13 journeys, inspiring others to do the same. They took advantage of the secret network known as the Underground Railroad.
INSPIRATORS I
Those who have enlighten the path
Gallery Part I - From the Beginning of Time to 1900
Founders of African culture and world civilization. First Pharaohs and Kings. Builders of countries and empires. Liberators from oppression.
Through them we walk a better path.
PTAH
From the beginning to the end
Ptah embodies the creative primal power of the multiverse, all gods and the 'earthly' world through the power of his thoughts and the words spoken from them.
RA
From the beginning to the end
Ra embodies the sun, which gives energy to all living things and brings all things to light. Ruler of order, kings and the sky. Possesses the gift of assuming the forms of other gods.
MA'AT
From the beginning to the end
She embodies the maintenance of cosmic order, truth and justice. These values are normative for pharaohs, with a view to the stability and prosperity of society.
IMHOTEP
Around 2655 - 2600 BCE
Imhotep (he who comes in peace) was 1st minister and counselor to pharaoh Djoser. He was also architect of the first pyramids, writer of medical works and high priest of Ptah and Ra.
YEMAYA
Since nature has been here
According to tradition, she rules over the waters. She protected our ancestors during the forced "middle passage" across the ocean from Africa to the New World.
YOUR (PRE)PARENTS
From the beginning to the end
Our (pre)parents were forced to make the crossing to the 'new world' and Europe. They have sacrificed a lot so that we can now say: 'I am aware, I am African'.
CONSCIOUS SPEAKERS
Since we communicate - Until the end
All persons who have made you more aware through conversations, actions, images and texts. From the classmate and friend, uncle or niece, to that one speaker during a lecture.
PHARAOH MENES
Around 3100 BCE
He merged the Upper Kemet and Lower Kemet areas to form the 1st Dynasty, with Memphis as its capital. He introduced government policy and legislation.
PHARAOH HATSHEPSUT
Around 1507 - 1458 BCE
The second and most successful female pharaoh. She restored Kemet's strength and wealth, both culturally and economically. She ordered the realization of many buildings.
PHARAOH RAMSES II
About 1300 - 1213 BCE
Possibly the greatest pharaoh of all time. He led a strong government and flourishing society. He was a great general and builder (including Abu Simbel).
OJISE ACADEMY
The learning place for Afros
Courses Mental Power, Melanin Spirit, Building Teams / Afro Leaders, and more.
Check the full training calendar.
HANNIBAL BARCA
247 - 183 BCE
General from wealthy Carthage who defeated the Romans and laid siege to Rome for 15 years. He had previously traveled through Spain and across the Alps with thousands of soldiers, horses and elephants.
MANSA MUSA I
1312 - 1337
He is sometimes called 'the richest man'. He built trade centers and universities. He established various moral values for government and institutions. Timbuktu was the capital.
KING SONNI ALI BER
Unknown - 1492
King and spiritual leader of the Songhai Empire, the largest African empire ever. He did this with the clever use of trade and diplomatic treaties.
QUEEN AMINA
1576 - 1610
Queen and General of Zazzau. She won many battles and made her country prosperous and strong. She set up trade routes and kola nut cultivation and built fortress walls (the Amina Walls).
QUEEN NZINGHA
1583 - December 17, 1663
She liberated N'Dongo, Matamba and Luanda from the Portuguese and merged them into a country, precursor of present-day Angola. She was general to many female commanders.
TULA
Unknown - October 3, 1795
He was the leader of the largest slave revolt (2000 men) in the history of Curaçao. He was well organized and informed, spoke several languages and was skilled in rhetoric.
JEAN-JACQUES DESSAILINES
September 20, 1758 - October 17, 1806
He was the leader of the Haitian Revolution, which led to the abolition of slavery and the establishment of the Republic of Haiti. It was the first nation run by ex-enslaved people.
HARRIET TUBMAN
1823 - March 10, 1913
She has helped at least 70 enslaved escape on an estimated 13 journeys, inspiring others to do the same. They took advantage of the secret network known as the Underground Railroad.
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