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What if everything you thought you knew about race, geography, and human history was incomplete? For centuries, the world has been taught a simple narrative: Blackness belongs to Africa. Asia and the Middle East are something else. But history tells a different story. Across the forests of Southeast Asia, the deserts of Arabia, the coasts of India, and the islands of the Pacific live black populations whose presence challenges everything we think we know. They are dark-skinned. They are ancient. They are indigenous. And yet—they have been overlooked. Hidden in Plain Sight takes you on a ...

What if everything you thought you knew about North Africa was incomplete? North Africa is often presented as an extension of the Arab world—defined by language, religion, and culture that seem timeless. But this narrative hides a deeper truth. Long before Arabic was spoken across the region… Before the rise of Islamic empires… Before the Sahara became a barrier… North Africa was part of a vast, interconnected African world—home to diverse populations of dark-skinned, indigenous people, and deeply rooted in the continent. This book uncovers the hidden layers of that history. In ...

Who are the Igbo? Where did they come from? How did they become one of Africa’s most dynamic, resilient, and culturally complex peoples? These questions have echoed across generations — from village squares in Eastern Nigeria to diaspora communities across the world; from the debates of scholars to the passionate claims of cultural enthusiasts; from Christian pulpits to the quiet reflections of families retelling their ancestral stories. For more than a century, the most popular answer has been dramatic and compelling: “The Igbo are descendants of the ancient Israelites.” This ...

Who are the Hausa people—and where did they really come from? For centuries, the origins of one of Africa’s largest and most influential civilizations have been explained through myth, assumption, and externally shaped narratives. From the legendary story of Bayajidda to claims of Middle Eastern ancestry, the true history of the Hausa has often been obscured rather than clarified. In The Origins Of The Hausa People, History, Myth, Migration and the Making of Northern Nigeria, Frederick Amakom takes readers on a bold and deeply researched journey into the past—separating fact from ...

How does a candy seller from Kano become the architect of Africa’s largest refinery? For decades, Africa exported raw materials and imported finished goods. Then one man began building differently. did not chase trends. He built cement plants. He constructed fertilizer complexes. He financed one of the largest single-train oil refineries in the world. He built scale. In Dangote: The Making of Africa’s Most Powerful Industrialist, Frederick Amakom delivers the definitive deep analysis of the billionaire industrialist who reshaped Nigeria’s economic landscape. This book goes beyond ...

The Bible You Know Has a History You Were Never Told For centuries, the Bible has stood as one of the most influential books in human history—guiding faith, shaping civilizations, and defining truth for billions. But what if the story of the Bible is deeper than most people realize? Before the canon was formed… Before the books were agreed upon… There were many other writings. Some were revered. Some were debated. Some were left out. What Happened to the Other Books? The Forbidden Books of the Bible takes you beyond the familiar pages of scripture into the world that existed before ...

Who are the Fulani—and where did they really come from? Are they indigenous to West Africa… Or migrants from North Africa or the Middle East? Why are they spread across so many countries? And how did a pastoral people rise to build one of the most powerful empires in African history? This book answers the questions others avoid. In a world filled with myths, political narratives, and half-truths, The Origins of the Fulani People cuts through the noise with a bold, evidence-based exploration of one of Africa’s most misunderstood groups. This is not a shallow overview. This is a deep, ...

A Question That Has Divided Christianity—and the World: Is homosexuality a sin according to the Bible? For centuries, the answer seemed clear. Today, it is one of the most debated and controversial questions in modern Christianity. Churches are divided. Believers are conflicted. Interpretations are changing. But what does the Bible actually say? This Book Is Not an Opinion—It Is an Investigation In this bold and deeply researched work, Frederick Amakom takes you beyond assumptions, emotions, and cultural pressure—and back to the text itself. This book carefully examines: The story of ...

When Someone You Love Dies is a gentle, clear-headed guide for anyone learning how to live after loss. Grief is often misunderstood. People are told to be strong, to move on, or to find meaning too quickly. This book takes a different approach. It does not rush healing or offer clichés. Instead, it explains what grief actually feels like, why it behaves the way it does, and how to survive when life no longer feels familiar. Written in a calm, compassionate voice, this book helps readers: Understand the emotional and physical effects of grief Recognize that there is no “right” way or ...

There are many races on the surface of the earth today, there were probably more in the not so distant past. From where did all these races come to be? What race were the first humans on the planet earth, the original race? Were they Caucasian white, Negroid, Mongoloid, Capoid or Australoid? If you have ever seen a photo of a movie about Adam and Eve and Jesus Christ, in almost every one of those photos or movies, they are portrayed as white Caucasian people. The images are so ubiquitous and so engraved into our common psyches that it is taken as a matter of fact that these figures were ...

Did the Yoruba people descend from heaven through Oduduwa? For centuries, Yoruba oral tradition has told of a sacred descent — a chain from the sky, sand scattered upon primordial waters, and the founding of Ile-Ife, the spiritual cradle of a civilization. But what does archaeology say? What does linguistics reveal? What does DNA research confirm? In The Real Origins of the Yoruba, Frederick Amakom brings together oral history, Ifa philosophy, political systems, archaeology, colonial historiography, and modern genetic science to answer one of Africa’s most important civilizational ...

Across Nigeria and Africa, stories of ritual money, human sacrifice, mysterious disappearances, and sudden wealth continue to dominate public imagination. The myth of blood money remains one of Africa’s most terrifying and influential beliefs. But what is real, and what is folklore?Yet beneath the fear lies a complex mix of psychology, economics, culture, crime, religion, and misinformation. In Blood Money & Ritual Money, Frederick Amakom dismantles the myth with clarity and evidence through powerful analysis and cultural insight. From Yahoo Plus culture to Prosperity Gospel teachings, ...

Nigeria is one of the world’s most misunderstood investment destinations. To some, it is too risky to touch. To others, it is sold as the “next big thing” without context. Both views cost investors money. Investing in is written for Americans, Europeans, Asians, and diaspora investors who want facts—not hype—about how money is actually made, protected, and repatriated in Africa’s largest economy. This book does not promise easy profits. It explains where profits really come from, why many foreign investors fail, and how disciplined investors succeed. What This Book Covers How ...

Why do men pull away? Why does attraction fade? Why does he say “I just need space”? And why do some women seem effortlessly irreplaceable? This book answers the questions most women are too hurt to ask — and too confused to answer. If you’ve ever: Felt blindsided by distance Watched effort slowly decline Wondered why love wasn’t enough Been told “you’re amazing” — and still been left This book is for you. Inside, you’ll learn: ✔ Why men emotionally detach before they physically leave ✔ The real difference between love and attraction ✔ How financial pressure can ...

How did a nightlife promoter from southeastern Nigeria become one of the most recognizable personalities in the country? Was his rise the result of strategic networking, digital influence, or cultural moments that captured the imagination of millions? In Cubana Chiefpriest, this concise biography explores the fascinating journey of Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu — the man widely known as Cubana Chiefpriest. From the vibrant nightlife scene of Owerri to national fame fueled by celebrity friendships and social media influence, this book examines the events, relationships, and controversies that ...

The Book of Revelation is the most debated — and most misunderstood — book in the Bible. For centuries, readers have tried to decode its beasts, dragons, plagues, and mysterious number 666. Many have turned it into a prediction chart for modern politics. Others avoid it entirely out of fear. But what if Revelation is not a book of panic — but a book of power? In Revelation Decoded, Frederick Amakom strips away speculation and returns the final book of Scripture to its biblical foundation. Instead of reading Revelation through modern headlines, this book interprets every vision through...

South Africa is breathtaking. It is also unforgiving to the unprepared. Every year, thousands of visitors are robbed not because they are reckless—but because they behave normally in an environment where normal habits carry different risks. Safe Steps in South Africa is a hard-hitting, realistic guide for visitors who want the truth, not tourist brochure optimism. This book explains how crime actually works, why visitors are targeted, and how small, everyday decisions—walking short distances, checking phones, trusting appearances—can quietly increase risk. It does not rely on fear or ...

Artificial Intelligence did not come out of nowhere. To the public, AI seemed to arrive overnight—suddenly writing, speaking, creating, predicting, and deciding. But behind that moment lies a long, often forgotten history of ideas, failures, and quiet breakthroughs stretching back centuries. This Book tells the true story of Artificial Intelligence—not as hype, prophecy, or science fiction, but as a deeply human project shaped by ambition, error, patience, and power. Written for general readers, students, and policymakers, this book answers the questions everyone is asking: What is ...

In cities across the United States, a quiet phenomenon has been unfolding for decades. Walk through the corridors of hospitals, universities, technology companies, and corporate boardrooms, and you will often encounter professionals with Nigerian names—doctors, engineers, professors, entrepreneurs, and innovators contributing to some of the most dynamic sectors of American society. But this raises a fascinating question: How did immigrants from a country facing major economic and political challenges become one of the most highly educated and successful immigrant communities in the United...

HELLFIRE! What the Bible Really Teaches—and What It Does Not For centuries, many churches have taught that hell is a literal lake of fire where sinners burn forever and ever for the sins of a short human life. But is that really what the Bible teaches—or is it a tradition shaped by fear, philosophy, and history? Hellfire Examined challenges one of Christianity’s most terrifying doctrines with careful, scripture-driven analysis and moral clarity. Without denying judgment, sin, or accountability, this book asks a simple but unsettling question: Can eternal conscious torment be ...