Library and Archive Niger-Delta

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Library and Archive Niger-Delta Motto: Know the past chart the future
Mission: Making known our rich past that we may chart a better future

Chief Inyang Nta Henshaw was a legendary Nigerian Highlife musician and cultural icon who served as the primary ambassad...
24/07/2026

Chief Inyang Nta Henshaw was a legendary Nigerian Highlife musician and cultural icon who served as the primary ambassador for Efik music and folklore.

Hailing from the Henshaw Royal family of Calabar, Cross River State, he pioneered a unique style of music that blended classic West African Highlife with traditional Efik rhythms and indigenous native blues known as Ekombi.

Born on June 10, 1927, in Southern Nigeria. Blended traditional Efik and Ibibio rhythms with western highlife, jazz, and swing. Famous for using call-and-response vocals and incorporating the ocean-mimicking Ekombi dance rhythm. Performed with his band, Inyang Henshaw & His Top Ten Aces. Featured prominently at major cultural milestones like FESTAC '77 in Lagos

He famously adapted traditional Efik and Ibibio folklore tales into popular music.

Beyond his own performances, he was a key influencer of Highlife maestro Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson and served as a shareholder at Decca & Afrodisia Records Company

Dedicated much of his later life to founding a cultural foundation preserving Efik/Ibibio traditions and language before passing away in 2022.

We celebrate his today!

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The trans-Saharan slave trade was a major, centuries-long network of human trafficking that transported an estimated 6 t...
13/06/2026

The trans-Saharan slave trade was a major, centuries-long network of human trafficking that transported an estimated 6 to 10 million enslaved Africans across the Sahara Desert to North Africa, the Middle East, and Southern Europe.

Did you know Onitsha was a slave hub as at 1890?

Learn Accurate History as Africa yet again is being enslaved by its African Slave masters and external slave traders.

Which role are you playing?

The Ignorant?
The Enabler?
The Slaver?
The Resistant?

Research all these and you will see Africans as middle men.

đź“ŤTrans-Saharan slave trade (7th to 20th centuries)
đź“ŤAtlantic Slave Trade (16th to 19th centuries)
đź“ŤIndian Ocean slave trade (1st to 20th centuries) đź“ŤIntra-African Trade (Pre-colonial period)

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Library and Archive Niger-Delta

The Library and Archive of the Niger Delta serves as a vital repository for the region's history, culture, and environme...
20/04/2026

The Library and Archive of the Niger Delta serves as a vital repository for the region's history, culture, and environmental heritage. Based on the mission of preserving this unique legacy, here is a Facebook post designed to engage your community:

🌍 Preserving the Heart of the Delta! 📚

At the Library and Archive of the Niger Delta, we believe that our history is our strength. We are dedicated to documenting and preserving the rich cultural heritage, ecological stories, and academic achievements of the Niger Delta region. From ancient traditions to modern innovations, we are building a "Golden Mangrove of Knowledge" for generations to come.

What we do:

âś… Archiving History: Collecting and digitizing documents, photographs, and oral histories of our diverse ethnic groups.
âś… Empowering Researchers: Providing a central hub for students, scholars, and activists to access vital information about the Delta.
âś… Environmental Advocacy: Documenting the ecological changes of our land to help shape a sustainable future.

How YOU can contribute:

You are the guardians of our story! Here is how you can help:

đź“– Donate Materials: Do you have historical photos, old manuscripts, or books related to the Niger Delta? Help us grow our collection!

🤝 Volunteer: Lend your skills in digital archiving, research, or community outreach.

📢 Spread the Word: Share our posts, tag a friend, and help us reach every corner of the Delta.

đź’° Support our Mission: Your donations help us maintain our digital archives and keep our resources accessible to all.

Let’s ensure the story of the Niger Delta is told by its own people.



Note: Since the "Library and Archive of the Niger Delta" (established in 2007) is part of a broader network of educational and archival initiatives in the region—often linked to the FyneFelix Foundation—users are encouraged to reach out via our page's messenger for specific donation guidelines and physical or digital drop-off procedures

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