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P. G. Harris
Percy Graham Harris was a British administrator in Nigeria from 1919-1945 and a Fellow in the Royal Anthropological Institute (RAI). He published articles under the name ''P. G. Harris'' in the RAI's journal, including information on Nigerian peoples, languages (including sign language), naming practices, music and agriculture. Harris served in World War I with the King's Liverpool Regiment. He also served in the Nigeria Regiment. After the war, he joined the British Administrative Service in 1919, serving until his death in 1945. He reached the rank of Resident in the service by 1934, and was promoted to the Staff grade in 1938. He became a Companion (C.M.G.) in the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George in 1945. His time in the Nigeria Regiment led him to studies in anthropology, and he graduated from the London University with a diploma in anthropology. He became a Fellow with the Royal Anthropological Institute in 1927 and contributed papers until his death. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bamenda
Bamenda, also known as Abakwa and Mankon Town, is a city in northwestern Cameroon and capital of the Northwest Region (Cameroon), Northwest Region. The city has a population of about six hundred thousand people and is located north-west of the Cameroonian capital, Yaoundé. Bamenda is known for its cool climate and scenic hilly location. History Colonial era The origins of the city are related to the settlement of the Tikar people who culturally forged and maintained relations with the Kingdom of Bamum in the 1700s. In 1884, the city was colonized by Germany until 1916 when it became a colony administered by Great Britain and France. In 1919, the administration of Northwest Region (Cameroon), Northwest Region and thus the city of Bamenda became only British. In 1961, the region joined the Cameroon. Ambazonian aspirations Many of the city's inhabitants are English language, English-speaking, and Cameroonian Pidgin English is the main language spoken in the shops and on the stre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Most Distinguished Order Of St Michael And St George
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince of Wales (the future King George IV), while he was acting as prince regent for his father, King George III. It is named in honour of two military saints, Michael and George. The Order of St Michael and St George was originally awarded to those holding commands or high position in the Mediterranean territories acquired in the Napoleonic Wars, and it was subsequently extended to holders of similar office or position in other territories of the British Empire. It is at present awarded to men and women who hold high office or who render extraordinary or important non-military service to the United Kingdom in a foreign country, and it can also be conferred for important or loyal service in relation to foreign and Commonwealth affairs. Description The three classes of appointment to the Order are, from highest grade to lowest grade: # Knight Grand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kukkuma
A kukkuma (Hausa language, Hausa: ''wikt:kukuma, kukuma'') is a small fiddle (about cm long) used in Hausa music. A spike fiddle or spike lute, the instrument is made from a calabash gourd covered with skin, with the neck (a stick) that impales the gourd, the bottom poking out one side to form a spike. It is strung with horsehair and played with a horsehair bow. It was popularized by Ibrahim Na Habu. It is associated with light secular dance and praise music and in performance can be played alone, or is paired with the talking drum, kalangu talking drum or calabash in a simple ensemble. A larger fiddle, the goje, goge, is used for rituals associated with cult and pre-Islamic Hausa animism, Bori rituals, although it can also be played in secular music too. References Hausa music Nigerien musical instruments Violins {{Violin-family-instrument-stub Hausa musical instruments ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
