The island of Madagascar harbors a unique biodiversity that evolved due to its long-lasting isolation from other land masses. Numerous plant and animal species are found solely on Madagascar. Lemurs, a subgroup of primates, are among the most prominent representatives of the island's unique fauna. They are found almost exclusively on Madagascar.
Yaa Asantewaa (c.1850-c.1920) Yaa Asantewaa was the queen mother of the Edweso tribe of the Asante (Ashanti) in what is modern Ghana. At the time, the Gold Coast (west-central Africa) was under the British protectorate. The British supported their campaigns against the Asante with taxes levied upon the local population.
Lupita Nyongâo Named âPeopleâ Magazineâs Most Beautiful. Lupita Nyongâo, the strikingly beautiful actress who won an Academy Award this year for her moving role in â12 Years A Slaveâ was crowned 2014â²s Most Beautiful Woman in the World, by âPeopleâ magazine! Not to many people can disagree with the fact that Lupita Nyongâo is beautiful.