Shemsi en Tehuti wrote:
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For those who do not know, "Alkebu-lan" is the oldest name forthe land we now call Africa. It was used by Nile Valley Africans, especially the Upper Nile (Nubia) and present-day Ethiopia. FYI, the name "Africa" is Greek, and was not a name given to it by Africans.
So what do you call a person from Akebulan? Alkebulanian? Alkebulani? Alkebu?
The reason I ask is because I am trying to make a conscious effort to stop using the word "Africa" if possible. Your views are appreciated, especially if their are any East or Northeast Africans who might have some idea of the etymology and/or a proper use. Hotep...
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There is a brother on this site named Uza who refers to "Africans" as the Arkeburani so I think it would be good if you checked with him. I agree. Africa is a term we should irradicate. We cannot go for the rest of our time on this planet being named by caucasians. If you call "Egypt" Kemet then you should call "Africa" Alkebu-Lan.
http://assatashakur.org/forum/index.php
PM the brother and see.