You cannot tell the contents of a parcel until you open it. _-Nigeria

K versus C
Question: Why is “Afrikan” spelled with a “k”?
Answer: Most traditional languages on the Afrikan continent spell Afrika with a “k”, as the “k” is germane to Afrika. Europeans (particularly the Portuguese and British) polluted Afrikan languages by substituting ‘C’ whenever they saw “k” or heard the “k” sound (for instance, Kongo and Congo; Akkra and Accra; Konakri and Conakry). The way Afrikan languages have been scripted the “c” is only used with “ch” in words like chakula (meaning food in Kiswahili) or chimerenga (meaning liberation in Shona). The letter “k” in many written Afrikan languages denotes the hard “c” sound used in the English language (conflict, category, etc.). In personal written communication (or in the case of naming this site “Afrikan Names”), my spelling of Afrika with a “k” versus a “c” is intentional. However, in order to facilitate recognition and communication with a broad audience, I have used “c” for recognition in the words “Africa” or “African.”

Name Change
Question: How do I Change My Name?
Answer: Changing your name through the U.S. court process is a relatively simple process:

• Select new name.
• Determine the correct county for filing. Then, go to county clerk’s office and ask for the necessary forms.
• Fill out forms; and submit them to Clerk. Attach proof of current name– required documents needed may include birth certificate, driver’s license, passport, or other forms of ID.
• If you are a minor, a parent or guardian must agree with the name change.
• If you are a parent filing for a name change of a minor because the father listed on the birth certificate is not the actual father, the father listed on the birth certificate must agree/not object.
• Place small name change notice in at least one local newspaper.
• If no one objects to your name change and everything is done properly, you will receive an Order for Change of Name or Notice of Name
• Change stating your former and current name. (If you are an adult, I suggest you keep a copy of this order with you as a form of identification).

This process takes approximately 4-6 weeks. (You may hire an attorney to complete the paperwork for

Countries in Africa
Question: How may countries are in Africa?
Answer: There are 56 countries on the African continent, including islands, disputed and colonial territories.