Background
Abraham, Arthur was born on July 12, 1945 in Daru, Sierra Leone.
(This study of the Mende, the largest ethnic group in Sier...)
This study of the Mende, the largest ethnic group in Sierra Leone, uncovers Mende origins, ending at the beginning of the colonial period. Drawing from documentary, oral, anthropological, linguistic and other evidence, the work argues that Mende originated as a "lingua franca" sometime in the late 16th century and spread fairly quickly. State formation began in the 17th century, gathering momentum in the late 18th and 19th centuries. Three case studies form the focus of the rest of the book.
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Abraham, Arthur was born on July 12, 1945 in Daru, Sierra Leone.
Bachelor (honours), Durham University, 1967. Master of Arts, University Sierra Leone, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy, Birmingham University, United Kingdom, 1974.
DSocSc, World University RoundTable, 1986.
Lectr, senior lecturer, professor, dean University Sierra Leone, Freetown, 1973-1997. Associate professor Cuttington University College, Liberia, 1978-1980. Ministers of state Governor of Sierra Leone, 1992-1993.
Professor Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia, since 1999. Visiting professor Long Island University, New York, 1997-1999. Executive chairman Abco Limited, Seirra Leone, 1986-1992.
Board directors National Insurance Company, 1990-1994, National Agricultural Coordinating Council, 1992-1996.
(This study of the Mende, the largest ethnic group in Sier...)
Director SOS Children's Village, Lumley, Sierra Leone, 1982-1988, Daru Rural Bank, Sierra Leone, 1988-1997. Chairman Daru Rural Water Supply Project, 1990-1995. President Dukrtight Lawn Tennis Club, 1987-1996.
Justice of the peace State of Sierra Leone, 1992. Member African Studies Association, The Historical Society, African Association of Political Science, Historical Society of Sierra Leone (editor, 1976-1986, executive member).
Married Fatu Veronica Sesay, July 10, 1976. Children: Bao, Abdul Hassan, Nadiya.