The Ibos introduced the word 'akata,' which means literarily 'to become stronger, to be emancipated' to describe the black american attitude, experience, and character - 'we used to be slaves, but now we are emancipated we used to be weak, now we are stronger.' It is derogatory in a way because when the Ibos call them 'akata' they say it to mean 'that the black american has uncontainable, intimidating, or unpolished 'newly acquired strength.'' That makes a lot of sense than calling them white bitch, whic they are not, because that is how we view the average black person. So every language with that word can claim 'akata' is its.

More than a dozen african languages have the word 'akata' but with diffirent meanings. Akata Witch was a compelling and well-written story Please note that the sequel, Akata Warrior, has a graphic description of torture during initiation into a 'confraternity', including severe beating, pulling out a tooth, and cutting somebody's hand.

How could they call both men and women 'white bitch' when the subjects are all black? The answer is they did not call them that. Akata Woman is the New York Times bestselling third book in the series that started with Akata Witch, named one of Time magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time and 100 Best YA Books of All Time, from award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor. Affectionately dubbed 'the Nigerian Harry Potter,' Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic. Her characters take your heart and squeeze it her worlds open your mind to new things.' - Neil Gaiman, author of The Graveyard Book and American Gods. At least, the Yoruba meaning 'white bitch' does not convey the meaning intended because 'akata' was not introduced by Yorubas to describe black americans. Nigerian American author Nnedi Okorafor’s young adult fantasy novel Akata Witch (2011) tells the story of Sunny Nwazue, an American-born Nigerian girl with albinism who learns that she is part of a magical community. 'Nnedi Okorafor writes glorious futures and fabulous fantasies. Contrary to popular belief, the word 'akata' is not of Yoruba origin.

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