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My main focus on Wikipedia is revising articles that are not written from a neutral point of view, assisting with clearing the backlog of articles written in an un-encyclopedic manner and articles that do not have an encyclopedic tone, specifically in the African context, as well as doing all sorts of copyediting, revising, sourcing, etc.
For enriching Wikipedia by creating well-written and well-researched articles on neglected sections of English Wikipedia. Keep the good work! FuzzyMagma (talk) 13:04, 25 September 2023 (UTC)
The Nigeria Barnster of National Merit
For your constructive edits towards Nigeria related article particularly, the Bini people. Thank you for bridging this gap. Reading Beans (talk) 02:02, 26 September 2023 (UTC)
The Editor's Barnstar
As an enjoyer of viewing new Good Articles, I appreciate your work on getting Benin Moat and Edo literature to the prestigious status. Definitely interesting topics to read about, and I wanted to show my admiration. Cheers! Johnson524 01:28, 6 November 2023 (UTC)
The Teamwork Barnstar
You did an excellent job with the AfC drive, and I'm impressed by how quickly you learned from the few mistakes I noticed on your talk page messages. Keep up the great work! – DreamRimmer (talk) 03:11, 10 November 2023 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
You've only been here for 3 or so months, but you've beat me in terms of edit count and number of articles created (especially kudos for working on African subjects that are often poorly covered on Wikipedia due to systemic bias). Also, I appreciate your work on reducing that NPP/AfC backlog as well. :) #prodraxisconnect 04:40, 20 November 2023 (UTC)
The Cleanup Barnstar
This barnstar is awarded to Vanderwaalforces for copy edits totaling over 12,000 words (including bonus and rollover words) during the GOCE November 2023 Backlog Elimination Drive. Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions! Dhtwiki (talk) 09:01, 7 December 2023 (UTC)
Guild of Copy Editors Leaderboard Award: Long Articles, 3rd Place
This Leaderboard Barnstar is awarded to Vanderwaalforces for copyediting 1 long article during the GOCE November 2023 Backlog Elimination Drive. Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions! Dhtwiki (talk) 09:01, 7 December 2023 (UTC)
Silver Wiki Award
Thank you for your participation in the Articles for Creation's November 2023 Backlog Drive! You made a total of 1509 reviews, for a total of 1796 points, earning the second place in the backlog drive. – robertsky (talk) 06:41, 25 December 2023 (UTC)
The Articles for Creation Barnstar
Dropping in to hand out a belated extra barnstar for the incredible amount of work you put into the AfC backlog drive. Thanks for doing literally hundreds of reviews so the rest of us didn't have to. asilvering (talk) 00:12, 3 January 2024 (UTC)
The Writer's Barnstar
I see your Obas of Benin series, and I see your use of the Benin Bronzes. This is work that is both morally important and qualitatively excellent. Bravo you. jengod (talk) 03:06, 15 February 2024 (UTC)
The Special Barnstar
Congratulations on being among the top three most active pending changes reviewers during the last 30 days. Fantastic job! – DreamRimmer (talk) 06:13, 25 March 2024 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
My dear Friend Vanderwaalforces, Hello, I happy to see you are helping to clearing WP:NPP backlog time to time, so, I give you to this barnaster.I hope you all clearing WP:NPP backlog time to time at regular basis.😊 ~~ αvírαm|(tαlk) 17:41, 28 March 2024 (UTC)
Congratulations on ranking among the top five most active pending changes reviewers in the last 30 days. Excellent work!
George Santayana once stated, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it". Your work on the history of the kings of Benin (Ẹdo) is quite heartwarming. It's rare to find many Nigerian Wikimedians dedicated to properly documenting our history as a people on Wikipedia, but you are one of the rare few. More strength! Kambai Akau (talk) 07:49, 27 April 2024 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Hey! Vanderwaalforces (The Gentleman 😎) Thank you earning more point (2071+) rather than from me, I've really happy to appreciate you hard work or efforts to providing good contributions on Wikipedia;Thank you for joined the May 2024 NPP backlog drive. Good luck and happy editing for positive contributions. ~~ αvírαm|(tαlk) 07:29, 25 May 2024 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
Thanks for your efforts in reducing the NPP backlog. You deserve this! Maliner (talk) 15:13, 27 May 2024 (UTC)
The Barnstar of Diligence
VF, I wanted to have awarded you before the NPP drive awards. Your edits are one that inspires others. I really don't want to write a full chapter like Achebe's Things Fall Apart, but in recognition for your 'most' tireless work especially diversified and ranging from the project-wide, I hereby award you 'THE BARNSTAR OF DILIGENCE'. Safari ScribeEdits!Talk! 09:52, 2 June 2024 (UTC)
The Content Review Medal of Merit
This award is given in recognition to Vanderwaalforces for collecting the most points during the May 2024 NPP backlog drive. Your staggering 2,264 reviews (2,347 total points) played a huge part in the 14,452 reviews completed during the drive. Thank you so much for taking part and contributing to help reduce the backlog!!! Hey man im josh (talk) 19:06, 6 June 2024 (UTC)
The Order of the Superior Scribe of Wikipedia
This award is given in recognition to Vanderwaalforces for accumulating at least 500 points during the May 2024 NPP backlog drive. Your contributions helped play a part in the 14,452 reviews completed during the drive. Thank you so much for taking part and contributing to help reduce the backlog! Hey man im josh (talk) 19:08, 6 June 2024 (UTC)
Unnecessarily complicated Gears Award
This award is given in recognition to Vanderwaalforces for accumulating at least 150 points during each week of the May 2024 NPP backlog drive. Your contributions played a part in the 14,452 reviews completed during the drive. Thank you so much for taking part and contributing to help reduce the backlog! Hey man im josh (talk) 19:14, 6 June 2024 (UTC)
Thank you for your contributions on Wikipedia. We need hard-working Wikipedians like you! Youknowwhoistheman (talk) 14:22, 17 June 2024 (UTC)
The Working Wikipedian's Barnstar
You caught my eye after I saw your report to UAA just minutes after reviewing the page I created. Your contribs show your dedication to wikipedia, especially in the field of new articles. Keep up the good work! GrayStorm(Complaints Dept.|My Contribs.) 06:42, 2 July 2024 (UTC)
The Original Barnstar
Thank you for your efforts on Wikimedia.🙏💚 Youknow? (talk) 07:00, 2 July 2024 (UTC)
DYKs
On 29 October 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Benin Moat, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Benin Moat was built by the Edo people over several centuries, starting from around AD 800 and continuing until 1460? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Benin Moat. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Benin Moat), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
On 10 January 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Edo literature, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Edo literature was influenced by British colonialism in the late 19th century, which introduced the Roman script and Christianity to the Edo people? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Edo literature. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Edo literature), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
On 30 January 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Benin Altar Tusk, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Nigeria seeks the return of the Benin Altar Tusks, ivory artefacts taken by the British in 1897 and dispersed in Europe? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Benin Altar Tusk. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Benin Altar Tusk), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
On 15 April 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Muslim–Muslim ticket, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Nigeria's Muslim–Muslim ticket challenges the norm of religious balance in politics? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Muslim–Muslim ticket. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Muslim–Muslim ticket), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
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