For many, including myself, i realise that there’s a strong desire to want to help support those suffering in our homelands but the question is where to start?

Raising awareness is essential however it’s also necessary to learn about the history of Africa to know exactly what it is we’re fighting against.

With regard to Nigeria, here is a thread of videos, docs & books that will help further an understanding of its political climate

This is a fantastic 2 hour crash course on the history of Nigeria with really informative commentary.

This video explains and breaks-down the 1967 Nigerian civil war along with it’s primary causes.

Very comprehensive and the commentary once again

The story of the Biafran War is also told in ‘Half of a yellow Sun’ by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

The bestselling book turned movie is on amazon prime!!

Full trailer

Ken Saro-Wiwa was the only man in Nigerian modern history to ideologically mass organize & mobilise a people: the ogoni people of the southern delta region who were being poisoned by shell oil conquest.

Here, his movement is explained

Another important political campaigner was Funmilayo Anikulapo-Kuti, mother of Fela Kuti.

She was a prominent voice for Women’s rights and decolonisation highlighted in her writings.

The influence of his mum is clear in the music, tone and work of Fela Kuti.

In this two-part documentary we learn about his criticisms on militarism and his opinions Buhari, the current Nigerian president.

These are two books on general Nigerian history by renown historian and professor, Toyin Falola.

This book explores the kidnapping of 276 schoolgirls in Chibok.

In 2014, they were taken by the brutal jihadist group Boko Haram, most were never seen again.

Other important and informative reads!

Please do not underestimate history’s ability to repeat itself

An appreciation tweet to @_ejike_ for taking time out of his day to truly put me on