There Was A Country: Nigeria’s Role In Liberating Africa

Why did Nelson Mandela hideout in Nigeria? Did Nigerian soldiers participate in the liberation of Paris from Nazi Germany? and Did Nigeria kick out Barclay's Bank from the country because they did business with Apartheid South Africa? What were Nigerian Soldiers doing in Angola ? Which US President was Lambasted by Murtala Mohammed? Which UK Prime Minister came begging? and who are the Burma Boys? Nigerian History in the 60s, 70s and 80s, is incredibly rich, but this week, we look at us through the lens of Nigeria's Anti-Apartheid stance. 

 

Key Figures: Murtala Mohammed, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo, Joseph Wayas, Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki, Baba Gana Kingibe, Henry Kissinger,  President Gerald Ford, Fidel Castro, Robert Mugabe.