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Akụkọ Biafra's Digital Collection offers public access to an extensive array of digitized ephemera, photo collections, relics, and historical documents meticulously curated from the Nigeria-Biafra civil war era.
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Chinua Achebe in conversation with Lewis Nkosi and Wole Soyinka
Lewis Nkosi and Wole Soyinka interview Chinua Achebe at the National Museum in Lagos, where they engage in a discussion about literary craft. They analyze Achebe's Things Fall Apart, exploring his portrayal of society, particularly Igbo culture. The conversation also touches on critiques of African literature, the American literary scene, and the tension between appealing to a Western audience and preserving authenticity, among other topics.
Source Collection: Journalism and Media
Date: 1964
5 Shilling Note
Bank of Biafra five shilling note belonging to Dr. P.C.O. Chinwuba. The front of the note has the words “Republic of Biafra” and “Bank of Biafra” written on it. A palm tree stands prominently in the center and the denomination “Five Shillings” is printed in bold with a promise-to-pay statement signed by the Governor and Director of the bank. The reverse side depicts a group of four women in traditional attire.
Source Collection: Banking
Date: 1967