Wuches Independence Story!
Thereafter, the people within the borders of Nigeria were known to the world as ‘‘Nigerians,’’ but in reality this designation meant little to most people, whose lives continued to be primarily centered on local communities that had existed for hundreds and thousands of years. this past 57 years, i see it as the medieval period, the dark age Nigeria experienced. starting from today renaissance has taken place. i see greater height for Nigeria if we the confused citizens are ready to CHANGE!
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE!!! its not a new thing that today marks exactly 57 years of independence from the colonial masters, it seemed so sudden, But it took a long time. we got independence! that time came and we were granted the freedom to rule ourselves and become a sovereign nation. everyone was happy that, we could finally rule ourselves. but Nigerians never saw the great storm coming, the storm of selfishness, the storm that stormed over millions of Nigerians during the 1967-70 civil war.it was brutal and bloody. 57 years! what has Nigeria achieved in 57 years? everyone is agitating for change. the question here is have change taken place in our lives as citizens? no doubt that the elite or the leaders are also the major architect to our problems but as ambassadors of change we must lead by example if our leaders choose to follow the wrong path. what major development have we acquired? Now i feel the only way to express my feelings towards Nigeria is through the powerful tool of writing and FASHION. of course this beautifully embroidered "Agbada" was the glowing coat of honor that Azikwe wore on that faithful day. The Agbada rocked in the early 60's. it was made for ceremonial purposes. Azikiwes cabinet at that time was flocked with men flaunting Agbada. men with class, valor, taste, and also the self centered once rocked the Agbada.
Nigeria was dubbed the ‘‘Giant of Africa,’’ and many people both inside and outside the country believed that Nigeria would soon rise to claim a leading position in African and world affairs. Nigeria also saw itself as a beacon of hope and progress for other colonized peoples emerging from the yoke of alien rule.
By 1970, however, Nigeria’s stability and prestige had been greatly damaged by a decade of political corruption, economic underdevelopment, and military coups. Most damaging, however, was the culmination of these problems in a two-and-a-half-year civil war from 1967 to 1970 that rent the country along regional and ethnic lines, killed between 1 and 3 million people, and nearly destroyed the fragile federal bonds that held together the Nigerian state. The underlying cause of all the problems that Nigeria experienced in the 1960s and has experienced since then is what is often called the ‘‘national question.’’ What is Nigeria? Who are Nigerians? How does a country go about developing a meaningful national identity? The geographical area now known as Nigeria was created by the British colonial administration in 1914, not by indigenous peoples themselves. Enjoy your independence day but never forget where you came from, never forget your country, bear in heart and also think of how to influence your country positively,so that even in death your legacies will save lives, impact lives, heal wounds and save humanity. God bless You! Enjoy!
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Photograhy - Femi Abiola
Outfit / concept - Skillful wears
Fashionista - uche Ebuka
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