Hello everyone,

First off I would like to introduce myself.

My name is nathan and I am new to this forum. I am a grad student at the university of Arkansas. I am taking a African Studies course (first time here at my college and it is great) Well I come to here today because my professor in my African Studies course wants us to do a project. The project consists of us choosing to be anyone involved with Africa.

Example: Nigerian, Zambian, South African etc. Than describe him or her.

Well I got the option to pick either a Shell/Cheveron CEO or a (NDPVF) / Niger Delta Vigilante (NDV) member. Well I decided to be a rebel because I despise Shell and oil companies in general. However, alas I know little on the subject. I come here to ask your opinions, personal stories if anyone is willing to share. It is a matter I really am interested in. I really want to develop my character into a real person. Any help is so much appreciated. My character (Whose name is not yet picked) will be a leader interviewing with a CNN reporter.

Thanks everyone.

This is what I know so far which is sad and the basics.

Ogoniland Ogoni as well as the Ijaw Shell and Chevron Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force (NDPVF) led by Mujahid Dokubo-Asari and the Niger Delta Vigilante (NDV) led by Ateke Tom (both of which are comprised primarily of Ijaws), conflict became focused on Port Harcourt and outlying towns.

Crap.