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| Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by spearman(m): 2:47pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. I am quite interested in your Biafran War story. Up till now, the Igbos have completely dominated that narrative… Yes, they’ve been blessed with powerful writers like Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie, Chinelo Okparanta, etc., and an army of Biafran War scholars, you know… I think, like you, most Nigerians would be interested in knowing what happened to our minorities in Biafra. I am just happy that after 50 years, I have been able to do it my way. I say my way because I am not the first minority to write about the Biafran War. How do you think the Igbos would react to the Biafran atrocities against our minorities in your book? Most of them think they alone suffered in the war… but, Professor Okey Ndibe, a foremost Igbo intellectual, novelist and essayist, really asked great questions at the Rain Taxi interview a day after the book came out. Okey was really brilliant. That’s an example of someone who is listening, someone who can empathize. I sincerely believe it would be to the benefit of our Igbo brothers and sisters to listen. Knowledge is a good thing. The Igbos themselves are a people who believe in diversity. We cannot say it enough: the Igbo suffered a lot in the war—but they, too, can learn. Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. They just plundered the place, raping men and women. They looked down on us. We were nothing to them. Many of them still look down on us today… otherwise, how do you explain this so-called map of the new Biafra that still includes minority lands? Who told them the Isokos want to be in Biafra? Have they asked your people? I must tell you right away, the Annangs, Efiks, Ibibios, Orons, Ogonis, etc., who’ve read the book are quite happy to see their towns and languages and their war dilemmas and atrocities in the book. Why should we remain fringe characters or nameless “saboteurs” in these narratives? Look, [b]Biafra was no better than Nigeria in raping and torturing and killing [/b]our peoples…We’ve been erased from the war narrative for so long. As long as you keep writing about the war as a fight between the Yorubas and Hausas and Igbos (the three major ethnic groups), the Igbos remain the victims. But as soon as widen this lens to include the minorities, at least in Biafra, then the story becomes complicated. You begin to see that the Igbos might have had their knee on our neck even while being crushed by the horrible Nigeria army. • Ajeluorou is the publisher of online art/culture platform, AnoteArtHub (www.anotearthub.com). https://guardian.ng/art/new-york-my-village-biafra-from-another-minoritys-lens/?fbclid=IwAR2r4PM9OTAp0p_yRFQoYHWHv5-1I2T0eBMVei2F9_0XovL39FoNUamvh8E 5 Likes 4 Shares
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| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by Naijanascam: 2:53pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
Mr poster which tribe are you from I want to correct something...... I've waited for you to up with your tribe and you ran..... Listen and listen very very careful..... there is nothing like IBO and IBOS what existed and existing is IGBO and IGBOS so go back to kindergartens class and start again as a fresher 8 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by spearman(m): 2:57pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
New York Times: The Biafran Minorities It had been Biafra's non‐Ibo minority that suffered most. Several things must not go unnoticed by a world horrified at the Nigerian tragedy and baffled by its complexities. At the showdown, Colonel Effiong, one of the few non‐Ibos in Biafra's top echelon, was left to cope with the collapse and preside over the liquidation of the secessionist effort. Nor should the world overlook that part of Colonel Effiong's surrender broadcast that said: “Our people are disillusioned and those elements of the old regime that made negotiations and reconciliation impossible have removed themselves voluntarily from our midst.” The fact is that some Biafran leaders had long desired to negotiate for some form of Nigerian reunification under Organization of African Unity auspices rather than persevere with a hopeless secessionist struggle at appalling human cost. But these men never prevailed over the Ibo hawks who always had their way with General Ojukwu and now, judging from Colonel Effiong's remark, have presumably fled abroad with him. Another fact which General Ojukwu inadvertently dramatized in leaving the final responsibility on Col nel Effiong is that at least until the last stages of the thirty‐month war it had been Biafra's non‐Ibo minority that suffered most. The attitude of these five million—forty per cent of Biafra's original population —toward secession was always questionable. Many of them never wanted an independent Biafra, having resented Ibo domination in Nigeria's former Eastern Region for many years. Some of the minorities suffered savage reprisals at Ibo hands for refusing to leave their homes and accompany the retreating Biafran troops. They made up the vast majority in Biafra's refugee camps as the secessionist enclave was reduced to the Ibo heartland. It may seem unkind to recall these things at the moment of Biafra's collapse after a tremendous struggle against overwhelming odds. But the record of Biafra's agony must be kept straight even at a time when the world's attention is rightly concentrated on alleviating the suffering and restoring peace. https://www.nytimes.com/1970/01/17/archives/the-biafran-minorities.html 1 Like 2 Shares |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by spearman(m): 2:58pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. I am quite interested in your Biafran War story. Up till now, the Igbos have completely dominated that narrative… Yes, they’ve been blessed with powerful writers like Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Adichie, Chinelo Okparanta, etc., and an army of Biafran War scholars, you know… I think, like you, most Nigerians would be interested in knowing what happened to our minorities in Biafra. I am just happy that after 50 years, I have been able to do it my way. I say my way because I am not the first minority to write about the Biafran War. How do you think the Igbos would react to the Biafran atrocities against our minorities in your book? Most of them think they alone suffered in the war… but, Professor Okey Ndibe, a foremost Igbo intellectual, novelist and essayist, really asked great questions at the Rain Taxi interview a day after the book came out. Okey was really brilliant. That’s an example of someone who is listening, someone who can empathize. I sincerely believe it would be to the benefit of our Igbo brothers and sisters to listen. Knowledge is a good thing. The Igbos themselves are a people who believe in diversity. We cannot say it enough: the Igbo suffered a lot in the war—but they, too, can learn. Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. They just plundered the place, raping men and women. They looked down on us. We were nothing to them. Many of them still look down on us today… otherwise, how do you explain this so-called map of the new Biafra that still includes minority lands? Who told them the Isokos want to be in Biafra? Have they asked your people? I must tell you right away, the Annangs, Efiks, Ibibios, Orons, Ogonis, etc., who’ve read the book are quite happy to see their towns and languages and their war dilemmas and atrocities in the book. Why should we remain fringe characters or nameless “saboteurs” in these narratives? Look, [b]Biafra was no better than Nigeria in raping and torturing and killing [/b]our peoples…We’ve been erased from the war narrative for so long. As long as you keep writing about the war as a fight between the Yorubas and Hausas and Igbos (the three major ethnic groups), the Igbos remain the victims. But as soon as widen this lens to include the minorities, at least in Biafra, then the story becomes complicated. You begin to see that the Igbos might have had their knee on our neck even while being crushed by the horrible Nigeria army. • Ajeluorou is the publisher of online art/culture platform, AnoteArtHub (www.anotearthub.com). https://guardian.ng/art/new-york-my-village-biafra-from-another-minoritys-lens/?fbclid=IwAR2r4PM9OTAp0p_yRFQoYHWHv5-1I2T0eBMVei2F9_0XovL39FoNUamvh8E 1 Like 2 Shares
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| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by phorget(m): 3:00pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
OP seems to be a very bad student of history and it will be my pleasure to lecture you a bit... Igbos are only the known tribe to live peacefully among their hosts and they are the tribe that will speak out against every injustice without having an iota of fear. Over the years we've heard about the clash between Yorubas and hausas\fulani in ile-ife, in Ibadan, in various places around Lagos but we've not heard any relating to igbos. It's so unfortunate that yorubas wont stop making it look like they are in war with the igbos yet the duo inter tribal marriage cant be compared to that of the Hausa/fulanis. Igbos will accord you the respect you desire and that wont stop them from telling it to your face if you ever step out of line. If you consider this a crime then you should brace up for more cos no igboman will ever become an asslicker just to satisfy you. 6 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by Nobody: 3:01pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
Better days ahead 1 Like |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by Nobody: 3:03pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
When I see posts like this, I know why we have Fulanis ruling over us. Every year we Southerners complain about how the Hausas rule over us....and yet, when it is election time...we promptly divide into Igbo and Yoruba camps and start throwing abuse at each other. Then the Hausas win as usual...and we would blame everyone but ourselves. All I know is, an Ibo candidate could have been at the helm in PDP and APC....if Southerners had played their cards right. Finally, the Buhari we have seen....he was not the Hausa candidate. Many Northeners did not like him. But when the time came for voting, people put their anger aside and united. In 2023, Atiku is going to be president, and there is nothing we can do about it. Anyway, it is easier to play the agbado urchins vs IPOB game..... 2 Likes |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by owobokiri(m): 3:03pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
Op, Go and read about one restless internet rabble rouser called Adeyinka Godson! He started off like you.., it didn't end well.. Check where he is as we speak. Learn from him if you can, you dolt. Jealousy and rampaging ethnic hate can easily push one to say or do things that will ultimately alter his/her destiny in life. It's not a must that you must be a vintage idiot! Be careful.. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by phorget(m): 3:06pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
Now how has the minorities that was marginalized in biafra faired? Would the OP prove that those minorities has enjoyed a better patronage in their synergies with the Nigerian government? Its becomes so disheartening when you give a dog a bad name just so it can be hanged but Op should know better than that. |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by esnbrutality: 3:07pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
But na you dey shout Oduduwa Nation since na!! @jerseyboy ,, what happened to your rants and chants concerning Sunday Igboho and Oduduwa Nation?? Agbado miscreants are generationally foolish and envious of IGBO people. This obsession is pathetic...spits!! 1 Like
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| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by Glink2018(m): 3:10pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
Another political strategy to weaken the Obi camp... If you know you know... Tinubu boys are seriously on their toes working for him on every platform... My brother, this information is timely because some of these Yoruba youths weren't priveledges to this information or we're wrongly informed. The likes of Adaka Boro opted out of Biafra struggle because of the self-interest of Ibo domination in the Biafra struggle....i pity some niger -delta minority tribe...like Ijaw, Urobo, Edo, itskeiri, etc. Afenifere was going in alliance with Yiibo person has this not gone contrary to the mission and vision of Yoruba agenda etc? 2 Likes |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by Superwave16320: 3:23pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
Till this hour Nigerians are waiting why Igbos persecuted minority, orchestarated first coup to destroyed Nigeria democracy, move motion to anul June 12 etc. phorget: 2 Likes |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by nazicartel(m): 3:24pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
Naijanascam:Yoruba nah |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by StrongandMighty: 3:29pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
There's nothing like Ibo, it has never been! It has never existed! I don't know why people don't want to learn even when corrected but choose to wallow in ignorance.. Igbo! is the word The language is Igbo, the tribe is Igbo, the people are Igbos! 5 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by Fallout: 3:34pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
phorget: At the last line,… you guys can’t just stop chest beating! And when the owners speak in the language y’all understand y’all will start crying foul. Very pathetic ! Soon we will define our coexistence with y’all just like the op said. 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by phorget(m): 3:44pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
Fallout: So you really want igbos to become asslickers for real? You are not smart at all! 2 Likes |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by phorget(m): 3:52pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
Superwave16320: Till this hour the world are waiting why Nigerians are persecuting the igbos... Go and read the history regarding the first coup and for your shallow understanding, Kaduna Inzeogwu is still a son to the minorities you claim igbos persecuted. Igbos man moved motion for june12 annulment and a fulani man annulled it so are you not supposed to hate the two tribes but here you are busy hating on the igbos. You cant speak for the yorubas bro so cos I know substantial yorubas that wont reason the way you do. I wouldn't defend any tribe so dont see me as an igboman, I am a Nigerian to the core. |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by 666Advocate: 4:00pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
Glink2018: Ijaw is not a minority. Ijaw is as large as Igbo 1 Like |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by Glink2018(m): 4:08pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
666Advocate: My brother, I agree with you ....but you are there when Nnmadi Cownu is saying ....that Igbo is represented in all the Niger-delta region.... all the niger-delta community kept mute...including Ijaw . .. This statement is impregnated with meaning.....You will see the true meaning of the statement if BiaFRAUDx Republic is finally granted. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by Nobody: 4:13pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
Yoruba nation and Biafra are not the same. Yoruba is a clear tribe of people who are fundamentally the same and speak the same language. Biafra is just what Igbos want to use to annex the south south of Nigeria. Ask yourself why they desperately need oduduwa to leave for their plans to be achieved. Because they are not the same people there. Biafra is not even an indigenous name 5 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by Glink2018(m): 4:13pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
phorget: Deception of the highest order.....we know your mission...and your mission does not cover our ethnic interest at any point....since 1960 Your mission has always been against the common interest of Yoruba land and its people... Chameleon politician 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by sreamsense: 4:18pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
How will they work together in the first place? One always break national and international record in crime while the other always bring good tidings and Laurels at national and international level. One keeps spoiling image of Nigeria while the other always build image of Nigeria. One always destroy while the other always build. One is too aggressive, boastful and hostile to non-indigenes while the other tolerates and accommodates every non-indigenes. One is lead by jobless inmate while the other is lead by professor. One represents darkness while other represents light. Their is no similarity between them, let them go in their different ways 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by phorget(m): 4:23pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
Glink2018: You are out of ideas. I wont cover a certain region interest and jeopardize the interest of others, I am a nationalist and I would protect everyone's interest no matter where you are from. Stop growing from the bitterness you were fed with so you dont feed your own kids with such bitterness too. I am always for peace but I wont shy away from war either so deal with it. |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by spearman(m): 4:26pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
NJyoruba12:KOIKI COME AND HEAR THIS OO 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by spearman(m): 4:35pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
phorget:You have to have a nation to be a nationalist!!! There is no such thing as a nationalist in Nigeria. Nigeria is a country and not a nation. Many nations exist inside Nigeria. When you say you're a nationalist in Nigeria, people know instantly you are not proud of your heritage. And that is why most Ibos now claim nationalist since Buhari classified Biafra as dot in the circle. Buhari it was that nailed Biafrauud to the coffin. Ibos next stop had to be Obidient 2 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by phorget(m): 4:44pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
spearman: Maybe next time you want to sing the ”NATIONAL ANTHEM” you should refer to it as ”COUNTRY ANTHEM” then. Tilumbu will be worst than Buhari towards the igbos and that will be too detrimental to the national unity so we would rather have Obi who will accommodate all and sundries. |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by spearman(m): 4:49pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
phorget:NIGERIA IS DONE!!! THE ONLY SERIOUS CONVERSATIONS THAT ARE GOING ON IS ABOUT POST NIGERIA YORUBA NATION IS A GOD READY NATION WITH ITS NATIONAL ANTHEM IN YORUBA LANGUAGE EXPOSING BIAFRA AS AN IBO FRAUD. PREPARE YOURSELF FOR IBO NATION. LEARN TO STAND ALONE. BRITISH, NOT GOD PUT NIGERIA TOGETHER AND WE DON TRY REACH 2 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by Glink2018(m): 4:56pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
phorget: I'm not small I'm political game....all this rhetoric you posted is not for me...I cannot fall all of these it is for some of these common Youth who just found themselves in the political arena because of the 2023 Election...I'm not part of them... I have walked the Naija political atmosphere over and over again...so if I'm posting any comment ..it is impregnated with lots of meaning... You said you a nationalist ...but the last time I checked ....those first nationalists (Zik, Awo, Aminu Kano, Amadu Bello, etc) who fought for the independence of this country despite achieving their aim gave us an independent nation ....still have some ethnic. and religious sentiment undertone....and those nationalists were the architect of the trouble of ethnic and religious sentiment we are having till date.....so stop fooling yourself... Just tell us the side you dey....period!/ 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by phorget(m): 5:35pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
spearman: You dreaming of yoruba nation is a goal but when igbos ask for biafra it becomes an agitation and terrorism. Would you compare a can that fought a civil war just to break away from some evil marriage to a clan that are patiently waiting for Gods intervention for them to achieve their dream. Igbos are done long time ago and you talking about anthem,biafrans had their currency even before the war. |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by Superwave16320: 6:29pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
Hausa don't go about claiming saint phorget: |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by spearman(m): 6:33pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
Superwave16320:OR NO MAN'S LAND |
| Re: Biafra was an unqualified evil in minority lands. by phorget(m): 6:49pm On Nov 20, 2022 |
Superwave16320: Are the igbos claiming saints? why would anyone claim saint when history is right there staring at our faces. 1 Like 1 Share |
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