From The Collection: Chinua Achebe in conversation with Lewis Nkosi and Wole Soyinka (1964). During the Nigeria-Biafra War, Chinua Achebe served as Biafra's cultural Ambassador, advocating for international support for Biafra's independence. Full video: akukobiafra.com/collection/chi…

From The Collection: Col. Okoli's Bullet Scar. Col. John Okoli served as an infantry officer in the Biafran army before transitioning to the artillery unit. While serving as an infantry officer, he sustained a bullet wound on his hip. More details: akukobiafra.com/collection/col…

In August 1968, Pope Paul VI pleaded for humanitarian aid in Biafra. Today, Pope Leo XIV makes similar pleas for the people in Gaza. 📰 via The New York Times August 13, 1968