My dad tells me the Biafran story with so much pain written all over his face. He never fails to narrate in details to anyone who cares to listen, of how he wore his boot for almost a year without taking it off, and when one finally manages to take it off, some part of the flesh comes off with the boot, or how you will be walking with a fellow soldier, and within a split second he is gunned down right in front of you, amongst other heart wrenching events. He fought as a Biafran soldier at the age of 17. Still waxing strong till date . God bless all our fathers who fought for us to be here.
@strangoman9 ай бұрын
That’s awful, I’m so sorry. I could never imagine what your father had to endure to have a happy life with you and your family. 🫡
@user-ci9un3hb3o9 ай бұрын
😢😢😢😢 I love you and your father 😢😢😢
@jennywood27849 ай бұрын
I will be honored to meet your dad, I sure want to hear from him cos this is a story not everyone was alive to tell...God bless him 🙏
@annawainwright96298 ай бұрын
😢that sounds horrific ... bless your dad ❤ he sounds like a strong man 💪🏾to cope with the horrible things he had to endure
@Iheukwumere141118 ай бұрын
Same.
@noahnyagowa680911 ай бұрын
I'm Kenyan... from the Lake shore, Ojukwu...is our Hero..., And Brother to us, my cousin was named after Ojukwu...my Tribe the LUO are the Igbo of Kenya '"!! Wonderfully put together. Cheers 💕 Brother.
@ZubeidaBraimah6 ай бұрын
So many lives wasted Why😢😢😢
@cleanCodesMatters4 ай бұрын
First general to run from war, where he lead more than 3m of his people to death.
@obichidozie67504 ай бұрын
@@cleanCodesMatters, Ode, you fit shoot gun let alone lead a war?. Even Napoleon abandoned his army at some point and escaped to France
@user-wz8nh1nz2d4 ай бұрын
Love and light brotherly, together we shall sumount all . Thanks for the word of encouragement. BIAFRAN enemy is Britain; not Nigeria. If it was for Nigeria alone, my people would have dealt with them. Compare the success they made without any artilary, both land; air and water, just their phisical strength, ooooh we shall never forget. All hail biafra
@user-wz8nh1nz2d4 ай бұрын
@@cleanCodesMatters Did your own Commander [Gowon] appear even once through out the war..? But Ojukwu do go to war front to fight with his men. Gowon is the real coward, he didn't Southeast throught out the war, had he did, that would've been his end.
@welcometomykitchen974 Жыл бұрын
My father fought in this war, I remember watching our neighbor always massaging his wounded shoulder that he survived a gunshot as a young soldier, Rest in peace my Father, you lived well and stood for truth, but we know truth is hardly acceptable in this cruel world, Hero sleep well
@winifredofure9539 Жыл бұрын
i salute him 👏
@okoyechigozie17756 ай бұрын
Which side was he on.
@samsonadeyemi21696 ай бұрын
@@okoyechigozie1775does it matter, he fought for what he believed in
@yocana266 ай бұрын
My father was a biafran soldier, he tells us the story of how his mother would always manage to bring them food in the middle of the war .he was always surprised how his mum finds him in the bush where him and other soldiers were fighting. He'll ask her what are you doing here, mum. He would always take her halfway and then return to the fighting .. she's late now. This was the first time hearing my father crying like a baby . He never played with his mum
@kasperiwennman81852 жыл бұрын
This is by far the most detailed and well edited video documentary about the Nigeria Civil War that I have ever seen! Most videos are simple overviews of the causes and how it ended, but you went marvelously deep into specific battles, events and even the commanders of different units! And the animation and editing of real footage was beautiful. This was a real suprise and a treat to watch!
@danieladebajo79742 жыл бұрын
It is, I have been searching for a well-detailed documentary about the war for years, this video really did Justice to give a very detailed overview of the war.
@denniskcobi34702 жыл бұрын
If I may ask is it biafra and Nigeria civil war
@khalidbashir40172 жыл бұрын
@@denniskcobi3470 yes
@chubbyfred40552 жыл бұрын
@@danieladebajo7974 z
@GodblessVictor2 жыл бұрын
Yes, he really did a very thorough job. Kudos to him!
@Femi-2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think you understand how good your work is ?? Like it’s literally perfection , from the narration to the unbiased straight forward depiction and the sweet and sorrowful history that you’ve unravelled so gracefully. I honestly wish to have your sort of knowledge!!
@hassanaliyu56792 жыл бұрын
There is a bit of bias if you listen carefully to the type of language that was used to describe the actions of the Nigerians and I also find it convenient that the causes of the civil war was just breezed through which made it seem like Nigeria simply hate the igbos for no reason whatsoever
@Femi-2 жыл бұрын
@@hassanaliyu5679 I understand your point but it seems biased to you because you’re of the north , and the north were the perpetrators.. and the perpetrators aren’t going to be protagonists , rather the antagonists who committed the henocide.
@Femi-2 жыл бұрын
Genocide*
@welcometomykitchen974 Жыл бұрын
@@Femi- you responded well to him,
@brownreborntv2759 Жыл бұрын
@@Femi- Nice response
@ahagabe6732 жыл бұрын
Guys please let's share this video. This video ought to fetch nothing less than a million views. That's the only way we can thank Bisi for this outstanding and precise documentary he gave us free of charge.
@bisimedia2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 🙌
@weubarockofficial2 жыл бұрын
I agree
@emmanueldominion2523 Жыл бұрын
This is really Touching, My Uncle Was One Of The Army that fight for Biafra, according to My Dad Said. That During The war he came to the village with some biafra Army's to see his father, He went back to the war filed Till Date He Never Returned Back... RIP UNCLE NNAMANI 💔😢😢
@fantastickingtino183 Жыл бұрын
😢😢😢 so sorry bro😭😭😭😭💔💔
@chidicochidico5680 Жыл бұрын
So sorry
@William19961 Жыл бұрын
It happened to my uncle too
@bestuwas4546 Жыл бұрын
So sorry
@mikeranson3381 Жыл бұрын
Major williams is my late uncle. I would like to make contact with anyone who knew him, served under him of anyone who's family had stories passed down of him to their younger family members
@bisimedia2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to everyone for your patience and kind words while I was away. Hope you all enjoyed the video. I know this one was a bit lengthy, but believe me when I say that this is nowhere near the actuality and intricacies of the Nigerian Civil War. That's why I left some recommended books and resources in the video's description. These videos take a lot of time and effort to produce. And with the unpredictability of the KZfaq algorithm, it might prove difficult to sustain and improve this quality and the frequency of uploads long-term. However, supporting me on these platforms would go a long way for the channel. If you love my work consider supporting the channel via Patreon: www.patreon.com/bisimedia Become a Channel Member to get access to perks : kzfaq.info/love/9hKpjMxWev7U81xLZC_IWwjoin Support the Channel via Bitcoin: 0xb463386e16d66603598a38dfbe11305333b372a1 (BEP20) I love you all. Kema
@Ezekiel7282 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this channel🙏🏽
@thacompilations40102 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this documentary
@_kris43012 жыл бұрын
Sorry to ask Bisi but whats the name of the soundtrack from time 1:07:20 to the end? I like the sound track
@bisimedia2 жыл бұрын
Jungle by Aakash Gandhi
@eronzdavid73752 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bisi , I have really learn a lot so far from your documentary, God bless Nigerians
@inzane7809 Жыл бұрын
As an amarican myself this is a truly fascinating documentary that isn't taught here at all, thanks for the great video
@emmanuel3416 Жыл бұрын
You do know Americans took part in the war because of oil
@user-wz8nh1nz2d4 ай бұрын
Britain literally blocked all information concerning the Genocidal war against my people. Our only crime is that Nature bless us with minerial resources, that is why Britain hated my people with passion. Over 3million children died of starvation; because of economic interest of Britain in our land. Sad.
@billyyank58072 ай бұрын
Why would a conflict within Africa be taught in U.S. schools? 😂 c'mon.
@omamajohnpaul42152 ай бұрын
Why not?
@chijiokeogu27129 күн бұрын
@@billyyank5807 But they can teach us about American and European wars in Africa? No wonder some of you think Africa is a country
@thabisilesampa7489 Жыл бұрын
By far the best documentary I've seen in a while. I'm part Zambian and Swati. Nigeria has a tumultuous past but the future is bright. I wish you nothing but success. Stay blessed my brothers and sisters. ❤️
@victorolayinka1690 Жыл бұрын
Although a biased it's true Nigeria won. I remember the phrase '' To keep Nigeria one is a task that must be done ".
@user-wz8nh1nz2d4 ай бұрын
Future can never be bright, never. Biafra must be restored, even if it will require 2nd, 3rd and 4th war, but we can never be with our enemies forever. God forbid.
@bathramokere3337 Жыл бұрын
I was one of Biafra youngest boy age 11 years old who survived Birtish and Nigeria Genocide war. The first day I went to war front at Ngor okpala Biafra soldiers was very upset with me coming to war front. I was with SS Brigade one of the powerful and strongest flightier. Biafra soldiers came out from the trench and pleaded and asked me to go back home, I told them am sorry sir I am not going any where. Four of the Biafra soldiers started crying and said I will get killed. I was very happy with Biafra soldiers in the war front and in the trench. Every one of the Biafra soldiers was very happy. Every Biafra soldiers and none soldiers are my heroes. My prayer today and tomorrow what happened In 1967 to 1971 Nigeria and Biafra should not happen again in Jesus Name Amen. Nigeria politicians and Government have forgot Nigeria pass history. War is not the best way to solve problems. Peace is the key for all things
@paschalndunagu40812 жыл бұрын
This is by far the most beautiful and detailed documentary of the Nigerian Civil War. Thank you Bisi. Please Keep up the good work!!!
@realkvng2 жыл бұрын
I respect ALL my ancestors that experienced This terrible situation and fought so hard to stay alive cos Without them, I wouldn't be here!
@agwunchannamdi9675 Жыл бұрын
This is well edited good job
@mobileking3911 Жыл бұрын
May their brave souls continue to rest in the bossom of the Lord.
@mobileking3911 Жыл бұрын
Amen!
@ejike7052 Жыл бұрын
The planet will shake us
@brodaderah19932 жыл бұрын
You just filled up the gaps my granny left out of her civil war stories. Thank you for helping me understand the war better.
@edwardibeh32762 жыл бұрын
me too from my two uncles who fought with Biafran army ,still alive with bullet wounds ,one wiith a hairless line on his head from bullet ,the other a dead finger with exit bullet wound ,....their battlefront stories never end sometimes scarz somtimes annoying but this docu joined the missing details
@brodaderah19932 жыл бұрын
Hello @@edwardibeh3276 , I know the feeling. All my uncles who fought were killed. I am not even sure their bodies were found, but then this video was sad yet beautiful to watch.
@edwardibeh52672 жыл бұрын
@@brodaderah1993 Yes it's bittersweet ,Nigerian leaders should've learnt from those events but unfoturnatly they haven't
@simeonaneosong4996 Жыл бұрын
I never got to meet any of 5 of my mother's brothers who died fighting in this war. She also lost other half brothers. And till today, the reasons for the war are yet to be addressed. We need to do better at unity. God bless 🇳🇬.
@Federal_Mad_Mix Жыл бұрын
But he omitted the remote and immediate causes of the war. Never mentioned the first military coup, started talking about it when he wanted to introduce Major Kaduna. how can you tell an history without its genesis.
@reverendgrantizuchukwuchuk9842 Жыл бұрын
Why did the narrator not say anything about the Ogbunigwe (the Ojukwu bucket), the Biafran land mines and more. Nothing was said the technological advancement in the region which saw the refining of crude locally, the making of Biafra Indigenous armoured tanks, aircrafts, communication gadgets etc.
@ifeanyiazoribe71063 ай бұрын
He's biased in one way or the other
@SomWise-gp2bt3 ай бұрын
I tire ooo
@eberekalu78062 ай бұрын
That is why you are on KZfaq, tell us
@edwinchigozie2152 ай бұрын
Nothing like that happened
@edwinchigozie2152 ай бұрын
Biafra lost that war, because 1. They were out numbered 2. They were outgunned 3. The had the wrong allies, should have allied with America and the British instead of f'ing Israel
@thacompilations40102 жыл бұрын
This is the best documentary on the Nigerian civil war on KZfaq. Well done kema👏👏 Thank you
@denniskcobi34702 жыл бұрын
If i may ask since it is Nigeria civil war who are the country that Nigeria is fighting the war
@thacompilations40102 жыл бұрын
@@denniskcobi3470 The Republic of Biafra. Eastern Nigeria tried to break away from Nigeria, so the War is between Biafra and the rest of Nigeria.
@derickmukwelle381110 ай бұрын
I don’t know how I managed to fall on this documentary but I must say it was worth every second of the 1 hr and 10 mins I spent on it… your precision and details about the events was on another level… as a Cameroonian who’s heard so much about the Biafrans, it’s an absolute pleasure to know the story and origin of these amazing people… Good job brother and May you continue to excel in all your endeavors.
@mthosibanda57772 жыл бұрын
this was a very informative documentary,I am from Zimbabwe and I had an imprecise picture of the Biafran war which I took from the Book "Half A Yellow sun" By Ngozi Adichie...Job well done
@justinumunna48779 ай бұрын
deep
@alphazolax18432 жыл бұрын
We should all look at ourselves and ask what has really changed, those that fought this war has feed fat from Nigeria, some are in regret of playing a part in the war, some hope it will never happen again, millions of Nigerians are running for their life at places once called home, they can't farm go by road, sea, air or by rail , the truth is that the war never ended.
@israelnonso91612 жыл бұрын
Never end
@macjnjoku92742 жыл бұрын
What I find shocking is how casually we all dismiss the casualty figures. Over 20,000 men of the 3rd infantry regiment died the battle of umuahia. When Maj. Utuk and Capt Buhari fought their way out of Owerri, they escaped with about 200 out of the 2000 they entered with. War is hell, a meat grinder.
@obahchidi76462 жыл бұрын
Never say die of the Biafran spirit
@chinaecherememeka70052 жыл бұрын
Great BIAFRANS,our people fought gallantly against our enemies, despite the careless boastful words of Gowon,the biafrans shocked him,yes 48hrs as predicted by Gowon but it later turned to 3 hefty years.
@KamaOke-ml3nl5 ай бұрын
HE ACTUALLY LOST MORE THAN 17000 MEN TRYING TO INVADE ONITSHA
@obichidozie67504 ай бұрын
@@KamaOke-ml3nl, That was Murtala Mohammed
@user-wz8nh1nz2d4 ай бұрын
@@chinaecherememeka7005 fought with out any artilary, both land, water and air, just physical strength. Our people started the war with den gun.
@africanbeauty4736 Жыл бұрын
Biafra nation was born in the middle of war, no alliance yet, no weapons, while the counterpart had British support, Egyptian, Niger, Russia and Cameroon supporters,, Biafra was able to hold them for 3 years. Indeed Biafra is great.
@user-gc7od6ty4q Жыл бұрын
Let them start the war again this time around I swear with my blood Nigeria exist as a country let me know what makes them exist
@edwinchigozie2152 ай бұрын
What are you talking about we were getting butchered, think about it, we always hear about the one Point sth million Igbos that died during that war, but what about the casualties of the Yoruba or Hausa, Nigeria was going to make us(Biafra/Igbos) go extinct
@AbukeanGreen-oj6vv2 ай бұрын
Not soldiers fighting women and children, Nigerian army bombed civilians not military personnes and the world did nothing about it just as Israel is doing to Gaza now@@edwinchigozie215
@millicentchinelo60775 күн бұрын
Just imagine if Biafrans were as equipped as the Nigerian army, They wouldn't have been defeated. The fought for freedom
@Justinlane-mf9zg3 күн бұрын
😭😭I cried after watching this my grandmother told before she died I thought it was Hollywood but only God can judge (land of the rising sun ☀️)
@faleyimuayotomi4388 Жыл бұрын
Now u understand as a Yoruba who served in Enugu is supporting Peter Obi, this is the only way to put an end to marginalization this region has gone tru, i will never hate a tribe that is so industrious and multiply wealth within his people with business
Igbos and Yourba are blood lines that cannot be broken it's time we wake up
@burkertmedinabob4705 Жыл бұрын
You are intelligent bro
@Nache12 жыл бұрын
What amaze me about this documentary is the map illustration. This is the first time I'm watching a detailed account of Biafran war. More power to your elbow
@Uty-yo9np5 ай бұрын
This is an impressively put together documentary of Nigeria's history. I've watched all parts from 1-4 and I'm left in awe of how much research and dramatization went into this production. I think, more Nigerians need to watch this documentary and it should be properly archived. Indeed, history offers a lot of background and information of what shapes the current happenings around us.
@ikechinwoko9914 Жыл бұрын
You could not stop watching this documentary once you start. Very captivating, revealing, educative and touching. I was one of those little babies that suffered during that war.😭
@mondayonuigbo5700 Жыл бұрын
Am sorry u have to go through all that,,, I didn't get get to witness all that and the bloodshed,, but my ancestors did may the soul's of the brave Biafra people and my ancestors rest on
@adepaakosua4184 Жыл бұрын
You are a hero to have survived it
@aloziemamara671 Жыл бұрын
am sooo sorry😢
@elebuteoflagos10 ай бұрын
😢😢
@ModernIntuitionist2 жыл бұрын
Wow, absolutely masterfully done, Kema! I can tell you poured your heart and soul into this. Best and most comprehensive video I've seen on this subject. Wonderful to see you back!
@bisimedia2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, Elson. I appreciate it. Congratulations on your approach to 100k subscribers. You truly deserve it.
@ModernIntuitionist2 жыл бұрын
@@bisimedia Thanks so much my friend!
@cletsoreine2 жыл бұрын
This is great history, now alot of understanding on the issues happening now and what went wrong connects. It also shows how the foreign powers, even till today, have a hand in things going on in Nigeria especially because of the resources and economy. This documentary is one all Nigerians need to see to learn history. God help us all 🙏🏽
@chiomamaureen6141 Жыл бұрын
The Britain's are the no1 enemy
@makataemmanuel34382 жыл бұрын
How coincidental was it that I decided to know a bit of Nigeria’s history today and came across this video that was also made today. Highly detailed and informative. Kudos to the author.
@chucksogwo22442 жыл бұрын
Pls watch the other parts too.... you are welcome
@ogbukaprince26479 ай бұрын
@@chucksogwo2244what other parts? That biafra fought as underdog against Egypt British and soviet Union for 3years???
@Exemption88 Жыл бұрын
Salute to my Dad he fought this war , you are a hero Dad rest in heaven #oldsoldierneverdies
@Emerald449 Жыл бұрын
on which side
@Thematch_maker Жыл бұрын
@@Emerald449 why are you asking which side? It doesn’t concern you
@ifeanyiazoribe71063 ай бұрын
@@Emerald449my late father fought Opobo sector ... He used to tell us the story but unfortunately we're somehow small then ... Chai ... Have forgotten alot of his stories to us
@m.usmandalvin22262 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Bisi. Love the documentary very much. Watched and rewatched it. . . . Very comprehensive. I adore the resilience of the biafra soldiers and how meticulously they carried out their campaign. I only wish it all would have gone without much bloodshed. Nice documenting, sir. Beautiful presentation, too.
@AfroKingg2 жыл бұрын
The most anticipated video has finally arrived. Job well done brother 🙌
@deji4life2 жыл бұрын
Best Nigeria civil war narration I have ever watched! Clearly explained and uniquely organize and accurate information.👏🏿👏🏿
@sonofnok21532 жыл бұрын
Truth is, Ojukwu was not fighting to win, he was fighting for survival. We're talking about a genocide. These Nigerians had been massacring Biafrans since the early 1940s. Large scale pogrom in the North, time and time again, while the Federal govt, just like today, stand aside and do nothing. What was Ojukwu supposed to do? Stay under a govt that is bent on your extermination?
@hdmiliondyce1822 жыл бұрын
Even the killings continues afterwards....in the north ....every year till date ....I was born and raised in kaduna we ran back for our dear life's 😢
@davidohameh5423 Жыл бұрын
@@hdmiliondyce182 seriously
@jmbonuxbox Жыл бұрын
As a result, he decided to put the lives of innocent people at risk? I just do not get why the Igbos will honor a rebel who put their lives in danger, knowing he had no resources .
@louschwick7301 Жыл бұрын
@@jmbonuxbox that's fair, but their other choice was to live in a country where they were at constant risk of being victimized by mob violence and discrimination. What protections the federal govt may have given were simply not enough to protect them
@muhammadumar-iw2wl Жыл бұрын
@@hdmiliondyce182 Kaduna tribal crisis is not targeted at Igbos exclusively, many fulanis and Hausas are killed too. Please don't spread lies.
@Frank.MoonGrip Жыл бұрын
Finest documentary I've come across on this subject. The most emotional video I've watched in a very long while. Drew tears from my eyes multiple times, gripped by anger and bitterness intermittently. My father wasn't drafted into this war as a soldier, because his two elder brothers were. He delivered suppliers, however, and have bitter tales to tell. Both his brothers and he came out unscathed. Sadly, many didn't. 😔
@kunle0092 жыл бұрын
You have done a really God job. Though the most popular version is that of New Africa but I love this version because it was a series. Watching from part 1 made me understand all the events that led to the war. Not a video that just showed the war in isolation. And talking about each battles and events of the war makes me even appreciate this version the more. Kudos on this job.
@vashj9740 Жыл бұрын
Am really glad that we can have our history told by one of us not by other people in a very detailed manner. Well done 👏 It feels different hearing our stories, our history knowing that these are really what happened... My grand parents used to tell me these stories till they passed away... Now I think I took them for granted, thinking twas old people's tales but now... I understand what is going on in Nigeria better because I know her past.
@boydsinganda8827 Жыл бұрын
A work of genius! Gathering the necessary info for this video must be extremely difficult. This is one of the best documentary channels on KZfaq! You Sir are special.
@nkirukaonuegbu5625 Жыл бұрын
This 1 hour long video really means a lot to me 🙏 thank you
@mickyarams2 жыл бұрын
As a Yoruba guy, I always thought the Ibos had a chip on their shoulders always threatening to secede, now I understand why thanks to this detailed documentary. The act of inviting the Egyptians and East Germans to bomb our brothers and sisters in the East is unforgivable. They never taught us the complete history at school. Thanks for another great history documentary.
@chinochino13002 жыл бұрын
The Igbos refuse to accept the artificial creation called Nigeria; it has hindered progress and the people put in charge (Fulanis) by the British for obvious reasons, have steadily kept other groups capable of collective greatness subdued and backward.
@drinkskhalifa71532 жыл бұрын
This particular detail is incomplete and corrupt, he should outline the reason behind civil war and natural dislike. Do u know Nigeria has never experienced war and coup before until igbos introduced bloody coup and civil war in Nigeria. Igbos were the pioneers of war in Nigeria .
@drinkskhalifa71532 жыл бұрын
Igbos soldiers murdered northern and yoruba leaders just to acquire power. Nigeria practiced regional system of government were all the regions have their own separate governor general, shortly igbos decided to seize power by eliminating all northern leaders and yoruba leaders excluded igbo leaders and later installed an igbo man who destroyed the regional system of government to unitary system and declared himself a supreme leader. Igbos were playing smart without realizing those two regions were smarter than them .
@faithduruamaku20182 жыл бұрын
@@drinkskhalifa7153 stop lying
@drinkskhalifa71532 жыл бұрын
@@faithduruamaku2018 can you outline the lies ??
@musajoelpaul2074 Жыл бұрын
For long i have searched online to watch about the NCW 1967-1970, i couldn't find something rich. Now my hunger has been satiated. By far, this video for me has surpassed every knowledge, documentary, or detail about the Nigerian Civil War that i know. You have done truly well. Thank you for this detailed and well researched masterpiece. THIS IS HOW OUR HISTORY SHOULD BE TOLD. I felt i was watching a movie. Ver note worthy is also the fact that i didn't sense or see any bias or ethnic sentiments in the video. i feel that when history is been told especially when it is a touchy matter, it should be told with the truest sense of patriotism and sincerity, not attempting to spark or stir controversies and place blames, but simply an attempt to proffer a detailed story and analysis of "where we are coming and what happened".. ONCE AGAIN, thank you for this video..
@MrSkillz91 Жыл бұрын
Bro! I can’t tell how much we appreciate this. I don’t think even you know the gravity of what you’re doing here… this will go a long way for us to be able to retrace our steps and put the next foot in the right direction. Growing up, I never understood why people kept saying the north held all the power; now I do. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!! God bless
@simbathomu64962 жыл бұрын
I'm a Zimbabwean and I will forever support Biafra ...
@newfaction34352 жыл бұрын
not even one single documentry actually tells the story from the norths perspective i am yoruba and igbos are not innocent
@newfaction34352 жыл бұрын
as a zim u should watch the documentry in an intellectual manner dont fall on any side just be neutral thats the true effect of documentries
@ekwensu54602 жыл бұрын
@@newfaction3435 it's always the Yorubas that always want to speak for the Hausa's,you guys will one day tell the Igbos what we did to you guys.
@eyestenyearsago.ifeelpaini83542 жыл бұрын
@@newfaction3435 Yorubas are the major cause of what happened to the Igbos. Leading to the independence, the north retaliated on the south which the igbos became the major victims because of the insult the Yoruba leaders gave to the northern leaders in Lagos. Also, the Awolowo and And Akintola fracas which led to the chaos in the west which was called the wild wild west brought about the first political unrest in Nigeria. The first coupists acted in the interest of the Yoruba by purging the political space that was breeding the unrest and corruption. The Igbos suffered and paid heavily for that.
@wadfasfsdfdsfsf2 жыл бұрын
@@newfaction3435 just say you don't know. Dobt try to transfer your ignorance to the Zimbabwean. Just because there's anther side doesn't mean ites the truth. How can you justify the progroms??? Go ahead, tell me the "otherr side" of the pogroms
@akwaeke10969 ай бұрын
My uncle was also Among the master plan of Abagana Ambush, Captain Zoro he's still alive today 🥰
@kiddachris85196 ай бұрын
I'm from abagana, and my dad told me the story or the ambush 😅
@reubennesta75953 ай бұрын
Respect!
@esthernwoye75783 ай бұрын
Pls I'm doing a research can I do an interview for him
@akwaeke10963 ай бұрын
@@esthernwoye7578 it will be little difficult,I live far from the village,I only comes back during festivals
@AlfredkassimKoromaАй бұрын
Music@@akwaeke1096
@calvinreinhold54982 жыл бұрын
With love from Ghana. Learnt a lot from this video. Well documented and researched🇬🇭
@youpedia46142 жыл бұрын
This is the most detailed history on Biafra I've seen, with maps and all. Thank you so much
@jowieslifestyle2 жыл бұрын
The things the Igbos endured, their tenacity and will to fight is just surprising. I have great respect for them
@lawlyshewrote Жыл бұрын
Why didn’t they fight before the independence?
@amvlord4801 Жыл бұрын
They caused the conflict
@jacobalexander4167 Жыл бұрын
@@lawlyshewrote because they believed in one Nigeria, they underestimated the greed of Northern elites and accepted their terms to independence, they didn't know the were selling their future to slavery
@obinnax625610 ай бұрын
@@lawlyshewroteeven the independence struggle had many Igbos in prominence……probably more than any other ethnic group. The massacre of women protesters in Aba in 1929 by the colonial masters caused massive outrage in the UK, and probably marked the beginning of the reconsideration of colonialism by the British. What other fight are you talking about? Before independence the North, the East and the West were administered separately……even independently of each other, so the question of fighting themselves didn’t arise at all. The only interaction was at the level of individuals who chose to live in regions other than their ancestral regions. With the British in control, the various tribes were kept away from the throats of one another. Truth be told, considering everything that’s happened in Nigeria, I fully expect Nigeria to splinter into several countries eventually. There’s been too much bloodshed, and the hatred is still visible and raw, as was clear for all to see during the 2023 elections. With this mutual hatred, transmitted through the generations to even our youth today, I see no hope of true national integration at all. This country is just sitting on a keg of gunpowder and waiting for the right conditions to ignite it into a raging inferno.
@psychologypriest59945 ай бұрын
@@lawlyshewrote obviously because igbos were the ruling tribe. When the tables turned it became a problem for them
@mojisolaadebowale-marykayb6701 Жыл бұрын
I can’t believe that Gowon started this evil war? Omgggggg! My respect to Ojukwu , may his soul continue to rest in peace.
@comfortjerry5526 Жыл бұрын
Wat do you mean
@yusuffmuhammedopeyemi3958 Жыл бұрын
You no get point
@tochika3598 Жыл бұрын
Yes he did. Tanks for speaking up truth. The agreement in Ghana was betrayed by Gowon. U are right my guy. Leav hypocrite cowards
@justinaalaeto5482 Жыл бұрын
That is why his people will continue to be at receiving end of his Fulani masters he was trying to please. He is a no body. I heard he is parading himself with his whitewash Nigeria prays? Without justice. Nigeria will continue to be wobbling.
@lauraosinachi2658 Жыл бұрын
Biafra was supposed to be one of the best Nation😢 we have everything, but the selfish interest of the Fulanis are the reason we're going through these sufferings😢
@obayemianu71812 жыл бұрын
The ibos are the strongest for them to survive this ..
@valentineezegwu96682 жыл бұрын
Obayemi thank you for your kind words. Nigerians don't acknowledge the great sacrifice the Igbos had to pay when faced with an existential threat. The only option the Igbos had was to defend themselves against all the odds. The act alone is in defiance of submitting to genocide and the destruction of our spirit. Today we've pursued personal economic development despite the peculiar challenge when it comes to dealing with the Nigerian state.
@nollywoodmovies10222 жыл бұрын
Only the igbos can survive this in Nigeria
@willmasgloballimitedceo41862 жыл бұрын
After the war... Look at the igbos today and look at the other Nigerians, you could the massive improvement in success from the igbos.
@Laughondaily2 жыл бұрын
They never told us the war lasted this long and with so much perseverance and strength the igbos were really the strongest in the war!
@darkseiid2 жыл бұрын
Asé! Most high said no to our genocide
@danieladebajo79742 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful piece of work. Thank you so much.
@ovotega74402 жыл бұрын
Just watched the whole thing, I'm impressed, well done man. Great Job. 🙌🏼🇳🇬
@anthonyhenryuche74112 жыл бұрын
I was 15 years old while my father sit me down and told me about biafra war... despite all the whole thing that happened then...we still keep strong
@olufemiadegbite95792 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best documentary on the history of the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War. It is quite fair and balance on both side of the War. Wars brings out the Animal in Man. Peace is better than War. Thank you.
@odiodi2482 жыл бұрын
If you want peace embrace, fight for and defend justice.
@abdulrahmanazaks43422 жыл бұрын
Igbo the are not ready yet because the afraid to die
@olufemiadegbite95792 жыл бұрын
I disagree with you. On the contrary , if the support given to Nigeria then by the British, America , Russia, Egypt was given to Biafra by France, Italy, Cuba etc, Biafra will be an independent nation Today and a pride of Africa. It was Britain & Russia power that defeated Biafra then NOT Nigeria Military . Reason ; To preserve British Investment in Nigeria oil & Gas located in the South East Nigeria for the Economy of Britain & America while Russia too wanted a Share of it .Biafrans demonstrated Bravery , Courage , and great Ingenuity(Science, Research &Technological Inventions) during the war effort . We should teach our children this History of our National life for the sake of Peace & development . " " " "Biafra was a Noble and Just Course " .. ...General Charles DeGuaile of France Republic.
@leverarm53742 жыл бұрын
It's not fair because he didn't cover other part of the war that are needed to be mentioned
@anything_goes242 жыл бұрын
O boy that Joe Achuzie guy..
@wunmifash31162 жыл бұрын
A brilliant commander
@_kris43012 жыл бұрын
The guy was good...much better army commander than Ojukwu himself
@ifeanyiihemenem66552 жыл бұрын
@@_kris4301 No bro
@emmanuelnwankwo15082 жыл бұрын
I was about to say the same thing mahnnn...
@spencetv52102 жыл бұрын
The man was a very good soldier,he knew tactics and he applied them during the war,that was what made him to recapture so many towns
@markkomolafe94892 жыл бұрын
This was so informative and put some things into perspective. Well done sir. I'm starting to gain interest in history
@abdulaliyu6349 Жыл бұрын
Your documentary was truly impressive. The way you captured the subject matter and presented it in a clear and concise way was exceptional. What an incredible documentary. Well done!
@okay19042 жыл бұрын
All Nigerians need to watch this, cos most of them are completely ignorant about these events
@adegbepaul88882 жыл бұрын
Completely is an understatement
@joziphstu2 жыл бұрын
I never wished for Nigeria’s division, after these videos, it’s the only thing that can heal everybody
@bensonchukwudi4860 Жыл бұрын
Exactly, Gowon cashed the war when he reneged on Aburi accord
@disuomotayo2604 Жыл бұрын
Awesome detailed information
@jamesbedukodjograham5508 Жыл бұрын
A very good Video that the younger Nigerians must view to understand their current history as of the year 2022.
@emmyreturn2 жыл бұрын
My brother you did an outstanding work on this video. God bless you. ❤️
@austaino10 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking time to produce this beautiful work of history. You have done an excellent job with this important historical narrative. I struggled to hold back the tears, as i am sure many will. But i still wonder, why would Nigeria walk this bloody path to hold back the people of Biafra and yet, refuse to properly integrate them politically? What a shame!
@user-ep3em7tv7c5 ай бұрын
Your channel is so enlightening. Thanks for your good works 👍👍
@gworldmedia4062 жыл бұрын
Well done 👏 Biafra Soldiers and all Igbo men and women who fought against the enemies of the Igbo land. Appreciation to foreign mercenaries who supported Igbos.
@ikengaspirit30632 жыл бұрын
I mean, saying like this makes it look like Biafra was an Igbo nationalist state, which it wasn't. Biafra was a gulf of Biafra civilizational/cultural state.
@agbomolica12 жыл бұрын
You seem ignorant… you do realise that non Igbo also fought for Biafra and Effiong was from CALABAR!!
@pinkaesthetics6652 жыл бұрын
@@agbomolica1 And the land that are living on now used to be Igbos land
@agbomolica12 жыл бұрын
@@pinkaesthetics665 I don’t understand your point… please elaborate!
@adebayoolubunmi22012 жыл бұрын
@@pinkaesthetics665 . The Igbo own the whole world . Right ?.
@fitnesslover951 Жыл бұрын
I’m so proud of my fathers for fighting their own fight even though they lost.
@winasvlog88472 жыл бұрын
Been wondering what Biafra war was about. Thanks for such a detailed video.Love🇬🇭
@Odin00 Жыл бұрын
It was the war of the beginning of True freedom in "Africa" vs colonialist and their structure and neocolonialist( fake "Africa) as it is in "Africa" today, but not for long
@Odin00 Жыл бұрын
Neocolonialism is colonialism mindset that is learned from the colonialist, anything that is does not favor the indigenous ethnic nationality but that of present day happening colonialist like Britain and other world powers
@jean-lucfanny55462 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for a compelling but well-explained Biafra war. You are adding to our enlightenment. Proceed with the excellent work.
@Chb2y2 жыл бұрын
This is the most detailed account I have personally see ever. Thanks so much, history means a lot. Well done and keep the good work going.
@Silver__Knight2 жыл бұрын
So detailed, Amazing sound effects good music. Even someone that considers history as boring would watch it
@dr_boobay2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This has really provided the much needed backstory as to the nature of things we are currently facing as a nation
@black538215 күн бұрын
Finally, A channel like Oversimplified, but for Nigerian History!
@chikwemchimobi57962 жыл бұрын
The biafian soldiers were not regarded after the war by Nigeria but they are heroes
@obahchidi76462 жыл бұрын
Real heroes bro
@oluwafisayoogunjimi17262 жыл бұрын
Buhari government finally recognised them and paid all their pension arrears
@obahchidi76462 жыл бұрын
@@oluwafisayoogunjimi1726 when to who en from who
@drinkskhalifa71532 жыл бұрын
@@obahchidi7646 clueless go and find out. Buhari recognises them and pay them .
@obahchidi76462 жыл бұрын
@@drinkskhalifa7153 dont be a drunken find out payment done
@oladipoolawale50312 жыл бұрын
This really broke my heart. Honestly there’s too much bloodshed in this country. We really need to humbly ask God for mercy and forgiveness and stop voting fools to power.
@kingsleyreact2 жыл бұрын
Biafra must come
@kcjohnkennedy8606 Жыл бұрын
The average Igbo man can't let this things off there head..an average Igbo man believes that what the father died getting he will learn from the dad mistakes and will be able to get it..Biafra is still alive and it still hurt those that knows the history and wished they could reiterate
@johnwhyteBGB Жыл бұрын
After acquiring God's forgiveness, what do you make out of those who lost their lives in the war? What about the Biafran regions that are still submerged till date? It is time we face reality, do the needful and stop calling God in on wicked acts of fellows humans.
@VirgoSam Жыл бұрын
Where was God,when the little children was dieing of hunger,stop calling God unneccessary
@blessed7074 ай бұрын
Ask God for what in which country if you were sincere u would talk of separation but am sure u are not from biafra that's why u are pretending to ask God for forgiveness
@justiceogaga39318 ай бұрын
This documentary is as professional as you can get anywhere else in this world
@amoduisiakadayo3966 Жыл бұрын
Nigeria story told by a noble Nigerian. Well documented and carried us along every events as if we are living witness. God bless you for this remnisensce, Bisi and all other Crew members.
@bigsam23862 жыл бұрын
I just understand a lot about Nigeria civil war because no one has ever told me about it. So interesting and understandable documentary
@ahmedolarewaju22672 жыл бұрын
I love the Igbo warrior's for their spirit of perseverance , they were all heroes , they did their best in ensuring a better country for the future generations. The word spoken by the newly appointed leader of Biafra , Lt col, effiong was under a serious pressure which he has no option than to surrender to Nigeria army 🪖 just to keep the innocent Igbo warrior's alive. The word Biafra ceases to exit was actually a strong word by effiong , I pray that the lost glory of the late heroes will be restored back IJMN
@justicecharles3132 Жыл бұрын
Amen
@justblessedman9135 Жыл бұрын
Amen
@richie9330 Жыл бұрын
He wasn’t forced to surrender. He surrendered willingly because Biafra had already lost. All that was just custom
@mobileking3911 Жыл бұрын
Amen!
@HenryJrUzor Жыл бұрын
This has to be the most detailed and most comprehensive report of the Biafra-Nigeria civil war I have ever come across. Well done Bisi!
@chidivictor1888 Жыл бұрын
"We who are about to die, salute you". I'm proud of my uncle and others who fought so I will live today.
@calistusmolokwu3218 Жыл бұрын
That was touching 😢
@adepaakosua4184 Жыл бұрын
Very touching
@bishopwestcoast67052 жыл бұрын
Excellent, very descriptive and factual. Well done. Great piece for kids and adults from all zones
@thembadube95892 жыл бұрын
They may have crashed the Biafran rebellion forever, but they will NEVER crash the spirit of the Biafran people and their desire to be an independent nation. As a South African with no connections with Biafra or Nigeria, I should perhaps not appear to be sympathetic with one side or the other. But African butchering African is something I cannot be silent about. Please people, let Biafra go.
@obahchidi76462 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏
@wisdomokwara9822 жыл бұрын
God bless you for saying the truth
@drinkskhalifa71532 жыл бұрын
Deal with the xenophobia first before jumping into other matters. What is the reason behind xenophobic attacks in south Africa??
@thembadube95892 жыл бұрын
@@drinkskhalifa7153 It is the same reason as what was referred to as "Ghana Go Home" in Nigeria when the working class Nigerians perceived Ghanaians to be competing unfairly for meagre resources in their country. The attacks in South Africa on foreign nationals are happening only among the underclass. It is not helping when some (and I want to emphasise SOME) foreign nationals commit heinous crimes such as selling drugs, raping women, forcing young girls into prostitution, etc. A recent announcement by Government shows that there are more Zimbabwean/Mozambican/Lesotho/Nigerian prisoners in SA than there are South African prisoners in any of those countries.
@drinkskhalifa71532 жыл бұрын
@@thembadube9589 there is no comparison between Ghana go home and xenophobia in south Africa. Millions of ghanaians were migrated to Nigerian because of hardship later was fixed and ghanaians refused to return to their homes and nobody killed any ghanaians . I bet you all the Nigerian national selling drugs in south Africa are igbos! Go and check. Secondly, let clarify this to u , igbos were given chance to leave Nigeria with their five state, do u know what happened?? They refused to leave without south south the Oilers region. Now tell me how do u expect Nigeria to give up its sources of income to igbos called biafra?? That's why we always said igbos are not ready to go. Nobody depends on igbos region but igbos depend on others regions because they have nothing to offer that is the reason why igbos land is empty. You should try and understand things before jumping into conclusions. Ask yourself why the world ignored they cried? Because they were not in the right.
@Isaakiway Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I have to send this to many people who are interested in Nigeria History.
@EmmanuelChinenye-kg3ib8 ай бұрын
This is why history was removed as a subject in our schools today, they don't want us to know our history and what happened. To know your past is to know how to handle the future.
@AfricanBiographics2 жыл бұрын
Nice Video, it was very informative. Thanks Kema
@nuelokay1322 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks I truly appreciate this video. Before now I really didn't know what went down during the Nigerian civil war. This video is indeed a brilliant source of education to unborn Nigerians like myself at the time of the war. BIG Thumbs up👍🏼
@J.dixongrammy2 жыл бұрын
Biafra must come imma Yoruba boy but still support this 😢
@chukn165 Жыл бұрын
In ya dream z boy😂😂😂
@amvlord4801 Жыл бұрын
The igbos are too small
@Femidalabi2 жыл бұрын
Wow, This is really awesome. I really love the way you presented this video. it is so amazing. "Kudos" to a job well done. What I love about it is your presentation that include maps for better understanding of what you are talking about. I watch it from beginning to the end. ONCE AGAIN, GOOD JOB.
@elkruz2 жыл бұрын
Finally, I've waited for this video to drop. Nice research on this documentaries 👍🏼. Learning alot about this country I wasn't taught at school.
@chinonyen98822 жыл бұрын
One of the most insightful videos I have ever watched. I love history.... as a discipline. Watched all manners of documentaries on civil war but this is the best I have ever come across on anything relating to Nigeria. Well done Bisi
@uchemirabel188 Жыл бұрын
This video is so so elaborate, I can't imagine me listening to this and watching with keen interest, truly no knowledge is a waste, thank you so much for this wonderful video
@mojisolaadebowale-marykayb6701 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely well documented! Thank you for this eye opening history.
@ahagabe6732 жыл бұрын
Well detailed civil war history. I can't stop watching this again and again. Big thanks boss for this insight.
@officialtourbuddy Жыл бұрын
All I can say is that this video is a must-watch for every Nigerian. Step by step detailing of the story our history never let us into. Thank you for this great work, Bisi. Are we free finally? 😢
@DunamisAeon5 ай бұрын
Beautiful work. God bless your talents. I’m greatly inspired 🎉
@EmyNN Жыл бұрын
As my people say: Ozoemena! Best video documentary on this rather divisive aspect of our history. It was bittersweet seeing images from the University of Nigeria in Nsukka where I schooled and learnt first hand the effects of the war.
@edmoremarange34292 жыл бұрын
The Igbos should have their own independence. They lost a big number of people
@assouankoffi94562 жыл бұрын
It would have made a difference!
@ihejiagwachike5581 Жыл бұрын
this is by far the best documentary on the war i've seen so far, your attention to detail is incredible. war is bad but for my forefather that fought and survived i salute them all
@Eze-ndi-ara Жыл бұрын
Best documentary I've ever watched... beautiful job🙌🙌🙌
@bukz83032 жыл бұрын
Wow, wow, I wonder why history was removed from school’s curriculum? Keep the good work Bisi. I hope there will be a visionary leader that will foster true unity among Nigerians.
@gadgetzplace7392 жыл бұрын
because these men are the history makers of nigeria, they were in their 20s and 30s and messed up the country and they are still in power in their 80s now
@sweetfish16482 жыл бұрын
We Biafrans wants to be on our own,and enjoy our world n country, marriage is not by force.
@bukz83032 жыл бұрын
@sweet fish, do you think the Igbos in Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states want to return? We are intertwined forever, let’s make it work… let a black nation start to do something right. If we are divided, we will be ruled by other nations forever.
@sweetfish16482 жыл бұрын
@@bukz8303 don't worry threatening us with our investment outside Biafra, we're destroyed after war,still through GOD we rebuild n still over took fellow Nigerians, even if out of hate u put big tax on us cos we ve got our sweet Biafra,we can always still pay to ur shame.
@sweetfish16482 жыл бұрын
@@bukz8303 Even today our Nice son Peter Obi produced by Ojukwu ( APGA party) is coming in Not desperately just to save the Nigeria Zoo. We are Biafran Jews ,Even Bible promised us of a land flowing with milk n Honey. Taaaaa ! Don't be Jealous Madam.
@gunnerstvnaija27519 ай бұрын
If firepower, troops & weapons were equally shared, Biafra would have won the war....very interesting narration & God rest the souls of the fallen soldiers ❤❤❤
@immaculateamadiezue49903 ай бұрын
Imagine being underarm yet resisted for 3years, I'm Igbo, Biafran and proud
@badrobotNG10 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I respect that you made the utmost effort to not take sides. Hope your channel hits a million subs in a year. You need the audience
@Jay_kevin2 күн бұрын
I came back to watch this video and i saw the growth and i was very happy 🎉🎉🎉 grow higher Bisi
@TFS-2472 жыл бұрын
This indeed is well detailed, I really can overemphasize how Joyous I am, thank you