Video - Chinese consulate screens war-era documentary in Lagos to mark 80th anniversary

Nigeria has marked the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The Chinese Consulate in Lagos, in collaboration with the West Africa Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China, screened a documentary film in Lagos. Titled 'The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru', the film recounts the tragic incident as well as the heroics of Chinese fishermen, who risked everything to save lives.

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Video - Inside Nigeria’s coastal town of Badagry

The ancient town of Badagry in Nigeria's commercial city of Lagos is home to several remarkable heritage sites dating back to the 17th century. The town is a magnet for Black History buffs, due to its central role in the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade era, and its early contact with European missionaries. 

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Video - Nigerian curators hope for more interest in the history of Black people

Curators at Nigeria's Badagry Heritage Museum are concerned about the apparent lack of interest among Nigerians in marking Black History Month. They say the attendance is low at a time when it should be quite high.

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