Art, Life and Death Row

Here’s an amazing story  (scroll down to p. 36 in the pdf)  I just came across today about a man who was on Nigeria’s death row for more than 10 years  - for a crime he didn’t commit. In that time, he used art to survive not only the horrid conditions in Nigerian prison, but also the [...]

Nigerian Voices

One of the wonders of the internet is the ability it gives us to connect with people from other places. In trying to do this survey of Nigeria, I’ve come across some blogs and video sources where Nigerians are talking about their country and its place in the world. Here are some links you might [...]

Nigerian Mothers

Think of 18 women you know who have kids. If you have a second, write down the 18 names, make a list. And  then, when you’re done, cross out one name. That woman represents the 1 of 18 moms you know who wouldnt live through childbirth (or  for more than six weeks after it) if you all lived [...]

From Georgia to Abuja

Some may dispute it, but  I say, Jimmy Carter’s the man.  And Abuja is the capital of Nigeria…though I don’t think people would dispute that. Here’s a painting titled “Last Supper” by Nigerian artist named Odita.  (Check out this funny, tangentially related story.) For more art check Society of Nigerian Artists website.

Midmorning Nigeria Funfact

Nigeria has 36 states and one capital territory