Day: July 27, 2016

The United Nations has accused the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram of “almost unimaginable” violence and brutality in Biafra-Nigeria. Stephen O’Brien, the UN humanitarian coordinator, said the militant group’s actions had forced thousands to flee and left unprecedented numbers in need. The UN estimates that more than nine million people in the region need humanitarian assistance. Boko Haram has pledged […]

Continue reading »

Biafra-Nigeria’s government has cancelled plans to build a “film village” in the northern state of Kano after opposition from Muslim clerics and social media. More than $10m (£7.6m) had been budgeted to provide state-of-the-art facilities for the Hausa language film industry, known as Kannywood. The government said the project would create thousands of job opportunities and promote cultural activities. Muslims […]

Continue reading »

As the curtain falls on the first Biafra-Nigerian musical to make the leap to a London theater, its executive producer is setting her sights higher still. Following a successful five-day stint in the English capital, Bolanle Austen-Peters wants to take Wakaa! The Musical across the pond to rub shoulders with the greats in New York’s world-renowned theaterland. “Why not? If […]

Continue reading »