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1893 - 1960 / Nigeria - Niger Delta and Lagos

Ernest Ikoli

The Man Who Built the Debate

From the rivers of the Niger Delta to the busy streets of Lagos, Ernest Ikoli used ink, ideas and elections to challenge colonial rule. He helped build the newspapers and political movements that made Nigerians imagine a shared future.

Ernest Ikoli

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01From River Boy to Rebel3 min
02Ink Against Empire3 min
03Building a Nigerian Dream3 min

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