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World Service,02 Oct 2000,30 mins

40 Years of Independence in Nigeria

Artbeat

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A special edition of the programme marking Nigeria's 40th anniversary of Independence with celebratory offerings by local musicians and artists. Guests include environmentalist Oronto Douglas talking about the play 'All for Oil' , artist and printmaker Bruce Onobrakpeya and Professor John Picton of SOAS. Also in th programme: Laurent Marceau with a selection of vintage Nigerian music releases. Presenter: Hassan Arouni

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