Historical figures in Nigeria
The atlas holds 3 people and 3 moments here, from 1962 to 2007. The most recorded lives are Jawaharlal Nehru, Muhammad Ali and Chinua Achebe. Among them Jurists, Writers and Political Leaders, across the Space Age and the Cold War.
Notable people
Jawaharlal Nehru
in 1962
1 moment here
Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and statesman who became independent India’s first prime minister, serving from 15 August 1947 until his…
Muhammad Ali
in 1964
1 moment here
Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.) was an American boxer, activist, humanitarian, and global cultural figure.…
Chinua Achebe
in 2007
1 moment here
Nigerian novelist, poet, critic, editor, educator, and Biafran representative whose life moved between southeastern Nigeria, Lagos, East Africa,…
Moments
- 1962 Visit to Nigeria Jawaharlal Nehru
- 1964 First visit to Nigeria Muhammad Ali
- 2007 Ahiajoku Lecture return Chinua Achebe