The sunsets here burn quickly. The heat of the day simmers above us, waiting for the clocks to turn 08:00, and then draping its heavy curtain. To understand the present issues of the insurgency, I need to learn the history of Nigeria first. I found the Nigerian National Library online in hopes of finding archives of when the insurgency first began, learning from books about the Biafra Civil War, and whatever else I could discover. I want poetry, history, language, fabrics, music, currency, art, native flowers—anything—to be a part of this project. It should represent the culture, knowledge, history, and current issues of the country.
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