Nigeria A squandering Of Riches (BBC DOCUMENTARY FULL FILM) 1984 - Onyeka Onwenu
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- In 1984, this BBC/NTA documentary on Nigeria was aired to international acclaim. It was written and presented by Onyeka Onwenu and is considered the definitive film on corruption in Nigeria It remains relevant in 2022.
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Who is watching this video with me in 2024?? Rip to our hero and legend
I have always wondered why people always focused on Buhari as the cause of Nigeria's problem ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE OLD ENOUGH TO REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED WAY BACK IN THE '80s
Naija...
We move.
But I still believe that change is possible
Me
Watching now
Never knew she did a documentary until now that she passed. RIP Ma'am.
Onyeka was an accomplished Nigerian in all her specializations:, journalism, music, film, activism, and public service, to mention the obvious. A woman who was proud of her heritage and an inexhaustible gift of nature. Growing up, I would sprint to the television or increase the volume of the stereo whenever her songs were being played. Even till the very last moments, she exuded grace, splendor, camaraderie, and vivacity. Sometimes we don't celebrate our heroes and heroines enough until their absence suffices. Find rest in the afterlife as your legacy endures, Ma'am. One love...
Absolutely she was indeed an icon to reckon with. May her soul find perfect rest in the bossom of the Lord.
Well written sir,,, God bless you and may God rest her Soul 🙏😢❤️
This is hilarious! God bless you richly
You said it all..may her soul rest with the Lord
It's very sad to know that most people in this documentary lived to never see the Nigeria of their dreams. Most have passed on without any changes to this sad story 😢
And we just lost this distinguish beautiful lady Oyenka Owenu
...and added another one has just been added
Even those alive, like Buhari, a major player, made it worse.
...... and many more will pass to eternity seeing no changes.
Facts, sadly 😢@@henryomeife1577
I just kept shaking my head throughout watching this documentary. Nigeria is possibly doomed and never going to get any better. Why? The same problems highlighted back then are still in existence today in even bigger proportions and scales. I’m filled with a deep sense of hopelessness for my country. 😢😢
40 years ago... Cry, The Beloved Country
Unfortunately, I share your pessimism.
Nigeria was not designed to work.
Yep it's sad...perpetual cycle!
The glory of The Lord Jesus will transform Nigeria 🇳🇬 in this season. Justice will flow like a river.
Onyeka Onwenu. Please know that there are so many of us that can never forget you. We grew up with you. You are us. Love you Onyeka.
❤❤❤❤
The fact that a masterpiece like this has barely 60K views whereas irrelevant content which has no positive impact in the lives of ppl in Nigeria hits millions of views within few months or weeks only tells you how deep the problem is..
An individuals priority often allows you with high levels of accuracy, predict the probability of their success or failure
It is clear that as a country we have very misplaced priorities
Shout out to everyone watching this video..
Rest well Onyeka.. you are and will always be a legend ❤
What amazed me so largely is the use of languages of people back then. They could speak whatever they intended to with so much eloquence, impeccable use of language and comportment. Really, there was a country. Adieu Mama. Your impact will never be forgotten 💪🏿😢❤
Unbelievable! I wasn’t even born before this documentary and I thought Onyeka was only a singer. Rip legend 🙏
More than just a singer, my friend. She was a newsreader before her first album.
RIP to this great legend- Onyeka Onwenu 😢
I’m awed by her eloquence and professionalism. Great research was put into this production.
Nigeria has not changed at all 40 years later instead we have plunged into more decadence in an alarming rate. Same problems plague us but in a magnified manner. What a rot!
RIP mama. You were a gem.
This documentary is a master piece despite the time it was made. From her beautiful English accent to the cinematography, it brought back nostalgic feelings. The saddest part is the problems highlighted are still pervasive and have multiplied in dimensions in todays Nigeria. Onyeka was a multi talented and celebral woman. She will sorely be missed. RIP
RIP Onyeka . I saw this as a child when it aired on NTA in the 80s . Problem with Nigeria is not the leaders but the people. Until we change nothing will change . 40 years later same problem and same people causing the problems !
Thank you! You understand it. God bless you
This is the bottom line. The problem with Nigeria is the lack of commitment to Nigeria by Nigerians. Until that sinks in, nothing will change.
@@isiakasholabi2094 this is why we have to stop blaming the government but ourselves
I came across this recommendation on RUclips. It's disheartening to see that the same issues that were highlighted in the documentary 40 years ago are still relevant today. Absolutely nothing has changed.
May Onyeka Onwenu's gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace.
It's now 40yrs since this documentary was created and yet our situation have worsened. It's sad.
It’s a shame that 40 years later, things have plummeted. Rip to the legendary Onyeka Onwenu. Your kind is rate
By 2100, if you see this this country is still the same.. Just know we tried our best. 2024 we organised a nationwide protest.
Hahaha. The more things Change, the more they start the same
It’s not possible!
You mean A "peaceful protest?" You are not serious
I think the RUclips algorithm is trolling me for bringing this forward. 40 years later, nothing changed.
You are correct. Our human nature never changed hence why many have checked out and those that remain continue to hate one another in their action.
😢😢😢😢😢
Thank you for sharing I’ve never seen this video before. Imagine what they were going through, nothing has changed same things are still going on even worst ..
Nothing changed my brother the corruption still persist , is even on the higher scale now sef
Nothing changed my brother the corruption still persist , is even on the higher scale now sef
A purposeful life she lived. This documentary is a gift to us and generations to come. Just to mention, Chinua Achebe blew my mind by his socio-political assessment and perspectives on society building. Rest on legends and thank you for your inspiration.
Onyeka Onwenu, the Great Amazon, The Elegant Stallion, Fearless, Intelligent, Brilliant, Multi-talented, and Administrator, A Model of Excellence. A Light to the Female Folks. You were accomplished in all forms of your endeavour. You fought for Nigeria that was not ready for your kind. The country that will remember you will birth some day soon. Rest thee peacefully. Yaa Mee Nu
Every Nigerian needs to watch this video. Know your country. Onyeka, you did well. Thank you so much.
THIS WILL FOREVER REMAIN A CLASSIC. OUR GRAND CHILDREN WILL WATCH THIS.
REST ON BEAUTIFUL ONYEKA AND ACHEBE. YOUR NAMES WILL FOREVER BE REMEMBERED
This documentary should be made must watch for all civic education students in the country. We need to understand our problems, the greed, the entitlement mentality, the corruption in high and low places, the decline of value systems, the mediocrity at high places, the nepotism, the origin of our problems must be well understood as documented in this documentary 💯
This is a beautiful work. A masterpiece. Still Apt. Brings nostalgia. I will always love Ms. Onyeka Onwenu.
Rest in peace Onyeka. You spoke the truth in your time.
As a young journalist and way back 1984, she put up this documentary for BBC.. this is what we are still facing in today's Nigeria.
Onyeka Onwenu was a classical representation of the ideal Nigerian woman.
She did exceedingly well in music which brought her to limelight at a youthful age.. with a unique Afro genre filled with positive content & impact.
She was well read. Had her B. Arts & Masters degrees from Massachusett and New York universities respectively.
Did well in journalism while she worked at NTA.. as well as in international expository journalism.
Played a positive part in politics during GEJ and Ohakim (Imo state) administrations.
Acted in several nollywood movies.
A great activist she was.. dwelt so much on curbing copyright theft, artists royalty payments as well as the betterment & education of the girl child.
Arguably, no Nigerian musician has got such an avalanche of successful careers put together.. literally she was the greatest talent.
Even as a septugenarian, she kept grinding on her laudable trade till last night (30th July, 2024) when she breathed her last.
The exit of a legend.. May your soul rest in peace.
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My heart bleeds 😢
Is she dead?
Yes @@leony8996
@@leony8996yes
@@leony8996
She just passed on this week 😢.
Chai! Chunue Achebe, our hero. Onyeka Owenu you've been a blessing to this generation 🙏 and you're still kicking it.
Sad she's no more.
Odogwu Nwaanyi🏆
Onwu bu ajoo ife!💔
Ka mkpuru obi ya zuru ike na ndokwa🕊️🙏🏾
This is a masterpiece. In fact nothing has changed over 45 years. Mama Onyeke Onwenu rest in peace.
Found this documentary one day to the planned #Endgovernance protest 2024 and on this day when Onyeka’s death is announced. This doc is gold and reminds me that we are the ones to make our history, Nigeria has a long way to go and I hope we get there soon..
If you die for Nigeria na you lose, because that country is not going to change, the people there self doesn’t want it to change. Nigeria is not worth dying for.
Chai! 😢. Same ole Same ole! Nothing has changed. You have done your best. Made a mark in the sands of history. Rest in peace 🙏
Onyeka, you left behind a BIG VACUUM! You were a woman of honour! You really did so many things to make many of us enjoy each day that we hear your voice in the beautiful music you gave. So much in my mind but at this point, I wish you a good rest in the Lord. Rest well darling.
I was struck by how timeless and impactful it remains. The way it captured the essence of Nigeria's rich culture and political history is remarkable. I especially loved the segment on which Onyeka was dancing to “Bia nuru olu anyi o” which provided such valuable insight. It’s impressive how it still resonates today and educates viewers about the complexities and beauty of Nigeria. Thank you for creating such an important piece of work!" Rest in peace Onyeka Onwenu
why did it take the RUclips algorithm this long to put this documentary forward?
@@greennv586 Exactly, as much conspiracy as it sounds .....that's worth looking into! honestly!
It was out many years back. Without the phone and the internet, this doccy was at the mercy of government run channels.
The constant search for her name after her demise brought it forward
RUclips algorithm is also a culprit too because of it's failure to push this documentary out all the while...... This is massive. Corruption in Nigeria has grown old indeed😢
"LET THERE BE PEACE IN OUR HEARTS,
PEACE IN OUR HOMES,
PEACE IN THE NATION AND THE WORLD." - ONYEKA ONWENU...RIP LEGEND!
this was nigeria in 1984, this is nigeria today
No change.
@@DT-kz4sm situation is worst today
Business men owned private jets in 1984? Wow… so much money in few hands. I get it now
I’m a young boy, I just clocked 21 few days ago
I’m so passionate about knowing my history and root, after watching this video I feel motivated to change things but it’s quite unfortunate I can’t do anything…
It’s now I understand why MNK is pushing for Biafra and why people are also pushing against it 😢
I’m in tears watching and writing this comment, it’s so sad good people don’t last 😭😭😊
I will keep watching this video to remind me of who I am
5/8/24
Kudos to you 👏
Watching this my heart blead, that after 40yrs our leader has nothing to show up and is getting worst
Partly because it's same guys ruling.
We need to properly define who leaders are?
After 40years nothing changed. Why?
Because the people themselves have not changed.
We keep creating a false concept of leadership.
This popped up on my RUclips feed last week. Just saw on Google 07/31/2024 she's passed on, sad and shocking. RIP MAMA Onyeka, love from 🇬🇭
This account should blow in the coming weeks!
True! This account is "blowing" for a different reason.
@@Morpheus2023 Never thought she will be leaving anytime soon. RIP Onyi!
Wow!!! 😭 This video was prophetic!!! RIP legend
Am a Ghanaian watching this and my heart is heavy 😢😢😢😢
We must learn, Africa.
N it's interesting how much their Old scholars resembles that of ours, Ghanaians.
AFRICA MUST LEARN
My love for you has multiple, and thanks for making this documentary. This is a good reminder for all Nigerians. No one else will give us the Nigeria we deserve but ourselves. Hopefully, one day, we can all wake up.
I ran into this video early this morning around 1:20am. I watched it, it mad me sad. The first post I read on Facebook this morning is the news of her death at a birthday party last night. Sweet dreams legend, you did your best for Nigeria.
Having goose bumps as i watch this..
RIP Onyka
40 years later it's the SAME OLD STORY
And the same Buhari also a part of it all.
Beèni o
Hahaha 🤣😂🤣😂 even it's worst than 40 years ago
Far worse
Wow!
It must have been a big project to put this together at that time.. young people of this era who now have pocket size devices and tripod won't know what infrastructure was put together to do this documentary.
...a sound and professional piece of documentary sadly capturing both our past and present for NO good reason why we NIGERIANS are keeping destiny with POVERTY and BAD GOVERNANCE yet we continue to allow the worse of us to occupy the HIGHEST office in our LAND even to date!
Very well said....I feel really sad knowing fully well you said tye absolute truth.
Rest on, momma! Sadly you did not experince the Nigeria of your dreams. Hopefully we the younger generations can turn the tide sooner than later. God bless your soul.
In your coffin
EVERGREEN. Many youths who espoused the feelings and views of ONYEKA ONWENU are now OLD. Yet Nigeria has Not changed for the BETTER but Changed for the WORST. Onyeka herself was now OLD. She tragically died at the age of 72. REST IN PEACE.
This is 2024, I will check back in 2044. God keep us
She should be named a national heroine with lots of infrastructure named after her..not all these falsehood we have around.
it’s crazy this documentary started with Buhari, he happens to be one now recent problems of Nigeria’s economic crises. These problems haven’t disappeared
Onyeka Onwenu,😢😢😢😢 my legend, our legend it is well with your soul,
It's so sad you departed yesterday night after performing at a birthday party,
You died in passion,
Continue singing with the angels,
May God rest your soul ,amen.
Rip mama Onyeka, I'm watching this again from South Africa...sad that after u did this documentary things have not improved in Nigeria & all over Africa... I am starting to think that there's something wrong with us black people
I am actually reflecting on the same 😢
Yes, something might really be wrong with we black people. I have always been thinking that. Why is it the same story all over Africa.
@@obidimmaemmanuel921 it's the greed brother
Visit Botswana, Rwanda and see what is possible
@@chuxxj possible in terms of what
A people that has refused to learn, may God help us
this was beautiful to watch... soon to hit million views
Is this not lagos in 1984? The same lagos they said Tinubu built, who became governor in 1999
😂😂😂
Hes a lying wimp. He was probably out hiding in Equatorial Guinea at this time
Absolutely …indomie generation aka Millenials and Gen Zs are the ignorant bunch they fool.
Don't mind those idiots
Lagos was built with oil money
Seeing Mr Samuel Asabia on screen as a young Firstbanker is a blessing
Onyeka Onwenu's report 40 years ago turns out to be a prophetic outlook of the Nigeria we see today. Nothing, absolutely nothing has changed. So sad!! Which way, Nigeria? Which way to go? I love my fatherland. May your soul rest in peace, Onyeka.
A beautiful recap of affairs in that era. My only grouse with this is why Fela was never mentioned or interviewed: that was a great oversight by both Onyeka and the producers, yet they used his music in the backdrop.
If they used his music in the backdrop then he was not overlooked....but a prophetic sound echoing from the rear
@@monopoly9 wisdom
Wow! Onyeka Nwenu, a great legend, she witnessed how the corrupt politicians squandering the commonwealth the country
Nothing has changed
What is the problem of Nigeria?
Nigeria is supposed to be great by now but some people don't want this country to be great....
This is an absolute delight to watch and a lot to learn. A successful work of art if you ask me ONYEKA is a great woman, a multi talented icon and role model for young women to emulate.
Chinua Achebe said it all.
But as i watched I wondered what will be the minds of the foreigners who were part of this production considering the present situation of Nigeria.
This documentary is an eye opener for every to know that the problem we all are experiencing in this country is corruption from the top and bad governance.
Thank you for documenting your powerful legacy on this channel. We salute you, continue to rest with your creator.
Such an amazing documentary❤️
Gone.. But, Not Forgotten.🕊 She will always be remembered ...in the Sand of Times.❤❤
It's shocking to see that nothing has changed....it has rather gotten worse. One wonders if the discovery of oil has been a bane to the Nation. It's unfortunate. Nigerians were not ready to handle the massive wealth that came with Oil...and the theft and corruption continues. But with the end of the oil era on the horizon, Nigeria will one day face the question of their continua existence headlong. Then, only then,....
Oyenka and chaka chaka of south Africa looks alike ❤
How thoughtful of you in an age where Internet wasn't available, as a Nigerian son with deep love for history and culture I wish I cld travel back in time from 2024 to 1960 to really see how young these old folks were then, their command of English was profound and excellent with deep appreciation of the cultural heritage. Hmmm, now am just stock with Gen z 😂😂😂 LGBTQ, Nigerian jollof Ghana jollof, wahala 😢
By this documentary you've time traveled
Adieu, legend. Your song, 'bata re a dun ko ko ka', shaped my life. You are loved and will be missed.
She wasn't the one that sang it ooo it was Princess Bunmi Olajubu that sang it but she's also late.
@@adekunleobinaike236 Thank you so much! May their souls rest in peace.
@@oluwatobidiadem6345 Amen
Rest in perfect peace Queen Onyeka. You've loved your country Nigeria till death. You did your part for Nigeria. You came and did some o. RIP my Queen!
I watched this in the 80's, v early teens.in the UK on the BBC. Was captivated by Onyeka from then. Talented, poised, well grounded and culturally in touch and accomplished. Still shocked that she left after always appearing hale and hearty right to the last. She left this earthly stage on a high, doing what she has alwys done. May she rest in peace.❤🙏🏽
I held back tears watching this video. What a legend Onyeka was!
As bad as Nigeria was in 1984, it is paradise compared to today’s Nigeria. The same chains still holding us - tribalism, nepotism & corruption. Will it ever get better? I honestly do not think it will, any time soon. 😊
MAMA Onyeka, ADA Mazi, NNUKWU Nwanyi..
We are grieving, and WE MISS YOU ALREADY.
REST IN PEACE, Ma..
this is such a great work of journalism. Detailed, and visual!
A great woman indeed. She was a quintessential rare gem. Rest on mama of a better Nigeria
The corruption was a baby that time. Check it out today.
There's no more corruption in Nigeria. What we have now is utter brigandage.
Today corruption has undergone a total ‘glow up’
RUclips Thank you for bring this video to my timeline.
I wish we have been replaying this every Quarter
Hahahahahaha. This is so funny. Nigeria was not designed to work anyways.
This is the best documentary I've seen in a really long while. Onyeka Onwenu was sensational. It's so sad that forty years after the documentary, we're still grappling with the same problems as a nation.
PS: Nation building is everyone's responsibility
RIP Mama
school fee 150 naira 😂😂😂😂 Nigeria o......250naira house rent..baba dey complain then...what do we do now.
😂😂😂😂 I dey tell you bros
Onyeka Onwenu was just so accomplished and excellent at everything she did. Elegant, eloquent, classy, beautiful and eternal in all her ways.. unfortunately, the earth just keeps taking them away from us and keeping them for itself. Rest in peace, Onyeka Onwenu 🙏 an icon, a hero, and a legend.
Rip Great Legend.May God accept your beautiful voice and soul Amen!!!😢
God bless Onyeka forever. She has done her own contribution. It’s our turn now. We can’t afford to give up. Even in the face of this hopelessness, we must hope. Because hope is all we have. If we lose this, we would truly become nothing. So we must hold on to hope.
People have really passed through the surface of this earth, i just saw mama toun oni in that drama shown in this documentary. Oga ooo
'Green Revolution' has given us a lot of food for thought, but hardly any food for the stomach.' Wow, vintage Chinua Achebe. This was a defining era
The Epic end of an era....A lengend and an Icon.....Your legacy will live long.... Rest on ma'am 😢
So relevant in 2024. Nothing has changed 😢
It's even worse now
@ugoawa3171 far worse..... there is no hope for Nigeria. Criminals are always in power
@@michaelwhite8768
See how they flooded army and police everywhere to discourage Nigerians from protesting today. No hope at all
I ENJOYED this Documentary of Great Nigeria Birth and future HalleyluYAH APTMH
This is just sickening. 40 years later. The same issues. Meanwhile, CHURCHES IN every nook and cranny promising you that religion is the solution to the problem. When it is cultural
God bless
Ma God is waiting for you
You made your contribution and History will be fair to you
That was when Inflation was gradually creeping in.
Just got to know that she passed few hours ago🥺
May her soul rest in peace in the gentle hands of her heavenly Father
Thank you Onyeka Onwenu! Sadly, as it was then, so it is now. When will the story of Nigeria change for good?
Watching this, really breaks my heart cos after 40years, it’s even terrible now. God bless you for this and I pray Nigeria will be great again
40 years on, Unfortunately some African countries are beyond hopeless, the damage done is irreversible. By the way, what a beautiful beautiful beautiful woman
RIP Onyeka Onwenu! This documentary shines light on the crisis looming over Nigeria. Nigeria seems resistant to positive change to rule over and provide for itself. Tribalism is also a major problem. Their corrupt leaders have doomed the country to continuously repeat the mistakes of the past!!! They are not fit to lead their people.
A sterling example of an illustrious Nigerian. RIP Onyeka.
I am happy this was recommended by YT. She was such a beautiful and eloquent woman. It is also prophetic that this got recommended a few days to the protests in 9ja, showing how nothing has changed since the documentary was made. It is such a shame! may her gentle soul REST IN PEACE. 🕊🕊🕊