Can't believe i just listen and watch the great man talk its really a deep joy to me... though i am from a different country, i always solidly feel i am a Nigerian...love this country man...
I consider it a great privilege to be able to see the man Nnamdi Azikiwe, what he looks like, how he lived,, his background, though on camera. He was down to earth a humble man. I have heard about him and known very little about him. Now, I know better. Thank you very much.
In my 1st year in the university I lived in 'Zik's Flats', a stone throw from his Onuiyi Haven mansion in Nsukka. We often strolled past his compound on one ocassion I spotted him relaxing in the balcony upstairs. That was a rare sight.
Astonishing human. Incredible icon. They don't make his type anymore. Particularly amazing is his uncanny ability to recall details. He was 90 at this interview. His body might be waning here but you can see the sparkle of strength in his eyes. You can hear the excitement in his voice as he recalls details 60 years old. What a Titan! May God continue to rest his soul.
Imagine an ordinary Nigerian citizen writing letters to the president and the citizen getting a response letter back from the president. Surely not in present day Nigeria. Thank you Zik for responding to the numerous letters from my dad who as a young intellectual was always exchanging ideas with people that matter on ways to move Nigeria forward. I found a copy of your letter among the documents he left behind. Likewise, one from Awolowo. These leaders were a breed apart. Not charlatans of the present day.
Am not a Nigerian but I have very respect for Dr.Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe....Nigeria had leaders then and not now.Zik was not only educated but had wisdom and love for Nigeria and Nigerians .A leader of your quality 👏 live on .
He was on the same platform for peaceful, and successful African continent, he wil be missed by those that he supported, and his family. He was one of the many great leaders of Nigeria, emanating from different circumstances, and communities with hopeful, sincerity to achieve greatness for their country. Thanks for your kind words, God bless your country. Africa nations can't afford disunity, these days, when it's clear to avoid agitations against our sovereignty. Much respect.
My God, this is an extraordinary interview of an extraordinary man; to think that man in his 90s could speak with such clarity on his early life, recall specific detail of events is breathtaking. To think that I discovered this serendipitously! A big thank you to Mr. Oluyitan for posting this online.....
Undoubtedly Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe was an intellectual colossus, indeed listening to this man is an inspiration and a phenomenon. No wonder he moved and motivated so many to achieve great things. Zik of Africa of blessed memory.
Mr. Oluyitan, I cannot thank you enough for this video. Hearing the Father of our Nation, Nigeria in his own voice is heart warming. He was smart and had great memory. I am in awe of him. Even in those early days, he was already thinking of what to do for his country but not how to steal from the country. May he rest in perfect peace with the Lord.
I am a Rivers state man living in America. Everything he said are all accurate. WOW. What a memory from a hero. We lost a mini-god. Live on our father. We love you forever. Buhari, Tinubu and others have rub Nigeria into the mud. Shame on them that have no good role model.
The syllable justifies excellent governance, the latter are protagonist in your educated views. However, I am not a political advocate, nor a political science student. One thing I can say about Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe is that he was the Epitome of Nigerian civilization. It would have been a wonderful event in his days, if the military junta of colonial rules, hadn't committed to a "Rule and Divide," de factor regime, signing a military intervention order, aftermath of independence of 1960s. He has left a legacy of hope, for all Nigerians that have truly impacted the growth the nation has been enjoying through their hard work, and humanitarian contributions to this day. We thank God for blessing Nigerian with Honourable Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe. A faithful leader is a rare diamond in the sand. He shown a light of love, hope and perseverance for the freedom of all. His merits ensures, a steady flow, of nonchalant followers in his glorious days, up until our present day. The people have the power to unite, and do the right thing for Nigeria, and for God. The Biafran issue concerns all Nigerians, and security of our nation. A country at war, with its self, counterbalances, peace with the source of supplies for insurgency cells in the country. It's a complex theory of politics, rhetoric often evaluated like a chess game, averting the truthful resolution, mandatory for civil, democratic rule.
"... ONE of the greatest Nigerians" you said?! Please tell me who is the greatest among Bishop Samuel Ajayi (Adjai) Crowther, Herbert Macaulay, Zik, Obafemi Awolowo, Sardauna of Sokoto, Alvan Ikoku, Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, 8 of whom can arguably be said to be the greatest Nigerians so far [the status of Sokoto caliphate in pre-colonial Nigeria is uncertain so Sheikh Usman dan Foolanidio is outside the loop]. Who among them can be holistically and objectively said to be the GREATEST ... primordial sentiments aside. Whose else's name was associated with the tag "of Africa"?! 'nuff said.
Wow! Wow! So much that I did not know about the great Zik. The part about his coming to America as a young man to study and engaged in all kinds of odd jobs, which helped to make him the man he became, highly resonates with me. Amazing!
Thank you Funso Oluyitan for sharing your experience in an interview with the great Zik of Africa , the pan Africanist per excellence A man with the midas watch .May your soul rest in peace.
Why does Africa need to honor him? Charity begins at home; let the honour start from the Southeast to the whole of Nigeria and Africa will follow suit if need be!
Granted that appreciation is best expressed in life and not in eulogy, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe was a true man of the people. If you understood his history, you would not have made your myopic comment. For a start: Zik was born in Zunguru in Northern Nigeria. He went to grade schools in Calabar in South South Nigeria and Lagos in Southwest Nigeria. The KEYWORD is Nigeria. He lived in Ghana on his way to and from the United States. He unsuccessful faught for the unity of Africa. Zik was proficient in the 3 major languages of Nigeria. He helped secure Nigerian independence without a bloodshed. Reading the biography of this GREAT African Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe before and several times after my arrival in America, has tremendously helped me in these United States. You should read it too. As aforementioned, I believe in appreciation while people are living. However, Zik deserves our respect just like Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Amino Kanu, Adaka Boro, Akanu Ibiam, Margaret Ekpo, and so many others. Finally, in what culture (in the world) were you raised that does not respect the elders and the dead?
@@dma7389 You should stop forcing yourselves from saying what you don't know anything about. There's no part of Igboland that Zik didn't have streets,roads and avenues named after him.Nnamdi Azikiwe Univerity is there and they have an annual lecture which have attracted eminent people from all over the world. He has a museum in Enugu. Nationally,The obverse of the N500 Naira note is Zik. The International Airport Abuja is named after him and many more. The most prominent was that his name was in the 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria. The whole politicians and the parliamentarians of that time agreed to accord him that rare honour because of his nationalistic efforts towards making Nigeria one. No other politician in Nigeria believed in Nigeria more than Zik and they acknowledged it with that rare honour. Nnamdi Azikiwe wrote some books but not as much as that of Koffi Kwaya (Kwame Nkurumah), again, zik was never the militant type. The youth will always tilt to militancy even if it has nothing to contribute.I think that was why people reference Nkurumah more than Zik.
@@ikpoegee I searched all the comments to see what I said that warranted this epistle without substance bust couldn’t find it. I would appreciate if you could remind me of my comment you’re responding if possible. Nevertheless, all I see in your epistle are things that people did for Zik and not the significant things that Zik did for his people (region), country let alone Africa as a whole. Every politics is local; if your immediate constituency does not feel your impact or enjoy the dividends of democracy when you’re in power, you have failed. If you’re in doubt go over your epistle again to point out Zik’s significant contributions to his region to see where I’m coming from! Also, since you’re happy is major achievement is to have his name in 1963 constitution, it will interest you to know he was the one who opposed Awolowo when the latter wanted to include secession clause in that constitution. This is the bane of our problem today and his region is now championing separatist agenda! Therefore, if the accolades he enjoyed were sufficient to develop his region, then it shows in the way Southeast is today!
This man was a legend. lucid interview by a great leader..I can only imagine how he must have been as a young man..he must have been phenomenal. History needs to be taught in our schools..
He wasn't like nnamdi Kanu!!! As a young man, he was busy channelling himself on how to build his Nation and people of Nigeria; may his soul continue to rest well!!!
May his soul rest in peace. He worked very hard to educate himself. Thanks to his father who provided the initial resources and direction for this great African giant. RIP Zik.
A colossus! He was of like passion like us. Had his fare share of struggles in the midst of adversities to be a success. This interview is mind blowing listening to this great Man. Sounds like a very modest man yet was a very influential great Nigerian May the labours of our heroes past not be in vain Great Zik of Africa
These are the kind of leaders we need to study in our schools so that they can be inspired. He was motivated by Abraham Lincoln et al.I'm awe stricken watching him recollect the details of his life with precision and eloquence. Today in the same country of ours, we have leaders who can't speak to us even when cajoled . Zik was head and shoulders above his contemporaries in his own philosophy of life.Clearly he was a man of peace who epitomised it and lived it thru. Unfortunately Nigeria is not anywhere near his dreams. I have not seen any comment by any notable person here or is that they viewed it and didn't bother saying anything? It is my dream that Nigerians would sit and agree on the type of government we want as Zik of Africa dreamt. Certainly not what we have at the moment.
God bless you beloved. I don't know you in person but God knows you well God reveal a revelation to me when I was going through your profile to observe things about your spiritual life. while I was meditating I saw a divine breakthrough in your life and I saw evil attacks of the enemies manipulating on seizing your favour and to come against your hand work for you to be confused and lost hope. in life As i was praying the Lord reveal to me and instruct you to sow a seed into the life of a baby suffering from leukemia in children of tomorrow orphanage home located in kebbi state in Nigeria before the end of tomorrow and let me know so I can join you in prayers deeply because he want to manifest his promises in your life and that of your family Nobody should know about the seed is between you and God, you will testify to the Glory of God after you have done it if only you believe in him and do what he says Proverb (3:27;21:26;22:9 ,,Deu.28:1-5) Contact the MD of the orphanage foundation on WhatsApp on +2349054485603 and send your donation to them God bless you,,,
Watch dr ziks eyes, when he is trying to make a serious point, his eyes open wide. But when he is making points of less importance, his eyes are normal. Wisdom my people... Wisdom
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe was an EXTRAORDINARY human being. Keep in mind this epic interview was conducted when he was 90 years young.... 90 years.. His memory was something planetary!! How he remembered names and dates and places. What a man!!! I encourage everyone to read his biography!! ❤❤❤
God blessed us IGBO Nation with all round greatness. He gave us great men and women who laid a good foundation for us to flourish in this system of things until Jesus Christ comes to perfect this wicked world.....Nnayi ZIK, gave us education, Nnayi Louis Ojukwu, gave us business and entrepreneurial acumen and Bishop Shanahan and the Catholic church helped us with prayers and thought us to always work hard and work as a nation in community. I'm grateful to all our founding fathers. May Jehovah continue to bless you all in eternity and show more blessings to your immediate families and the igbo land in general...........Amen.
Guy, not everything should be sectional just like Zik himself always said, I pray God will raise nationalists from all tribes, so we will have to understand that it's not always gonna be out tribe must benefit, instead the whole Nigeria should benefit 😊 For Christ sake if only your tribe Benefits, what happens to the other 250+ tribes? Kill that mentality bro, I wish to be like Zik and Awolowo, Nyerere, Kaunda, and many other good African leaders as I move into politics in the coming future, so help me God ❤❤
Zik worked hard for Nigeria, his intelligence and eloquence is unquestionable, his dreams of a unified Nigeria with the Balewa was misplaced, ultimately power was wrestled out of his hand as he was mocked by those that he empowered as a ceremonial president. His Igbo tribe were subjected to genocide during the war and it is hard not to describe ZIK as a Hausa Fulani pacifist. Zik is a decent gentleman you can see from his demeanour that he meant well for Nigeria BUT he did not fully understand the nature of North tribal politics. RIP Sir
He was the ONLY Nigerian leader that spoke Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa fluently. He was born in Zungeru in the North, by Onitsha parents in the Eastern Region. Then he grew up in Lagos. He understood the Hausa Fulani very well! He abhorred violence and blood-letting as a means to achieve a goal - a mistake IPOB is making today. Ojukwu was forced to fight to defend his region! That's different from what these nutheads of IPOB are currently doing. Nigerians should learn from Zik. He wasn't an Ethnic nationalist.
Yes IPOB is every where in Nigeria killing and kidnapping people. Sure IPOB is the problem of Nigeria. Those bigots will not even let people vote in the last election@@tobimcmorris7690
I was thinking why any one would dislike this video. Damn shame we Africans can't recognize one of our best intellectuals. Zik's role during the civil war, i disagree but understand his position as a pan africanist . this man at ninety is still a genius. Long live Zik of Africa....
@@mathewsamuel1386 Amazing how u mentioned a person like Leopold Senghor the French puppet. I don't want to get personal here because these folks are all African heroes but bro u show or name one leader in Africa without flaws? Let's talk when u're in ur nineties LOL. God willing for sure.
Great Ziki of Africa, may good Lord grant your soul internal rest. Amen. Am so happy to hear and watch you today... Please upload more of his videos...
It is interesting to note that Nnamdi Azikiwe was 90years old at the period of this interview. His coordination was very very articulate. He could recall every detail.
Great interview, my sincere admin Oh"Owl of Onitsha. Great man with a great vision for Nigeria and Africa. May his soul continue to rest in my preferred peace. Great man with great ideals.
You don't bleam this good man , he thaught does people have some good sense not knowing they will be out for distruction killing n stilling land n oil that belongs to other people ..
Zik wants to gain glory and because of that he made the greatest mistake of his life by supporting One Nigeria even when Awolowo was clamouring for the division of Northern and southern Nigeria. That's what kept us here we are today.
How did we move from intellectual gurus to electing people like Buhari as our president. In truth we're d real cause of our problems. Instead of moving forward we're now retogressing!
Did Zik (along with Awo and other Southern politicians) not prepare the way for the likes of Buhari to mess up Nigeria? It is one thing to be an "intellectual guru" like Azikiwe, Nkrumah or Mugabe; it is a totally different thing to have the required courage and practical wisdom to positively transform the political landscape.
It is interesting to discover that Kwame Nkrumah was inspired by Zik to go to US for his university education. Another important revelation is that he was not originally bearing the name Kwame Nkrumah but Koffi Quayle. This is never captured in any biographical article and account of this iconic Ghanaian statesman. Hon Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was a great African. I am amazed by his sound intellectual capacity and ability to recall the events, personalities and processes that shaped his formative years and accomplishments as a scholar, journalist and first president of Nigeria.
I love you Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, I wish our current leaders can emulate your qualities. It's truly a privilege to see how you look. Nollywood Actor Olu Jacob looks so much like you.
Very disheartening how we criticise one of our finest . The great Zik was on a class of his own . Like all men he may have had his foibles but when the scale of his contribution in Nigeria is weighed it will tilt resoundingly in his FAVOUR !
I was busy listening to this great man of African Nigeria at the same time...this man is an orator...he has great command to this language English... it's well to know that from his great courage which inspired many great Africans to move through his part's... this man is an icon..i pray our new breed politicians will emulate his character...may his soul continue to rest in peace.
On a personal note, he was impressionable both here on the media and when I first met this towering figure in person at Eko Hotel very many years ago in Lagos. Unfortunately his political prowess was bewitched by an unrealistic utopian ideal for humanity, not the least Nigeria. Had he extended the devotion and nurturing he had for his nuclear family to the preservation of his roots. It would be a different story for Nigeria today. He was a mere man and fallible hence the British and the Fulani oligarchs deceived him. Today his stock is paying the price for his folly and naivety, his intellect notwithstanding! I enjoyed the interview. Thanks!
Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on +2349054485603) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the name saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name
Nnamdi Azikiwe. ( Zik of Africa. ) Yes he was a great man, no doubt about that. But he made one FATAL ERROR OF JUDGMENT which became very disastrous for Nigeria as a Nation. THAT ONE ERROR OF JUDGMENT BY NNAMDI AZIKIWE TRIGGERED AND LED TO ALL THE CHAINS OF EVENTS WHICH HAS BROUGHT NIGERIA 🇳🇬 TO WHERE NIGERIA AS A NATION IS TODAY. As the Leader of the NCNC ( National Conversation Of Nigeria and Cameroon ) party which won the first General Elections in Nigeria in 1963 and Another great man, Obafemi Awolowo ( Awo ) Leader of the AG ( Action Group ) party came 2nd in that 1963 Nigeria General Elections. Zik’s NCNC did not obtain overall majority and as a result Zik and Awolowo agreed to form a COALITION GOVERNMENT but unknown to everyone and all the invited dignitaries which included the great Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana gathered in Owerri , Zik secretly made detour up NORTHERN NIGERIA over night and FORMED A COALITION GOVERNMENT with Tafawa Balewa’s Northern NCP (( National Congress Party ) which came 3rd in that General Elections. That move by Zik turned out to be a DEADLY MOVE, in the sense that Zik was out manoeuvred by Balewa and the Northern NCP. Zik was given the post of the PRESIDENT ( A CEREMONIAL ) and Balewa was made the PRIME MINISTER AND THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES. BALEWA WAS NOW THE THE HEAD OF STATE BECAUSE NIGERIA HAD THE PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT. THE QUESTION IS, “ WHY DID ZIK STAB AWOLOWO AND THE ENTIRE SOUTH IN THE BACK. What TRUST THAT EXISTED BETWEEN THE NORTH AND SOUTH DIED THEN.
@@richardyoung866stop spreading lies, this is the 21st century. I advise you watch the interview of Harold Smith on RUclips to understand how the British rigged election and forced Zik and blackmailed him to form a government with the North. The Western Nigeria Media lies against Zik of Africa are no longer selling. Go get yourself informed and stop this cock and bull lies. Zik of Africa never refused to form alliance with Awolowo, rather the British rigged election and gave power to the North.
Imagine a 95 years old man still being articulated in his speech and very vocal. Very intellectual. Africa will never have a man like this ever again. Mugabe of Zimbabwe came very close to this man in knowledge.
This man sounds very educated and knowledgeable. I have only found out he was the first president of Nigeria. Wow imagine if this man could return back from the ancestors and offer guidance to the current politicians in nigeria, it would lift nijah into excellence overnight. God bless you president Azikiwie
Thank you, sir, for this classic interview. I am not sure if the history and biographies of our heroes like Dr. Azikiwe is taught in our schools from elementary to university. I am baffled that he never mentioned racism as a setback that was prevalent in those days. I believe his focus made racism a shadow behind him. Thank you!
A great African. Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe was legendary, an intellectual giant, sportsman, and a frontline statesman. Africa was must do more to honor him. We haven done enough!
God bless you beloved. I don't know you in person but God knows you well God reveal a revelation to me when I was going through your profile to observe things about your spiritual life. while I was meditating I saw a divine breakthrough in your life and I saw evil attacks of the enemies manipulating on seizing your favour and to come against your hand work for you to be confused and lost hope. in life As i was praying the Lord reveal to me and instruct you to sow a seed into the life of a baby suffering from leukemia in children of tomorrow orphanage home located in kebbi state in Nigeria before the end of tomorrow and let me know so I can join you in prayers deeply because he want to manifest his promises in your life and that of your family Nobody should know about the seed is between you and God, you will testify to the Glory of God after you have done it if only you believe in him and do what he says Proverb (3:27;21:26;22:9 ,,Deu.28:1-5) Contact the MD of the orphanage foundation on WhatsApp on +2349054485603 and send your donation to them God bless you,,
@@apostlejoshuasuleiman5360 Hello sir, thanks for the revelation. Why directing me to Nigeria to sow a seed when you’re a Ghanaian? Did God tell you I’m a Nigerian also? I’m just wondering. Thanks
My first time of seeing a close and detailed interview with Dr. Azikiwe. In all, one thing stands out in his ideology. Inspired by my Dad, Mr Chidebem Mbonu, I have always believed that violence is never a solution to any discord. Any deed achieved with violence will also require violence to sustain it, so no Peace will ever Grace violence. This is the ideology of the G-ROLE Africa and we are inspired by my Dad and Dr. Azikiwe to stand firm on this ideology. Rest well Papas. 💜
And that was thé reason hé had problèm with Ojukwu because hé was telling Ojukwu that there was no need letting our people die all the more and at this point Ojukwu was standing a very big chance and our great father late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was asking him to take thé chance and save our people from death but Ojukwu insisted because at this point hé will never bow to Gowon and then lost the chance to chief Awolowo. Though I am not blaming Ojukwu for that mistake because as a man who loved his people hé had his own reasons but all thé blame goes to thé then Gowons led federal government that was not ready to follow abru agreement and then allowed thé hatred of some Nigerians towards thé Igbos to translate into gonacide which they committed against ndi Igbo.
6 месяцев назад+3
My model - Zik of Africa, one of the greatest and most honourable men that had ever lived globally in this planet earth (Prof. Brian Ikejiaku).
He was a great Afrikan and a great military strategist. For democracy he was the first one to show the theory of democracy and how it is in practise. I like it when he says he discovered that Democracy is the government of the people by the people and for the people...not government officials and the military!!! When it comes to democracy we have the same problem all over the world. People elect a government and it's officials and the next thing is corruptions, betrayals, oppressions, and dictatorships...and people suffer and become afraid!!!
Zikism is indeed the best patriotic spirit Nigerians fail to adopt, the first symbol of Federal character, never tribalistic, never oppressive but he was a friend and brother to all, he was the only leader that can fluently speak the three languages, Igbo, Hausa,and Yoruba, and a free miser,others today use tribalism, religious divide to confuse ignorant few, you started rough, tough and ended a hero Late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe may your soul rest in perfect peace. Our greedy politicians that want power at all cost should study and learn more from Zikism
See, brain and experience. Imagine if he was allowed to direct Nigeria, the country would have been better off, but the janjaweed govt didn't let him. .
The great Zik of Africa! It is a shame that the politicians in his latter days had such tainted and myopic personalities, and not only did so much to undermine him, but to also tarnish his legacy. He must have died so disappointed with how abysmaly low the Nigerian state had fallen. No one could hold a candle to this icon. A pride to the entire black race! Rest in peace, Zik.
To detractors against Zik. Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was not responsible for the amalgamation of Northern Nigeria and Southern Nigeria. He was just 10 years old when the British effected the amalgamation. In other words, he met Nigeria as an established fact, just like you have met Nigeria as an established fact. However, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was able at a tender age, to alter the political situation in which he found himself, by wrestling independence from the most powerful world empire, without firing any shot. If, however, you feel he did not do enough to meet your expectations, the fact is that, the ball is now squarely in your court and has been in your court for a long time now, to work that political miracle which you so flippantly accuse him of not working. As far as I know, (and I am very sure) you are just a gaseous nonentity, who even at your present more-than-mature age, has accomplished absolutely nothing effective to achieve the political goal which you set for Zik. You are indeed an absolute m0r0n.
Well said sir. Sadly today Nigeria is a government by political elites. We replaced the colonisers with a few politithieficians who are worse in administration than the colonisers we previously criticized.
What brilliance and wisdom exhibited by one of Nigeria ‘s founding fathers. One wonders how militarism and self centeredness found its way into that great country (wondering aloud as an African from a small East African country)
Insightful and he was very intelligent, articulative,his believes was rooted by Abraham Lincoln's Ideas, which he should have sieved very well by opting one Nigeria will people who has like minds but he did his best.may his soul rest in peace.AMEN
It's heartwarming to listen to a great mind and epitome of knowledge as zik of Africa.. even Nkrumah of Ghana understudied him..upon all his leadership ability they didn't allow him to be the premier of Nigeria... Nigeria was doomed from day one
You're right my dear..with all the qualifications and experience, A Dr of philosophy with degrees in Political Science, Journalism, English and literary Studies, Administration etc, was not allowed to lead the country. The country was doomed and plagued with ethnic profil and religious bigotry and nepotism... Nigeria is a sham
Great man this man was. I was enrolled in University of Nigeria Nsukka his brain child in 1974. On 29 June '75 I was at Embakasi Airport Nairobi, Kenya enroute to Nsukka when news came around that Gen Gowon had been deposed. That also marked the end of my sojourn in Igboland.
Can't believe i just listen and watch the great man talk its really a deep joy to me... though i am from a different country, i always solidly feel i am a Nigerian...love this country man...
I consider it a great privilege to be able to see the man Nnamdi Azikiwe, what he looks like, how he lived,, his background, though on camera. He was down to earth a humble man. I have heard about him and known very little about him. Now, I know better. Thank you very much.
In my 1st year in the university I lived in 'Zik's Flats', a stone throw from his Onuiyi Haven mansion in Nsukka. We often strolled past his compound on one ocassion I spotted him relaxing in the balcony upstairs. That was a rare sight.
Astonishing human. Incredible icon. They don't make his type anymore.
Particularly amazing is his uncanny ability to recall details. He was 90 at this interview. His body might be waning here but you can see the sparkle of strength in his eyes. You can hear the excitement in his voice as he recalls details 60 years old. What a Titan! May God continue to rest his soul.
Imagine an ordinary Nigerian citizen writing letters to the president and the citizen getting a response letter back from the president. Surely not in present day Nigeria. Thank you Zik for responding to the numerous letters from my dad who as a young intellectual was always exchanging ideas with people that matter on ways to move Nigeria forward. I found a copy of your letter among the documents he left behind. Likewise, one from Awolowo. These leaders were a breed apart. Not charlatans of the present day.
It was the president of university. It's an equivalence of vice chancellor in Nigeria
Oga the secretary replies letters not the president
Publish it!
@@immyammy7185wil the secretary reply toda
Contribute your own part and vocalize it
Am not a Nigerian but I have very respect for Dr.Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe....Nigeria had leaders then and not now.Zik was not only educated but had wisdom and love for Nigeria and Nigerians .A leader of your quality 👏 live on .
No , well informed Yoruba person can ever forget his atrocities and hatred of our tribe. We won't forget ooooooo
@@CharlesAdegboyega Atrocities? Hatred?
He was on the same platform for peaceful, and successful African continent, he wil be missed by those that he supported, and his family. He was one of the many great leaders of Nigeria, emanating from different circumstances, and communities with hopeful, sincerity to achieve greatness for their country. Thanks for your kind words, God bless your country. Africa nations can't afford disunity, these days, when it's clear to avoid agitations against our sovereignty. Much respect.
@@CharlesAdegboyega
Go get life boy.
At his age of 92 and he was this articulate. Zik of Africa
My God, this is an extraordinary interview of an extraordinary man; to think that man in his 90s could speak with such clarity on his early life, recall specific detail of events is breathtaking. To think that I discovered this serendipitously! A big thank you to Mr. Oluyitan for posting this online.....
FANTASTIC interview with a true Nigerian statesman and former Commander-in-Chief!
Undoubtedly Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe was an intellectual colossus, indeed listening to this man is an inspiration and a phenomenon. No wonder he moved and motivated so many to achieve great things. Zik of Africa of blessed memory.
Mr. Oluyitan, I cannot thank you enough for this video. Hearing the Father of our Nation, Nigeria in his own voice is heart warming. He was smart and had great memory. I am in awe of him. Even in those early days, he was already thinking of what to do for his country but not how to steal from the country. May he rest in perfect peace with the Lord.
Our founding fathers..I love you Azikwe also i am a Hausa Muslim from Kano
Because he's your brother
Wow, this my first time to listen to daddy. What an eloquent speaker. He was 96 years ago yet he could speak very well.
I am a Rivers state man living in America. Everything he said are all accurate. WOW. What a memory from a hero. We lost a mini-god. Live on our father. We love you forever. Buhari, Tinubu and others have rub Nigeria into the mud. Shame on them that have no good role model.
The syllable justifies excellent governance, the latter are protagonist in your educated views. However, I am not a political advocate, nor a political science student. One thing I can say about Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe is that he was the Epitome of Nigerian civilization. It would have been a wonderful event in his days, if the military junta of colonial rules, hadn't committed to a "Rule and Divide," de factor regime, signing a military intervention order, aftermath of independence of 1960s. He has left a legacy of hope, for all Nigerians that have truly impacted the growth the nation has been enjoying through their hard work, and humanitarian contributions to this day. We thank God for blessing Nigerian with Honourable Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe. A faithful leader is a rare diamond in the sand. He shown a light of love, hope and perseverance for the freedom of all. His merits ensures, a steady flow, of nonchalant followers in his glorious days, up until our present day. The people have the power to unite, and do the right thing for Nigeria, and for God. The Biafran issue concerns all Nigerians, and security of our nation. A country at war, with its self, counterbalances, peace with the source of supplies for insurgency cells in the country. It's a complex theory of politics, rhetoric often evaluated like a chess game, averting the truthful resolution, mandatory for civil, democratic rule.
Our Own Zik of AFRICA, you remained unforgettable
Zik of Africa. One of the greatest Nigerians that ever lived. May his soul rest in peace. Wonderful statesman.
"... ONE of the greatest Nigerians" you said?! Please tell me who is the greatest among Bishop Samuel Ajayi (Adjai) Crowther, Herbert Macaulay, Zik, Obafemi Awolowo, Sardauna of Sokoto, Alvan Ikoku, Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, 8 of whom can arguably be said to be the greatest Nigerians so far [the status of Sokoto caliphate in pre-colonial Nigeria is uncertain so Sheikh Usman dan Foolanidio is outside the loop]. Who among them can be holistically and objectively said to be the GREATEST ... primordial sentiments aside. Whose else's name was associated with the tag "of Africa"?! 'nuff said.
@@emekaezeokoli1287who else than the Great AWOLOWO.
Wow! Wow! So much that I did not know about the great Zik. The part about his coming to America as a young man to study and engaged in all kinds of odd jobs, which helped to make him the man he became, highly resonates with me. Amazing!
Thank you Funso Oluyitan for sharing your experience in an interview with the great Zik of Africa , the pan Africanist per excellence A man with the midas watch .May your soul rest in peace.
I am so pleased to hear voice of Zik the great
A pity Nigeria and black Africa haven't honoured Zik enough. He was primus inter pares.
Why does Africa need to honor him?
Charity begins at home; let the honour start from the Southeast to the whole of Nigeria and Africa will follow suit if need be!
Granted that appreciation is best expressed in life and not in eulogy, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe was a true man of the people.
If you understood his history, you would not have made your myopic comment.
For a start: Zik was born in Zunguru in Northern Nigeria. He went to grade schools in Calabar in South South Nigeria and Lagos in Southwest Nigeria. The KEYWORD is Nigeria.
He lived in Ghana on his way to and from the United States. He unsuccessful faught for the unity of Africa.
Zik was proficient in the 3 major languages of Nigeria. He helped secure Nigerian independence without a bloodshed.
Reading the biography of this GREAT African Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe before and several times after my arrival in America, has tremendously helped me in these United States. You should read it too.
As aforementioned, I believe in appreciation while people are living. However, Zik deserves our respect just like Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Amino Kanu, Adaka Boro, Akanu Ibiam, Margaret Ekpo, and so many others.
Finally, in what culture (in the world) were you raised that does not respect the elders and the dead?
@@dma7389 You should stop forcing yourselves from saying what you don't know anything about. There's no part of Igboland that Zik didn't have streets,roads and avenues named after him.Nnamdi Azikiwe Univerity is there and they have an annual lecture which have attracted eminent people from all over the world. He has a museum in Enugu.
Nationally,The obverse of the N500 Naira note is Zik. The International Airport Abuja is named after him and many more.
The most prominent was that his name was in the 1963 Republican Constitution of Nigeria. The whole politicians and the parliamentarians of that time agreed to accord him that rare honour because of his nationalistic efforts towards making Nigeria one. No other politician in Nigeria believed in Nigeria more than Zik and they acknowledged it with that rare honour. Nnamdi Azikiwe wrote some books but not as much as that of Koffi Kwaya (Kwame Nkurumah), again, zik was never the militant type. The youth will always tilt to militancy even if it has nothing to contribute.I think that was why people reference Nkurumah more than Zik.
@@ikpoegee I searched all the comments to see what I said that warranted this epistle without substance bust couldn’t find it. I would appreciate if you could remind me of my comment you’re responding if possible. Nevertheless, all I see in your epistle are things that people did for Zik and not the significant things that Zik did for his people (region), country let alone Africa as a whole. Every politics is local; if your immediate constituency does not feel your impact or enjoy the dividends of democracy when you’re in power, you have failed. If you’re in doubt go over your epistle again to point out Zik’s significant contributions to his region to see where I’m coming from!
Also, since you’re happy is major achievement is to have his name in 1963 constitution, it will interest you to know he was the one who opposed Awolowo when the latter wanted to include secession clause in that constitution. This is the bane of our problem today and his region is now championing separatist agenda!
Therefore, if the accolades he enjoyed were sufficient to develop his region, then it shows in the way Southeast is today!
@@ikpoegee
What did the 1963 Republican constitution said about him?
Thanks for uploading this consequential video of Dr Azikiwe. I have learnt a lot from it.
Dr. Azikiwe was a Legend, Patriots and Hero for millions of his people.
Was excited to watch this amazing Interview.
Dalu
This man was a legend. lucid interview by a great leader..I can only imagine how he must have been as a young man..he must have been phenomenal. History needs to be taught in our schools..
Those that don't want our children to know our history removed it fro! Our curriculum. Just last year they brought it back.
@@ijeomaonyekwere2584 They brought history back? Thank God. These people are really lovers of darkness.
He wasn't like nnamdi Kanu!!!
As a young man, he was busy channelling himself on how to build his Nation and people of Nigeria; may his soul continue to rest well!!!
@@ADE-of-LAGOS they never learnt and they don't even want to learn!!!
Nope thy don't want us to know about this important people who work so hard to keep together wat there looting now.
My 2nd time of seeing zik of Africa;first was in my dream....I tap from ur grace to do greater work as u.....rest in PEACE
May his soul rest in peace. He worked very hard to educate himself. Thanks to his father who provided the initial resources and direction for this great African giant. RIP Zik.
A colossus! He was of like passion like us. Had his fare share of struggles in the midst of adversities to be a success.
This interview is mind blowing listening to this great Man. Sounds like a very modest man yet was a very influential great Nigerian
May the labours of our heroes past not be in vain
Great Zik of Africa
These are the kind of leaders we need to study in our schools so that they can be inspired. He was motivated by Abraham Lincoln et al.I'm awe stricken watching him recollect the details of his life with precision and eloquence. Today in the same country of ours, we have leaders who can't speak to us even when cajoled . Zik was head and shoulders above his contemporaries in his own philosophy of life.Clearly he was a man of peace who epitomised it and lived it thru. Unfortunately Nigeria is not anywhere near his dreams. I have not seen any comment by any notable person here or is that they viewed it and didn't bother saying anything? It is my dream that Nigerians would sit and agree on the type of government we want as Zik of Africa dreamt. Certainly not what we have at the moment.
God bless you beloved.
I don't know you in person but God knows you well God reveal a revelation to me when I was going through your profile
to observe things about your spiritual life. while I was meditating
I saw a divine breakthrough in your life and I saw evil attacks of
the enemies manipulating on seizing your favour and to come against your hand work for you to be confused and lost hope. in life As i was praying the Lord reveal to me and instruct you to sow a seed into the life of a baby suffering from leukemia in children of tomorrow orphanage home located in kebbi state in Nigeria before the end of tomorrow and let me know so I can join you in prayers deeply because he want to manifest his promises in your life and that of your family Nobody should know about the seed is between you and God, you will testify to the Glory of God after you have done it if only you believe in him and do what he says
Proverb (3:27;21:26;22:9 ,,Deu.28:1-5)
Contact the MD of the orphanage foundation on WhatsApp on +2349054485603 and send your donation to them
God bless you,,,
History is powerful and this what the modern day African youth/ generation lacks
Watching and listening to him make me cry. Where can you find this kind of man again in Nigeria? Zik of Africa... sleep well sir.
What privilege.
No wonder UNIZIK still remains one of the best UNIVERSITIE in NIGERIA 🎉❤
Watch dr ziks eyes, when he is trying to make a serious point, his eyes open wide. But when he is making points of less importance, his eyes are normal. Wisdom my people... Wisdom
...speaks volume
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe was an EXTRAORDINARY human being.
Keep in mind this epic interview was conducted when he was 90 years young.... 90 years..
His memory was something planetary!! How he remembered names and dates and places. What a man!!!
I encourage everyone to read his biography!!
❤❤❤
Very courageous,dedicated,humble man.Great Zik of Africa.
Keep resting in the bosom of our lord.
God blessed us IGBO Nation with all round greatness. He gave us great men and women who laid a good foundation for us to flourish in this system of things until Jesus Christ comes to perfect this wicked world.....Nnayi ZIK, gave us education, Nnayi Louis Ojukwu, gave us business and entrepreneurial acumen and Bishop Shanahan and the Catholic church helped us with prayers and thought us to always work hard and work as a nation in community. I'm grateful to all our founding fathers. May Jehovah continue to bless you all in eternity and show more blessings to your immediate families and the igbo land in general...........Amen.
Oga God will not answer your prayers because you only mention Igbo land which are Ebonyi Anambra imo Enugu abia.
Guy, not everything should be sectional just like Zik himself always said, I pray God will raise nationalists from all tribes, so we will have to understand that it's not always gonna be out tribe must benefit, instead the whole Nigeria should benefit 😊 For Christ sake if only your tribe Benefits, what happens to the other 250+ tribes? Kill that mentality bro, I wish to be like Zik and Awolowo, Nyerere, Kaunda, and many other good African leaders as I move into politics in the coming future, so help me God ❤❤
@immyammy7185 useless comment... Must everything be Nigeria.
@@mashmajor_Oga there's no how you can take tribe in Nigeria. It will remain till eternity.. so get over it
Zik worked hard for Nigeria, his intelligence and eloquence is unquestionable, his dreams of a unified Nigeria with the Balewa was misplaced, ultimately power was wrestled out of his hand as he was mocked by those that he empowered as a ceremonial president. His Igbo tribe were subjected to genocide during the war and it is hard not to describe ZIK as a Hausa Fulani pacifist. Zik is a decent gentleman you can see from his demeanour that he meant well for Nigeria BUT he did not fully understand the nature of North tribal politics.
RIP Sir
He was the ONLY Nigerian leader that spoke Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa fluently. He was born in Zungeru in the North, by Onitsha parents in the Eastern Region. Then he grew up in Lagos.
He understood the Hausa Fulani very well! He abhorred violence and blood-letting as a means to achieve a goal - a mistake IPOB is making today. Ojukwu was forced to fight to defend his region! That's different from what these nutheads of IPOB are currently doing.
Nigerians should learn from Zik. He wasn't an Ethnic nationalist.
Yes IPOB is every where in Nigeria killing and kidnapping people. Sure IPOB is the problem of Nigeria. Those bigots will not even let people vote in the last election@@tobimcmorris7690
I was thinking why any one would dislike this video. Damn shame we Africans can't recognize one of our best intellectuals. Zik's role during the civil war, i disagree but understand his position as a pan africanist . this man at ninety is still a genius. Long live Zik of Africa....
He was no intellectual. Not a good role model. For that we should look up to the likes of Nelson Mandela, Julious Nyerere and Segnor.
@@mathewsamuel1386 that's ur opinion. Glad u're speaking for ur self.
@@mathewsamuel1386 Amazing how u mentioned a person like Leopold Senghor the French puppet. I don't want to get personal here because these folks are all African heroes but bro u show or name one leader in Africa without flaws? Let's talk when u're in ur nineties LOL. God willing for sure.
@@mathewsamuel1386,Zik was the beacon of African Liberation from colonialism,those people you mention were inspired by Zik
@@mathewsamuel1386 he is my mentor I don't know Mandela
Great Ziki of Africa, may good Lord grant your soul internal rest. Amen.
Am so happy to hear and watch you today...
Please upload more of his videos...
Great interview! Great, great interview. Thank you
It is interesting to note that Nnamdi Azikiwe was 90years old at the period of this interview. His coordination was very very articulate. He could recall every detail.
I always adore the intellect and drives these men had . It's truly an honour to be able to watch Him speak.
Wow how come they don't teach about Ziks life in our schools...this is mind blowing.... we had a pure Gem in this man!
@@apostlejoshuasuleiman5360 hungry man. Idiot
The reason is that northerners do not want anyone to know that without this Igbo,man, (Zik ) Nigeria wouldn't have been free,
At least in his zone will be good.
Because they hate him,
@@jimsonford2846True that. That's why Igbos should continue to fight for a better Nigeria. We need to honour the great Zik.
Great interview, my sincere admin Oh"Owl of Onitsha. Great man with a great vision for Nigeria and Africa. May his soul continue to rest in my preferred peace. Great man with great ideals.
An encyclopedia. An institution. A phenomenon. He should be studied by the political class in Nigeria.
@@apostlejoshuasuleiman5360 scammer
@@apostlejoshuasuleiman5360 Repent or you perish.
@@apostlejoshuasuleiman5360 Ain't you tired of sending this same line to random people?
Exactly
You captured the essence of that interview. The Great Zik of Africa, indeed. He was a joy to behold.
Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe thanks for everything you did for humanity , history will always be kind to you now and forever, may your path be bless
Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was a great man for black nations but he made mistake of putting wild cows and human being together.
You don't bleam this good man , he thaught does people have some good sense not knowing they will be out for distruction killing n stilling land n oil that belongs to other people ..
You are a misinformed person. Dr Nnamdi Azikwe was a great and intelligent person.
Zik wants to gain glory and because of that he made the greatest mistake of his life by supporting One Nigeria even when Awolowo was clamouring for the division of Northern and southern Nigeria. That's what kept us here we are today.
DR.ZIK was arguably the best president Nigeria had. His memory is commendable
How did we move from intellectual gurus to electing people like Buhari as our president. In truth we're d real cause of our problems. Instead of moving forward we're now retogressing!
Buhari represents a curse upon Nigeria, don't you know?
What he is saying is not what he did.
Did Zik (along with Awo and other Southern politicians) not prepare the way for the likes of Buhari to mess up Nigeria? It is one thing to be an "intellectual guru" like Azikiwe, Nkrumah or Mugabe; it is a totally different thing to have the required courage and practical wisdom to positively transform the political landscape.
Even you who is talking is intellectually empty, so how can we have a great country?
@@Da_Champion you have nothing to offer Nigeria any more than Buhari or anyone else.
Deep intelligence ... Hmmm... I feel privileged watching this is in 2024
Great Zik of Africa thanks for what you did for Nigeria and Africa in general. It's a pity your successors are all charlatans
It is interesting to discover that Kwame Nkrumah was inspired by Zik to go to US for his university education. Another important revelation is that he was not originally bearing the name Kwame Nkrumah but Koffi Quayle. This is never captured in any biographical article and account of this iconic Ghanaian statesman. Hon Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was a great African. I am amazed by his sound intellectual capacity and ability to recall the events, personalities and processes that shaped his formative years and accomplishments as a scholar, journalist and first president of Nigeria.
I love you Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, I wish our current leaders can emulate your qualities. It's truly a privilege to see how you look. Nollywood Actor Olu Jacob looks so much like you.
Thank you for this iconic interview with video.No wonder we worked so hard to make it in America.
Very disheartening how we criticise one of our finest . The great Zik was on a class of his own . Like all men he may have had his foibles but when the scale of his contribution in Nigeria is weighed it will tilt resoundingly in his FAVOUR !
I was busy listening to this great man of African Nigeria at the same time...this man is an orator...he has great command to this language English... it's well to know that from his great courage which inspired many great Africans to move through his part's... this man is an icon..i pray our new breed politicians will emulate his character...may his soul continue to rest in peace.
These are the Heroes of Nigeria!
On a personal note, he was impressionable both here on the media and when I first met this towering figure in person at Eko Hotel very many years ago in Lagos. Unfortunately his political prowess was bewitched by an unrealistic utopian ideal for humanity, not the least Nigeria. Had he extended the devotion and nurturing he had for his nuclear family to the preservation of his roots. It would be a different story for Nigeria today. He was a mere man and fallible hence the British and the Fulani oligarchs deceived him. Today his stock is paying the price for his folly and naivety, his intellect notwithstanding!
I enjoyed the interview. Thanks!
Great Zik is indeed a legend. I am so inspired by his journey to greatness. May the Good Lord bless and rest his soul.
Beloved, I don't know you in person but God know you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state Nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on +2349054485603) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the name saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you in Jesus name
His journey doesn't speak good on Nigeria to day. He mis lead Nigeria.
Nnamdi Azikiwe. ( Zik of Africa. ) Yes he was a great man, no doubt about that. But he made one FATAL ERROR OF JUDGMENT
which became very disastrous for Nigeria as a Nation. THAT ONE ERROR OF JUDGMENT BY NNAMDI AZIKIWE TRIGGERED AND LED TO ALL THE CHAINS OF EVENTS WHICH HAS BROUGHT NIGERIA 🇳🇬 TO WHERE NIGERIA AS A NATION IS TODAY.
As the Leader of the NCNC ( National Conversation Of Nigeria and Cameroon ) party which won the first General Elections in Nigeria in 1963 and Another great man, Obafemi Awolowo ( Awo ) Leader of the AG ( Action Group ) party came 2nd in that 1963 Nigeria General Elections.
Zik’s NCNC did not obtain overall majority and as a result Zik and Awolowo agreed to form a COALITION GOVERNMENT but unknown to everyone and all the invited dignitaries which included the great Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana gathered in Owerri , Zik secretly made detour up NORTHERN NIGERIA over night and FORMED A COALITION GOVERNMENT with Tafawa Balewa’s Northern NCP (( National Congress Party ) which came 3rd in that General Elections. That move by Zik turned out to be a DEADLY MOVE, in the sense that Zik was out manoeuvred by Balewa and the Northern
NCP. Zik was given the post of the PRESIDENT ( A CEREMONIAL ) and Balewa was made the PRIME MINISTER AND THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES.
BALEWA WAS NOW THE THE HEAD OF STATE BECAUSE NIGERIA HAD THE PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT.
THE QUESTION IS, “ WHY DID ZIK
STAB AWOLOWO AND THE ENTIRE SOUTH IN THE BACK.
What TRUST THAT EXISTED BETWEEN THE NORTH AND SOUTH DIED THEN.
Lkk
Ĺ. M m@@alabasofowora657
@@richardyoung866stop spreading lies, this is the 21st century. I advise you watch the interview of Harold Smith on RUclips to understand how the British rigged election and forced Zik and blackmailed him to form a government with the North. The Western Nigeria Media lies against Zik of Africa are no longer selling. Go get yourself informed and stop this cock and bull lies. Zik of Africa never refused to form alliance with Awolowo, rather the British rigged election and gave power to the North.
This is so interesting... Thanks for uploading #lionhimself keep resting 🙏
Great man, God bless you for your good work.
Imagine a 95 years old man still being articulated in his speech and very vocal. Very intellectual. Africa will never have a man like this ever again. Mugabe of Zimbabwe came very close to this man in knowledge.
amazing. he could still remember the Gettysburg address by Abraham Lincoln and very articulate at that age . Africa has lost great men
"Mugabe of Zimbabwe came very close to this man in knowledge." That is a hilarious sentence. Look up Gukurahundi, Mugabe's first mass murder.
This man put igbo in danger there are today
@@kingwiseofficial8448 yes but he just didn't want know. He was just looking for a better Nigeria. Not knowing the minds of the hausa/fulani jihadist.
He was the beacon of light for Africa,
This man sounds very educated and knowledgeable. I have only found out he was the first president of Nigeria. Wow imagine if this man could return back from the ancestors and offer guidance to the current politicians in nigeria, it would lift nijah into excellence overnight. God bless you president Azikiwie
May your gentle soul continue to rest in peace. The great Zik of Africa.
Zik as a black man must have endured enormous hardship to survive in a segregated America of the 20s.
@@apostlejoshuasuleiman5360
Scammer
Indeed he endured hardship,the day I read his Odessy tears rolled down my cheek,
If only people would understand what you mean.
He was the second Black to attend Lincoln
Honestly I was thinking so because those periods, a lot of segregation and the Jim Crow laws where still very active
Thank you for posting....this is truly the heart of a LEADER....SERVICE TO HUMANUTIY.....Dish-washer TO President.....ANY THING IS POSSIBLE
Thank you, sir, for this classic interview.
I am not sure if the history and biographies of our heroes like Dr. Azikiwe is taught in our schools from elementary to university.
I am baffled that he never mentioned racism as a setback that was prevalent in those days. I believe his focus made racism a shadow behind him.
Thank you!
A great African. Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe was legendary, an intellectual giant, sportsman, and a frontline statesman. Africa was must do more to honor him. We haven done enough!
Gr8 Zik. A man of many sterling qualities. Rest on in peace. Legend
Great experience to prominence! He’s life and experience is worth emulating. True son of the soil, Africa.
God bless you beloved.
I don't know you in person but God knows you well God reveal a revelation to me when I was going through your profile
to observe things about your spiritual life. while I was meditating
I saw a divine breakthrough in your life and I saw evil attacks of
the enemies manipulating on seizing your favour and to come against your hand work for you to be confused and lost hope. in life As i was praying the Lord reveal to me and instruct you to sow a seed into the life of a baby suffering from leukemia in children of tomorrow orphanage home located in kebbi state in Nigeria before the end of tomorrow and let me know so I can join you in prayers deeply because he want to manifest his promises in your life and that of your family Nobody should know about the seed is between you and God, you will testify to the Glory of God after you have done it if only you believe in him and do what he says
Proverb (3:27;21:26;22:9 ,,Deu.28:1-5)
Contact the MD of the orphanage foundation on WhatsApp on +2349054485603 and send your donation to them
God bless you,,
@@apostlejoshuasuleiman5360
Hello sir, thanks for the revelation. Why directing me to Nigeria to sow a seed when you’re a Ghanaian? Did God tell you I’m a Nigerian also? I’m just wondering. Thanks
“No particular group in Nigeria should dominate the political scene simply because they have control of the armed forces.” Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
What does that mean ibeg??
He suddenly realized his mistake over the years
What does that even mean no one particular group has ever had any real dominanton of the military
@@Anedoje really? Then you shouldn’t have a problem with the statement.
@@Anedoje then you know nothing about Nigeria's military.
My first time of seeing a close and detailed interview with Dr. Azikiwe. In all, one thing stands out in his ideology. Inspired by my Dad, Mr Chidebem Mbonu, I have always believed that violence is never a solution to any discord. Any deed achieved with violence will also require violence to sustain it, so no Peace will ever Grace violence. This is the ideology of the G-ROLE Africa and we are inspired by my Dad and Dr. Azikiwe to stand firm on this ideology. Rest well Papas. 💜
And that was thé reason hé had problèm with Ojukwu because hé was telling Ojukwu that there was no need letting our people die all the more and at this point Ojukwu was standing a very big chance and our great father late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was asking him to take thé chance and save our people from death but Ojukwu insisted because at this point hé will never bow to Gowon and then lost the chance to chief Awolowo. Though I am not blaming Ojukwu for that mistake because as a man who loved his people hé had his own reasons but all thé blame goes to thé then Gowons led federal government that was not ready to follow abru agreement and then allowed thé hatred of some Nigerians towards thé Igbos to translate into gonacide which they committed against ndi Igbo.
My model - Zik of Africa, one of the greatest and most honourable men that had ever lived globally in this planet earth (Prof. Brian Ikejiaku).
He was a great Afrikan and a great military strategist. For democracy he was the first one to show the theory of democracy and how it is in practise. I like it when he says he discovered that Democracy is the government of the people by the people and for the people...not government officials and the military!!! When it comes to democracy we have the same problem all over the world. People elect a government and it's officials and the next thing is corruptions, betrayals, oppressions, and dictatorships...and people suffer and become afraid!!!
A great reader most times makes a good leader. What a man!
I’m proud to be a student in your university ❤️
Thanks so much for posting!
Good to hear Zik of Africa in his own words and voice.
All those addresses he mentioned exists till this day. Hoping to visit them very soon.
And they say black men can't swim. Thank you Zik. We loved you, your live on in our memories. Great Nigerian.
Thanks I have lived for 40+ until Dr. Azikiwe mentioned this book and I am going to read
Zikism is indeed the best patriotic spirit Nigerians fail to adopt, the first symbol of Federal character, never tribalistic, never oppressive but he was a friend and brother to all, he was the only leader that can fluently speak the three languages, Igbo, Hausa,and Yoruba, and a free miser,others today use tribalism, religious divide to confuse ignorant few, you started rough, tough and ended a hero Late Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe may your soul rest in perfect peace. Our greedy politicians that want power at all cost should study and learn more from Zikism
Even at his age, he remembers all the names of his teachers, roommates, classmates, the nature of jobs he did and the rest. A great man indeed.
Erudite, articulate, urbane. Rest in grandpa.
Such a great man, the zeal for education at that time/period. History will never forget him
All in Lincon university a hybrid of learning should have brought a broader view. A great man he remains for ever.
See, brain and experience. Imagine if he was allowed to direct Nigeria, the country would have been better off, but the janjaweed govt didn't let him.
.
He's a crazy, no brain fool.
Sorry, it is meant for history to forget him, so that Buhari can be your role model. Sad.
I love this! This is history and the lesson here is hard work pays and don’t give up. The father of the nation is lecturing.R.I.P
The best man ❤rest in peace papa
Both his voice and command in English is as if he said this last week of May 2024. This man was a future back then.....glad hearing your voice Legend.
The great Zik of Africa! It is a shame that the politicians in his latter days had such tainted and myopic personalities, and not only did so much to undermine him, but to also tarnish his legacy. He must have died so disappointed with how abysmaly low the Nigerian state had fallen. No one could hold a candle to this icon. A pride to the entire black race! Rest in peace, Zik.
To detractors against Zik.
Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was not responsible for the amalgamation of Northern Nigeria and Southern Nigeria. He was just 10 years old when the British effected the amalgamation. In other words, he met Nigeria as an established fact, just like you have met Nigeria as an established fact. However, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe was able at a tender age, to alter the political situation in which he found himself, by wrestling independence from the most powerful world empire, without firing any shot. If, however, you feel he did not do enough to meet your expectations, the fact is that, the ball is now squarely in your court and has been in your court for a long time now, to work that political miracle which you so flippantly accuse him of not working. As far as I know, (and I am very sure) you are just a gaseous nonentity, who even at your present more-than-mature age, has accomplished absolutely nothing effective to achieve the political goal which you set for Zik. You are indeed an absolute m0r0n.
Just beautiful
Well said sir. Sadly today Nigeria is a government by political elites.
We replaced the colonisers with a few politithieficians who are worse in administration than the colonisers we previously criticized.
Hmmmm. Say it again bro!
First time listening to the great man.
We really need great leaders like this.
Watching 8/6/24
What brilliance and wisdom exhibited by one of Nigeria ‘s founding fathers. One wonders how militarism and self centeredness found its way into that great country (wondering aloud as an African from a small East African country)
One of if not the greatest of our Nigerian past heros. May his soul continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord- Amen
I so much love this interview
Insightful and he was very intelligent, articulative,his believes was rooted by Abraham Lincoln's Ideas, which he should have sieved very well by opting one Nigeria will people who has like minds but he did his best.may his soul rest in peace.AMEN
Great man i love him.. Zik, Okpala, Awo
Great man
Just hear him talkkkkk..so impressive..
The labour of our heroes ....
It's heartwarming to listen to a great mind and epitome of knowledge as zik of Africa.. even Nkrumah of Ghana understudied him..upon all his leadership ability they didn't allow him to be the premier of Nigeria... Nigeria was doomed from day one
You're right my dear..with all the qualifications and experience, A Dr of philosophy with degrees in Political Science, Journalism, English and literary Studies, Administration etc, was not allowed to lead the country.
The country was doomed and plagued with ethnic profil and religious bigotry and nepotism...
Nigeria is a sham
Greatly blessed, even in 92 years
Great man this man was. I was enrolled in University of Nigeria Nsukka his brain child in 1974. On 29 June '75 I was at Embakasi Airport Nairobi, Kenya enroute to Nsukka when news came around that Gen Gowon had been deposed. That also marked the end of my sojourn in Igboland.
You mean you did not graduate from UNN or that after completing your studies you left? But why?
PAPA, your memory intoxicating