Episode 190: Nigeria
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If there is a nation in Africa that can be used as the gateway to African culture and history it is this one. This nation had some of the world’s earliest and most advanced civilizations within its borders. Dozens of massive and unique people groups call this land home. Today, those people groups share their histories and compete for representation in this amalgamation of cultures. This nation faces deep corruption in a place where so many kinds of people need to be represented. This nation is growing rapidly and will have to adapt to all the changes that come with the growth. This is Nigeria.
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