Nnamdi Azikiwe

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Nnamdi Azikiwe born?November 16, 1904
2. When did Nnamdi Azikiwe die?May 11, 1996 (age 91)
3. Where was Nnamdi Azikiwe born?Zungeru, Northern Nigeria Protectorate
4. Who was Nnamdi Azikiwe?He was a Nigerian leader who helped the country become free from British rule. He was also the first president of Nigeria.
5. What did Nnamdi Azikiwe study in the United States?He earned degrees from Lincoln University and the University of Pennsylvania. He learned about ideas like Pan‑Africanism and democracy.

Pan-Africanism: A movement advocating for the unity and solidarity of all people of African descent worldwide.
Decolonization: The process by which colonies become independent from their colonizing powers.
Nationalism: A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country, often leading to a desire for independence.