The quickest source for some history films to celebrate Independence Day on October 1, 2020, in Nigeria is Youtube. The standard of life and state of Nigeria in the years leading up to independence and after is seen on old files and actual footage.
At the dawn of Nigeria’s Independence Day in 1960, the obligation to hold the country together fell on the Sultan of Sokoto, Doctor Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief Awolowo, Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (the federal prime minister at the time). The Queen had Princess Alexandra represent her. Nigeria greeted the Princess with grand attention to an occasion of cultural displays as well as elegant parades.
The activities of Nigeria’s independence day in 1960 were sonic as Princess Alexandra transferred the constitution and sovereignty to Tafawa Balewa. The Nigerian flag ceremoniously replaced the union flag on October 1, 1960, with a ceremony at midnight. Nigeria created its parliament in an assembly with the Princess on October 3.
Independence Day in Nigeria 2020 – What To Watch Only on Youtube
- Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Independence Day speech
- Nigeria Celebrates its Independence – October 1, 1960
- Nigerian independence by British Movietone
- Nnamdi Azikiwe Speech on Nigeria independence, future and service to nationhood
- 1960s Nigeria – Nigeria gains independence from the UK by clip and footage
Aside from these, there are some independence day films from the 1970s also available on Youtube. Nigeria’s 60th independence day celebration in 2020 is likely going to be different, with the coronavirus. The best bet this year is free online materials with the fear of going to the cinema or national theatres to watch films.
