Biafra
Proper noun
Meaning
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Biafra
(historical) A short-lived secessionist state in southern Nigeria in the late 1960s.
Phrases with the word
Examples
A child suffering the effects of severe hunger and malnutrition during the Nigerian blockade of Biafra 1967–1970.
According to Biafra, the live albums are "cash-ins" on Dead Kennedys' name and his music.
An activist, Deji Adeyanju has accused the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of fuelling attacks against policemen and their stations.
A number of French doctors volunteered with the French Red Cross to work in hospitals and feeding centres in besieged Biafra.
As of late 2005, Biafra was performing with the band The Melvins under the name "Jello Biafra and the Melvins", though fans sometimes refer to them as "The Jelvins."
Due to its deviation from it’s non violent approach on Biafra agitation, IPOB is gradually losing relevance after their failed protests, and the needs to change tactical direction”.