EPISODE · Dec 31, 2025 · 5 MIN
The World Watched As Children Starved
from The State of Africa · host Bolu Mayode
The Biafran Airlift (1968–1970)Although the Biafran Airlift saved lives, it also shaped the world’s perception of Africa as powerless, tragic and in need of foreign intervention.The lesson? True freedom and dignity come only when Africa controls its own destiny.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bolubanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolumayode
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The Biafran Airlift (1968–1970)Although the Biafran Airlift saved lives, it also shaped the world’s perception of Africa as powerless, tragic and in need of foreign intervention.The lesson? True freedom and dignity come only when Africa controls its own destiny.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bolubanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolumayode
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