Biafra
Biafra ( bee-AF-rə; Igbo: Bịafra), officially the Republic of Biafra (Igbo: Ripọblik du Bịafra), was a partially recognised state in West Africa that declared independence from Nigeria and existed from 1967 to 1970. Its territory consisted of the former Eastern Region of Nigeria, predominantly inhabited by the Igbo ethnic group, but with sizable chunks of the region belonging to the Ijaw, Efik, Ibibio and other tribes. Biafra was established on 30 May 1967 by Igbo military officer and Eastern Region governor Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu under his presidency, following a series of ethnic tensions and military coups after Nigerian independence in 1960 that culminated in the 1966 anti-Igbo pogrom.
This article is about the former partially recognised state. For the musician, see Jello Biafra. Republic of Biafra 1967–1970 Flag Coat of arms Motto: "Peace, Unity, and Freedom" Anthem: "Land of the Rising Sun" The Republic of Biafra in red, with its puppet state of the Republic of Benin in striped red, and Nigeria in dark gray. Republic of Biafra in May 1967 StatusPartially recognised state Capital Enugu (1967) Umuahia (1967–1969) Owerri (1969–1970) Awka (1970) 6°27′N 7°30′E / 6.450°N 7.500°E Largest cityOnitsha Common languagesPredominantly Igbo[1] English Minority…
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