Andrew Young in Nigeria - 1977 Part 1

Description

This film documents the 1977 visit to Nigeria of the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Andrew Young. On the final leg of his trip through Africa, Ambassador Young attends the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC 77) and meets with the Nigerian head of state, Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo. The two leaders travel to the city of Kaduna, in northeastern Nigeria, to attend the most spectacular event of FESTAC: The Durbar, a traditional Muslim celebration involving over 28,000 dancers, camel drivers, and horesemen. Ambassador Young talks to Gen. Obasanjo and other Nigerian officials, where Obasanjo comments that spending time with Young has been a refreshing opportunity.

Collection

Records of the U.S. Information Agency

Series

Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities