It has been over 30 years since the end of one of post-independence Africa's first and most bloody wars. Up to 30,000 Ibos were killed in fighting with Hausas, and around 1million refugees fled to their Ibo homeland in the east. On 30 May, 1967, the head of the Eastern Region, Colonel Emeka Ojukwu, unilaterally declared the independent Republic of Biafra. After initial military gains, the Biafran forces were pushed back. Over two-and-a-half years later, 1 million civilians had died either fighting or from famine. Photographs of starving children with huge distended stomachs from protein deficiency horrified people around the world. Finally, Biafra was reabsorbed into Nigeria.
This short story tells about the life of the artist's tribal history as an Ibo. Artist Amadi, like any Ibo, believes the sun will rise again for the children of the Biafran war. This work of art is dedicated to all the Ibos in Nigeria. Mr. Amadi displays a group of people standing before the sun in this "ULI" styled painting (using bright colors to represent a brighter day is coming for his people.) He states he is among the group as well. Matted and encased in a traditional gold tone frame, this work of art is truly a masterpiece! Now ready for shipping.
