Last week-end, or ironically on June 12, I received a very interesting graphic novel called: June 12, The Struggle For Power in Nigeria from Abraham Oshoko. I have a special interest on the subject having spent quite some years in the country. But this book could appeal to a wider audience for several reasons: it is a good change from European or american comic books, it is an amazing and disturbing / revolting political event that many westerners are not familiar with, you should support local African Artists who are starting - thanks to the internet - to gain a wider audience but who still need much more exposure than the rest of the world and finally you could somehow draw a parrallel with what is currently happening in Zimbabwe even though the consequences in Nigeria were not completely as dramatic as they are now in Mugabe's country. You can visit Kachifo website if you want to purchase it directly from there for 1,800 Nairas or choose a more convenient option through Amazon. Also, for the record, I was very glad to incidentally get to talk to my best Nigerian friend, Sam, yesterday who is still living in Port Harcourt trying to survive the Nigerian struggle.
How e be Sam-O?
