The biggest-ever gathering of the world's people of African descent occurred in 1977. It was a special moment in African history.

Here is the story.

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Attribution: Our special thanks to Marilyn Nance, author of 'Last Day in Lagos', some of whose images were used in the making of this video.

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'MELANIN - GIFT OF THE COSMOS', By Jade Asikiwe
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