Isaac Boro's Forgotten Uprising: The Niger Delta's First Fight Back

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:04:28 +0200

This episode covers the colonial years, the loss of local power, and how oil changed life in the delta. We look at Isaac Boro’s 1966 uprising, the Kaiama Declaration in 1998, the Odi attack in 1999, the rise of armed groups in the 2000s, and the 2009 amnesty. We also touch on politics and the push for fairness today.If you are Izon or from the Niger Delta, please watch to the end. Tell us what we got right. Tell us what we missed. Share names, dates, and family stories we should add.New history videos every Saturday.Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/kpdawQzxYAc?s....i=LYA-HBFJF-6Gj16_So and further reading belowhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/....Ijaw_peoplehttps://e like, comment, share, and subscribe if this helped you learn something.#ijawhistory #nigerdelta #nigeriahistory