Death of a Myth Critical Essays on Nigeria

Finally he looks at the country's devastated education system, symptom of a nation mired in corruption and decay; and significantly, the characters of Abacha and Abiola, two symbols of the madness and myth called Nigeria." "In order to place the country in the context of Africa and the Diaspora, Ojo-Ade, in a style filled with dark humor, pungency and perspicacity, contemplates attitudes and actions in other countries, such as the United States and Brazil, where a Nigeria committed to playing the role of a real giant, and an authentic repository of African cultures, could contribute to the cause of the yet-to-be-fulfilled Diaspora Africans. This book is a must read for a full understanding and appreciation of the Nigerian dilemma."--BOOK JACKET.