On this day✍️in 1960, the most populous country in Africa🇳🇬achieved independence from The Great Britain🇬🇧.
Celebrations🎊🎉start on the morning🌝of Independence Day🌈, when the President of Nigeria👴addresses the general public with a nationally televised speech🎤. Nigerians then proudly sing🎶the national anthem while raising the green and flag🏳. Later on, the Nigerian Armed Forces🧑🏻✈️👮🏼♂️march to the rhythm of thumping drums🪘and perform military maneuvers in the nation's capital, Abuja.
Many Nigerians spend the rest of the day enjoying traditional meals with friends and family. It wouldn't be a proper celebration without plantains and chicken served with jollof rice, a treasured Nigerian meal bursting with West African spices. Beaches are also a popular destination for family picnics, and later transform into outdoor clubs where the beat of fuji music continues into the night.
Happy Independence Day✊, Nigeria🇳🇬🎊🎉!