THE AFRICANS: In Search of Stability
THE AFRICANS: In Search of Stability
The Africans: In Search of Stability. Regards the direction of African politics in post-colonial times. Edited unmixed program originally shot on film.
THE AFRICANS: In Search of Stability
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THE AFRICANS: In Search of Stability
Princess Alexandra of England arriving at Nigerian Parliament in Lagos, meeting with Governor General Sir James Robertson, entering Colonial Parliament to commemorate the turnover of power to an independent Parliament in Nigeria. Panning shots of Parliamentary members.
THE AFRICANS: In Search of Stability
Interior of Nigerian parliament in Lagos
THE AFRICANS: In Search of Stability
Nigerian Parliament in Lagos, Colonial Parliament the turnover of power to an independent Parliament in Nigeria.
THE AFRICANS: In Search of Stability
Host Ali Mazrui, seated in parliamentary chamber of Nigeria, says it was believed for a long time that the "gift" of British parliamentary democracy was a positive legacy of colonialism; panning MCU electronic scoreboard for votes (voting tally board); Mr. Mazrui says that parliamentary democracy hasn't worked in post-colonial Africa. Empty seats in parliamentary chamber.
THE AFRICANS: In Search of Stability
Title sequence showing various African scenes.