Madubi by Dan Maraya Jos | What Happened to Nigeria's Federal Government Colleges?

Описание: After the Nigerian Civil War (Biafra War), the Federal Military Government tried to rebuild trust by creating Federal Government Colleges, also called Unity Schools in Nigeria. These secondary schools were designed to unite students from every tribe, region, and religion — Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Fulani, and more — into one national identity. Federal Government Colleges in Nigeria history shows how they once stood for excellence, fairness, and national unity.

But over the years, Unity Schools in Nigeria declined. Today, people ask: “Why are Federal Government Colleges failing?” or “What are the problems of Unity Schools in Nigeria?” Instead of being symbols of unity, many became victims of politics, corruption, neglect, and tribal favoritism.

This Nostalgiamedia video, created for our weekly program: "Say A Prayer Guys... May Nigeria Never Happen To You!", connects that story to the timeless music of Dan Maraya Jos, the legendary Hausa griot known as the Orphan of Jos. Dan Maraya Jos was famous for songs with deep meaning, social commentary, and his skill with the kontigi. His 1972 classic “Madubi” (Mirror) remains one of the most powerful Nigerian songs of reflection. In Madubi lyrics meaning, he tells Nigerians: “The world is like a mirror — if you don’t like what you see, look at yourself.”

By placing Madubi by Dan Maraya Jos alongside the Federal Government Colleges in Nigeria, we see the mirror clearly:

-If Unity Schools failed, it reflects the choices of Nigerian leaders.

-If Federal Government Colleges declined, it reflects corruption, mismanagement, and lack of vision.

-If Nigeria remains divided, it reflects the actions of both leaders and citizens.

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