by Isi Esene

Today marks a new chapter in Nigeria’s chequered history and its often difficult battle against the challenges of corruption, terrorism, inadequate infrastructure, insecurity and more.

Nigerians have, however, refused to cowed by the challenges of everyday living, choosing instead to stand strong and firm in their resolve to its success story – the story of the Soyinkas, Dangotes, Adichies, iROKO TV, Co-Creation Hub, Afrobeat, EbonyLife TV, Nollywood, The Future Awards Africa and more.

To show support to the dogged and undying spirit of the Nigerian, YNaija, your favourite internet newspaper, joins others in celebrating Nigeria and the Nigerian the world over – 53 years is surely NOT beans!

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