Go Green (& White) !

Proudly wear green and white this weekend to celebrate 50 years of independence for the Federal Republic of Nigeria! Need ideas? Don’t worry, CdC has it covered:

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Celebrating Independence

Known as the ‘Year of Africa’, 1960 was the year for independence in many African countries. Now in 2010, these countries are holding large celebrations to mark their 50 years of independent rule. These countries are the Republic of Cameroon (January 1st), Senegal (April 4th), Togo (April 27th), Somalia (June 26th and July 1st) Democratic Republic of the Congo (June 30th), Ghana (became a republic July 1st ), Benin (August 1st), Burkina Faso (August 5th), Côte d’Ivoire (August 7th), Chad (August 11th), Central African Republic (August 13th), Republic of the Congo (August 15th), Gabon (August 17th), Mali (September 22nd), Nigeria (October 1st), and Mauritania (November 28th). 

Enjoy this song from the Congo as it sets the mood for the year long celebrations!

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