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The War Archive

Preserving Nigeria-Biafra History

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We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization so your contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. 

Men lifting bagsWoman portraits
Biafran five shillings noteBiafran five shillings note
Politicians meetingBiafran children
Biafran stampBiafran stamp
Bank of Biafra ChequeNgoziOkigbo and Chinua Achebe
Map of Nigeria

Our Mission

The War Archive preserves Nigeria–Biafra history by collecting, digitizing, and sharing stories, photographs, and artifacts. We approach the Nigeria–Biafra conflict as more than an isolated event, understanding it as a convergence of colonial histories and post-independence realities.

Passport stamp
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu
IdolsIdols
S.C Chigbo at a tableA group of biafran solders

How We Work

Collect

Collect

We gather documents, photographs, andartifacts from survivors, families, and communities across Nigeria and the diaspora, alongside publicly available records, press documentation, and official sources.

Digitize & Archive

Digitize & Archive

We digitize and catalogue each item, resarching and fact-checking to provide accurate historical context. Every record is made accessible to researchers, educators and the public worldwide.

Share & Connect

Share & Connect

We make these records freely available online and invite survivors, families and researchers worldwide to contribute, ensuring the historical record continues to grow.

Be Part of History

Whether you have stories to share, artifacts to contribute, or simply want to explore and learn, there's a way for you to get involved.