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On 3 October 1972, Ghanaian journalist Komla Dumor was born in Accra, Ghana, into a reputable family. His grandfather, Philip Gbeho, was a Ghanaian musician best known for composing Ghana's national anthem. His father was a sociology professor at the University of Cape Coast, where Komla grew up. In 1983, after living for some time in the United States, the family moved to Kano, Nigeria.⁠
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On 02 October, 1986 the United States of America passed the Anti-Apartheid Act to help to end apartheid government in South Africa.⁠
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Today in 1960, Nigeria gained independence from Britain. Sixty-three years on, the country has seen numerous leaders, elections, ethnic and religious conflicts, as well as changes and development across all sectors.⁠
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