INTERNATIONAL
BLACK HERITAGE
MONTH (IBHM)
EDUCATION
CELEBRATION
UNITY
IBHM Launched in 2021 to Honor Africana Nations and Connect Five Defining Global Black Heritage Milestones Held Each June.
Portugal Day / June 10 / Portugal / Lusophone
Youth Day / June 16 / South Africa / Leadership
Juneteenth / June 19 / USA / Liberation
Windrush / June 22 / UK / Migration
Keti Koti / June 30 / Netherlands / Emancipation
IBHM 2026 Honored Nations
NIGERIA
Nigeria is located on the western coast of Africa and is the most populous country on the continent, with an estimated population of over 239 million in 2026.
The country spans diverse environments, from arid northern regions to tropical southern coastlines along the Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria is bordered by Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Benin.
It is one of the most linguistically diverse nations in the world, with hundreds of languages spoken, including Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Fula, Edo, Ibibio, Tiv, and English, the official language.
Nigeria is rich in natural resources, particularly petroleum and natural gas, and is a key player in the global energy market. Abuja is the capital, while Lagos the former capital remains the country’s leading commercial and industrial city.
Modern Nigeria was formed in 1914 through the amalgamation of British protectorates. It gained independence on October 1, 1960, and became a republic in 1963, while remaining a member of the Commonwealth. Learn more here: www.britannica.com/place/Nigeria
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A Super Quick History of Nigeria
Duration:4:28
Nigeria Is Not What You Think!
Duration:30:52
Nigeria: Seeds of Hope | ARTE.tv Documentary
Duration:36:34
12 Incredible Facts About Nigeria
Duration:5:50
10 Interesting Facts About Nigeria
Duration:15:21
Top 10 Places You Must Visit in Nigeria
Duration:12:33
GLOBAL IMPACT
Read: How Afrobeats became a $29.6 billion global industry
How Nigerians Are Influencing The World Without Even Trying
Read: Hollywood actors of Nigerian heritage
Read: Top Artists From Nigeria
The Story Of How Burna Boy Became The African Giant (From Obscurity to Global Fame)
Duration:13:24
How Nigeria's Nollywood Became A Multi Billion and World 2nd Largest Film Industry
Duration:9:05
Haiti
Haiti is located on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean, sharing its eastern border with the Dominican Republic. The country has an estimated population of over 11 million people.
Haiti became the first independent Black republic in the world following a successful revolution against French colonial rule. Independence was declared on January 1, 1804. A Black republic is a sovereign nation-state governed by and representing a majority Black population, formed through self-determination rather than colonial rule.
The nation was formerly known as Saint-Domingue, one of the most profitable colonies in the Americas prior to the revolution. Haiti abolished slavery at independence, becoming the first country to do so permanently.
French and Haitian Creole are the official languages, with Haitian Creole spoken by the majority of the population. The capital and largest city is Port-au-Prince.Haiti’s founding reshaped global history, marking the first time enslaved people overthrew a colonial power and established an independent nation. Learn more here: www.britannica.com/place/Haiti
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A Super Quick History of Haiti
Duration:5:17
Haiti - The true cost of independence | DW Documentary
Duration:58:11
Age of Revolutions: The Haitian Revolution
Duration:12:17
Feature History - Haitian Revolution (Part 1)
Duration:12:15
The first and last king of Haiti - Marlene Daut
Duration:5:10
The long history of turmoil in Haiti
Duration:6:56
GLOBAL IMPACT
Wyclef Jean On How The African Diaspora Can Overcome World Superpowers
Duration:12:47
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