Nnamdi Kanu has created two apps to push his agenda



Nnamdi Kanu's whereabouts may be unknown but his hate-filled, pro-Biafra propaganda is streaming from two mobile apps.



Radio Biafra and Biafra TV have already amassed 50 thousand downloads each.  (Pulse)

The self-proclaimed leader of theIndigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanumay have pulled a vanishing act on everyone in the last two weeks; the real story is in how the sentiment that he inspired is still strong, buoyed by smart moves like the Radio Biafra and Biafra TVapps.

YES. IPOB got digital. There are Radio Biafra and Biafra TV apps in the Google Play Store.

While Radio Biafra is a somewhat popular name, Biafra TV is described in the Store as a platform that “provides an interactive medium for promoting Biafran awareness”.RBL Management, a London-based shell company that has been traced to Nnamdi Kanu in the past, is credited as the developer of both apps.

In 2012, Kanu gained national prominence with his vitriolic rants on Radio Biafra, an internet radio station that broadcast signals from his council flat in Peckham, bouncing waves off telecom masts in the East.

The station gained a strong following among young and old in the East in little time. It was instrumental in drumming up pro-Biafra sentiment before Kanu’s return to Nigeria. The station no longer runs on its old frequency.



Economic activities resume in PH after Biafra protest  (Guardian News)

You may be forgiven for thinking Radio Biafra has completely gone underground; but with 50 thousand downloads each, it’s clear that’s not the case.

Whether or not they actually work is another matter.

The Biafra TV app grants access to four channels, each creatively named “Channel 1”, “Channel 2” and so on.

Channel 1 features a talk show, with a variety of guests discussing conspiracy theories that are consistent with the tone of IPOB’s message.

In the background, there is an image of Nnamdi Kanu, credited as the “Supreme Director”, watching over like a benevolent god who ran away and left his people to fight.

Channel 2 appears to be a news channel, with broadcasts from events and pro-Biafra rallies.

Channel 3 features propaganda rants from notable pro-Biafra agitators that will remind you of Nnamdi Kanu’s rhetoric.

Channel 4 features typical anti-west documentaries from Al-Jazeera that seem to fill holes in IPOB’s ideology.

Two things stand out. Pro-Biafra propaganda dominates the programming, consistent with the rhetoric pushed by Kanu and the IPOB. On the other hand, it appears that there is very little content and most of the shows can go on a loop for a whole day.

Radio Biafra is slightly different, and from the tone of the reviews by consumers, its popularity has not waned. The app opens to a screen with the station’s logo and a tag that reads “… in defense of freedom”.



Radio Biafra.  ( thebiafraherald )

The comments beneath the app’s profile suggest that quite a number of listeners are enthusiastic about this so-called defense of their beliefs.

One of such comments, written under the name “Mazi Uzochukwu” reads, “Radio Biafra is a blessing to the self-determination struggle of the indigenous people of Biafra.”. Another reads, “OMG. The truth is here. This is my simple religion. There is no need for temple; no need for complicated philosophy”.

The crux of the station is long monologues, based on misinterpreted history, conspiracy theories, and pro-Biafra propaganda. Still, there is space for interviews and pro-Biafra covers of popular songs.

One of the most popular is a cover of theUSA for Africa posse cut, “We are the World”. This version sings “We are the Biafrans, we are the one who will change the world”.

Between these two platforms, there is sufficient programming to meet the needs of those who found a place in IPOB’s ideology and unwitting listeners who want to understand the message.

With internet and mobile penetration higher than ever, it presents scary prospects that underline the influence of new media platforms such as these.

For context, the number of downloads on both apps are baby numbers next to the 1.5 million people who are subscribed to its posts and content on Facebook.



A Biafra supporter holding a flag.  (Naij)

Since 2014, the Federal Government has made several attempts to take Radio Biafra off the airwaves. In 2015, three members of IPOB, David Nwawusi, Benjamin Madubugwu and Chidiebere Onwudiwe were detained at various times during the year for connecting Radio Biafra transmitters to Ericsson masts in eastern states.

Dealing with a mobile application is an entirely different proposition.

As of the date of writing this, Nnamdi Kanu is still nowhere to be found. The IPOB leader disappeared into not-so-thin air after the Nigerian army invaded his home in the town of Isiama Afara in Abia on Thursday, September 14, 2017.

Despite a pending suit and the word of his surety, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe who guaranteed his presence in court, Kanu has not surfaced.

Fans of his speeches may miss his presence but for those who know, there are two apps on Google’s Play Store where the hate speech and propaganda never ends.

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When someone says thing the way they are, dimwits and 1diot$ dismiss it as hate speech. Why did the millitary attack him in his house, Nnamdi Kanu was clearly seen by everyone before that thoughtless act by the pedophile called Buhari abi Jubrin from Susan, it was after the cowardly boy scouts attacked his home, even with fighter jets, (just one unarmed fellow ), that he dissapperad, likely he was killed in the process, because 20 something people were killed in the process. I am still wondering with great wonderment who is the coward. King Saul used 3000 soldiers armed to the teeth just to get one man David, but God was on David's side so he prevailed. I believe it will also happen to Nnamdi Kanu just like it happened to David. Nigerians can go to hell for all I care. Nnamdi Kanu opened my eyes and he deserves all the credit for doing so. Fvck off haters!

This NEWs would cause sleepless nights for some people o while the others would sak sak on the thread. Make i balance here for the fim.

Call it hate speech all you want, I am a Biafran, I was born a Biafran, I have always been a Biafran and I will always be Biafran. This is what I am and It's without apology to anyone. Biafra can never die, Biafra is a people and so long as we live, Biafra is alive in us

God bless Biafra and God bless all Biafrans all over the world. It shall always be well with you. Umu Chineke. Biafra amaka

Good development

I have download their app and it is very wonderful,they are well organise,kanu laid a solid foundation before he can back to nigeria,and he started for abroad,if he started it from nigeria it will have been easy to crust them,the best thing now is to dialogue with them.
Even federal government cannot defeat them in their own court.

Unless you are ready to kill every single Biafran in the world, then forget about killing Biafra, it's an impossible task. Long live Biafra!! Those who are calling us haters and terrorists for standing for what we believe in, you can go and Kill ya self

Butatai had better go and opena a python dance app o. No time o, the game is still on.

There is a Spirit behind Biafra whose aura is freedom.

mexxmoney:
Call it hate speech all you want, I am a Biafran, I was born a Biafran, I have always been a Biafran and I will always be Biafran. This is what I am and It's without apology to anyone. Biafra can never die, Biafra is a people and so long as we live, Biafra is alive in us

That is the spirit!

dometome:
When someone says thing the way they are, dimwits and 1diot$ dismiss it as hate speech. Why did the millitary attack him in his house, Nnamdi Kanu was clearly seen by everyone before that thoughtless act by the pedophile called Buhari abi Jubrin from Susan, it was after the cowardly boy scouts attacked his home, even with fighter jets, (just one unarmed fellow ), that he dissapperad, likely he was killed in the process, because 20 something people were killed in the process. I am still wondering with great wonderment who is the coward. King Saul used 3000 soldiers armed to the teeth just to get one man David, but God was on David's side so he prevailed. I believe it will also happen to Nnamdi Kanu just like it happened to David. Nigerians can go to hell for all I care. Nnamdi Kanu opened my eyes and he deserves all the credit for doing so. Fvck off haters!

as a reasonable yoruba girl,i support you guy.i pray God will protect kanu anywhere he is.

The apps are not new, they were there even before Kanu returned and was arrested. Just one of the many ways of listening to Radio Biafra. I listend to Radio Biafra via Satellite 2 days ago

IPOB will continue to teach zoogeria how to be sensible.

nice one

Dem carry BIAFRA matter for head like okpa!

Na by Apps you wan take defeat a whole Federal Government, na wa o. I'm was beginning to feel your struggle but it seems this a lost cause. You guys have not won the all the leaders at your grassroots, and you think mobile applications will give you Biafra. Maybe you guys have the support of Advanced Aliens and Extra terrestrials from outer space.
Remember na just one ordinary military exercise silent una leader.

You guys are not even ready for refrendum with all the violence and chaos and hate speech you are all spewing around.

ZirdoRoray:
Na by Apps you wan take defeat a whole Federal Government, na wa o. I'm was beginning to feel your struggle but it seems this a lost cause. You guys have not won the all the leaders at your grassroots, and you think mobile applications will give you Biafra. Maybe you guys have the support of Advanced Aliens and Extra terrestrials from outer space.
Remember na just one ordinary military exercise silent una leader.

You guys are not even ready for refrendum with all the violence and chaos and hate speech you are all spewing around.

but your government cant sleep with their two eye close just because of them.

we are wining,biafra is a must

where is Kanu?

Let this poem of mine help you. WE MUST WIN Terrorism is the label A label for unarmed agitators From lawful agitation to
terrorism Whilst Boko Haram reign supreme.
Yet we must win.
The nomads invade lands, Men, women, children not spared Husbands watch wives get ravaged Farmlands get
invaded Crops destroyed, Yet the unarmed are the outlaws.
But we must win.
The oppressors invade our lands Kill our youths, Brutalise others, And make our enlightened
leader disappear.
Yet we must win.
Judges flee the Temple of Justice In their bid to incriminate the Saints The derelicts remembered after many years Another attempt to emasculate the IPOB Yet we must win. We are the Children of Light The descendants of Gad The Children of Abraham Our Heavenly Father does not fail.
WE MUST WIN. Read that poem slowly and see reasons why you should dust yourselves and make things happen.
Don't give up the fight. Let us fight on until we restore Biafra.

loveth360:
but your government cant sleep with their two eye close just because of them.

Yes because the aggigation is too violence and is now seen as a terrorist group because your members are animalistic in behaviour..lol

Brafia and propaganda are like 5and 6.

Belgians ready to die online but in real life none is ready to die. They value sere lives more than Brafia. Nobody ready to die for the struggle....
Phyton cane to dance in SE and none was able to chase the phyton to the forest were it should be dancing.

After using Brafia medium to preach hate speech yet fear will make den talk of peacefull struggle.. The struggle is highly inconsistent with the vitriolic comments by kanu

If u are not bold enough to carry arms to sustain ur struggle like Niger delta did u will continue to cry and cry with folks tired of ur cry..

If u don't have d courage to fight for ur freedom. Forever hold ur peace

hooklover:
Brafia and propaganda are like 5and 6.

Belgians ready to die online but in real life none is ready to die. They value sere lives more than Brafia. Nobody ready to die for the struggle....
Phyton cane to dance in SE and none was able to chase the phyton to the forest were it should be dancing.

After using Brafia medium to preach hate speech yet fear will make den talk of peacefull struggle.. The struggle is highly inconsistent with the vitriolic comments by kanu

If u are not bold enough to carry arms to sustain ur struggle like Niger delta did u will continue to cry and cry with folks tired of ur cry..

If u don't have d courage to fight for ur freedom. Forever hold ur peace

Let them be please...I think this is not really necessary.
Don't think your opinion really count as you may think.
Just tired of these my Yoruba brothers sef.

Wishing you guys the best o jare.

The zoo must fall!!!!

Biafra my nation, my hope.