The Nigerian delegation that visited Kenya last week buoyed hopes that the dream of African Renaissance, articulated way back in 1946 by Cheikh Anta Diop and popularised by former South African Deputy President Thabo Mbeki in 1996 following his country’s adoption of a new constitution after gaining independence in 1994, is alive and well.
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan’s well- publicised state visit was notable for the number of his countrymen who accompanied him in search of trade and investment opportunities.