Nigeria's Cultural Heritage Declines Amid Independence Gains

The article draws a parallel between a photographer at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, who focused on capturing the faces of losers, and the current state of Nigeria, where the author lists significant cultural and social losses over the past three to four decades. The author notes the disappearance of coins and small denomination naira notes, despite their legal tender status, and laments the absence of various sports events and festivals, such as the Ogbe Hard Court lawn tennis tournament and the Argungu Fishing Festival.

The piece questions the fate of renowned football clubs like Enugu Rangers and IICC Shooting Stars, and highlights the decline of notable supermarkets and businesses that once thrived in Nigeria. The author expresses concern over the loss of cultural identity and heritage amidst the celebration of national independence gains on October 1.