There Was a Country

This memoir serves as the last published book of the author's career before his passing in 2013.

The memoir generated intense controversy due to the author's critical assessment of specific Nigerian political figures and his interpretation of policies implemented during the conflict, which challenged long-standing historical narratives held by other groups.

The book is organized into a four-part movement that blends personal memoir, historical analysis, and poetry to reflect on the author's life and the broader history of the region.