A moving audio conversation between John F Kennedy and Nigeria Prime Minister Sir Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa in August 23 1963. Three months later Kennedy was assassinated and 3 years later Balewa was assasinated. Makes me reflect on the huge impact both men would have had in the destiny of their respective countries.
Here is the audio link: Audio conversation between John F Kennedy and Nigeria Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa

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