Joel ‘Kachi Benson’s documentary focuses on four mothers whose daughters were kidnapped as “women bravely holding onto hope in the face of adversity.”
Ten years after the day, we take a look at what was arguably the most brazen case of mass abduction in Nigeria at the time.
Maiduguri-born and raised lawyer Zannah Bukar Mustapha recalls his role in the rescue of 103 of the girls who were kidnapped from Chibok, Borno state, Nigeria, a decade ago.
A decade ago, Patience Bulus’ life was irrevocably changed. She talks to OkayAfrica about escaping from the Chibok kidnapping, and the hope she holds for her former classmates who remain captive.
Artists, authors and filmmakers continue to use their craft to bring awareness to the plight of the kidnapping of over 200 schoolgirls in Northeast Nigeria, and address the underlying issues that led to their abduction.
An exhibition was recently launched to honor the 108 Chibok girls who were abducted by Boko Haram in 2014.
"Stolen Daughters: Kidnapped by Boko Haram" presents the traumatizing stories of the Nigerian school-girls who were kidnapped by the extremist insurgent group.