Nnamdi Kanu

Nnamdi Kanu

politician Nigeria

Nnamdi Kanu is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a pro-Biafran separatist movement in Nigeria. He has been a prominent figure advocating for the self-determination of the Igbo people and has gained significant support both locally and internationally. Kanu's activities have led to his arrest and detention by Nigerian authorities, which he and his supporters contend are politically motivated. He has faced various legal challenges and has been vocal about his belief that his detention is unlawful.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
576,476
Power
2,357$
Sentiment
4.15
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 28,584 $2,700,000 1,137$
Belarus 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 9,449,323 7,208 $60,000 46$
Nigeria 1 4.00 0.24% +0% 206,139,589 490,809 $448,000 1,067$
Ghana 1 3.00 0.16% +0% 31,072,945 49,876 $67,000 108$
Totals 4 314,547,868 576,477 $3,275,000 2,358$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu was arrested for instigating violence in the South-East geopolitical zone using various social media platforms. 4

The Punch: Biafra Agitator's Fall From Grace

Ghana Ghana: Nnamdi Kanu is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob) and is being tried on terrorism charges in Nigeria. 3

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Nigeria secessionist activist jailed for terrorism in Finland

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Nnamdi Kanu is the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (Ipob) who is being tried on terrorism charges in Nigeria. 5

BBC: Finland court sentences faction leader of Nigeria's Ipob secessionist group

Nigeria Nigeria: The Federal Government is open to negotiating the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. 5

The Punch: FG Open to Negotiation, Says Umahi

Nigeria Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu is the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, allegedly linked to the killing of police officers during the #EndSARS protests. 3

The Punch: Court Admits DSS Report Linking Him to #EndSARS

Nigeria Nigeria: Senator Izunaso made a case for Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the indigenous people of Biafra, who is currently standing trial on terrorism-related charges. 6

The Punch: New South-East State Bill Passes Senate