[Applause] Something notable and historic happened in the year 1958. A Nigerian noveist wrote a particular novel that went on to challenge the stereotypes and wrong perceptions that the outside world had about Africa. Now this is why this was important because it was a time and a season where Africa's voice needed to be heard. Globally, our voice was often silenced. Our stories were told by outsiders. We were called primitive people. We were called ones who lacked history. But you see, this Nigerian writer ...