5F: Nigerian community

this afternoon (friday 29th), 12.33-12.43pm (repeated 6.33pm and 3.33pm), on bbc world service radio 

fifth floor (presented by faranak amidi) includes … 

“A small Nigerian community claims to have Jewish ancestry dating back hundreds of years, and draws parallels between the Jewish and Igbo cultures.

We meet one of their leaders, and also investigate the Israeli response to their desire for recognition.”

including report from … 

• bbc africa online reporter nduka orjinmo