ever very controversial figure in nigeria's history major general chukwuemeka or the men that led the biafran war 50 years ago this portrait is a reminder of the painful past that many people may not want to remember. but will be known as the artist behind the painting has chosen to tell the story in a unique way. by making use of an ancient writing system he did in the piece a subtle messages of hope peace and unity if you look at the face you see signs symbols they have been able to tweet east and give flu you know to create this form official when you look at it you know. these signs and symbols are invention form of communication that was used by south eastern a long before the colonization of africa they're called to. open a season see video evidence for the fact that africans have been writing before the arrival of a few europeans he is part of a movement that is aimed at preserving the ancient african symbols. it's a movement that gained more attention after the c.b.d. writings were featured in the $28000.00 movie panther. c.b.d. is one of the or fishel written languages in the