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vintage advertisement for
Nigeria Airways features a mid-century modern "winking sun" design, encouraging travelers to "take-off for sunshine".
Poster Details
The poster lists several West African destinations served by the airline during the mid-20th century:
Nigeria
Senegal
Dahomey (now Benin)
Cameroons
Gambia
Ivory Coast
Liberia
Ghana
Sierra Leone
Togoland (now Togo)
Congo
Historical Context
Founded in 1958, Nigeria Airways was the national flag carrier and a symbol of pride for the newly independent nation. The artwork reflects the "golden era" of African aviation in the 1960s and 70s, using bold geometric shapes and vibrant colors typical of the period's travel advertising. |
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