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you know, i know your country.

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Why it worked

The video likely resonated due to the unexpected and personal anecdote about a prominent historical figure, Queen Alexandra, showcasing her remarkable memory and connection to Nigeria's independence. This humanizing detail, presented in a conversational tone, likely appealed to viewers interested in history and personal stories.

Summary

A woman recounts a conversation with Queen Alexandra where the Queen remembered details about Nigeria's independence and places she had visited. The speaker expresses amazement at the Queen's memory.

Structure

1Queen Alexandra's knowledge of the country
2The Queen granting independence in 1960
3Recollection of raising the flag
4The Queen's memory of places visited
5Amazement at the Queen's detailed memory

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Queen Alexandra meets a person from Africa.. #History #alexandra #queen #war #mindblown

Transcript

you know, i know your country. do you? i gave it independence in 1960. yes, of course. that's true. that's true, that's true. and you were raising the flag. yes, indeed. indeed. long time ago. long time ago. i've never been back, sir, but i'll never forget it. yes, my duggerry, soccer, too. you have a fantastic memory. you have a fantastic memory. very good. it's a very lovely country. very lovely country. yes, thank you. princess alexandra, who was there at our independence in 1960, was there at our independence in 1960, Dr Christopher Kolade reminded me that she was Nigerian High Commissioner there and that, uh, she had visited quite a few places. and the thing that amazed me was that she remembered the names of four or five of the different towns she had been to.