Ojukwu always had fantasies about making military movies, so much that he followed many coup stories. When the ’76 project came along, he had to do a lot more readings and research, and also consult scholars on the crucial aspects of the story, to ensure historical accuracy;[7] over a year was spent on the pre-production stage of the film.[8] The historical account of ’76 had the support of the Nigerian Military, as the script went through a seven-month investigation and approval period before filming started.