Nigeria's Peaceful Handover Of Power Is 'Huge'

Nigerians are witnessing a historic moment for their country: Muhammadu Buhari has become the first opposition candidate to win a presidential election there.

President Goodluck Jonathan phoned Buhari to concede defeat - a gesture considered the norm in the U.S., but unique in Nigeria.

With the apparent successful show of democracy and a peaceful handover of power, analysts wonder what effect this election could have on the continent as a whole.

Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with Nii Akuetteh, executive director of the African Immigrant Caucus, for a look at the significance of Buhari's win in Nigeria and across Africa.