The ITK Podcast
Episodes
25 episodes
Olufunmilayo Ramsome-Kuti: International Feminist Icon
Second part look at the life of Funmilayo Ramsome-Kuti and season finale.
Olufunmilayo Ramsome-Kuti: Lioness of Lisabi
A first part look at the legendary Nigerian suffragist and women's rights activist.
Abdullahi v. Pfizer
The polio case that became a major reason for the prevalence of vaccine skepticism in Northern Nigeria.
Olusegun Obasanjo: Late Bloomer to President
we continue this week with a look at Obasanjo's first try leading Nigeria. Following him from his childhood and how that shaped his view of Nigeria.
You are a Dundee United
How did the word Dundee become an insult and moniker for an idiot in Nigerian lingo? We take a look at the most plausible theories.
Lawrence Anini: Outlaw King of Benin
The escapades of the infamous armed robber Anini.
Murtala: Nigeria's first strongman
This week we explore why Murtala was so popular and loved. We also take a first time look at a new rising star in the military; Ibrahim Babangida.
Old Jack's Tenure and Deposal
This week we follow the Yakubu Gowon administration after the Nigerian Civil War into the 70s. Exploring their wins, missteps and policies.
Isioma Daniel
A young adult woman learns the grim ethno-religious reality of Nigeria the hard way...
The Great Teenage Hijack
Richard Ogunderu and his friends hijack a plane to save Nigerian democracy.
Will Sharia destroy Nigeria?
A dive into Islamic law and its history in Nigeria
Pidgin English and Gari
A quick exploration of the origin of both pidgin english and gari
The Dikko Affair
When a Nigerian Government-sponsored kidnap attempt goes wrong.
Yaa Asantewaa and the War of the Golden Stool
We take a look at why Queen Mother Yaa Asantewaa rallied the Ashanti against the British.
This Week In Headlines - 1/14/2020
A quick summary of the major headlines around the continent for the week 1/14/2020
Restless in Sharpeville
The event, very much like the Lekki Toll Gate Massacre that left a generation scarred.
Extinguishing the Rising Sun
Following the Nigerian Civil War and its complexities
The drip is temporary but La Sape is forever
A look at Sapeur and Sapeuse subculture from the Brazzaville and Kinshasa
All Roads Lead To Aburi
All hands on deck to keep Nigeria together...
Current Cameroonian Crises
Cameroon is currently embroiled in a crises over the secession of the anglophone speaking region of the country calling itself the Republic of Ambazonia.