00. Claim no easy victories; On EndSARS

00. Claim no easy victories; On EndSARS

We attempted a first episode on the historical significance of the revolt, the absence of a general strike (unlike in #Occupy2012), the revolutionary duties of artists and celebrities, the pitfalls of leaderless organising, and on what the Nigerian Left can learn from #EndSARS.

(forgive the poor audio quality - we are yet to acquire professional production!)


Music credits (in order of 'appearance'):

KyenKyen Bi Adi M'awu - K. Frimpong and his Cubano Fiestas

Ebo Taylor - My Love and Music

Dankasa - Uppers International


Some Left Perspectives on EndSars:

Understanding Nigeria’s #EndSARS movement - Jaye Gaskia

Study notes on Nigeria’s youth revolt - Edwin Madunagu

The Rise and Suppression of #EndSARS: A deep dive into the protests in Nigeria, and where the movement stands now - Krystal Strong

#EndSARS: Nigeria’s Mass Movement - ROAPE

Nigeria’s #EndSARS Protests Aren’t Just Opposing Police Brutality - They’re Opposing Neoliberalism - Jacobin interview of Sa'eed Husaini


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