31. Eco was, Ecowars, Ecoworse

31. Eco was, Ecowars, Ecoworse

Back from the January Hiatus, we discuss recent developments in the ongoing Ecowas crisis. Why is Ecowas in crisis? Were the junta run countries of the Sahel right to (ecow)exit the regional body? What is Ecowas actually good for? Should the body even exist?


Also, if you stay till the end of the show, you'll hear about our exciting new partnership (not with Wagner group, but...)


Photo credit: Africa Report

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47. The Dialectics of Detty December

47. The Dialectics of Detty December

We start the year with a crossover episode featuring the Out of The Box podcast & guest hosted by our friend Commander Matrix. The episode discusses the annual influx of tourists, celebrities and disa...

15 Jan 20251h 23min

46. Tax Reform, #FreeDeleFarotimi, 2024 round up

46. Tax Reform, #FreeDeleFarotimi, 2024 round up

In this episode, we tackle the thorny 2024 tax bill. Is “the North’s” reaction valid? Are there progressive components in the tax bill? We also prod the case of *alleged* defamation made against Mr De...

19 Des 20241h 3min

45.⁠ ⁠Presidential Amnesia in the Information Age

45.⁠ ⁠Presidential Amnesia in the Information Age

As we all delve deeper into the neoliberal vortex, a common coping mechanism is the tendency to look back nostalgically at the “good old days" — wishing for a return of bygone eras when more ‘competen...

11 Des 20241h 14min

44. Why Trump (would have) won in Nigeria -- aka Tropical Trumpism

44. Why Trump (would have) won in Nigeria -- aka Tropical Trumpism

We explore the widespread support for the Republican president elect among Nigerians (men, yes, but also women). We discuss possible reasons for his popularity in parts of the developing world, assess...

18 Nov 20241h 4min

43. Exclusive Interview with Momodou Taal

43. Exclusive Interview with Momodou Taal

In this episode, our friend Ayoola Babalola converses with Momodou Taal in light of his suspension due to his activism for the Palestinian cause. They cycle through the sequence of events, the punishm...

11 Nov 202456min

42. Don't Blame the IMF

42. Don't Blame the IMF

As the Tinubu-era austerity bites harder and state repression becomes more commonplace, we examine the reactions of the general populace to the neoliberal policies usually prescribed and lauded by the...

31 Okt 202453min

41. Reflections on the Edo State Elections, Mass Protests and Aliko's Antics

41. Reflections on the Edo State Elections, Mass Protests and Aliko's Antics

Hello there! The crew got together a few weeks ago to react to the Edo state elections and its outcomes, the aftermath of the #EndBadGovernance protests and the lead up to the #FearlessInOctober prote...

19 Okt 20241h

40. Northern Radicalism Reborn?

40. Northern Radicalism Reborn?

In this episode we are joined by Ibrahim Wali and Comrade Hamza of Ranters HQ @rantitoutspace to talk about the birth of the platform, its evolution and the objectives of the #RANTitOut movement. This...

9 Okt 20241h 26min

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