50. Why Are We Calling Her “Natasha”?

50. Why Are We Calling Her “Natasha”?

Days after the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in light of the sexual harrassment allegations she tabled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, we discuss the socio-cultural ripple effects of her defiance against the rotten political institution. What, if anything, might her actions might mean for women in lower economic strata of society?

We also examine the consequences of stratification among men within patriarchy and the defense of this system by higher ranking women who might seem to benefit even if only temporarily.

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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

39. Our Exclusive Interview with ‘wanted Briton’ Drew Povey

39. Our Exclusive Interview with ‘wanted Briton’ Drew Povey

Prior to his having been declared ‘wanted’ by the Nigerian authorities, we converse with the Iva Valley bookshop owner, Drew Povey on 31st August 2024, about the #EndBadGovernance protests and the inv...

8 Sep 20241h 1min

38. Feminism and Class in Colonial Nigeria - A Review of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2024)

38. Feminism and Class in Colonial Nigeria - A Review of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2024)

In another film club special, Commander Matrix @_missward and Comrade Pedro @pedro_omolola join us in reviewing Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti's biopic. What were the general reactions to the film? Does Bolan...

21 Aug 20241h 7min

37. #EndBadGovernance: Some Preliminary Notes

37. #EndBadGovernance: Some Preliminary Notes

In the heat of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests across the country we voice our early observations and assess the response of the Tinubu administration so far. While discussing possible fissures...

9 Aug 202456min

36. Sahel-exit, NLC betrayal, and #RutoMustGo

36. Sahel-exit, NLC betrayal, and #RutoMustGo

In this episode we discuss a few recent political developments across Africa, their budding effects and their possible outcomes. How might we assess the fate of ECOWAS and West Africa’s international ...

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35. From Military misadventures to Tinubu tragedy: Neoliberal reforms and the Nigerian Left ft. Baba Aye

35. From Military misadventures to Tinubu tragedy: Neoliberal reforms and the Nigerian Left ft. Baba Aye

In our first of many conversations with Baba Aye (@BabaAye), a revolutionary trade unionist, historian, and theorist, we discuss the origins of neoliberalism in Nigeria and how it shaped and was in tu...

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What's Left of the Nigerian Left Ep 2: Movement for African Emancipation

What's Left of the Nigerian Left Ep 2: Movement for African Emancipation

In this episode, we sit down to talk to Comrades Fatai and Sango of the Movement for African Emancipation (MAE). Amongst other things, we get a feel of its organisational mission as it builds on the w...

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34. On Comedy and the African Revolution ft. Dexmond the Comedian

34. On Comedy and the African Revolution ft. Dexmond the Comedian

Nigerian politics is certainly more and more comedic - but can Nigerian comedy be more political? In this episode, we spoke to Dexmond, a budding act in the Nigerian comedy scene. We briefly discussed...

1 Jun 202445min

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