#45 ------ Toyin Falola: Bringing History to Life: Society, Governance and Elections

Today, we are honored to have as our guest, Toyin Falola, a renowned historian, and cultural expert. Professor Falola is a leading authority on the history, culture, and politics of Nigeria, and we are thrilled to have him join us to share his insights and perspectives on the major issues facing Nigeria today. From the economy to security, politics, and social trends, Professor Falola will provide us with a unique and enlightening take on the state of the nation. Whether you're a student of Nigerian history or simply a curious observer, this episode is a must-listen. So sit back, relax, and join us as we delve into the rich cultural tapestry of Nigeria with one of its leading experts." Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:42 - Monologue Begins 01:35 - First Impressions 05:16 - Surprise Honor on Birthday 10:17 - Balancing Time between US and Nigeria 15:06 - Unique Birthday Story: No Record 27:20 - Adoption of Judeo-Christian Calendar In Nigeria at Time of Birth 37:15 - His Unusual Education and Scholarship in America 46:33 - Mail System in Nigeria and External Exams 48:48 - External Graduation and Nigerian Education 52:52 - Decline in Nigerian Society and Education 58:21 - Inheritance as the Best Wealth Foundation 59:40 - Two Millionaires by 1960 and Bureaucratic Corruption 1:02:50 - Doubts about Personal Integrity 1:03:05 - Stealing Money in America and Corruption in Nigeria 1:03:57 - Nigeria as a Successful Democracy of Corruption 1:06:24 - Most Nigerians Cannot be Corrupt 1:07:59 - Path Forward from Nigerian Democratic and Bureaucratic Corruption 1:19:55 - Effective Corruption and Its Possibility 1:23:30 - Previous Society before European Influence - Egalitarianism 1:34:10 - Obasanjo's Religious Beliefs 1:35:35 - African Conventions 1:40:11 - Abacha's Regime, Conventions, and Central Bank 1:41:06 - Conventions of Money, Governance, and Politics: Stopping It 1:47:51 - Observations on 2023 Elections 1:55:57 - Potential for Change by Election Candidates 2:09:14 - Predictions for 2023 Elections 2:18:12 - Conventional Election Mobilization in Nigeria 2:21:50 - Yoruba Politics and Reality in Places like Oyo 2:24:50 - Low Votes Needed to Win Presidency & Census 2:27:32 - Significance of Elections in Nigeria: Politics and Governance 2:33:48 - Wild Card in Elections: North Switching Support 2:38:24 - Brain Drain as Expatriation of Talent Continues 2:46:24 - Producing Nigerians Without State Contribution 2:55:10 - Reproduction of Talent 3:01:10 - Personal Goals at Age 70 3:05:10 - Importance of History for Modern Nigeria 3:10:27 - Other Disciplines Practiced 3:11:12 - Inspiring Words 3:15:10 - Thoughts on Kenneth Dike 3:18:58 - Elite Behavior in Nigeria 3:21:55 - View on the Reading Culture in Nigeria 3:26:58 - Nigerian Entertainment: Music and More 3:31:25 - Revisionisms in Aesthetics 3:32:02 - Final Thoughts and Farewell ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us here on Substack @[email protected], for the article accompanying this episode. Listen to episodes of "The Offside Musings Podcast" here and anywhere you get your Podcast. Subscribe to The Offside Musings Podcast’s Youtube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHM... Facebook:TheoffsideMusingsPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_offside... Twitter:  https://twitter.com/@MusingsOffside TikTok: Theoffsidemusingspodcast The Offside Musings Podcast is a The Droit Media production. The Offside Musings Podcast has been featured in Feedspot Top 35 Nigeria  Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/nigeria_pod... Support and follow episodes and columns @ (https://substack.com/profile/58810793...) Also on PayPal at: paypal.me/thedriot