The Cost of Waking Up in Nigeria

At what point did living in Nigeria turn into a survival mission?In this episode, Sola Rae examines what it means to wake up in a country where safety is uncertain, systems are fragile, and gratitude has quietly replaced expectation. From healthcare and education to insecurity and everyday fear, this conversation explores how survival has become the norm and how constant adjustment has taken the place of accountability.Drawing from recent events, shared stories, and familiar Nigerian realities, the episode reflects on abductions, failing institutions, and the emotional cost of living in a society where people plan around risk rather than possibility.This is not a rant, and it is not an academic lecture.It is a quiet observation on endurance, loss, and the long-term consequences of a nation built on coping rather than care.