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Disaffected Nigerian

by Olayemi Olaniyi

This is a commentary podcast on Nigerian politics and culture. My objective is to promote democracy, human rights, justice, and social inclusion through balanced discourse. For the avoidance of doubt, this podcast DOES NOT promote secession or anarchy against the Nigerian state/government.The name "Disaffected Nigerian" is a representation of the disappointment the Nigerian people have towards their government owing to years of bad leadership and corruption.

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  1. Coups are Dangerous for Africa

    Why does Africa keep going back to military rule?From Mali and Guinea to Burkina Faso, Niger, Sudan and Gabon, Africa has experienced a resurgence of military coups in recent years. But are coups really the solution to corruption, bad governance and economic stagnation?In this video essay, I...

  2. The World Is Better Than You Think | Factfulness by Hans Rosling

    Are we living in the best time in human history? It certainly doesn’t feel that way when we look at the news. Wars, poverty, unemployment, pandemics, crime, climate change and political crises dominate our attention. But what happens when we look beyond the headlines and examine the data?In this...

  3. The Truth About African Counter-Elites

    What do Kwame Nkrumah, Nelson Mandela, Fela Kuti, and Jomo Kenyatta have in common? We often remember historical figures as heroes, freedom fighters, and liberators, but there may be another way to understand them: as counter-elites. Drawing on Peter Turchin’s ideas in End Times, this video...

  4. The Paradox of Elite Overproduction and Elite Underproduction in Africa

    I recently gave a presentation at the Zanzalu Vanguard Residency titled The Paradox of Elite Overproduction and Elite Underproduction in Africa. It was inspired by Peter Turchin's book End Times: Elites, Counter-Elites, and the Path of Political Disintegration. Enjoy the video essay version of…

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  5. On the Decline of Hollywood | Michael Sonnenschein

    This is a chat with Hollywood screenwriter and television writer Michael Sonnenschein. We talked about the decline of Hollywood blockbusters, how declining attention span is affecting cinema culture, the Avatar paradox, superhero fatigue, and which movie industry could step up if the decline...

  6. Despite the Headlines, the World is More Peaceful than You Think

    We are constantly fed negative news in the media and on social media. Because of this amplification, a lot of us naturally think that life has never been worse. In The Better Angels of Our Nature, Steven Pinker makes a compelling point about the historical decline of violence. He cites evidence...

  7. The Problem with Resource Nationalism in Africa

    A significant part of the Pan-African discourse is resource nationalism, the idea that African countries should control their natural resources instead of multinationals. However, this idea is not as easy as many make it seem. Niger has towed this path but it hasn’t turned out great. Find me on…

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  8. Men are Human Too #Men'sHealthMonth

    It's Men's Health Month. A friend challenged me on why I've yet to make a video to lend my voice to the struggles men go through today, since, by my own admission, men don't speak up enough. To be clear, this is not an attempt to downplay the issues women face. My goal is to bring some balance to...

  9. How Funerals Keep Africa Poor

    In this video, I react to an essay by David Oks titled How Funerals Keep Africa Poor. According to the writer, extravagant funerals are common in Sub-Saharan African countries like Ghana, Nigeria, DR Congo, Cameroon, etc. He argues that these expensive funerals are not done just because of...

  10. Why Democracy does not Lead to Prosperity

    The claim that democracy leads to prosperity is a widely held view. But how true is this? In this video, I react to an article where the author claims that the adoption of mass democracy without the right conditions often leads to regression, not progress. Follow me on my socials: X:...

  11. Adams Oshiomole is Wrong About Nationalising MTN

    Adams Oshiomole is wrong for calling for the nationalisation of MTN. His heated exchange on Arise News shows his ideology has a Marxist bent. Nationalisation has never worked. Follow me on my social: X: https://x.com/LukeOlaniyi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dukeluke_ng Instagram:...

  12. On Xenophobia in South Africa and Ghana

    There are two xenophobic protests unfolding in Africa, one in South Africa and the other in Ghana. The South African version has been directed at black immigrants, and so far, two Nigerians in South Africa have been reported dead. We've seen videos of mobs attacking the homes and businesses of...

  13. The Hobbesian Republic of Nigeria (on Crime and Punishment)

    Criminal networks are targeting Nigeria's telecom infrastructure, using towers as open-air warehouses for theft. This is symptomatic of the failure of the government to arrest and convict criminals - a fundamental duty for forming a government. With the high rate of crime and insecurity, we can...

  14. Why Freedom Fighters Don't Make Great Leaders | The Nelson Mandela Example

    Freedom fighters don’t often make great leaders. This contradiction is exemplified by Nelson Mandela. By a long stretch, Mandela is the best African leader in modern history, largely because of the symbolism of his legacy. Yet, he wasn’t as great a leader when he became president. Activists and...

  15. The Problem of Intellectual Loneliness

    If you're an intelligent person in a place like Nigeria, you might experience significant loneliness due to social isolation. This video explores the challenges of finding like-minded individuals for deep conversations spanning existential thoughts and life philosophy. Everyone needs…

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  16. Why We Need Billionaires Like Aliko Dangote

    Billionaires don't get much admiration today because of increasing wealth disparity. Phrases like "eat the rich" and "tax the rich" are popular. Many advocate for billionaires to be heavily taxed. Some even want the government to expropriate their wealth. While it is true that billionaires...

  17. Does Nigeria have a Debt Crisis?

    Recently, President Tinubu wrote to the Senate to apply for a $6 billion loan. The application was approved. This has increased Nigeria's debt burden to N155 trillion. Follow me on my socials: X: https://x.com/LukeOlaniyi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dukeluke_ng/ Instagram:...

  18. How Decolonisation is Holding African Intellectualism Back

    For more than 60 years, decolonisation continues to hold sway in African scholarship. I argue here that the unintended consequence of this is that it has stunted Africa's growth in other fields of intellectual endeavour. You can find me on X: https://x.com/LukeOlaniyi Check out my magazine:...

  19. Top Expert Reveals the Origin of Boko Haram | With Dr Danjibo

    I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Danjibo, an Associate Professor at the Department of Peace, Security and Humanitarian Studies, University of Ibadan on the evolution of Boko Haram in Nigeria.

  20. A Chat with the Founder of Utiva | Eyitayo Ogunmola

    I had a chat with Eyitayo Ogumola, the CEO of Utiva, one of the biggest e-learning platforms in the country. We talked about everything from how he started the company to AI to the Japa zeitgeist. Check out the Disaffected Magazine: https://disaffected.ng/ Follow me on X:...

  21. Podcasts are a Problem in Nigeria

    This episode examines the 'Podpocalypse' (the proliferation of podcasts). Podcasts like Bahd and Boujee and the Honest Bunch thrive in sensationalism and absurdity for clicks and views. I argued that Nigeria desperately needs to have its version of the Enlightenment but podcasts make us a lot...

  22. Why Niger's Citizens are Backing the Coup

    In this episode, I chatted with a Tanzanian-based Nigerien to discuss the recent coup in the Niger Republic. We talked about the political climate that preceded the coup, why Nigeriens seem to overwhelmingly support the junta, French post-colonial influence in Africa, and many more. Follow MNVSA…

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  23. Understanding how Afrobeats Took Over the World | with Charles Kingsley

    Follow Charles on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Charleskins Medium: https://medium.com/@grammophile Charles' article on Burna Boy: https://disaffected.ng/burna-boys-lame-imitation-of-felas-activism/ Check out the Disaffected Magazine: https://disaffected.ng/ Reach me on: Twitter:...

  24. Understanding US-Nigeria Relations | with Wofai Samuel

    I had a chat with Wofai Samuel, the Director of Communication, Government Relations & Advocacy to the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce on economic relations between Nigeria and the US. Check out my magazine: https://disaffected.ng/ Follow me on my socials: Instagram:...

  25. Is Africa Better with Socialism or Capitalism?

    Check my magazine: https://disaffected.ng/ Follow me on my socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lukeolaniyi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukelukepoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Olayemi-Olaniyi Discord: https://discord.gg/ChCBdnRP

  26. How Nigeria's Governorship Election Ended in Shocking Disgrace You Won't Believe

    Visit my website: https://disaffected.ng Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Olayemi-Olaniyi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukelukepoetry/

  27. Leo Igwe on Atheism, Religion, Blasphemy, Witchcraft, and Critical Thinking in Nigeria

    This is my conversation with Leo Igwe, the founder of the Humanist Association of Nigeria. We talked about atheism, religion, and blasphemy in Nigeria. We also talked about his work on promoting critical thinking in Nigerian schools and his campaign against the persecution of witches in Nigeria....

  28. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour: Is Tinubu Sparking a Yoruba-Igbo Cold War in Lagos?

    Website: https://www.disaffected.ng Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi

  29. #NigeriaDecides2023: Peter Obi is the Biggest Winner, Atiku is the Biggest Loser

    Website: https://www.disaffected.ng Twitter: https://twitter.com/disaffectedng Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/disaffectednigerian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisaffectedNigerian/videos

  30. Seun Kuti VS Peter Okoye: No Winner, No Loser

    Website: www.disaffected.ng YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisaffectedNigerian/videos Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/disaffectednigerian Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi Email: [email protected]

  31. My Frustrations with Getting New Naira Notes

    Magazine: www.disaffected.ng Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukelukepoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi

  32. #AtikuGate: It Keeps Getting Worse for Atiku Abubakar

    Visit the Disaffected Nigerian magazine at: https://disaffected.ng/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisaffectedNigerian/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/disaffectedng Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi Micheal Achimugu's blog: https://lionofjada.com/

  33. How Atiku Abubakar Disgraced Himself

    This episode talks about Atiku's promise to give PDP supporters contracts and appointments if they deliver the polling units to get him elected. Check me out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisaffectedNigerian/videos Check out my magazine: http://www.disaffected.ng Twitter:...

  34. #AtikuGate: Why Atiku Must Respond to Corruption Allegations Made by Former Aide

    Check our magazine: https://disaffected.ng/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisaffectedNigerian/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/disaffectedng

  35. 2023: An Appeal to INEC

    Website: https://disaffected.ng/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisaffectedNigerian/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi

  36. A List of Tinubu's Many Insults

    In this episode, I talked about some instances of Tinubu throwing jabs at people. Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukelukepoetry/ Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Olayemi-Olaniyi YouTube:...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This is a commentary podcast on Nigerian politics and culture. My objective is to promote democracy, human rights, justice, and social inclusion through balanced discourse. For the avoidance of doubt, this podcast DOES NOT promote secession or anarchy against the Nigerian state/government.The name "Disaffected Nigerian" is a representation of the disappointment the Nigerian people have towards their government owing to years of bad leadership and corruption.

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Olayemi Olaniyi

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