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I Am Change
by I Am Change
Conversations with everyday changemakers shaping our future—socially, culturally, politically. Powered by @iamchangeorg
Episodes
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Building Nigeria’s Digital Economy for All With Rez Afolabi
In this insightful conversation, we explored how technology is reshaping Nigeria’s economy from boardrooms and startups to classrooms and creative spaces. At a time when the digital economy is fast becoming the backbone of growth and opportunity, Adebola ‘Rez’ Afolabi, Chief Technology Officer at...
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Guarding the Ballot and Rebuilding Trust in Nigeria’s Democracy With Mukhtar Modibbo Halilu
In this engaging conversation, we looked into what it truly means to guard the ballot and rebuild trust in Nigeria’s democracy. Coming off the back of a new change in leadership at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and at a time when public confidence in institutions like INEC...
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Youth in Action: Shaping Nigeria’s Future With Dr Dipo Awojide
In this episode, we shine a light on the role of Nigerian youth in shaping the country’s future. From grassroots initiatives to national movements, young people are stepping forward with energy and creativity. yet many still face barriers such as limited opportunities, systemic challenges, and...
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The Fight for Better Healthcare In Nigeria With Dr Zainab Shinkafi - Bagudu
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Bagudu shares her journey from medical training in Nigeria and the UK to becoming President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). We discuss her pioneering cancer advocacy, including leading one of Nigeria’s largest annual cancer walks, and…
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Discussing Nigeria's Democracy With Aisha Yesufu
In this thought-provoking episode, we discuss how the recent passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari has not only stirred the political landscape but also intensified conversations around leadership, governance, and the true meaning of democracy in the country. As political parties grapple...
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Beyond Hashtags: How Nigerian Youth Can Truly Build the Nation
In this episode of I Am Change, we discuss how Nigeria is a country powered by its youth, with over 70% of the population under the age of 30. Yet, despite their numbers and potential, many young Nigerians find themselves excluded from key political and civic conversations. From the #EndSARS...
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JAMB 2025: When the System Fails
In this episode of I Am Change, we discuss the chaos surrounding the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Nigeria. This national crisis left nearly 380,000 students stranded due to severe technical issues. From blank screens to sudden power cuts, thousands of candidates,...
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Inflation and Cost of Living:Nigeria's Economic Collapse
In this episode of the I Am Change Podcast, we confront one of the most urgent challenges facing Nigerians—inflation and the soaring cost of living. With Nigeria’s inflation rate currently at 23.71% and food inflation at 21.26%, essentials like rice, maize, and wheat are becoming increasingly...
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The Tax Truth:Unpacking Nigeria's New Tax Laws With Akintunde Oyebode
In this episode of the I Am Change Podcast, we unpack the complexities of Nigeria’s new tax reform bills and their implications for everyday Nigerians. On October 3, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu submitted four major tax bills to the National Assembly in a bid to modernize the country’s tax...
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Surviving the System: The Internet, Electricity, and the Daily Hustle of Nigerian Youth With Charity Ekezie
In this episode of the I Am Change Podcast, we explore the challenges and opportunities facing Nigerian youth in the digital era. With 70% of Nigeria’s 160 million people being young, many rely on online opportunities like e-commerce, affiliate marketing, and remote work to build their careers....
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Season 4 Intro & Trailer
This season, we’re cutting through the noise to unpack the forces shaping our societies. From governance and activism to economic justice and media influence, we’ll sit down with policymakers, activists, and changemakers tackling today’s most urgent challenges. Expect fearless conversations, deep...
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Season 3 Recap
After a four-year hiatus, the I Am Change Podcast is back, and we’re kicking off with a powerful recap of Season 3! This episode revisits the impactful conversations and inspiring stories that defined our last season, reminding us why this platform exists: to spark meaningful dialogue and drive...
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IACP SE03EP10 - Top skills for Career success with Fola Aina
In this episode of I Am Change Podcast, Korede Azeez seeks to answer the question “how do we make Nigerian youths employable”. She chats with Fola Aina about the skills young Nigerians need to not only be more employable, but to excel in their chosen careers. Fola Aina is an International…
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IACP SE03EP09 - Journey To Self Discovery With Donald Nsofor
This week on I Am Change Podcast, Korede Azeez has a chat with Donald Nsofor, a footballer turned Property Developer. He is the founder of Prime Halls, a premium, fully-serviced student accommodation system. Their goal is to provide the same standard of accommodation found in the UK. Donald's…
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IACP SE03EP08 - Career Success for Young Nigerians with Orifunke Lawal
In this episode of I Am Change Podcast, Korede Azeez chats with Orifunke Lawal, founder of Lady with Balls, a community of ladies that helps women achieve their goals and The Graduate Mentor, a project aimed at helping fresh graduates gain the knowledge they need to survive and excel in the real...
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IACP SE03EP07 - Financial literacy for Young Africans with Chidinma Okoli.
This episode of I Am Change Podcast, is all about money! Do you consider yourself financially literate? Do you really know all there is to know about managing your personal finances? Find out when you listen. In this episode, Korede Azeez chats with Chidinma Okoli, founder of Fin Lit Africa, a...
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IACP SE03EP06 - Success as a Nigerian Food Blogger
Ever thought Nigerian food was unhealthy? Think again! In this episode of I Am Change Podcast, Korede Azeez has a chat with Ronke Edoho, founder of popular Nigerian food blog, 9jafoodie and author of the Lose It Nigerian (LIN) books and plans. Ronke has made a name for herself and built a...
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IACP SE03EP05 - Filmmaking & Success in the Film Industry with Kenneth Gyang
In this episode of I Am Change Podcast, Korede Azeez chats with award-winning filmmaker Kenneth Gyang about his latest film, Oloture, and what it takes to make it young in Nollywood. Kenneth Gyang is a 2018 AFS Fellow at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, a graduate...
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IACP SE03EP04 - Digital Rights for All Nigerians
Around the world, there are several civil society groups fighting to ensure that government take the digital rights of her citizens seriously. In Nigeria, we have Paradigm Initiative. For many of us, losing internet connectivity for a day or having our favourite social media platforms disrupted…
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IACP SE03EP03 - The Power of Words with Alhanislam
There’s no denying that the words we speak in our minds, read, in books, say to others or write with our pens can have a profound effect on us and others around us. One art form borne out of the incredible power of words is poetry. When you take the words off a page and perform them in front of…
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IACP SE03EP02 - Hamzat Lawal on Being an Active Citizen
In this episode of I Am Change Podcast, Korede Azeez chats with Hamzat Lawal (Hamzy), Founder of Follow The Money. We discuss what it takes to fight for the rights of others against all odds and his anti-corruption work. Hamzy is an activist who has successfully led grassroots campaigns in over…
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Interview with Fu'ad Lawal - Mini Episode
What does it take to be a full-stack content honcho? We ask Fu'ad! This is a short clip from our podcast episode with Fu'ad Lawal, editor-in-chief at Zikoko. You can listen to the full episode on our channel. Full episodes are published every Wednesday.
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IACP SE03EP01 - Creating Content & Journalism in Nigeria with Fu'ad Lawal
In this episode of I Am Change Podcast, Korede Azeez chats with Fuad Lawal, editor-in-chief at Zikoko.com. He describes himself as a full-stack content honcho who has done editorial tours, business development, online marketing, and PR. Fuad studied Industrial Chemistry but ended up turning his...
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Season 2 Recap
This episode draws the curtains on season 2 on IAC Podcast. We highlight some of our favorite moments from some of our previous episodes. If you've missed any of our shows, listen for an idea of where to start. Find IAC Podcast on your preferred platform: https://linktr.ee/IACpodcast Here are…
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IACP SE02EP11 - Legislative Transparency: How Can Technology Help?
In this episode of I Am Change Podcast, Korede Azeez chats with Physicist and Data Scientist, Wale Akinfaderin. Wale is one of the machine learning specialists behind NASS-AI, an AI (Artificial Intelligence) initiative designed to make parliamentary documents more available to average Nigerians....
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IACP SE02EP10 - Amending Nigerian Laws to Fix Rape Culture
In the wake of several brutal rape cases making the headlines in the past few weeks, we ask “How Can We End Rape Once and for All?” In this episode of I Am Change Podcast, Korede Azeez speaks with Wuraola Abulatan, a communications professional and an activist who works as the Communications Team...
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IACP SE02EP09 - Managing a Small Business Amid COVID-19
Description In this episode of I Am Change Podcast, we’re concerned with how small business owners have been faring with COVID-19 and the lockdowns the government put in place. Korede Azeez speaks with Chizoba Onyekwere, a wedding planner who pulled off a virtual wedding, Sanni Sheriff, a chef…
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IACP SE02EP08 - SDGs 2030: Nigeria's Progress So Far
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were created to produce a set of universal goals that meet the urgent environmental, political and economic challenges facing our world. In this episode of I Am Change Podcast, Korede Azeez has a chat with Dr Adebukola Adebayo, an Inclusive Development...
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IACP SE02EP07 - My COVID-19 Wedding
Description In this episode of I Am Change Podcast, it’s all about weddings! Korede Azeez has a chat with Chizzy Abonyi Onyekwere of Veez Events, the events planning company that pulled off a virtual wedding in Nigeria using Zoom. Can she convince you that’s the way to go? Watch the video here:...
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IACP SE02EP06 - COVID-19:What's Climate Change Got to Do with It?
In this episode of I Am Change Podcast, Korede Azeez chats with Olumide Idowu, Co-founder of International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI Africa), also known as Climate Wednesday. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, important questions arise about what effects, if any, the pandemic may have...
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IACP SE02EP05 - The Nigerian Film Industry in a COVID-19 World
In this episode of I Am Change Podcast, Korede Azeez chats with award-winning filmmaker, Imoh Umoren about how Nigeria's film sector is faring amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Who in the industry has been worst hit? Could there be a plan to allow filmmakers return to set soon? We answer these…
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IACP SE02EP04 - Mental Health Amid COVID-19
In this episode of I Am Change Podcast, we take a look at the unique mental health issues arising during the COVID-19 pandemic. Korede Azeez talks with Labeebah Saeed and Dr. Dayyabah Shaibu about this topic. Labeebah is a counseling health psychologist and Dr. Dayyabah is a medical doctor and...
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IACP SE02EP03 - Effect of COVID-19 on Nigeria's Education Sector
UNESCO estimates that out of the total population of students enrolled in education globally, more than 89% are currently out of school because of COVID-19 closures. This represents 1.54 billion children and youth enrolled in school or university. In this episode of I Am Change Podcast, Korede...
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IACP SE02EP02 - How Will the COVID-19 Pandemic End?
In this episode of I Am Change Podcast, Korede Azeez takes a look at past pandemics and how they ended. What lessons did we learn from the past? How are we better prepared to deal with pandemics of this scale? We talk with Dr Nd Esther and Dr Rabiat Rufai about how the COVID-19 pandemic might end...
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IACP SE02EP01 - Can COVID - 19 Change the Way Nigerians Work?
In this episode of I Am Change Podcast, Korede Azeez talks with an HR professional, Ejiroghene Noserime, about how the COVID-19 pandemic might change the way we work in Nigeria. Who has suffered most as a result of the lockdown? Who is thriving? How have organizations adjusted? Find answers to...
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NIGERIA HUMANITARIAN ACTION (NIHA) INTERACTIVE DINNER PRODUCED BY IAC PODCAST
The humanitarian sector in Nigeria has evolved over the years, making huge impact on citizens and improving societal well being, while also aiding the growth and development of the nation through the different social intervention schemes car- ried out by state and non-state actors. It is on…
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Border Closure And It Importance To National Growth ...
"Nigeria's borders with neighboring country Benin Republic and Niger were shut from August 20, 2019, it is imperative to close the borders in other to stop the smuggling of goods and illegal commercial activities" Stay tune and listen to our Guests Mr Gambo Haruna and Mr Kleisant Akor as the…
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Nigeria In Diaspora Investment Summit 2019...Day1
On the 1st day of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit ( NDIS) November 6th -7th 2019. Themed: Leveraging Diaspora Resources for Economic Growth. This Summit target Investments from Nigerians in Diaspora as a strategy for growing the Economy. Listen to Prof.Charles Soludu Former CBN Governor…
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Nigeria In Diaspora Investment Summit 2019...Day2
On the 1st day of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit ( NDIS) November 6th -7th 2019. Themed: Leveraging Diaspora Resources for Economic Growth. This Summit target Investments from Nigerians in Diaspora as a strategy for growing the Economy. Listen to Prof.Charles Soludu Former CBN Governor…
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Dr Badewa Williams and Marie David Speaks on: The Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit
The Nigerians In Diaspora Commission Is Set To Host The Second Investment Summit With The Theme Leveraging Diaspora Resources For Economic Growth This Summit Targets Investments From Nigerians Outside The Countryas A Strategy For Growing The Economy. Our Guests Are Dr Badewa Williams And Marie...
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THE RIGHT OF THE GIRL CHILD TO EDUCATION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA ....
Since 2012,11th October has been marked as the International Day of the Girl-child, recently the world marked the Day of the Girl-child with the Theme Girlforce: Unscripted and Unstoppable.In this edition our Guest is Hajia Rukkaya Ayuba Adamu CEO,Kallabi Magazine; she shares her opinion on the...
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