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NOrTh APOLOGETIC

by Joan Bishio

Being a young Northern Nigeria woman chasing her dreams is no small feat in Nigeria. I unbundle my experiences filled with sweet and sour stories backed up with experiences from surprise guests. I love to hear from you, hit me up via mail: [email protected], Instagram: @joanbishiof and twitter: @joanbishio.

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Episodes

  1. The North #ProSARS?

    Nigerian youths finally found their voices and took to the streets against Police Brutality but it seems Northern Nigeria youths washed their hands off it. Find out why.

  2. My experience on the other side of the Niger

    Born in the North, raised in the North listen as I take you through my first experience leaving the North to the Southern part of Nigeria, the culture shocks, the lessons learnt and all. Promises to be a fun episode.

  3. What's up?

    Miss me or not, I'm back and hopefully here to stay. Listen to something that has helped me get back on track, might help you too.

  4. Leaders of Today

    Might be a series or not but I'm gisting with Emmanuel Ngan DANBABA as he tells me how he is a leader of today and not tomorrow. Forgive the echo, I would do better 🙈

  5. Oya face ya front

    Living in a world where passing judgment and poke nosing is like a second skin, I ask a few individuals how they make those poke nosers face their front. It's fun and witty, after listening sha just face ya front.

  6. What's your State of Origin?

    What's your State of Origin? Seems to be a common question in Nigeria especially when meeting someone for the first time. It has caused more harm than good and I share my experience and the experience of others especially as it disfavors women.

  7. Being positive amidst negativity

    2020 is the year, alot of things happened and are still happening. From Corona virus, WW3 scare, racial violence, sexual violence and so on. The year has taken a drain on our mental health but we won't let it.

  8. Dear Rape Apologists

    Rape is a big menace in the society and in most societies the victim gets the blame thereby shifting attention from the culprit. This group of people that do this only encourage rape and rapists. They are called Rape Apologists and I have a letter for them.

  9. Living through Covid 19 in Northern Nigeria

    Life as we know it would never be the same and we have to navigate life through the new normal. Find out how I'm navigating the new normal plus my thoughts on the recent bizarre happenings Northern Nigeria.

  10. What's up World?

    It's been an emotionally triggering week for me and maybe some of you too, listen as I talk about issues that bother me and let out a secret I've only told a few.

  11. Appreciating my melanin

    25th May is World Africa Day. In the spirit of celebrating Aftica, I celebrate my skin and talk about how I got to accept and love my skin.

  12. Growing up Nigerian: The terrors of Nigerian Secondary schools

    Shedding light on our experiences as students in Nigerian secondary schools or the house of adolescent horrors. With help from Lois Bishio (my sister) let's shake these tables.

  13. The Truths, half truths and Full Blown Lies.

    When you say you're from Northern Nigeria, a lot of different opinions are formed about you and where you come from even before you get the chance to properly introduce yourself. In this episode I navigate through 10 truths, half truths and lies about Northern Nigeria. DISCLAIMER: These are...

  14. Growing up Nigerian: Discipline/Child Abuse

    Spare the rod, spoil the child. This is a common statement in most Nigerian/African homes as regards to child upbringing but a lot of evil is being done to children using that statement as a blanket. I and my sister talk about the thin line between discipline and child abuse and when the line has...

  15. Am I really your 'Aboki'?

    Take it or leave it at least 90% of Nigerians have ethnic/religious bias and no matter how good we hide it, it always has a way of coming out. This episode talks about ethnic slurs that are being thrown from one ethnic group to another, using the Northern perspective.

  16. Now that affliction is upon us.

    The year 2020 has been a whirlwind of misfortune especially the Covid-19. Learn about my Covid-19 scare, how the Nigerian government are going about this and the lessons I've drawn from the pandemic.

  17. And then there was Joan..

    Get to know me in 5 minutes 🙂. This fun or not so fun, melanin beauty is all the audio goodness you'll need.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Being a young Northern Nigeria woman chasing her dreams is no small feat in Nigeria. I unbundle my experiences filled with sweet and sour stories backed up with experiences from surprise guests. I love to hear from you, hit me up via mail: [email protected], Instagram: @joanbishiof and twitter: @joanbishio.

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Being a young Northern Nigeria woman chasing her dreams is no small feat in Nigeria. I unbundle my experiences filled with sweet and sour stories backed up with experiences from surprise guests. I love to hear from you, hit me up via mail: [email protected], Instagram: @joanbishiof and twitter:...

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