
The ITK Podcast
breaking down all things African and Nigerian.
Episodes
25 episodes
Olufunmilayo Ramsome-Kuti: International Feminist Icon
Second part look at the life of Funmilayo Ramsome-Kuti and season finale.
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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23:01

Olufunmilayo Ramsome-Kuti: Lioness of Lisabi
A first part look at the legendary Nigerian suffragist and women's rights activist.
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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19:08

Abdullahi v. Pfizer
The polio case that became a major reason for the prevalence of vaccine skepticism in Northern Nigeria.
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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12:23

Olusegun Obasanjo: Late Bloomer to President
we continue this week with a look at Obasanjo's first try leading Nigeria. Following him from his childhood and how that shaped his view of Nigeria.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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20:58

You are a Dundee United
How did the word Dundee become an insult and moniker for an idiot in Nigerian lingo? We take a look at the most plausible theories.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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10:11

Lawrence Anini: Outlaw King of Benin
The escapades of the infamous armed robber Anini.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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9:35

Murtala: Nigeria's first strongman
This week we explore why Murtala was so popular and loved. We also take a first time look at a new rising star in the military; Ibrahim Babangida.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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22:53

Old Jack's Tenure and Deposal
This week we follow the Yakubu Gowon administration after the Nigerian Civil War into the 70s. Exploring their wins, missteps and policies.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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22:58

Isioma Daniel
A young adult woman learns the grim ethno-religious reality of Nigeria the hard way...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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15:55

The Great Teenage Hijack
Richard Ogunderu and his friends hijack a plane to save Nigerian democracy.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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10:16

Will Sharia destroy Nigeria?
A dive into Islamic law and its history in Nigeria
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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24:21

Pidgin English and Gari
A quick exploration of the origin of both pidgin english and gari
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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9:21

The Dikko Affair
When a Nigerian Government-sponsored kidnap attempt goes wrong.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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22:55

Yaa Asantewaa and the War of the Golden Stool
We take a look at why Queen Mother Yaa Asantewaa rallied the Ashanti against the British.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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25:02

This Week In Headlines - 1/14/2020
A quick summary of the major headlines around the continent for the week 1/14/2020
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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13:29

Restless in Sharpeville
The event, very much like the Lekki Toll Gate Massacre that left a generation scarred.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:23

Extinguishing the Rising Sun
Following the Nigerian Civil War and its complexities
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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58:42

The drip is temporary but La Sape is forever
A look at Sapeur and Sapeuse subculture from the Brazzaville and Kinshasa
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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16:08

All Roads Lead To Aburi
All hands on deck to keep Nigeria together...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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45:51

Current Cameroonian Crises
Cameroon is currently embroiled in a crises over the secession of the anglophone speaking region of the country calling itself the Republic of Ambazonia.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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11:37
