The ITK Podcast

Apr 01 2022
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breaking down all things African and Nigerian.

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Olufunmilayo Ramsome-Kuti: International Feminist Icon

Apr 01 2022 23 mins  
Second part look at the life of Funmilayo Ramsome-Kuti and season finale.

Olufunmilayo Ramsome-Kuti: Lioness of Lisabi

Mar 24 2022 19 mins  
A first part look at the legendary Nigerian suffragist and women's rights activist.

Abdullahi v. Pfizer

Mar 17 2022 12 mins  
The polio case that became a major reason for the prevalence of vaccine skepticism in Northern Nigeria.

Olusegun Obasanjo: Late Bloomer to President

Mar 10 2022 20 mins  
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.

You are a Dundee United

Mar 03 2022 10 mins  
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.

Lawrence Anini: Outlaw King of Benin

Feb 24 2022 9 mins  
The escapades of the infamous armed robber Anini.

Murtala: Nigeria's first strongman

Feb 16 2022 22 mins  
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.

Old Jack's Tenure and Deposal

Feb 09 2022 22 mins  
This week we follow the Yakubu Gowon administration after the Nigerian Civil War into the 70s. Exploring their wins, missteps and policies.

Isioma Daniel

Feb 02 2022 15 mins  
A young adult woman learns the grim ethno-religious reality of Nigeria the hard way...

The Great Teenage Hijack

Jan 26 2022 10 mins  
Richard Ogunderu and his friends hijack a plane to save Nigerian democracy.