F O R M A T I O N: The Making of Nigeria

F O R M A T I O N: The Making of Nigeria

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F O R M A T I O N: The Making of Nigeria episodes

  • FORMATION: The Caliphate In Session

    In this episode, Fola and Feyi discuss the aftermath of Usman Dan Fodio's revolution and what was the governing reality for the large new state, both for the leaders of the caliphate and the people they governed.

    They also take a number of questions from listeners about the last episode. 

    27 min
  • FORMATION: Son of the Jurist

    In this episode, Fola and Feyi discuss one of the biggest and most consequential characters in Nigeria's Formation - Usman Dan Fodio, the son of the jurist.

    • Why did his own revolution succeed and not those who tried before or after him?
    • What is Dan Fodio's legacy today and how should Nigerians remember him?

      • The authors also answer some of the questions sent in by listeners about the first episode on the River Niger. 


      24 min
    • F O R M A T I O N - River of Rivers
      Fola Fagbule and Feyi Fawehinmi discuss the main theme in the opening chapter of their forthcoming book FORMATION: The Making of Nigeria from Jihad to Amalgamation
      The River Niger is the central defining geographical feature of West Africa. In simple historical terms, the River is the raison d’etre for the existence of the eponymous country. The River was an important ancient transportation artery which led to its political, economic and cultural importance for Nigeria. 
      In this podcast, the authors explore the following themes around the opening chapter
      What fascinating new insights they gained into the subject of the River Niger while researching the book
      Some examples of peoples and places in the world that have been shaped by a domineering river around them
      The most commonly misunderstood (or least known) fact or set of facts about the River and its influence in the Formation of modern Nigeria
      How important is the River, still, today? What does the current state of the River say about the future of Nigeria?
      To leave us a voice message, please go to https://anchor.fm/nigeriaformation/message Please leave your name in your message and where you live. We will play some of your messages in the next episode and answer your questions. 
      You can also continue the conversation by tagging us on twitter at @doubleeph and @folaagbule. Please also use the hashtag #FormationNG
      23 min

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    Fola Fagbule and Feyi Fawehinmi discuss the themes, ideas and stories in their forthcoming book.