Once Upon A Naija

A movement shaped by police brutality, COVID19, and rugged optimism. Evelyn and Lara break down what happened to the ENDSARS movement in Nigeria one year on. Was it successful? Was a ‘lack of leadership’ an asset or hindrance to the movement? How did the Black Lives Matter protests impact the #ENDSARS movement? Share your thoughts with us.

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100 years from now, what does Nigeria look like? What is the Nigeria of your dreams? Join Evelyn and Lara as they muse and meander through the world of possibility. 

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What is Nigeria? Many have said that Nigeria is not a real place, it is a geographical expression and that it is easier for a child to fly a spacecraft than answer such a question.

Ranging from sports and foreign enemies to flags and the art of mythmaking, Evelyn and Lara take a stab at trying to uncover what makes Nigeria, Nigeria.

This episode continues in the theme of independence and all the complexities that follow.

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An inspiration to men and women alike, Chief Funmilayo Anikulapo Kuti straddled the different worlds of modernity and tradition in her anti-colonial campaigns and activism for Nigerian women. Evelyn and Lara discuss the impact and legacy of the Lioness of Lisabi in Nigerian politics today.

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What do we really know about the only woman on a Naira note? What was Justin Bieber doing on a Wizkid track? In this episode, Evelyn and Lara try to fill in the gaps while exploring the authenticity of foreign allyship for global relevance.  Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts.

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Did he create his own storms and then got upset when it rained? In this episode, Evelyn and Lara discussed Chief M.K.O. Abiola and how he became a significant figure in Nigeria's history. This is the story of a Nigerian president who never governed, the man who was a symbol of hope but not without controversies.

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In this episode, Evelyn and Lara shed some light on the struggles, impact, and brutal execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa as he led the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP). 

Royal Dutch Shell struck oil on Ogoni lands in Delta State in 1958 and this was the beginning of a string of environmental and human rights injustices against the people of Ogoni land till now. A community that was once rich in natural resources became destitute. Dejected by the rapid decline in their fortune, they protested against the pollution of their environment and demanded clean air, water, education, health facilities, etc. 

**Film recommendation - Oloibiri which can be found on Amazon Prime. It tells the story of villagers' lives and the impact of the discovery of crude oil in commercial quantities in the Niger Delta. 

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What do you really know about General Sani Abacha? In this episode, Lara and Evelyn dive into the man, the myths and some of the key events that shaped his regime.

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