Systems of governments. Value Systems. TWO Game of Thrones references.. And pronouncing Yoruba words badly. This week’s episode was so fun to discuss with one of my friends, D! We talk about leadership from an interesting point of view and the conversation ends up touching many important and interesting things this podcast hopes to unpack in future episodes.

I hope you really enjoy it and please feel free to share your thoughts on the subjects, we love to learn and discuss different perspectives at [email protected]

For the words I most likely mispronounced in the episode, please see below:

 "An omoluwabi is a person of integrity and the fundamental principles demonstrated by an omoluabi include Oro Siso (Spoken word, the Yoruba accord great respect for intelligent and expert use of language) Iteriba (Respect) Inu Rere (Good will, Having a good mind towards others) Otito (Truth) Iwa (Character) Igboya (Bravery) personified by an "Akinkanju" Ise (Hardwork) Opolo Pipe (Intelligence)"

“Ezumwa ba” means Place of catching Guinea-Fowls and that is how this iconic rock in North Central Nigeria got its original name “Zumwa.”

Fun fact 1: The note described in this episode was used before the centenary note was introduced in 2014. Awolowo is still on the centenary note but Zuma rock has been replaced on the other side

Fun fact 2: Nigeria was amalgamated in 1914 so the centenary was in 2014. The 100 Naira revamp at the 100th year of being Nigeria was a really cute, on the nose thing to do. Correction in the audio recording:  The QRC (quick recognition code) is available on the centenary note

Fun fact 3: This note is not included in the newly redesigned naira notes that have been introduced in December 2022

Cover Art: Zuma Rock

This bonus episode looks at the stories behind the currencies we use in Nigeria. We have these emblems that point us to our culture in our daily life that we overlook or take for granted.

Watch out for other currency stories and share this with people you think will enjoy this short and sweet one.

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Naira Biyar, Naira Ise, Naira Marun-un

Fun fact 1: Did you know this note has five Naira written in the three major Nigerian languages - Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba

Fun fact 2: Nigeria had a different five Naira note in 1973 and the images on the current note was introduced in 1984 but there were updates to the currency in 2006. and 2009

Fun fact 3: In 2009, the note material was changed to polymer

Cover Art: Mkpokiti Drummers

This bonus episode looks at the stories behind the currencies we use in Nigeria. We have these emblems that point us to our culture in our daily life that we overlook or take for granted.

Watch out for other currency stories and share this with people you think will enjoy this short and sweet one.

Happy listening! 

Today's episode is all about hair because in the words of Solange, "Don't touch my hair...they don't understand what it means to me" and also of India Arie "I am not my hair....It's time for us to redefine who we be....I am expressing my creativity". 

Hair signifies so much in African culture and this episode looks at some of those stories. Do you know about hairstyling in African culture and what influences how Africans style their hair today? Listen and find out more.

Send comments and any other hair-y stories you know to [email protected]

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This episode takes Inikpi back to the basics and inspiration for this podcast. We explore how simple, fairly unbelievable stories can convey moral messages as well as the importance of refining and adding to the message as we evolve and grow older.

Notable book mention: Vagabonds! by Eloghosa Osunde

Additional Nigerian and African music: Tales by moonlight by Show Dem Camp & Tems, Tales by moonlight by Tiwa Savage ft Amaarae

Send comments, stories and any interesting information about African/Nigerian culture to [email protected]

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In this episode, Inikpi and Chizi explore the Ubang community of Cross River Nigeria, where men and women speak different languages.

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