Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Importance of Studying History
12:33 The Deliberate Design of Nigeria as a Commercial Enterprise
28:43 The Division Between the North and South
35:45 The Master-Servant Dynamic in Governance
44:53 The Continuation of Colonial Structures in Post-Colonial Nigeria
49:43 The Deliberate Control and Inequality in Education
51:27 The Removal of History and Control of the Narrative
51:42 Challenges Faced by Resistance Movements
01:07:14 The Lack of a Shared Reality and a Unified Nigeria
01:17:25 The Influence of Commercial Interests in Nigeria's History
01:35:03 Understanding the Problem
01:36:05 The Orange Union
01:39:11 Testing Resolve
01:57:47 Unmasking Nigeria
02:00:41 Liquidating Nigeria Inc.
02:11:10 A Call for Referendums
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Season 2 will return later in the year 🥳
This weeks Case study is based on the recent blog post by DFS Lab that is making the rounds, Sade's thoughts on it and then we get other women operators to weigh on their experience of building out of Africa while navigating being a woman in a predominately male space.
Blog Posts Mentioned:
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This episode dives into building successful startups in Nigeria, featuring Seun Runsewe & Tosin Faniro-Dada. We explore:
Startups vs. SMEs: Mindset & structure for growth
Challenges & Pitfalls: Regulatory hurdles, transparency, and team dynamics
Markers of Success: Stable environment, strong teams, and pathways to profitability
Empowering Women: Strategies for inclusivity and representation
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In this week's episode Sade and Jasmine discuss the Kenyan protests and draw parallels to the Nigerian context. They explore the factors that led to the protests, including the 2022 elections and the government's economic policies.
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Further Reading:
Kenyan Protests, Part One: The political education of President William Ruto
Kenya's protests are about more than taxes
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Key Takeaways are summarised versions of what was discussed in each week's episode. It also includes any additional findings I've discovered since recording that episode and lastly offers actionable next steps for listeners.
Further readings:
Africa’s colonisation of the English language continues apace
Nigerian Languages going extinct
Platform to start learning Nigerian Languages with tutors:
Topset: Learn to Speak Your Native Language With Pride!
If you’re in New York and would like to meet up with young people to learn and speak yoruba: Awujo: intimate gatherings to practice Yoruba
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In this week's episode i'm joined by linguists Bolanle and Emeka to discuss language preservation in Nigeria. We explore challenges and solutions, including community engagement, technology, education policies, and media promotion. Emeka Onwuegbuzia and Bolanle E. Arokoyo specifically delve into Nigerian language policies, advocating for local implementation and content creation incentives. They emphasize the importance of government support for language preservation efforts.
Bolanle E Arokoyo is a Professor of Linguistics in the Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. My research interests include syntax, morphology, language acquisition, psycholinguistics, language documentation and lexicography. She's a Fellow of the Living Tongues Institute for Endangered Languages, United States of America.
Emeka Onwuegbuzia passion lies in linguistics to specifically Igbo. He has a PhD in Linguistics from
University of Ibadan and a significant role in creating the largest annotated Igbo corpus. One of his leading projects is around a mental health literacy project and expanding the Igbo lexicon around mental health.
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In this week's episode, I brought my office kitchen and group chat conversation to the podcast. I talk to two of my friends and people whose musical opinions I trust to discuss the state of the Nigerian music industry. The industry has played a pivotal role in getting Nigerians on the map and has been a vehicle for exporting our culture to the rest of the world. Dare I say it made us the cool kids from Africa. However, it's not all roses and sunshine and all that glitters is truly not Gold. Tune in to learn more.
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In this week's episode unpacked everything mental health with Audrey Abayomi, a seasoned psychologist who works with patients in Nigeria and the Diaspora as she shares her perspective on the mental health challenges Nigerians face. We discussed trauma, problematic cultural norms, seeking help, how nutrition impacts your mental health, maintaining healthy mental health in romantic relationships and so much more!
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Guest:
Audrey Abayomi is a Psychologist with over 20 years of experience. Her qualifications include Msc Applied Psychology Bsc Psychology, PgDp Counseling and Therapy, and PdDp Child Psychology. Her mission is to educate people on mental health issues and to de-stigmatize mental illness in the African/Nigerian Community. She is also the founder of Audrey is the Founder of The Healing Place which has been successfully counseling clients to live their best life since 2007. She has consulted for clinics in Lagos, Nigeria as a Consultant Therapist, and is now working in the Mental Health Sector in London whilst pursuing her doctorate in Counselling Psychology in the UK.
Video:
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma - Youtube
Read More:
Mental health in Nigeria: A Neglected issue in Public Health - ScienceDirect
Mental Health Services available in person or online:
Nguvu Health: Affordable therapy everywhere
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Books
The body keeps the score – Rovingheights Books (rhbooks.com.ng)
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? – Rovingheights Books (rhbooks.com.ng)
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Its halfway mark through the season and I had planned to do 2 roundtables with the different generations separate. This weeks episode I gathered some of my faves Afolabi, Jasmine, Jola and Mayowa who I always enjoy their thoughts on social, political and cultural matter especially on Nigeria. It's not an expert on expert style. Its Q& A. Some of the questions were collated from the public. We discuss growing up in Nigeria, Adulthood struggles, 2023 Elections, Low Quality Elites, and alot more.
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Further Readings:
CROP-AGRIBUSINESS: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS AMONG TIV SMALL SCALE FARMERS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA.
Cassava Report 2020 curved2.cdr (pwc.com)
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This episode of Bridging the Gap explores how to strengthen Nigerian agriculture. It goes beyond growing crops, focusing on the various aspect of agriculture that gets crops from farms to people's homes and markets. The guests, Edmund and Samson, discuss challenges faced by farmers including skills gaps, lack of proper equipment, storage issues, and collaboration. The conversation highlights the importance of rebranding farming, improving access to funding, government investment in infrastructure, and empowering farmers to advocate for themselves.
Guest Bios:
Edmund Minimah is a trained Supply Chain expert with various local and international experiences in multinational FMCGs in the field of purchasing & procurement, import, logistics, material management and planning. He has deep market and commercial insight into emerging markets with expertise in supply chain strategy development and execution. He is currently the supply chain manager at Olam Agri the leading agribusiness in high-growth markets, focusing on food, feed, and fiber including Nigeria where it is a market leader.
Farmer Ogbole Samson is a biochemist turned agricultural entrepreneur. He promotes modern, technology-driven farming as a solution for hunger, poverty, and national development. He leads by example through Soilless Farm Lab and extensive training efforts in in Abeokuta. Samson is a recognized innovator with a passion for building a better food system in Africa. He’s a two time TEDx speaker and a one-time TED speaker & sFarm Lab has been featured unto several platforms due to the innovative work they are embarking on with Agriculture.
Want to learn more, read here:
Agricultural Growth in West Africa (AGWA). Market and Policy Drivers (afdb.org)
Crops and Conflict: how insecurity affects Nigeria’s agriculture sector - The Africa Report.com
afcfta-agribusiness-current-state-nigeria-agriculture-sector.pdf (pwc.com)
The cash crop revolution, colonialism and economic reorganization in Africa - ScienceDirect
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This episode is a case study of the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, focusing on demolitions and the dehumanization of poor and vulnerable people. The Ministry's main goals are fostering a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment and a flood-free Lagos. The demolitions and removal of informal settlements have sparked controversy, with concerns about transparency, accountability, and the impact on the poor and vulnerable. Suggestions for improvement include better data management, transparency, accountability, and addressing gender inequality.
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Corporate Governance Research in Nigeria: A Review by Peterson K Ozili :: SSRN
Emefiele operated 593 illegal US, UK, China accounts – CBN (punchng.com)
Betta Edu probe: EFCC recovers N30bn, says 50 bank accounts under investigation | TheCable
Yahaya Bello and a complicit judiciary, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu (premiumtimesng.com)
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This episode of Bridging the Gap explores corporate governance in Nigeria. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by Nigeria in terms of weak enforcement, abuse of ownership structures, corruption, and a lack of understanding of the regulatory framework. The guests, Mr. Yemi Candid Johnson and Ife Omotola, discuss the contributing factors to the current situation and potential solutions. We touch on everything from banking scandals, NNPC and the important relationship between private governance and public governance.
Read More:
The 33 Strategies of War – Rovingheights Books (rhbooks.com.ng)
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind – Rovingheights Books (rhbooks.com.ng)
nigerian-code-of-corporate-governance-2018-1.pdf (typepad.com)
Arewa-Disrupting Africa-chapter3.pdf (uci.edu)
Disrupting Africa: Arewa, Olufunmilayo B.: 9781316610039: Amazon.com: Books
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Organisations from Nigeria Doing Valuable things with waste:
SustyVibes - Making Sustainability Actionable For Young People SALUBATA – SALUBATA (salubataofficial.com)
Further Readings
Realizing the Circular Economy Potential for Plastic in Nigeria (wacaprogram.org)
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This is a part 2 of all things Lagos.
Lagos faces a waste management crisis, with overflowing landfills and untreated waste posing health hazards. The recent ban on single-use plastics by the Lagos state government has sparked debate on its effectiveness. Guests Wale, Tolagbe, and Fikayo discuss their experiences and perspectives on waste management in Lagos. They highlight the need for value creation from waste, the challenges of implementing waste management policies, and the importance of considering the cultural and socioeconomic context. They also highlight the need for private sector involvement and the creation of a clear framework for waste management initiatives.
Olawale Adebiyi is the CEO of Wecyclers Corporation which he co-founded with his sister, Bilikiss Adebiyi Abiola. Olawale spent his early years in Nigeria where he graduated from Kings College Secondary School Lagos, and then moved to the United States to pursue his tertiary degrees. Mr. Adebiyi holds an MBA from Indiana University, Kelly School of Business, and holds both a BEng and MEng in Chemical Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology. While pursuing his Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, he was able to work on groundbreaking research on Hydrogen Production utilizing solar energy and co-authored several patents and publications in the renewable energy field. He’s led billions of dollars worth of initiatives while he f worked at Nucor Steel the largest steel maker in the United States. When he’s not changing the world through recycling he runs Nigeria’s leading Cross-Fit gym in Lagos.
Fikayo Akeredolu is a DPhil Candidate at the University of Oxford and a researcher at the African Climate Foundation. Her research focuses on African agency and perception in the Sino-African political and economic relationship. She also has a Master's in Contemporary Chinese Studies from the University of Oxford and a Master's in Global Affairs from Tsinghua University in China. Before that, she worked as a Financial Products and Technology Growth expert in the Middle East, Europe, China and Africa. She also worked at Bloomberg,Stears and Refinitiv (Now The London Stock Exchange Group). She also founded the Growth Network, a community of intelligent and like-minded people who want to understand how to survive and grow in the Nigerian business landscape.
Tolagbe Martins is a strategy and communications expert. She graduated from the London School of Economics (LSE) with a Masters in Organisational Social Psychology and a BSc in Psychology & Philosophy.
She leads a multi-disciplinary team supportingSMEs and government agencies in achieving their business objectives. She has expertise in public private partnerships having worked on environment, technology, healthcare, and emergency services projects in this area for Lagos state. Alongside her professional passions, she also works as an Business English coach for aspiring business leaders to allow them “communicate with clarity”. She serves as an adviser to the Growing Businesses Foundation- a non-profit company supporting women. She also runs a women’s peer mentoring group Soconnected and is part of a thriving ecosystem of women in fashion, finance, farming, tech and many more industries. This has led to speaking engagements with brands such as the Lagos Fashion & Design Week, Glam Agency and Mac Cosmetics. In 2023, she launched Africurate – advising MSMEs on business development and market penetration through collaboration and diversification.
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