Join hosts Isaac Aboah and Daniel Merki as they engage with Africa's most inspiring thought leaders and doers who are driving the continent's transformation. In each episode, we delve into the work and ideas of these changemakers, exploring Africa's challenges and the abundant opportunities for growth and development. In our Winter 2023 season, we delve deep into the stories of mavericks and outliers who are forging the path for Africa's future across various fields, including Media, Entertainment, Non-Profits, Tech, Creative Arts, and Entrepreneurship. Join us on the Change Africa Podcast as we shape a new African narrative that inspires innovation and prosperity.
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Join hosts Isaac Aboah and Daniel Merki as they engage with Africa's most inspiring thought leaders and doers who are driving the continent's transformation. In each episode, we delve into the work and ideas of these changemakers, exploring Africa's challenges and the abundant opportunities for growth and development. In our Winter 2023 season, we delve deep into the stories of mavericks and outliers who are forging the path for Africa's future across various fields, including Media, Entertainment, Non-Profits, Tech, Creative Arts, and Entrepreneurship. Join us on the Change Africa Podcast as we shape a new African narrative that inspires innovation and prosperity.
Connect with us on social media: Change Africa Podcast on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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In this expansive and insightful episode, investigative journalist David Hundeyin dissects the nuanced relationship between activism and African institution-building, exploring the full breadth of work.
David demystifies Boko Haram and the broader context facilitating the group's emergence and influence. David Hundeyin discusses how northern Nigeria, initially diverse in its Islamic sects, became increasingly monolithic due to external influences. This shift towards a strict Wahhabi/Salafi interpretation of Sunni Islam, fueled by foreign investment and ideology, laid the groundwork for cultural and religious uniformity.
Hundeyin expresses scepticism toward the performative nature of activism tied to civil society funding, arguing for a clear demarcation between genuine activism and careerist pursuits within the civil society sector. He critiques the tendency to conflate the two, emphasizing the intrinsic value of activism as a response to personal conviction rather than a pathway to financial gain.
We explore police profiling and brutality in Nigeria, particularly by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). David dives into the grassroots movement of the #EndSARS hashtag, which transitioned from social media to a nationwide protest following a series of brutal actions by the police.
His storytelling is personal and deeply moving, particularly as he recounts the tragic death of his father due to institutional failure, which catalyzed his commitment to uncovering the truth and advocating for change. The podcast also touches on the broader issues of African institutional decay and the need for sincere leadership and human capital development to address the continent's challenges. Hundeyin's perspective is shaped by his experiences and the profound realization that societal and systemic issues in Nigeria can impact anyone, regardless of their social or economic status.
Often a subject of critique, this episode attempts to uncover the human behind the investigative journalist.
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