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The Nigerian Scam

The Nigerian Scam
Nigeria
Nigerian Economy
Political Economy
2027 Elections
Neoliberalism
Bola Hamad Tinubu
Nigerian Left
Lagos
Feminism
APC
Structural Adjustment Programs
Donald Trump
Nigerian Politics
Women's Rights
World Bank
Leadership In Nigeria
Social Media Impact
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
Sula
Lee Kwan Yew

Can the talakawa sorosoke? The Nigerian Scam examines politics, history, and culture from class and ideological perspectives.

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Nigeria is the world’s poverty capital. But while acknowledging this poverty, rarely do we in the same breadth discuss the other toxic byproduct of Nigerian capitalism: billionaires. The 2025 Oxfam report indicates a surge in billionaire wealth in Ni... more

In the light of Peter Obi and Kwankwaso leaving the promising but still born ADC (African Democratic Congress) to join the NDC (Nigeria Democratic Congress), we track the latest developments regarding the 2027 presidential election. We discuss the on... more

In this episode, we examine the Nigerian protest culture, why it has not fundamentally transformed the political terrain while delineating theoretical and practical strategies. In the face of heightened insecurity in Nigeria, we also probe the dynami... more

In this episode which we recorded a day after the passing of Professor Biodun Jeyifo (the founding president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)), we host Juwon Sanyaolu. Juwon is a co-host of the "Voice of Workers" podcast, the nation... more

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Recent Guests

Sanyaolu Juwon
Guest discussing leftist history and student movements at Ifẹ, current and past activism on campus
Take It Back movement / Nigerian left circles
Episode: 63. OAU and Nigeria's Millennial Left
Tabia Princewill
Journalist, former editor of The Guardian, and politician with experience in both state and federal politics in Nigeria.
Episode: 61. Confessions of an Ex-APC Marxist
Drew Povey
Manager and owner of Iva Valley Bookshop, involved in labor activism.
Episode: 39. Our Exclusive Interview with ‘wanted Briton’ Drew Povey
Commander Matrix
Philosopher historian by training, working in mental health and women's communities
Episode: 38. Feminism and Class in Colonial Nigeria - A Review of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2024)
Omolola Pedro
Journalist and women's rights activist, head of the gender department at the Take It Back movement
Take It Back movement
Episode: 38. Feminism and Class in Colonial Nigeria - A Review of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2024)
Baba Aye
Trade unionist, socialist, and co-convener of the Coalition for Revolution
Episode: 35. From Military misadventures to Tinubu tragedy: Neoliberal reforms and the Nigerian Left ft. Baba Aye
Comrade Fatai
Member of the Movement for African Emancipation, active in political education and organizing efforts
Movement for African Emancipation
Episode: What's Left of the Nigerian Left Ep 2: Movement for African Emancipation

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60. Oblee Economy: Class, Gender Wars, and the Case against Detty December ft. P0liticalbaby (@Mao_0k)
Q: Is there something redeemable about the Nigerian middle class?
I appreciate the hardworking Nigerians and critique prevalent sensibilities across different financial bubbles.
60. Oblee Economy: Class, Gender Wars, and the Case against Detty December ft. P0liticalbaby (@Mao_0k)
Q: What do you think can really be achieved with TikTok?
There's always space to experiment. There is a cap due to platform capitalism, but we can still use these platforms for consciousness raising.
62. State of the Nation: Nigeria in 2026
Q: What do you think of the US airstrikes and interventions?
These interventions signal a more brazen form of imperialism that countries must be aware of to prevent.
62. State of the Nation: Nigeria in 2026
Q: What do you think about the Labour Party and Peter Obi's situation?
The Labour Party has been hijacked by bourgeois elements, and making alliances might be a strategic decision for Obi.
55. Economic Crisis, Status Consciousness, and the Nigerian Middle Class
Q: How do we measure upward mobility in Nigeria, particularly against the current economic backdrop?
The current economic climate has drastically reduced the upward mobility of many Nigerians, making it increasingly difficult for even educated individuals to secure stable livelihoods, thus shifting the perception of hard work as a path to success.

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The series consistently tackles Nigerian politics, society, and culture through a left-leaning, critical lens. Across recent episodes, listeners are treated to in-depth conversations about protest movements, campus and national organizing, wealth inequality, party dynamics, and the role of international actors in shaping domestic outcomes. A recurring strength is connecting historical contexts to contemporary events, from campus archives to systemic economic policies, and the show often challenges mainstream narratives with nuanced takes on power, media, and social change. Notable throughlines include debates on security and state capacity, the influence of the elite in public life, and the interplay between class, ethnicity, and political ... more

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