20 episodes
NerdGang NG zaliha usman
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Nerd gang NG is a weekly podcast that explores stories in books, culture, art and from the perspectives of various creatives. Somewhat like a review but more interactive.
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Of Lynching and Fraternities: Light Seekers by Femi Kayode
This episode explores the themes and inspiration surrounding the book "Light seekers" by Femi Kayode. The story of the ALUU four is explored and the phenomenon of jungle justice in Nigeria. We also explore the issue of cultism in Nigerian universities.
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Of Women, Fearlessness and Investigations : The Lazarus Effect by H.J GOLAKAI
This episode explores the book the Lazarus effect by H.J GOLAKAI as well as takes a journey into aspects of traditional African society and how women were regarded. We also discuss the fearless women in African history and link it to the fearless women in our read for the week.
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Of Godfathers, Rigging Elections and Criminal lynching: When Trouble Sleeps by Leye Adenle
This episode explores the aspects of godfatherism in Nigerian politics using the book when trouble sleeps by Leye Adenle a sequel to our previous read Easy Motion Tourist.
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Of oldest professions, Ritual killings, Activists and Foreigners: Easy Motion Tourist by Leye Adenle
This episode digs deep into the book easy motion tourist which derived its title from the song easy motion tourist by fatai rolling dollar and his band. The book explores criminality deep in the city of Lagos, armed robbery, ritual killings and corruption.
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Of third mainland bridge, Serial Killers & accomplices :My Sister the Serial Killer by Braithwaite O
This episode kick starts our theme for the month- Crime and Criminality a story that explores the mind of the Accomplice of a serial killer who happens to be her sister. We look at the body of work by Oyinkan Braithwaite- My Sister the serial killer. Check out our social media @nerdgangng for twitter and Instagram and leave your comments. Leave a review too! It makes us more visible. With love from Lagos Nigeria
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Crime and Criminality: welcome to season 3
We're back! Thank you for sticking around here and welcome! This is our third cycle/season 💃 and I am very excited about it. This episode introduces you to the new season of NerdGang NG and it's packed with the theme of Crime and Criminality. I cannot wait to share this journey with you. With love from Lagos, Nigeria.