Disaffected Nigerian

Olayemi Olaniyi

I explore ideas and concepts across disciplines. I am a voyager in consilience. I make video essays (and podcasts sometimes). Check out my magazine: https://disaffected.ng/ Find me on: X: https://x.com/LukeOlaniyi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisaffectedNigerian/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukeluke_ng/ TikTok: iktok.com/@dukeluke_ng

  1. 18 Aug

    The Paradox of Elite Overproduction and Elite Underproduction in Africa

    I recently gave a presentation at the Zanzalu Vanguard Residency titled The Paradox of Elite Overproduction and Elite Underproduction in Africa. It was inspired by Peter Turchin's book End Times: Elites, Counter-Elites, and the Path of Political Disintegration. Enjoy the video essay version of the presentation. Follow me on: X: https://x.com/LukeOlaniyi TikTok: iktok.com/@dukeluke_ng Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukeluke_ng/ Check out my magazine: https://disaffected.ng/

  2. 8 Aug

    On the Decline of Hollywood | Michael Sonnenschein

    This is a chat with Hollywood screenwriter and television writer Michael Sonnenschein. We talked about the decline of Hollywood blockbusters, how declining attention span is affecting cinema culture, the Avatar paradox, superhero fatigue, and which movie industry could step up if the decline continues. Check out my magazine: https://disaffected.ng/Spotify and other podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/olayemi-olaniyiFollow me on my socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukelukepoetry/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyiQuora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Olayemi-OlaniyiDiscord: https://discord.gg/ChCBdnRP

  3. 20 Jul

    Despite the Headlines, the World is More Peaceful than You Think

    We are constantly fed negative news in the media and on social media. Because of this amplification, a lot of us naturally think that life has never been worse. In The Better Angels of Our Nature, Steven Pinker makes a compelling point about the historical decline of violence. He cites evidence from archaeology, literature, psychology, and political science to make a convincing argument. Here are my socials: X: https://x.com/LukeOlaniyi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dukeluke_ng IG: https://www.instagram.com/dukeluke_ng/ Check out my magazine: https://disaffected.ng/

  4. 1 Jul

    The Problem with Resource Nationalism in Africa

    A significant part of the Pan-African discourse is resource nationalism, the idea that African countries should control their natural resources instead of multinationals. However, this idea is not as easy as many make it seem. Niger has towed this path but it hasn’t turned out great. Find me on: X: https://x.com/LukeOlaniyi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dukeluke_ng Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukeluke_ng/ Check out my magazine: https://disaffected.ng/

  5. 24 Jun

    Men are Human Too #Men'sHealthMonth

    It's Men's Health Month. A friend challenged me on why I've yet to make a video to lend my voice to the struggles men go through today, since, by my own admission, men don't speak up enough. To be clear, this is not an attempt to downplay the issues women face. My goal is to bring some balance to the heavily lopsided discourse on masculinity that essentializes men as inherently evil. Men get the short end of the stick in many ways. This is reductive and unfair to them. In this video, I talked about male disposability, the gamma bias, and the apex fallacy. I argued that these are some of the ideas and biases that influence mainstream discourse on masculinity.

  6. 16 Jun

    How Funerals Keep Africa Poor

    In this video, I react to an essay by David Oks titled How Funerals Keep Africa Poor. According to the writer, extravagant funerals are common in Sub-Saharan African countries like Ghana, Nigeria, DR Congo, Cameroon, etc. He argues that these expensive funerals are not done just because of reverence for elders. He says they are a symptom of kinship obligations. And because African cultures, for the most part, are collectivist, it's hard for individuals to accumulate wealth. Find me on: X: https://x.com/LukeOlaniyi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukeluke_ng/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dukeluke_ng Check out my magazine: https://disaffected.ng/

  7. 9 Jun

    Why Democracy does not Lead to Prosperity

    The claim that democracy leads to prosperity is a widely held view. But how true is this? In this video, I react to an article where the author claims that the adoption of mass democracy without the right conditions often leads to regression, not progress. Follow me on my socials: X: https://x.com/LukeOlaniyi TikTok: ktok.com/@dukeluke_ng Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukeluke_ng/ Check out my magazine: https://disaffected.ng/

  8. 12 May

    Adams Oshiomole is Wrong About Nationalising MTN

    Adams Oshiomole is wrong for calling for the nationalisation of MTN. His heated exchange on Arise News shows his ideology has a Marxist bent. Nationalisation has never worked. Follow me on my social: X: https://x.com/LukeOlaniyi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dukeluke_ng Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukeluke_ng/ Check out my magazine: https://disaffected.ng/

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I explore ideas and concepts across disciplines. I am a voyager in consilience. I make video essays (and podcasts sometimes). Check out my magazine: https://disaffected.ng/ Find me on: X: https://x.com/LukeOlaniyi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisaffectedNigerian/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukeluke_ng/ TikTok: iktok.com/@dukeluke_ng

Information

  • Creator
    Olayemi Olaniyi
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Olayemi Olaniyi
  • Show Website
    Disaffected Nigerian