Collective Memory

Collective Memory
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The story of Nigeria has long been told by outsiders. Through the Collective Memory podcast, we retell this story with the help of those on the inside. Join us on this journey as we uncover the nation’s true identity.

Episodes

  1. Teach A Man to Fish: Nigeria’s Complicated Economic & Political Landscape

    06/06/2023

    Teach A Man to Fish: Nigeria’s Complicated Economic & Political Landscape

    Is Nigeria still suffering from decades of colonial and military rule? This episode, Tunji, Dr. Scott, Amanda and Dami explore the impact that Nigeria's turbulent past has had on its political and economic institutions, and a possible path forward for the country’s political sphere and economy. Links 3:18 — A Man of the People book by Chinua Achebe: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37772.A_Man_of_the_People;  https://www.theparisreview.org/interviews/1720/the-art-of-fiction-no-139-chinua-achebe  4:09 — China’s Belt and Road Initiative: https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/chinas-massive-belt-and-road-initiative; https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/african-nations-mend-make-do-china-tightens-belt-road-2021-11-22/  7:10 — APC 2015 presidential victory: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/nigeria-2015-election-apc-declares-victory-for-muhammadu-buhari-10146740.html 10:07 — Shell oil spill fines: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/aug/12/shell-to-pay-111m-over-decades-old-oil-spills-in-nigeria; https://www.amnesty.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/afr440362012en.pdf  10:25 — Resource curse: https://resourcegovernance.org/sites/default/files/nrgi_Resource-Curse.pdf; https://www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cid/publications/faculty-working-papers/natural-resource-curse

    18 min
  2. Fact v. Fiction: Reconstructing the Nigerian Civil War

    05/30/2023

    Fact v. Fiction: Reconstructing the Nigerian Civil War

    What really happened during one of the most bloody civil wars in post-colonial African history? This episode, Dr. Scott, Amanda, Dami and Korede dissect the Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War, as well as the culture of silence and misinformation around it. Amanda and Korede also reveal their families’ own experiences of the War and its enduring impact. Links 2:35 — Declaration of Biafra: https://www.historians.org/teaching-and-learning/teaching-resources-for-historians/teaching-and-learning-in-the-digital-age/through-the-lens-of-history-biafra-nigeria-the-west-and-the-world/the-republic-of-biafra/biafran-declaration-of-independence  4:54 — Use of child soldiers during the War: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60849931-biafra; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0983738432/ref=x_gr_bb_amazon?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_bb_amazon-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0983738432&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-18707808; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO19kz1IoU0   10:12 — Dogs of War book by Frederick Forsyth: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/460717; https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/21/buried-50-years-britain-shamesful-role-biafran-war-frederick-forsyth

    18 min
  3. For The Culture: Putting A Value on Nigeria’s Entertainment Industry

    05/23/2023

    For The Culture: Putting A Value on Nigeria’s Entertainment Industry

    Is entertainment Nigeria’s most valuable industry? This episode, Dami, Ayowande, Korede, and Tunji go into all things culture with a focus on Nigerian film and music before exploring ways for entertainers to build their brands and capitalize on increased demand for Nigerian entertainment globally. Links 2:32 — Omo Ghetto: The Saga movie: https://www.netflix.com/title/81435736; https://guardian.ng/life/what-does-nollywoods-highest-grossing-film-list-say-about-us/  2:48 — The Wedding Party movie: https://www.amazon.com/Wedding-Party-Ali-Baba-Akporobome/dp/B07GKDRQWH; https://variety.com/2017/film/global/wedding-party-fuels-record-nigerian-box-office-despite-ailing-economy-1201977878/  2:53 — Lionheart movie: www.netflix.com/title/81030789; https://www.essence.com/celebrity/pretty-dope/nigeria-genevieve-nnaji-history-lionheart-netflix/  4:08 — Living in Bondage: Breaking Free movie: https://www.netflix.com/title/81270668; https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/living-in-bondage-how-1992-classic-changed-nollywoods-story/d77fhl4  9:00 — Korede’s Okay Africa article: https://www.okayafrica.com/afrobeats-genre-name-stop-op-ed/  17:36 — Ghana Year of Return: https://www.yearofreturn.com/; https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-51191409; https://www.theafricareport.com/178482/ghana-did-the-year-of-return-manage-to-import-the-capital-skills-and-diaspora-it-promised/

    21 min
  4. One Nation: Stereotypes and Reality in Nigerian Society

    05/16/2023

    One Nation: Stereotypes and Reality in Nigerian Society

    How do you unify a society with an estimated 371 tribal groups? This episode, Ayowande, Amanda and Tunji discuss the people of Nigeria, the stereotypes that exist and the impact that shared experiences have had on different generations. Links  3:27 — Isaac Adaka Boro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVRx3RhN3XE; https://www.thehistoryville.com/isaac-adaka-boro/  4:18 — Discovery of oil at Oloibiri: https://www.opec.org/opec_web/en/about_us/167.htm; https://www.unep.org/explore-topics/disasters-conflicts/where-we-work/nigeria/ogonilands-oil-history#:~:text=In%20Nigeria%2C%20oil%20was%20reportedly,largest%20producer%20of%20crude%20oil Follow us @thememoriespod on ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter.⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠collectivememorypodcast@gmail.com

    12 min
  5. Aba to Zamfara: The Development of Nigeria's Cities

    05/09/2023

    Aba to Zamfara: The Development of Nigeria's Cities

    When you think about Nigeria, what city comes to mind? This episode, Ayowande, Amanda and Korede discuss their experiences in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, and reflect on the varying levels of development across the country. Links 6:33 — Yoruba culture: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Yoruba; https://hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/TeachingKit_YorubaArtAndCulture.pdf  16:00 — Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin: https://archive.artic.edu/benin/palace/; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUsjmh0ktno  16:04 — Queen Amina’s Wall in Zaria: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81450071; https://www.ukplatinumservices.com/blog/platinum-black-history-month-the-queen-of-zaria-nigeria-amina  16:06 — Ogbunike Caves in Anambra: https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5174/; https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/ogbunike-caves-is-one-of-nigerias-most-impressive-natural-wonders-hiding-in-anambra/6kzd2c7  Follow us @thememoriespod on IG and Twitter. Email us at collectivememorypodcast@gmail.com

    20 min
  6. Colonial Mentality: A Brief History of Modern-Day Nigeria

    05/02/2023

    Colonial Mentality: A Brief History of Modern-Day Nigeria

    How exactly were present-day African countries like Nigeria created? This episode, Dr. Eric and Amanda delve into Nigeria's history and explore the nation's complex relationship with colonialism along with its struggle to adjust to a new reality. Links 3:58 — Racial theories: https://library.harvard.edu/confronting-anti-black-racism/scientific-racism; https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-brief-history-of-the-enduring-phony-science-that-perpetuates-white-supremacy/2019/04/29/20e6aef0-5aeb-11e9-a00e-050dc7b82693_story.html  6:08 — Dr. William Balfour Baikie: https://joliba-africa.com/2013/04/27/william-balfour-baikie-1825-1864/; https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Balfour-Baikie  8:21 — Hutus & Tutsis in Rwanda: https://www.hrw.org/reports/1999/rwanda/Geno1-3-09.htm https://www.un.org/en/preventgenocide/rwanda/historical-background.shtml Follow us @thememoriespod on ⁠IG⁠ and ⁠Twitter.⁠ Email us at ⁠collectivememorypodcast@gmail.com

    14 min
  7. Introducing "Collective Memory"

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    Introducing "Collective Memory"

    The story of Nigeria has long been told by outsiders. Through the Collective Memory podcast, we retell this story with the help of those on the inside. Join us on this journey as we uncover the nation’s true identity.

    1 min

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The story of Nigeria has long been told by outsiders. Through the Collective Memory podcast, we retell this story with the help of those on the inside. Join us on this journey as we uncover the nation’s true identity.

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