Nigerian American

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• The Olódò Economy [Episode 36] 02.07.2026 42мин

  Send us Fan Mail The Olodo Economy: How Incentives and Attention Shape Civilizations In this episode, eLDee argues that every civilization becomes a reflection of what it consistently rewards, urging viewers to focus less on blaming people and more on identifying the behaviors systems incentivize. Using Nigeria’s “Olodo Uprising” conversation—sparked by YCee on the Afropolitan podcast—he reframes “Olodo” as someone who has stopped learning, and contrasts education, intelligence, and wisdom. ...
• The Biggest Lie We Tell About Creativity [Episode 35] 27.06.2026 54мин

  Send us Fan Mail After nearly two years away from the microphone, eLDee returns with what may be the most thought provoking episode of Nigerian American yet. Using music, architecture, technology, and everyday life, he challenges one of the biggest assumptions in today's AI debate: What does it actually mean to create something original? If every artist learns from the musicians who came before them... if every songwriter builds on ideas that already exist... and if every generation borrows f...
• No Man's Friend 15.07.2024 1ч 32мин

  Send us Fan Mail Garrett Van Tiem and I had a conversation that truly embodies what this podcast is all about—a multi-dimensional exploration of ideas, stories, and life itself. We covered many topics including fame, afrobeats, fraternities and the Nigerian civil war. The Video version of this podcast - https://rb.gy/dq6r0q Garrett's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@aGVTfilm Support the show
• Startups & i-Robots [Episode 34] 30.04.2023 1ч 8мин

  Send us Fan Mail Toks and I catch-up on past experiences and the evolution of humanity as it relates to Artificial intelligence. Support the show
• A Cold Night 02.03.2023 31мин

  Send us Fan Mail In this re-run episode I talk about an experience I had on a cold harmattan night in Kaduna, the morning before I started secondary school. Support the show
• Prof [Episode 33] 17.02.2023 1ч 30мин

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I speak with Obehi Okojie about Nigeria and the 2023 elections. Support the show
• Stronger Together [Episode 32] 08.02.2023 1ч 44мин

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode Sam and I discuss the value of having an intentional community and a few challenges as first generation Nigerian-Americans. Support the show
• The Looting Machine [Episode 31] 01.02.2023 35мин

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tom Burgis, author of the book 'The Looting Machine', shares his in-depth knowledge on corruption and kleptocracy in the extractive industries of Africa. Originally recorded in 2018. Support the show
• Dr Sweetness [Episode 30] 25.01.2023 1ч 26мин

  Send us Fan Mail Ojia Foster aka "Dr Sweetness" & I discuss the overwhelming challenges of medical practice in Nigeria. Support the show
• The Matthews [Episode 29] 18.01.2023 46мин

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I chat with Steve Matthews about intercultural relationships. Support the show
• Karate Kid 11.01.2023 42мин

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode I tell some stories about my experience at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Support the show
• The Baton Girl [Episode 28] 04.01.2023 1ч 57мин

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode I interview Edidiong "Diddi" Emah, a professional dancer, performing artist and creative director who you might recognize as the baton girl from Beyonce's "Homecoming" Documentary or her feature in Wakanda Forever. Support the show
• Living With SCD [Episode 27] 29.12.2022 1ч 15мин

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dolly and I discuss living with SCD with our friends Ese and Mari Sifo Support the show
• Dónde Estás [Episode 26] 22.12.2022 25мин

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode I tell a story about my friend Bello. Support the show
• The Japa Syndrome [Episode 25] 17.12.2022 26мин

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss the jápa syndrome. This episodes features my long time friend and afrobeats music pioneer Oladele. Support the show
• Naija No Dey Carry Last [Episode 24] 08.12.2022 43мин

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the pidgin phrase "Naija no dey carry last" against the Nigerian culture of excellence. Support the show
• Cancel Culture [Episode 23] 18.09.2021 36мин

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss cancel culture. Support the show
• The Culture of Respect [Episode 22] 04.09.2021 31мин

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I take a deep look at the culture of unconditional age based respect. Book mentioned: "Turn this ship around" by David Marquet Video mentioned: "Greatness" by David Marquet Support the show
• Payola [Episode 21] 08.06.2019 28мин

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss Payola. Support the show
• Artist vs Record label [Episode 20] 24.05.2019 37мин

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss the often bitter end to artist and record label relationships. Support the show