The Driot Media, Inc

"The Offside Musings Podcast" Okey Ndibe with Emeka Onyeagwa

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A podcast with co-hosts Okey Ndibe (acclaimed Nigerian columnist and novelist) and Emeka Onyeagwa. We offer deep and often entertaining insights into Nigerian current affairs and culture. In a style that is learned, penetrating and engaging, the podcast illuminates the major issues in Nigerian politics, culture, economics and social trends. This podcast offers fresh new ways of looking at Nigeria—and does it with aplomb and more than a sprinkle of lightheartedness, wit and humor. Support us at offsidemusings@substack.com

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S2 E1: Political violence in Nigeria, Unrest, Insecurity, economic depression, why? 27.10.2021 1:11:31

We are back!  Okey gives an opening -  the why and what we aim to contribute to the social and political converse around Nigeria.  Music copyright: Epidemic Sound & Free Music Archive Support: @ offsidemusings@substack.com emeka@thedriotmedia.com

#5 -- The End of Year Update; elections, current happenings in Nigeria, a Wole Soyinka episode and other things 28.12.2019 1:49:33

We summarize the court decisions on the 2019 Elections in Nigeria.  We talk about Okey’s new book on Wole Soyinka, called "The Man Lives: A Conversation with Wole Soyinka on Life, Literature and Politics".  Also, we get into a few incidents in Nigeria since our last episode, the protests lead by Sowore and others, and his subquest arrest. The Soyinka incident on a plane which went viral...

#4 -- The Overdue Nigerian Election 2019 Update 02.08.2019 1:37:01

We begin the long awaited post election update. We drive into the election and start a post election analysis.

#3 -- The Nigerian Election Season Has Arrived 06.02.2019 2:00:51

In this episode, we discuss the up-coming Nigerian elections. We make a case for Nigerians to jettison their two-party mindset and massively support the best candidates—who are outside the APC-PDP brackets. We x-ray many voters’ attitude that the best candidates won’t win—and that the choice must be between the lesser of two evils. We challenge enlightened Nigerians to seize the moment and make a...

#2 — Looking for directions 31.01.2019 2:25:07

We take a look at the current political events in Nigeria, especially the up-coming general elections that have generated much tension. Listen to Okey Ndibe’s case for a dramatic shakeup of the political landscape.

#1 — Taking the first steps 30.01.2019 1:59:02

We sit down as we begin an invigorating podcast. We talk about the Nigerian society, culture and politics. We also reference other countries in Africa and the world, as we begin a series aimed to educate.