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Olayemi Olaniyi 36 Episodes Sep 23, 2026

Disaffected Nigerian is a podcast by Olayemi Olaniyi that explores ideas and concepts across disciplines. The host describes himself as a voyager in consilience and also creates video essays. The show is connected to a magazine at disaffected.ng and the host's social media channels. Episodes mix podcast discussions with broader intellectual topics.

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Coups are Dangerous for Africa Sep 23, 2026 00:07:17 Why does Africa keep going back to military rule?From Mali and Guinea to Burkina Faso, Niger, Sudan and Gabon, Africa has experienced a resurgence of military coups in recent years. But are coups really the solution to corruption, bad governance and economic stagnation?In this video essay, I examine the relationship between military coups, corruption, economic growth and political instability in A

The World Is Better Than You Think | Factfulness by Hans Rosling Sep 17, 2026 00:08:03 Are we living in the best time in human history? It certainly doesn’t feel that way when we look at the news. Wars, poverty, unemployment, pandemics, crime, climate change and political crises dominate our attention. But what happens when we look beyond the headlines and examine the data?In this video essay, I explore Hans Rosling’s Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World—and Why Thin

The Truth About African Counter-Elites Aug 29, 2026 00:09:41 What do Kwame Nkrumah, Nelson Mandela, Fela Kuti, and Jomo Kenyatta have in common? We often remember historical figures as heroes, freedom fighters, and liberators, but there may be another way to understand them: as counter-elites. Drawing on Peter Turchin’s ideas in End Times, this video explores how political and ideological movements are often led not by the masses themselves but by educated,

The Paradox of Elite Overproduction and Elite Underproduction in Africa Aug 18, 2026 00:10:17 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/LukeOlaniyiTikTok: iktok.com/@dukeluke_ngInstagram: https

On the Decline of Hollywood | Michael Sonnenschein Aug 8, 2026 00:40:22 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.spo

Despite the Headlines, the World is More Peaceful than You Think Jul 20, 2026 00:11:37 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 m

The Problem with Resource Nationalism in Africa Jul 1, 2026 00:07:51 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/LukeOlaniyiTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dukeluke_ngInstagram: https://www.instagram.

Men are Human Too #Men'sHealthMonth Jun 24, 2026 00:05:56 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 evi

How Funerals Keep Africa Poor Jun 16, 2026 00:07:15 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 th

Why Democracy does not Lead to Prosperity Jun 9, 2026 00:05:31 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/LukeOlaniyiTikTok: ktok.com/@dukeluke_ngInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukeluke_ng/Check out my

Adams Oshiomole is Wrong About Nationalising MTN May 12, 2026 00:05:01 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/LukeOlaniyiTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dukeluke_ngInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukeluke_ng/Check out my magazine: https://disaffected.ng/

On Xenophobia in South Africa and Ghana May 4, 2026 00:05:00 There are two xenophobic protests unfolding in Africa, one in South Africa and the other in Ghana. The South African version has been directed at black immigrants, and so far, two Nigerians in South Africa have been reported dead. We've seen videos of mobs attacking the homes and businesses of black immigrants. The pretext for these xenophobic attacks is that immigrants, especially illegal imm

The Hobbesian Republic of Nigeria (on Crime and Punishment) Apr 25, 2026 00:04:27 Criminal networks are targeting Nigeria's telecom infrastructure, using towers as open-air warehouses for theft. This is symptomatic of the failure of the government to arrest and convict criminals - a fundamental duty for forming a government. With the high rate of crime and insecurity, we can fittingly call our country the Hobbesian Republic of Nigeria. Follow me on my socials:X: https://x.c

Why Freedom Fighters Don't Make Great Leaders | The Nelson Mandela Example Apr 17, 2026 00:04:34 Freedom fighters don’t often make great leaders. This contradiction is exemplified by Nelson Mandela. By a long stretch, Mandela is the best African leader in modern history, largely because of the symbolism of his legacy. Yet, he wasn’t as great a leader when he became president. Activists and freedom fighters don’t often make great leaders. Follow me on my socials:X: https://x.com/LukeOlaniyiTik

The Problem of Intellectual Loneliness Apr 15, 2026 00:04:03 If you're an intelligent person in a place like Nigeria, you might experience significant loneliness due to social isolation. This video explores the challenges of finding like-minded individuals for deep conversations spanning existential thoughts and life philosophy. Everyone needs companionship, even nerds and intellectuals. This was evidenced in the 1700s during the Age of Enlightenment. I

Why We Need Billionaires Like Aliko Dangote Apr 7, 2026 00:04:30 Billionaires don't get much admiration today because of increasing wealth disparity. Phrases like "eat the rich" and "tax the rich" are popular. Many advocate for billionaires to be heavily taxed. Some even want the government to expropriate their wealth. While it is true that billionaires sometimes take advantage of the system, the role they play in the economy is very cri

Does Nigeria have a Debt Crisis? Apr 3, 2026 00:02:59 Recently, President Tinubu wrote to the Senate to apply for a $6 billion loan. The application was approved. This has increased Nigeria's debt burden to N155 trillion. Follow me on my socials: X: https://x.com/LukeOlaniyiTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dukeluke_ng/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukeluke_ng/Check out my magazine: https://disaffected.ng/

How Decolonisation is Holding African Intellectualism Back Jun 28, 2025 00:10:33 For more than 60 years, decolonisation continues to hold sway in African scholarship. I argue here that the unintended consequence of this is that it has stunted Africa's growth in other fields of intellectual endeavour. You can find me on X: https://x.com/LukeOlaniyiCheck out my magazine: https://disaffected.ng/Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DisaffectedNigerian/vide

Top Expert Reveals the Origin of Boko Haram | With Dr Danjibo Mar 12, 2025 00:46:31 I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Danjibo, an Associate Professor at the Department of Peace, Security and Humanitarian Studies, University of Ibadan on the evolution of Boko Haram in Nigeria.

A Chat with the Founder of Utiva | Eyitayo Ogunmola May 7, 2024 00:50:28 I had a chat with Eyitayo Ogumola, the CEO of Utiva, one of the biggest e-learning platforms in the country. We talked about everything from how he started the company to AI to the Japa zeitgeist. Check out the Disaffected Magazine: https://disaffected.ng/ Follow me on X: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi

Podcasts are a Problem in Nigeria May 1, 2024 00:09:28 This episode examines the 'Podpocalypse' (the proliferation of podcasts). Podcasts like Bahd and Boujee and the Honest Bunch thrive in sensationalism and absurdity for clicks and views. I argued that Nigeria desperately needs to have its version of the Enlightenment but podcasts make us a lot dumber. Check out my magazine: https://disaffected.ng/ My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.c

Why Niger's Citizens are Backing the Coup Aug 12, 2023 00:29:42 In this episode, I chatted with a Tanzanian-based Nigerien to discuss the recent coup in the Niger Republic. We talked about the political climate that preceded the coup, why Nigeriens seem to overwhelmingly support the junta, French post-colonial influence in Africa, and many more. Follow MNVSA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mansa_nova Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mansa.nova/ Check out

Understanding how Afrobeats Took Over the World | with Charles Kingsley Jul 4, 2023 01:30:43 Follow Charles on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Charleskins Medium: https://medium.com/@grammophile Charles' article on Burna Boy: https://disaffected.ng/burna-boys-lame-imitation-of-felas-activism/ Check out the Disaffected Magazine: https://disaffected.ng/ Reach me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukelukepoetry/

Understanding US-Nigeria Relations | with Wofai Samuel Jun 6, 2023 00:29:23 I had a chat with Wofai Samuel, the Director of Communication, Government Relations & Advocacy to the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce on economic relations between Nigeria and the US. Check out my magazine: https://disaffected.ng/ Follow me on my socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukelukepoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Ol

Is Africa Better with Socialism or Capitalism? Apr 24, 2023 00:38:19 Check my magazine: https://disaffected.ng/ Follow me on my socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lukeolaniyi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukelukepoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Olayemi-Olaniyi Discord: https://discord.gg/ChCBdnRP

How Nigeria's Governorship Election Ended in Shocking Disgrace You Won't Believe Mar 19, 2023 00:04:54 Visit my website: https://disaffected.ng Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Olayemi-Olaniyi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukelukepoetry/

Leo Igwe on Atheism, Religion, Blasphemy, Witchcraft, and Critical Thinking in Nigeria Mar 15, 2023 00:38:35 This is my conversation with Leo Igwe, the founder of the Humanist Association of Nigeria. We talked about atheism, religion, and blasphemy in Nigeria. We also talked about his work on promoting critical thinking in Nigerian schools and his campaign against the persecution of witches in Nigeria. Follow Leo Igwe via: https://web.facebook.com/leo.igwe  https://twitter.com/LeoIgwe  https://

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour: Is Tinubu Sparking a Yoruba-Igbo Cold War in Lagos? Mar 10, 2023 00:07:06 Website: https://www.disaffected.ng Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi

#NigeriaDecides2023: Peter Obi is the Biggest Winner, Atiku is the Biggest Loser Mar 1, 2023 00:05:33 Website: https://www.disaffected.ng Twitter: https://twitter.com/disaffectedng Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/disaffectednigerian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisaffectedNigerian/videos

Seun Kuti VS Peter Okoye: No Winner, No Loser Feb 9, 2023 00:05:13 Website: www.disaffected.ng YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisaffectedNigerian/videos Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/disaffectednigerian Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi Email: info@disaffected.ng

My Frustrations with Getting New Naira Notes Jan 28, 2023 00:04:21 Magazine: www.disaffected.ng Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukelukepoetry/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi 

#AtikuGate: It Keeps Getting Worse for Atiku Abubakar Jan 25, 2023 00:05:46 Visit the Disaffected Nigerian magazine at: https://disaffected.ng/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisaffectedNigerian/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/disaffectedng Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi Micheal Achimugu's blog: https://lionofjada.com/

How Atiku Abubakar Disgraced Himself Jan 19, 2023 00:03:24 This episode talks about Atiku's promise to give PDP supporters contracts and appointments if they deliver the polling units to get him elected. Check me out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisaffectedNigerian/videos Check out my magazine: http://www.disaffected.ng Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi

#AtikuGate: Why Atiku Must Respond to Corruption Allegations Made by Former Aide Jan 13, 2023 00:06:33 Check our magazine: https://disaffected.ng/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisaffectedNigerian/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/disaffectedng

2023: An Appeal to INEC Jan 9, 2023 00:06:58 Website: https://disaffected.ng/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisaffectedNigerian/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi

A List of Tinubu's Many Insults Dec 29, 2022 00:05:26 In this episode, I talked about some instances of Tinubu throwing jabs at people.  Follow me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeOlaniyi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukelukepoetry/ Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Olayemi-Olaniyi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisaffectedNigerian/videos Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/disaffectednigerian

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