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Tobi and Feyi

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92:18

Professor Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò on African Modernity

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2026/01/07

What is modernity in the African context and why does Africa need to be modern? We sat down with the philosopher, Professor Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò for a wide ranging discussion on his book, Africa Must Be Modern. We also discussed the nature of knowledge and education and the role it can play in a modern Africa. This was quite a deep conversation that left a deep impression on us. We hope you enjoy it too. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus

39:53

Adenrele Sonariwo on This Moment in African Art

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2025/12/10

There is no better way to ground this Detty December than with a clear look at the evolution of Nigeria’s art scene. Adenrele Sonariwo sits down with us to map out the past, present, and future of the industry. We discuss the impact of Rele Galler(ies), the Young Contemporaries, and break down exactly what it takes to support talent on the path to global success.We hope you enjoy the episode This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus

65:31

The Real China Shock

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2025/11/19

Tobi and I examine what we believe is the real “China Shock”: the redirection of export demand that might otherwise have gone to the United States toward Nigeria and other markets. We trace the economic and geopolitical consequences of that shift and outline practical policy and strategic responses a country like Nigeria could adopt to capture opportunity and manage disruption.Key topics covered* How export displacement works and why Nigeria is a likely beneficiary* Policy responses Nigeria should

53:02

Matters Arising: Trump and F.O.O.D

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2025/11/05

We (Tobi and Feyi) sat down to discuss President Trump’s recent designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) and what it says about Nigeria’s trajectory over the last two decades. We also touched on F.O.O.D and tried to get into the reasons why the relationship between the government and the governed in Nigeria is so antagonistic to the point where the welfare of citizens is almost an afterthought. Hope you enjoy the episode. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss

91:12

Oyeronke Oyebanji on Pandemic Response and Tropical...

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2025/10/22

We sat down with Oyeronke Oyebanji for a very illuminating conversation on the inner workings of public health in Nigeria and across Africa. The conversation covered Covid-19, Lassa fever and what it will take to manufacture vaccines in Africa. This was a wide ranging conversation by a real subject matter expert who brought her real world experience to bear. Hope you enjoy it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

79:19

Frontier Matters Live

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2025/10/09

If you missed our Live Conversation on October 1st, the video is now up. We discussed all things Nigeria after 65 years of independence. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.1914reader.com/subscribe

81:24

Bright Simons on Rethinking Leapfrogging

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2025/10/08

In this episode, we’re joined by Bright Simons - renowned innovator, policy thinker, and President of mPedigree - for a candid conversation on the limits of leapfrogging in frontier markets. Bright challenges prevailing narratives and offers a grounded analysis of why certain development models fail to deliver transformative impact.Our discussion expands into the geopolitics of critical minerals and the urgent need for a coherent African strategy. With his signature clarity and depth, Bright unpacks

53:50

Odun Eweniyi on Money and Culture

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2025/09/24

Most people know Odun Eweniyi as a powerhouse tech founder - one third of the team behind PiggyVest, and a self-proclaimed “tech bro.” But beyond the savings goals, she’s deeply curious about how culture shapes the way young people think about and use money.In this episode, we dive into the unexpected intersection of rave culture, nightlife, and personal finance. Odun shares insights on where to stash your cash, when to splurge, and how to make sure fun doesn’t come at the expense of your

71:16

The Perils of AI

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2025/09/10

We pick up our series on the fast-arriving future of AI and ask what it means for Nigeria and the wider continent - especially for countries not yet positioned to shape the technology.This episode unpacks China’s new “AI Plus” strategy, which aims to turn AI into everyday infrastructure across the economy and the state. We explore what a very practical approach to AI could mean for African countries and map the risks.China’s AI+ strategy announcement (in Mandarin) - LINKPapers mentioned by

90:16

Outtakes from The Billionaire's Contradiction

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2025/08/27

By “popular demand”, we decided to do a podcast on the book review that has proven to be quite popular on 1914 Reader. Thank you all for reading and subscribingWe discussed some things that couldn’t fit into the review and why books like this are important, regardless of the actual content. And then we finished off with a short meditation on fatherhood. Hope you enjoy. P.S. Here’s the article on Roman Abramovich I promised to link to - Our Oligarch This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss

67:36

What AI Can - and Can’t - Do for Nigeria and Africa

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2025/08/13

It’s just Tobi and Feyi in the studio this week, diving into a conversation that started with a simple question: How could AI actually transform Nigeria - and Africa more broadly?We kicked things off with education, wandered through infrastructure, and ended up talking about cement. Hope you enjoy the episode! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.1914reader.com/subscribe

66:16

Charlie Robertson on Fertility, Electricity and Literacy

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2025/07/30

Three years on from The Time-Travelling Economist, we sit down with Charlie Robertson to ask: how has the shifting global landscape altered his outlook? From demographic booms to education surges, which countries are now on his radar? Why does he see 2042 as a pivotal year for Nigeria - and what explains his tempered view on Thailand’s trajectory?All of that and a lot more in this fun episode! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus

53:18

Michel Deelen on Trade and Diplomacy

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2025/07/16

Tobi sat down with Michel Deelen, the Dutch Consul General to Nigeria, in Lagos for a discussion on the intersection between trade, business and diplomacy. There was also time for cover music and food. Hope you enjoy listening. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.1914reader.com/subscribe

59:39

Fola Fagbule on the Bull Case for Nigeria

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2025/07/02

We had a friend of the house on the podcast to talk through what might be considered the bull case for Nigeria after a traumatic couple of years for the economy. It is never an easy case to make for investing in Nigeria but Fola is very clear eyed and realistic about the opportunities and challenges facing Africa’s most populous economies. We certainly enjoyed making this one and we hope you do so too. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to

58:24

A.G. Hopkins on African Agency in History

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2025/06/18

We had the privilege of sitting down with Professor A.G. Hopkins. If you have been with us here on 1914 Reader for a while, you will recall we did a read-along of his latest book, Capitalism in the Colonies here last year. Professor Hopkins was kind enough to give us his time even when technology failed while recording multiple times. We apologise in advance for any audio issues you might have while listening. We hope you enjoy this episode. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this

37:56

Iré Hassan-Odukale on the Globalisation of Nigerian...

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2025/06/04

We sat down with Iré Hassan-Odukale, one half of the founding duo of the 2 Michelin Star Ikoyi restaurant in London to discuss the current globalisation of Nigerian food from the point of view of someone who was one of the pioneers of that wave. We also talked about plantain and a few other things. And we managed to get an exclusive out of him towards the end of the podcast. We hope you enjoy the episode. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access

74:34

Judd Devermont on US-Africa Relations

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2025/05/21

We sat down with Judd Devermont for a wide ranging discussion on his writings on US- Africa relations and what the future holds under a very different US President now in the White House. Judd has a new Substack out called Post Strategy. He recently published a really fascinating analysis on how the Oval Office drives US Africa strategy. I won’t spoil it for you but it’s a must read below:We hope you enjoy listening. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or

105:41

Dele Olojede on Journalism, Murder and Wine (2017)

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2025/05/01

This conversation was originally recorded in 2017 on my Aguntasolo Unaccented podcast.I sat down with Dele Olojede to discuss his Pulitzer Prize, his long career in journalism in Nigeria and around the world, the murder of Dele Giwa in 1986, his experience with setting up and running Next Newspapers in Nigeria and his love of wine. You will not find some of the things he said in this podcast anywhere else. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access

67:09

Tariff Man vs ‘Mr. Ross’ - Tobi and I discussing the...

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2025/04/21

Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our live video session yesterday discussing the impact of a reordering of global trade dynamics on Nigeria and Africa. The end segment where we discuss aid was not planned by either of us but it ended up being a useful discussion, I think. If you missed it, here’s the recording of the session. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.1914reader.com/subscribe

83:46

Trade and Markets

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2024/10/29

We are still reading Capitalism in the Colonies as evident in the 3 reviews published so far. But there are some broader themes that don’t really fit into a chapter by chapter discussion that we wanted to talk about. So we got together to try out a podcast. The main talking point was an exploration of the relationship and distinction between trade and markets, emphasising the historical context of market creation in Nigeria. We discussed the importance of legal frameworks, infrastructure, and

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