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The Nigerian Scam

The Nigerian Scam

Can the talakawa sorosoke? The Nigerian Scam examines politics, history, and culture from class and ideological perspectives.

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62. State of the Nation: Nigeria in 2026

The Nigerian Scam ·

2026/02/06

We start this episode discussing the latest international and local developments in the last few months. We begin with the massive display of wealth in the midst of growing inequality in the South East by Igbo bigwigs during the festive period. We use this as an entry point to discuss poverty and wealth gaps in Nigeria.We also reflect on what has been taking place in Nigeria namely the airstrike in Sokoto before briefly reacting to Venezuela and the US's strong hand in international geopolitics

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01:23:01

61. Confessions of an Ex-APC Marxist

The Nigerian Scam ·

2026/01/03

In this episode, we pick the brains of an ex-APC insider Tabia Princewill (@TabiaPrincewill) , a former editor of The Guardian. She runs us through her journey as a returning diasporan, her entry into Nigerian politics in 2011, her awakening as a leftist and her experiences within the Nigerian government. With the unique perspective of a Marxist who worked within Buhari's government and Lagos State's government she shines a light on her disillusionments and the lessons learned from her

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01:19:07

60. Oblee Economy: Class, Gender Wars, and the Case...

The Nigerian Scam ·

2025/12/15

In our latest episode, we host the the amazing PoliticalBaby (@Mao_0k), a cultural theorist, video essayist and scholar of contemporary Nigerian anthropology. We start off discussing the constraints of social media as a space for education, politics, interrogation and digital activism. We define her works as a living archive and an effort to preserve collective memory in the playground of Elon Musk and the Nigerian state.We work through barren status symbols in Nigerian society and class

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01:03:59

59. Trump's Real Interests in Nigeria

The Nigerian Scam ·

2025/12/07

As the talks of an American invasion pick up speed, and Nicki Minaj takes centre stage in manufacturing consent, we check the temperature of the proceedings. With the knowledge that a US armed intervention has never left a region better than it was, we interrogate internal support for the American boots on Nigerian soil. We evaluate the dynamics of the Tinubu-Trump relationship, the underutilisation of Nigeria's mining sector and US foreign policy during Trump's tenure in an effort to

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01:14:07

58. Anti-Immigrant Sentiment and the 2027 Elections

The Nigerian Scam ·

2025/11/23

We start off this episode discussing immigrants in the UK, in light of ultranationalism and right-wing anti-immigrant sentiment that is sweeping across Europe. Beginning with the creation of the welfare state from exploitation of the global south, through the place of developing countries in the global economy, to the aging population of the UK, and the fracturing of labour power by neoliberalism, we strip bare the electoral calculus behind the promise of anti-immigration. We also evaluate the

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00:52:29

57. Christian Genocide in Nigeria

The Nigerian Scam ·

2025/11/02

We decided to go 'guns-a-blazing' on the subject of the purported persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The idea that Nigeria is being overrun by a hidden Islamisation/jihad agenda was a talking point restricted to more conspiratorial circles — until recently. That none other than the president of the United States has embraced the idea— promising to rise in defence of Nigerian Christians — suggests how quickly the discourse has gained mainstream currency. In this episode we discuss the rise of the

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01:19:45

56. Lagos Stinks!!!

The Nigerian Scam ·

2025/10/12

After a long rainy season break, we reflect on the latest changes in the recent past in Nigeria and beyond. We assess the deafening but underlying hum of tribalism and its outlets in material reality. We dissect its possible triggers, usefulness and beneficiaries in Nigerian society. From fire outbreaks and flash floods to mass layoffs at the Dangote refinery, we sift through national current affairs and dysfunction.We breeze through the current administration's report card and the usefulness of

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01:12:35

55. Economic Crisis, Status Consciousness, and the...

The Nigerian Scam ·

2025/08/05

Some weeks ago, Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola announced his new book titled "Making it Big" which was intended to reveal lessons about overcoming challenges and building successful businesses as an underdog. Rapid fire online responses were quick to point out his (and other success stories) silver spoon and challenged his capacity to give us any useful underdog advice. This spilled into a wider "Nepo vs Lapo" baby discussion. Was this a rare moment of class consciousness or

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01:18:56

54.⁠ ⁠Dawn of the ADC

The Nigerian Scam ·

2025/07/23

This episode judges the murmurs of a new coalition on the horizon of Nigeria's electoral politics. We wade deep into the horse race (aided by many more mixed metaphors) to evaluate the chances of victory of the various Presidential/VP pairings come 2027. The usual conversation about regional balances and comparisons of what each player might bring to the table follows. Is there victory for anyone in this coalition without Peter Obi?But we also turn to more consequential questions: How does the

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01:31:08

Scam Hall of Fame Ep 4: Structural Adjustment Programs

The Nigerian Scam ·

2025/07/10

After years of beating around the bush, we bring you our latest Scam Hall of Fame episode focused on the infamous Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs). In the episode we argue that the SAPS were one of the central — if not the defining— scam(s) of the post-colonial period. To do this, we spend some time defining SAPs; talking through the rabbit and hat process by which SAPs were formally implemented under the IBB junta; and exploring the legacy of SAPS in contemporary Nigeria. The episode covers

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01:50:22

53. Bala Blu or Lee Kwan Yew?

The Nigerian Scam ·

2025/06/14

After a health break, we return in this episode to consider the Nigerian president's report card halfway through his term. Is he the bold liberalising force Nigeria, nay Africa, has been waiting for? What can be said of the achievements and limitations of Tinubu’s domestic and foreign policy direction, two years into his tenure? We discuss his efforts in comparison to his predecessor and in the context of Nigeria’s 40 year romance with neoliberalism.The conversation also considers BAT’s foreign

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01:17:15

52. Let The Chips Fall Where They May

The Nigerian Scam ·

2025/05/01

In our latest current affairs episode we analyze the state of the APC and early rumblings of a mainstream opposition coalition ahead of 2027. Is the APC losing or simply reconstituting its elite base in the north? What is the strength of the ruling coalition? What might its fissures in the north and new ‘transfers’ in the south indicate about what might happen in the 2027 presidential elections? Will Nigerians fall for yet another neoliberal “bait and switch” via the SDP?We also talk about the

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01:14:04

51. Let’s Talk About Sex-ism

The Nigerian Scam ·

2025/04/18

Through a reflection on recent occurrences we dissect sexism and patriarchy in Nigeria along with our guest, comrade Haleesa, from the Out of The Box podcast. Focusing on electoral politics, employment rates, ownership and education, we discuss the challenges facing women in Nigeria. We examine the strength of a feminist counter movement and the strength of representation in challenging the status quo.We also look at the journey of feminism so far through the lens of policy, social organization and

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01:01:40

50. Why Are We Calling Her “Natasha”?

The Nigerian Scam ·

2025/03/18

Days after the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in light of the sexual harrassment allegations she tabled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, we discuss the socio-cultural ripple effects of her defiance against the rotten political institution. What, if anything, might her actions might mean for women in lower economic strata of society?We also examine the consequences of stratification among men within patriarchy and the defense of this system by higher ranking women who might

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01:03:06

49. 16 Billion Problems and A Book ain't One

The Nigerian Scam ·

2025/03/01

In this episode, we use the homage paid to the ex-President Babangida in light of his book launch as a springboard to discuss the influence his regime had and continues to have on Nigeria's economic direction. Combing through the adulation, we examine the love and generosity doled out to the evil genius by different shades and stripes of Nigeria's elite and business class. Why did he decide to "write" an autobiography? Are the bones of contention he tackles in his book relevant

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00:54:32

48. The Internet is the Opium

The Nigerian Scam ·

2025/02/01

This news round up episode revisits Nigerian online conservatism, running through recent responses to the early executive orders of Trump 2.0. We also discuss Kemi Badenoch's constant reference to Nigeria and the chances that she is being a wily tactician. Does her commentary do anything for her polling numbers? Is there anything to read into in the notoriety she gains from Nigerians online who contribute to her trending? Is this nothing more than an anti-immigration tease?We also examine

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01:23:32

47. The Dialectics of Detty December

The Nigerian Scam ·

2025/01/15

We start the year with a crossover episode featuring the Out of The Box podcast & guest hosted by our friend Commander Matrix. The episode discusses the annual influx of tourists, celebrities and disaporans who come to celebrate the festive season in Lagos and the economic effects of that inflow. We also examine the sociocultural phenomena that arise from the interaction between locals and tourists/celebrities.Among other things, we ponder the dynamics of class performance of the working class

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01:03:36

46. Tax Reform, #FreeDeleFarotimi, 2024 round up

The Nigerian Scam ·

2024/12/19

In this episode, we tackle the thorny 2024 tax bill. Is “the North’s” reaction valid? Are there progressive components in the tax bill? We also prod the case of *alleged* defamation made against Mr Dele Farotimi, his arrest and the response from the general population and some sections of the left. Does this warrant protest? Stick around to the end to find out what our most popular 2024 episodes were and what are our 2025 podcasting resolutions.

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01:14:02

45.⁠ ⁠Presidential Amnesia in the Information Age

The Nigerian Scam ·

2024/12/11

As we all delve deeper into the neoliberal vortex, a common coping mechanism is the tendency to look back nostalgically at the “good old days" — wishing for a return of bygone eras when more ‘competent’, ‘kind hearted’ or ‘decisive’ leaders held the reins.While romanticizing past presidents appears to be a global phenomenon, there is a particular version in Nigeria that is especially sickening — insofar as the leaders in question (those that held power during the 4th Republic [1999 — present]) were

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01:04:26

44. Why Trump (would have) won in Nigeria -- aka...

The Nigerian Scam ·

2024/11/18

We explore the widespread support for the Republican president elect among Nigerians (men, yes, but also women). We discuss possible reasons for his popularity in parts of the developing world, assessing whether or not there is a meaningful economic self interest expressed in Tropical Trumpism. We probe assumptions and projections about his administration with relation to foreign policy, trade relations and regional cooperation. Are there defining features that may split the Nigerian commentariat

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