"on The Mound Podcast" With Okey Ndibe & Emeka Onyeagwa

In "Echoes of Misery: Navigating Nigeria's Turbulent Waters," we dissect the labyrinth of challenges plaguing Nigeria, from budget padding scandals to a distressing upsurge in violence. The episode weaves through the narratives of personal loss, shining a light on the grim reality of death's frequency and the societal neglect towards planning for the inevitable. It critiques the extravagant and often performative nature of funerals, juxtaposed with the tone-deafness of political leadership, exemplified by controversial actions and statements from high-ranking officials. This discussion extends into the grandiosity of Nigerian politicians, the endemic poverty of leadership, and the state's seeming incapacity to curb violence and kidnappings, especially in educational institutions. By delving into the media portrayal of Nigeria and the systemic roots of the nation's woes, the episode calls for a structural overhaul and a reevaluation of leadership selection by the populace. Chapters: