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NerdGang NGOf Lynching and Fraternities: Light Seekers by Femi KayodeThis episode explores the themes and inspiration surrounding the book "Light seekers" by Femi Kayode. The story of the ALUU four is explored and the phenomenon of jungle justice in Nigeria. We also explore the issue of cultism in Nigerian universities.2021-07-1824 minNerdGang NGOf Women, Fearlessness and Investigations : The Lazarus Effect by H.J GOLAKAIThis episode explores the book the Lazarus effect by H.J GOLAKAI as well as takes a journey into aspects of traditional African society and how women were regarded. We also discuss the fearless women in African history and link it to the fearless women in our read for the week.2021-06-2020 minNerdGang NGOf Godfathers, Rigging Elections and Criminal lynching: When Trouble Sleeps by Leye AdenleThis episode explores the aspects of godfatherism in Nigerian politics using the book when trouble sleeps by Leye Adenle a sequel to our previous read Easy Motion Tourist.2021-06-1326 minNerdGang NGOf oldest professions, Ritual killings, Activists and Foreigners: Easy Motion Tourist by Leye AdenleThis episode digs deep into the book easy motion tourist which derived its title from the song easy motion tourist by fatai rolling dollar and his band. The book explores criminality deep in the city of Lagos, armed robbery, ritual killings and corruption.2021-06-0629 minNerdGang NGOf third mainland bridge, Serial Killers & accomplices :My Sister the Serial Killer by Braithwaite OThis episode kick starts our theme for the month- Crime and Criminality a story that explores the mind of the Accomplice of a serial killer who happens to be her sister. We look at the body of work by Oyinkan Braithwaite- My Sister the serial killer. Check out our social media @nerdgangng for twitter and Instagram and leave your comments. Leave a review too! It makes us more visible. With love from Lagos Nigeria2021-05-3019 minNerdGang NGCrime and Criminality: welcome to season 3We're back! Thank you for sticking around here and welcome! This is our third cycle/season 💃 and I am very excited about it. This episode introduces you to the new season of NerdGang NG and it's packed with the theme of Crime and Criminality. I cannot wait to share this journey with you. With love from Lagos, Nigeria.2021-05-2304 minNerdGang NGOf Theatre, Love and Goodbyes: The Seeing Place by AZIZA EDEN WALKERFinal episode this season!!! It's been an amazing journey this season and I want to thank you for listening and going on the journey with me. This episode discusses our final read THE SEEING PLACE by AZIZA EDEN WALKER and the rollercoaster of emotions with our love interests Thuli and Andile, it's a cute ride into their world of theatre, TV and castings.2021-04-1124 minNerdGang NGA tale of some kind of love: The Galma StoryThis episode is one that shares the true love story of one of our listeners. It explores their ordeal with love and all the things in-between. Enjoy! Follow our social media @nerdgangng2021-04-0417 minNerdGang NGOf Betrayal, Love, PTSD and Mental health: MEMORY OF LOVE by AMINATTA FORNAThis episode explores the effects of war and how Africans react to topics surrounding mental health issues using the book Memory of love by AMINATTA FORNA set in 2002 Sierra Leone just after the Civil war. It explores various aspects of love as well. Check out https://t.co/2Q7tAyT0BN?amp=1 for article by Sahelien.com Also check out She writes woman and Mentally aware Nigeria on twitter and IG2021-03-2821 minNerdGang NGOf True Love Stories and Sincere Apologies: The Cole Story by Babajide Cole.This episode explores the true love and relationship story of Babajide Cole and how love captured his heart. I hope you enjoy this story. Feel free to contact us @nerdgangng on IG and Twitter and say if you wish to share your story.2021-03-1607 minNerdGang NGOf Friendship,Hard decisions and Love: Love Next Door by Amina ThulaThis episode explores the friendship and love between Abongile and Kopano, the protagonist in our read of the week LOVE NEXT DOOR by Amina Thula. We see them both navigate their relationship and make a hard decision, we also discuss office politics and it's causes.2021-02-2831 minNerdGang NGHiplife, Love-Language and culture: Love and Hiplife by Nana PrahThis episode explores the book love and Hiplife by Nana Prah and the many facets of love, western African culture and music. We explore various aspects of how religion and ethnicity affected or effected the ones we choose to love.2021-02-2131 minNerdGang NGOf Traditions, Love and Betrayal: Stay with me by Ayobami AdebayoThis episode explores the Yoruba traditions in the pages of the book stay with me by Ayobami Adebayo, the deceit of the ones we love and family. We explore the stories of the Nigerian society and our culture angle of Yoruba traditional weddings was also explored.2021-02-0732 minNerdGang NGLoveCycle Welcome!This is an information episode about what to expect this new season. Our theme for this season is #LoveCycle and we want you to live your love fantasies through nerdgangNG. We shall be reading five selected love books and delve into the culture of weddings! You don't want to miss out this season. Enjoy this little information about what to expect.2021-01-3105 minNerdGang NGOf Spirits and Destiny: An orchestra of minorities by Chigozie ObiomaThis episode explores the rich stories and history of the Igbo cosmology and the Igbo religion, love and revenge, sacrifice and destiny. It explores tales of the various Igbo spirits that form the Igbo religion and the people in general.2021-01-0526 minNerdGang NGOf humans and godlings: David Mogo godhunter by Suyi Davies OkungbowaThis episode explores the book David Mogo Godhunter by Suyi Davies Okungbowa the tales of the journey of David Mogo to finding himself and the deity Ibeji (twins)2020-12-2913 minNerdGang NGOf Deities, Change, Family and self: Children of blood and bone by Tomi AdeyemiThis episode explores the story of Oya and how she inspires the protagonist of our read for the week children of blood and bone. We explore themes of Family bonds, Fear and the effects of colonialism.2020-12-2020 minNerdGang NGOf Prejudice, exploitations and violence : who fears death by Nnedi OkoraforIn this episode I speak about the role we all have to play to end gender prejudices, rape culture and Female Genital Mutilation2020-12-1318 minNerdGang NGOf unlikely heroes and defining our identity : Binti by Nnedi OkoraforThis episode explores the story of Binti the protagonist in the novella Binti by Nnedi Okorafor. We explore themes of heroism and cultural Identity.2020-12-0626 minNerdGang NGWelcome!welcome to Nerd Gang NG A weekly podcast that explores stories in books, culture, art and from the perspectives of various creatives. This is an introductory episode, it states what the podcast is about and what to expect in coming episodes.2020-11-2709 min