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Send us Fan MailThe Olodo Economy: How Incentives and Attention Shape CivilizationsIn this episode, eLDee argues that every civilization becomes a reflection of what it consistently rewards, urging viewers to focus less on blaming people and more on identifying the behaviors systems incentivize. Using Nigeria’s “Olodo Uprising” conversation—sparked by YCee on the Afropolitan podcast—he reframes “Olodo” as someone who has stopped learning, and contrasts education, intelligence, and wisdom. He explains how families, schools, companies, politics, music, and especially social media function as reward systems, with algorithms and modern culture increasingly optimizing for attention over achievement. Drawing on experiences in Nigerian hip-hop, examples like the Kardashians, Trump and Zelenskyy, Nigeria’s military and civilian eras, and observations from a trip to China, he concludes that progress depends on intentionally rewarding curiosity, integrity, builders, and service across generations.Support the show

Send us Fan MailAfter nearly two years away from the microphone, eLDee returns with what may be the most thought provoking episode of Nigerian American yet.Using music, architecture, technology, and everyday life, he challenges one of the biggest assumptions in today's AI debate: What does it actually mean to create something original?If every artist learns from the musicians who came before them... if every songwriter builds on ideas that already exist... and if every generation borrows from the last, where do we draw the line between inspiration and imitation?Support the show

Send us Fan MailGarrett Van Tiem and I had a conversation that truly embodies what this podcast is all about—a multi-dimensional exploration of ideas, stories, and life itself. We covered many topics including fame, afrobeats, fraternities and the Nigerian civil war.The Video version of this podcast - https://rb.gy/dq6r0qGarrett's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@aGVTfilmSupport the show

Send us Fan MailToks and I catch-up on past experiences and the evolution of humanity as it relates to Artificial intelligence.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this re-run episode I talk about an experience I had on a cold harmattan night in Kaduna, the morning before I started secondary school.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I speak with Obehi Okojie about Nigeria and the 2023 elections.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Sam and I discuss the value of having an intentional community and a few challenges as first generation Nigerian-Americans.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Tom Burgis, author of the book 'The Looting Machine', shares his in-depth knowledge on corruption and kleptocracy in the extractive industries of Africa. Originally recorded in 2018.Support the show

Send us Fan MailOjia Foster aka "Dr Sweetness" & I discuss the overwhelming challenges of medical practice in Nigeria.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I chat with Steve Matthews about intercultural relationships.Support the show