The Republic

The Republic is a narrative podcast series exploring pivotal Nigerian and broader African historical events and figures. In the second season, host Wale Lawal traces the life and legacy of writer and activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa. For much of the 90s, Saro-Wiwa led a non-violent movement against oil pollution in the Niger Delta’s Ogoniland. The Nigerian government, however, responded by arresting and later executing Saro-Wiwa and 8 other activists. How did this incident reshape Nigeria’s trajectory?

No. of episodes: 8
Latest episode: 2024-10-10
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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The Republic?

There are 8 episodes avaiable of The Republic.

What is The Republic about?

We have categorized The Republic as:

History

Where can you listen to The Republic?

The Republic is available, among others places, on:

Apple Podcasts
Podtail
Google Podcasts

When did The Republic start?

The first episode of The Republic that we have available was released 11 June 2023.

Who creates the podcast The Republic?

The Republic is produced and created by The Republic.