Ndụka Talks Igbo Stuff

Culture Dies Only When We Stop Doing It

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 15:35:53 GMT

Ọkọchị is here again! Travel to your hometown, if you can, and participate in your people's culture.

Shout outs

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:01:44 GMT

For the Season 3 finale, I'm doing shout out to everyone who sends in mails and voice messages and thanking listeners for riding with me.

Hot Takes: Nnamdi Kanu & IPOB

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT

My *very* personal hot takes on Nnamdi Kanu and the IPOB.

Nkogheri - Ego Mbute

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:00:00 GMT

For those who want to be at Oba, here's some advice on how you can maximize your time there and make some cash.

Evolution of Igbo dressing

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:00:00 GMT

A picture of how our ancestors dressed over the years and the evolution to what we have today.

Dark times, what to do?

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Times are dark, and it seems as though something has to give in Nigeria. We have nothing else, but hope.

Who Are Igbo People?

Mon, 24 May 2021 09:00:00 GMT

History, language, identity, what defines the Igbo people?

Nkọgheri Part 2

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:00:57 GMT

Random discourse in Igbo and English and language, enjoy.

IPOB

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

A discourse on the Biafran separatist group, the Indigenous People Of Biafra - IPOB. A timeline of events, critique of their ideas for Biafra, critique of the Nigerian response, and discourse on what the future might look like.

The Igbo Apprentice System

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:00:00 GMT

A brief history of the Igbo Apprentice System and the different kinds that exist.

Osu, Ohu and Ume

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Discourse on the discriminatory traditions of the Osu caste system. Why is it still prevalent? How do we end it?

Plus discourse on the context of culture.

Age grades - An Abiriba case study

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 16:00:29 GMT

Discussing the age grade system in Igboland - using Abiriba as a case study. Also, playing back some of my favourite fan messages and mails.

Lagos Igbos and Igbo marriages with Angel Nduka-Nwosu

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 10:00:52 GMT

Discussing the biases about Igboness shared by both Igbos in diaspora and Igbos in Igboland. Plus a shot discuss on Igbo marriages.

Aba - the most dramatic city in the world!

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 16:00:56 GMT

In this episode, I talk about my city Aba. Please, Ikpeazu, build the roads in Aba!!! We are begging. 😭😭

Aba Women's Protest at 91 years.

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:00:20 GMT

In November 1929 Women of Southern Nigeria revolted against the British Colonial government in what has come to be known as the Aba Women's Riot.

20.10.20, Python Dance and a bloody history of Nigerian injustices since 1999

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:40:58 GMT

Nigeria is killing us.

End SARS / SARS Must End

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 09:00:57 GMT

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigerian Police has been notorious for harrassing, kidnapping, molesting, raping and killing young Nigerians for years. We've had enough and we want #EndSARS #SARSMustEnd

Ikwu Nne - Matrilineal Familial Systems in Igbo Land.

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 10:33:17 GMT

Discussing the unique Matrilineal Familial Systems that exist ins some Igbo communities, using Abiriba as case study. Featuring my Dad. ♥️

Nkọgheri Part 1

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 10:00:32 GMT

Random bants and vibes in Engligbo.

New Yam Festival + The Igbo Calendar.

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 09:00:30 GMT

Exploring the New Yam Festival in Igbo land and the Igbo Calendar.

Nsibidi + Birthday special.

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:00:32 GMT

Discussing Nsibidi, it's history and it's future. Plus a special on Igbo names.

Cultural Gatekeeping.

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:00:23 GMT

What is gatekeeping? What dangers does it pose to the progress of our culture?

'Nwaanyị Rapụ Ịdị na Nne' by Innocent Chizaram Ilo

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 09:00:55 GMT

Award winning short story writer, Innocent Chizaram Ilo, reads his Commonwealth winning story, When a Woman Renounces Motherhood, in Igbo. Enjoy.

Igbo Dialects and Miscellaneous Discourse.

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 08:00:36 GMT

Celebrating the diversity of Igbo dialects and peoples, featuring voices of several listeners and random miscellaneous discourse.

Igbo Contemporary Music Part 2

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 10:00:58 GMT

Chronicling Igbo Music from MC Loph to Umu Obiligbo.

Igbo Contemporary Music Part 1

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:00:16 GMT

Chronicling Igbo Music and musicians from Mike Ejeagha to Flavour N'Abania.

Igbo Folklore and Ekwensu.

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 08:00:54 GMT

Exploring Igbo Folklore from proverbs to songs and riddles and fables. Plus a discourse on Ekwensu and why he's demonised today. Featuring vocals from my mum and sister!

Fvck the Colonizer's Language, Be Igbotic!

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:00:13 GMT

Discourse on saving the Igbo Language, the Igbo accents and Igbo names.

A Case For Old Nollywood

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 08:00:34 GMT

A bonus episode where I rant about Old Nollywood vs New Nollywood.

Nduka Talks Igbo Film

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:00:14 GMT

A short discussion on some of my favourite Igbo Language films - Living in Bondage, Akidi and Ada Mbano.

Biafra Part 2

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 08:00:02 GMT

Discussing Biafra today and how it affects the reality of Nigeria and Nigerians today.

Biafra: The Musical

Mon, 25 May 2020 09:00:06 GMT

A retelling of the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War with a bit of music.

Nduka Talks Chi na Eke and Ogbanje

Mon, 18 May 2020 08:00:13 GMT

In this episode, I discuss the concepts of Chi and Eke, I tell a story of creation and try to explain what an Ogbanje is.

Nduka Talks The Igbo Identity

Mon, 11 May 2020 08:00:28 GMT

In this episode I discuss identity, what it means to identify as Igbo, the problem of passing among Igbo speaking people and concept of Igbo bụ Igbo.

Nduka Talks Introductions.

Mon, 04 May 2020 09:00:38 GMT

In this episode, I introduce the podcast and discuss the inspiration and objectives behind it. I also do a run down of the subsequent episodes and the format they will follow.