Northern Soul

Why has a country so rich in promise struggled to fulfil its destiny?

In this conversation, author Dele Farotimi dissects the character of Nigeria’s political leadership and the moral crisis at the heart of the state. Drawing from his books Do Not Die in Their War and The Imperatives of the Nigerian Revolution, Farotimi argues that the tragedy of Nigeria is not merely institutional failure but a collapse of courage among those entrusted with power.

He reflects on the presidency of Goodluck Jonathan, describing him as a weak leader who failed to confront the forces holding the nation hostage. On Peter Obi, he offers a strikingly different assessment, portraying him as an uncommon figure whose appeal reflects the yearning of Nigerians for a different political culture.
Yet the most provocative claim comes when Farotimi turns to the present era under Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He suggests that the long-awaited Nigerian revolution may well be incubating in this very moment, born from the pressures, contradictions, and hardships of the current political order.

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Iyanu faces off against Adura, Queen of the Deep, in a fierce battle. What starts as a seesaw struggle becomes a desperate fight for Iyanu. Meanwhile, in Elu, Kanfo sends Teju and Siju on a mission to confirm if the People of the Deep are invading.

⁣Link Up Podcast — Ep 11 (part 1) | Ft Akosua Kambon and Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Bakari Kambon (Youth in Action, Abibitumi 20, Upcoming Book)
Hosts: Niara Esi Ìjèawelē Ọmọlará Kwento & Bakari Kwadwo Ọbatayé Kwento

Akɔaba, Woezɔ, Oɔbaake (welcome) to another episode of Link Up Podcast, where we connect with Abibifoɔ (Black People) doing Black powerful work across Abibiman (the Black Land) and the diaspora.

In this episode, we Link Up for a special two-for-one Episode 11 Part 1 featuring Akosua Kambon and Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Bakari Kambon. We begin with Akosua, as she shares the Blacktastic work she has already started building through her Twi teaching show "Akosua & Afia Agorɔ", popcorn making videos "Akosua’s Crunchy Creations", and her interests in fashion, baking, singing, dancing and so much more. We discuss her recent experience on the Sankɔfa Journey 2025, including the Abibitumi Conference, and her first plane ride to Burkina Faso. Her section is a living reminder that Black children do not have to wait until adulthood to use their talents towards contributing to building Abibifahodie (Black Liberation).

We then Link Up with Akosua's Agya, Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Bakari Kambon for the beginning of a two-part discussion. In this first portion we cover the inspiration behind building Abibitumi and the 20-year journey of development, the move from Abibitumi Kasa as Black Power Language into a broader all-Black ecosystem, and the work of turning a Black digital space into a Black physical model through Abibitumi headquarters and the xmnw Medjay Community. The conversation also moves through his upcoming book, "The Construction of Black Civilization, Vol. 1", Mdw Ntr, primary source research, and what it means to stop treating Black Power as theory and start building it in every area of human activity.

This is a conversation about raised consciousness becoming raised behavior, Black love as institution, and the work required to bring the whole family Black home.

Feel free to share your thoughts, and Link Up!