10 Best Nigeria History Podcasts

1. The Republic

Latest Episode
Apple
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?MORE Ranking #35 in Apple Charts (NG)
Host Wale Lawal
Producer/Network The Republic
Email ****@republic.com.ng
Estimated listeners
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2. The Nigerian Scam

Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify
Can the talakawa sorosoke? The Nigerian Scam examines politics, history, and culture from class and ideological perspectives.
Producer/Network The Nigerian Scam
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 38 Avg Length 77 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Nigerian History- Analyze this: Views from Home and Abroad.

Latest Episode
Apple Spotify
We are a Nigerian History and Culture Podcast that analyze views from 2 perspectives. A Nigerian living abroad and a Nigerian in Nigeria.
Producer/Network Analyzethisthepod
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Uncultured

Latest Episode
Apple Spotify
Uncultured is a show that uses stories and conversations with cultural connoisseurs to deep dive into Nigeria's history and bring you interesting answers to our most random and relevant questions, like What is Afrobeats? What started Nigeria and Ghana's beef ? And why the nostalgia for old Nollywood all of a sudden? Listen as we explore the who, what, why and where's of some of the richest subjects in Nigerian culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network The Culture Custodian
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 45 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Conversations with The Facade Nigeria

Latest Episode
Apple Spotify
Taking you through life in Colonial Nigeria that cuts across societal and associational life, historic architecture, education, politics &c.
Producer/Network The Facade Nigeria
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Lagos, Nigeria
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 263Twitter 143Instagram 5.7K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. The History of Yoruba Land

Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify
The definitive podcast covering the history of the Yoruba nation, from its legendary inception in the tales of its semi-mythical founder, Oduduwa, to the integral role of its peoples in the establishment of the modern state of Nigeria.MORE Producer/Network African History Hub
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Twitter 164 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

7. Once Upon A Naija

Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify YouTube
Join Evelyn and Lara as they dive into the indelible history that spans Nigeria's past and present. Uncover truth, pique your curiosity and enjoy the ride.
Hosts Evelyn, Lara
Producer/Network Once Upon A Naija
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Reviews 1Instagram 57 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact