Takes By Midnight

Takes By Midnight is an escape from the cruelty of reality, some may find this therapeutic and others, enlightening. Well, I'm here to tell you its a bit of both and more... The podcast will have two segments, one aims at addressing "complex" social concepts and the other, Political concepts not void of controversies and/or conspiracies, in very SIMPLE and digestible terms. Let's take you on a new journey!

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Episodes

PROTEST 101

On this episode, Dolyamba and a special guest, Maryam Lawan aka SkinnyMarie, discuss a wide range of issues that easily affects and hinders the progress on historic moments such as the END SARS protest of October 2020. some of these issues are centred around tribalism and cultural differences often used as a tool to manipulate a powerful binding force, the youth of Nigeria. Listen, share, comment and Enjoy!

Oct 17, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 5

DARLIN, ARE YOU OK?

Finally! the long anticipated mental health series is now up and to tell you this for free, this episode was so zennnn! from the breathing exercise to the rare gems that were dropped. In this episode Dolyamba and the podcast guest, Mental health advocate and founder of the Mental Health Wellness initiative Salihat Badamasuiy aka Sally Badams have a chitchat about issues surrounding the unreceptive nature of many with regards to mental health as well as the increasing rate of mental health crisis...

Sep 05, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4

THE UNHOLY GRAIL

In this episode, Dolyamba and friends namely; Ayo, Ifunanya, Hyelya and Farida discuss some strangulating issues that they refer to as the "unholy grail" affecting the progress and dampening the esteem of young Africans, with emphasis on the Nigerian Youth. They address the effects and shocking presence of racism, the adverse effects of colonial rule, Neo-colonialsm and much more...the conversation throws light on how racism, an "uncommon" and overlooked concept to many in Nigeria, has birthed a...

Aug 15, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3

GAME NIGHT: How Nigerian are you?

In this episode, Dolyamba and her friends play a fun game to test their knowledge on the history and some interesting facts about Nigeria. The game is titled "How Nigerian are you?" and to be frank, the game night was more of mimosas and wrong answers coupled with a few tips on how to unlearn bad/old habits. Sit back, relax and be sure to listen till the end. Enjoy!

Jul 18, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2

DITCH THAT PHRASE!

In this episode, Dolyamba and Basil discuss how language is used as a tool of oppression. They talk about how we as Africans, living in Africa, have unknowingly inherited and infused racial slurs into our everyday vocabulary and living style. These phrases and expressions sprung out of the colonialists' bastardisation of the black man's humanity. Dol and Bas proceed to give historical contexts and share personal experiences on the subject matter. History has never been so fun. We would love to h...

Jul 04, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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