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The future is now! Buka Banter is a biweekly podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and…

AMANDA NSOFOR

  • Dec 15, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • weekly NEW EPISODES
  • 17m AVG DURATION
  • 25 EPISODES


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23. Music is Political!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 31:57


Day 14 of #PODMAS. there was a little mix up so I missed 2 days but las last we move. In this episode, I'm going off the musical theme to talk about music as a tool for politics as well as share some of my favourite songs that are hitting those notes of resistance resilience. Are there any songs you consider to be political? Instagram @Mandielisciouss Buka Banter is a podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life through a community development lens. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

22. Soundtrack My Childhood

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 24:50


Day 11 I think of PODMAS. It doesn't matter lol we're still going strong. In this episode, I take you through different songs that have changed and shaped my life. Music is significant to me, and I talk more about why that is towards the end. I hope you enjoy this episode I've always wanted to do something like this. Instagram @Mandielisciouss Buka Banter is a podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life through a community development lens. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

21. The commodification of minimalism

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 14:38


Day 10 of PODMAS already? I mentioned a few episodes ago that I don't like the way minimalism has become an elitist performance. This is a bit of a ramble hopefully you are able to follow my thought process. Instagram @Mandielisciouss Buka Banter is a podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life through a community development lens. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

20. We should just print more money!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 18:37


Day 9 of PODMAS and we have a wild one. In this episode, I am discussing anew economic theory I just learnt about called Modern Monetary Theory or MMT that basically says it's fine for countries to print more money. Hopefully, you understand my ramblings. if not, I have left some links for you to research on your own. Fun learning for all of us lol. MMT: Here's a plain-English guide to 'Modern Monetary Theory' and why it's interesting Modern Monetary Theory: A Critique Modern monetary theory: the rise of economists who say huge government d From capitalism to communism, explained Instagram @Mandielisciouss Buka Banter is a podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life through a community development lens. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

19. Sleepy Solo Christmas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 14:07


Day 8 of PODMAS baybee. In this episode, I tell you about my ideal solo Christmas and give tips about how to maximize your experiences even though Christmas may be a little different this year. Instagram @Mandielisciouss Buka Banter is a podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life through a community development lens. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. Music: TROMABEATS https://soundcloud.com/tromabeats --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

18. Not Another Recession

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 13:30


Day 7 of #PODMAS going strong. In this episode, I talk about Nigeria going into another recession with the high dollar rate and ways to diversify our economy. We really need to invest in other things besides crude oil. It's a finite resource. More reading: Nigeria's Second Recession in 5 years | Economic diversification Instagram @Mandielisciouss Buka Banter is a podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life through a community development lens. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

17. A few of my favourite things

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 14:38


Raindrops on roses and soft woolly mittens... lol Day 6 of PODMAS folks. In this episode, I talk about things I like, things that give me butterflies and make my heart happy. I also talk a little about gratitude at the end. My Instagram--> @mandielisciouss Buka Banter is a podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life through a community development lens. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

16. Are you scared of the vaccine?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 14:05


Are you also scared of the vaccine? In this episode, I talk about the COVID vaccine and what my fears or hesitations are around it. I'm curious to hear what you think Buka Banter is a podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life through a community development lens. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

15. Me Nuh Like Dat

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 10:40


Nuance? don't know her, context? never met her. Happy Day 4 of PODMAS babes. This episode is all about things I don't like and some of my hot takes on culture, tradition and politics. There's a lot here I hope you enjoy a peek into my wacky mind. Please don't fight me #Nonuance Buka Banter is a podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life through a community development lens. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. Background Music= As I Figure - Latinesque by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100323 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

14. Is Christmas Cancelled?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 14:10


Day 3 baybee. In this episode, I talk about Christmas during the pandemic. Are we still getting Christmas presents this year? Cuz I want mine. lol Buka Banter is a podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life through a community development lens. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

13. Naija get Covid?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 16:26


Hey gang, It's Day 2 of #PODMAS. In this episode, I discuss the state of COVID-19 in Nigeria and in Canada and how different it is being handled around the world. Let's hang in there until the year is over. Ps. I'm trying to get more Nigerian listeners any tips? Buka Banter is a podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life through a community development lens. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. Buka Banter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

12. MERRY PODMAS??

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 10:28


Yeah, that's right you heard me. I plan on recording every day for the 1st 25days of December. In this episode, I talk about why I had been silent during the #ENDSARS movement in Nigeria and I also talk about my PODMAS plans. Are you excited? I know I am! see you tomorrow To learn more about the #ENDSARS protest https://endsars.carrd.co/# Buka Banter is a podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life through a community development lens. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

11. Is Nollywood Afrocentric?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 23:10


The future is now! In this episode, I discuss a frustrating encounter I had with someone about Nigeria, Nollywood and privileges'. Let me know what your thoughts are on this. You can send me a voice note in the link below. Buka Banter is a podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life through a community development lens. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- together we can create a better world. Buka Banter Send a message to be included in future podcasts- https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

10. Guess Who's Back?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 9:47


The future is now! In this episode, I recap my 2020 so far including my hopes and intentions for the rest of the year. I hope you are doing well and staying safe. Buka Banter is a podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life through a community development lens. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health, and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh, and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

2.0. Run Baby Run!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2020 9:32


The future is now! On this episode, I discuss Capitalism, corruption, and crime using Ogoniland and their relationship with Shell as a case study. If you want to hear more, there is a very passionate instagram live on my IGTV. Buka Banter is a biweekly podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. Buka Banter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

1.2. Politics for the Yutes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 15:38


PART 2 Politics is not a retirement plan! In this episode, I discuss the reality of politics for youth in Nigeria through the ages and how we are detached from the system. Let me know your thoughts. Do you agree? leave a message and I'll respond Buka Banter is a biweekly podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. Buka Banter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

1. Politics for the Yutes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 8:45


Politics is not a retirement plan! In this episode, I discuss the reality of politics for youth in Nigeria through the ages and how we are detached from the system. Let me know your thoughts. Do you agree? leave a message and I'll respond Buka Banter is a biweekly podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. Buka Banter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

7. The Earth isn't dying, we are! Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 19:07


The Amazon is burning! In this episode I discuss climate change and the hope for sustainability especially in Nigeria. what does sustainable development look like?Is the Earth really dying? What can our Government do about this? I even give some rather simple solutions to reducing our carbon footprint and actually moving towards a more sustainable future. Buka Banter is a weekly podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. Buka Banter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

6. The Earth isn't dying, we are! Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 21:16


The Amazon is burning! In this episode I discuss climate change and the hope for sustainability especially in Nigeria. what does sustainable development look like?Is the Earth really dying? What can our Government do about this? I even give some rather simple solutions to reducing our carbon footprint and actually moving towards a more sustainable future. Buka Banter is a weekly podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. Buka Banter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

5. Give me liberty in education or give me death!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 20:05


Is the Nigerian curriculum designed to ensure youth succeed? On this episode I discuss our reductive view of education and give some suggestions on ways to make education more beneficial for learners | Buka Banter is a weekly podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. #bukabanter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

4. Virginity Na Wash!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 37:06


On this episode, I discuss the state of sexual health education in Nigeria focusing specifically on virginity as a social construct and oppressive tool specifically towards women in Nigeria. This one is fairly technical. I discuss the hymen and debunk some virginity myths, What the church says about virginity and how it affects laws and politics. I talk abut what a progressive sexual health education curriculum should look like and I Share some of my favorite young sexual health educators and some resources to help build more inclusive and well- rounded sexual health education curriculum and programs. | Buka Banter is a weekly podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

3. SO SLAPPING IS YOUR HOBBY?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 44:03


This is a long one. Less of a discussion and more of a rant about sexual assault, rape culture and the lack of proper sexual assault awareness in Nigeria. From Busola Dakolo's Survivor story, social media ignorace to the #slappingSenator, Nigeria has had a very eventful week. Opening poem by Yrsa Daley-Ward @yrsadaleyward. Music: Keep ya head up-Tupac, cover by Jhene Aiko | Buka Banter is a weekly podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. Buka Banter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

2. To Blue or not to Blue?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 8:49


Why are some Nigerinas angry about the #blueforsudan movement? How to not be a hypocrite in protest or solidarity. Buka Banter is a weekly podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

1. Love Us For Real

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 8:02


I love us so much. Nigerians are such a vibe. It's an identity beyond geographic boundaries. In this episode I talk about 2 of my favorite things about Nigeria, I go on a tangent but what else is new. Buka Banter is a weekly podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

0. The Prepisode

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2019 2:51


This is only the first of many | Buka Banter is a weekly podcast discussing the complexities of Nigerian life. Listen as Amanda discusses politics, environmentalism, mental health and some pop culture. We’ll have some hard conversations, we’ll learn, laugh and grow together. Grab a plate, get your friends and Let's work- and maybe, together we can create a better world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bukabanter/message

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