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When Carlos Barragán discovered his mother was the victim of romance fraud, he flew to Lagos to find the con man – and found the Yahoo Boys, young men whose job it is to rip off westerners. The name comes from the old email platform, first used by the Nigerian scammers decades ago.His mother, Silvia, had fallen in love online with flirtatious, sincere, handsome Brian; she bought rings, planned a future and was convinced that they would one day live together – when he was free to travel to Spain.Her sons though, suspected something sinister was afoot, especially when “Brian” started to make financial demands.Over the course of three years Carlos, a journalist, visited Nigeria multiple times to see the Yahoo Boys in action and to try to understand why this particularly cruel, exploitative form of online fraud has become such an earner for so many young men in Lagos. He also discovered a romance scam involving an Irish woman.His compelling book, The Yahoo Boys: Real Life with the Love Scammers of Lagos by Carlos Barragán is published this week.He talks about the experience on In the News.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On Friday, protesters gathered in the streets of Lagos for a renewed #EndBadGovernance demonstration, coinciding with Democracy Day to urge the government to take immediate action regarding the escalating economic difficulties, insecurity, unemployment, and the increasing cost of living.This protest attracted activists, civil society organizations, and concerned citizens, characterized by peaceful marches and placards with messages such as "Free All Captives Now," "End Anti-People Policies Now," and "For a Living Wage and Mass Creation of Employment."This demonstration follows recent coordinated mass abductions in Oyo and Borno states that occurred within a short timeframe, alongside the ongoing hardships faced by the populace. Protesters also urged authorities to tackle the challenges faced by Nigerians grappling with inflation, soaring transportation costs, and diminishing purchasing power. Notable human rights attorney and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, participated in the protest, advocating for reforms and enhanced governance.Falana had previously collaborated with various civil society organizations to declare June 12 as a day of nationwide protest, highlighting issues of insecurity, hunger, and the economic struggles affecting millions of Nigerians. Rapper and songwriter Folarin Falana, known as Falz, also joined the protest, calling on the government to ensure the safety of schools nationwide. Security personnel were present at the protest site, where another group of demonstrators emerged, expressing support for the government's current economic and policy reforms.The pro-government group marched with banners proclaiming "Better Days Ahead for Nigeria," encouraging citizens to remain patient with the ongoing reforms, which they asserted were intended to guide the country towards long-term economic recovery and sustainable growth.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPhilippians 4:6–7 — Peace For An Overwhelmed Mind This Morning Recorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Dallas • Auckland • Lagos • Singapore • São Paulo PEACE • CALM • REASSURANCE morning prayer for peace of mind • Christian prayer for anxiety and worry • finding calm in a busy world • trusting God with today's concerns Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God… will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Some mornings begin quietly, while others seem to begin with a thousand thoughts already competing for our attention. Before the day has fully started, our minds can be racing ahead to responsibilities, unanswered questions, conversations we need to have, and situations we wish were easier to resolve. Many people wake up carrying yesterday into today. The concern that was present last night is still present this morning. The uncertainty has not completely disappeared. The questions may still remain unanswered. Yet before we rush into the demands of another day, God invites us to pause and remember that His peace was never dependent upon perfect circumstances. The peace of God is not something we have to manufacture for ourselves. It is a gift that comes from placing our concerns into His hands. While the world often tells us to carry more, manage more, and worry more, Scripture gently leads us in a different direction. It invites us to pray, to trust, and to receive the peace that God freely gives. Father, thank You for this new morning and for the gift of another day. Thank You that before I face any responsibility, challenge, or decision, Your presence is already with me. Jesus, I bring to You the concerns that are weighing upon my heart. You know the things that occupy my thoughts and the situations that feel unresolved. Help me release them into Your care and trust that You are already at work in ways I cannot yet see. Lord, let Your peace guard my heart and mind today. When pressures increase, help me remain calm. When uncertainty appears, help me remain trusting. Let Your presence be stronger than my worries and Your promises louder than my fears. Across the world, from Dallas to Auckland, from Lagos to Singapore and São Paulo, may hearts discover the peace that only God can give. Jesús, llena mi corazón de paz hoy. Jesus, enche o meu coração de paz hoje. Jesus, punuin Mo ang puso ko ng Iyong kapayapaan ngayon. Father, thank You that Your peace walks with me into this day. Amen. Philippians 4 prayer, morning prayer for peace, Christian encouragement, prayer for anxiety, trusting God today, daily prayer, Christian devotion, prayer for calm morning prayer for peace of mind, Christian prayer for anxiety and worry, finding calm in a busy world, trusting God with today's concernsSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Unfortunately, a lot of us know someone who has been scammed… but how many scammers do you know? After reporter Carlos Barragán's mother fell victim to an online romance scam, he traveled to Lagos, Nigeria, to investigate the world of “Yahoo Boys,” as Nigerian scammers call themselves. He spent years getting to know these young men, earning their trust and reporting the most intimate details of their lives. This week, Carlos joins Reema to talk about his new book, “Yahoo Boys: Love, Deception, and the Real Lives of Nigeria's Romance Scammers,” and the complicated story he discovered about the social and economic forces that push people into these crimes. Plus, how loneliness is key to the scam… on both sides! Here is our Spotify playlist of all the stories about scams and scammers that we've had on the show. If you like this episode, share it with a friend! And let us know what you think by calling 347-RING-TIU or emailing uncomfortable@marketplace.orgIf you want to answer our “Uncomfortable Questions” see more info here.Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok!Support “This Is Uncomfortable” with your donation today: https://bit.ly/mkp_tiu_pod

Unfortunately, a lot of us know someone who has been scammed… but how many scammers do you know? After reporter Carlos Barragán's mother fell victim to an online romance scam, he traveled to Lagos, Nigeria, to investigate the world of “Yahoo Boys,” as Nigerian scammers call themselves. He spent years getting to know these young men, earning their trust and reporting the most intimate details of their lives. This week, Carlos joins Reema to talk about his new book, “Yahoo Boys: Love, Deception, and the Real Lives of Nigeria's Romance Scammers,” and the complicated story he discovered about the social and economic forces that push people into these crimes. Plus, how loneliness is key to the scam… on both sides! Here is our Spotify playlist of all the stories about scams and scammers that we've had on the show. If you like this episode, share it with a friend! And let us know what you think by calling 347-RING-TIU or emailing uncomfortable@marketplace.orgIf you want to answer our “Uncomfortable Questions” see more info here.Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok!Support “This Is Uncomfortable” with your donation today: https://bit.ly/mkp_tiu_pod

As the World Cup kicks off on Thursday, African teams are ready to battle it out on the pitch. In part two of this AfricaLink podcast, we continue to ask the question: Is this the tournament where Africa goes all the way, and can the continent finally break the ultimate barrier and lift the trophy? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Abigail Sena, a sports analyst in Accra, and DW's Samson Omale in Lagos

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 32:8 — God, Show Me The Way Forward One Step At A Time Recorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Dallas • Auckland • Lagos • Singapore • São Paulo GUIDANCE • DIRECTION • CLARITY morning prayer for guidance • Christian prayer for direction in life • seeking God's wisdom for today • prayer when you do not know what to do next Psalm 32:8 (NIV) “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” There are moments in life when we wish we could see the whole road ahead. We want clarity. We want certainty. We want to know how situations will unfold and whether the decisions we are making are the right ones. Yet many of us begin this day carrying questions that remain unanswered and paths that are not yet fully clear. Perhaps that is where you find yourself today. Not in a crisis. Not overwhelmed by fear. Simply trying to understand the next step. The good news is that God rarely asks us to see the whole journey at once. More often, He lovingly guides us one step at a time. The Lord who sees the destination is more than capable of directing the path that leads there. His guidance is not rushed. His wisdom is not confused. His timing is not uncertain. Father, thank You for this new day and for the promise that You do not leave me to navigate life alone. Thank You that You see what I cannot see and know what I do not yet know. Jesus, where I need direction, guide me. Where I need wisdom, teach me. Where I am tempted to worry about tomorrow, help me focus on the step You are placing before me today. Lord, give me peace when answers seem delayed. Help me trust that Your loving eye remains upon me even when the road ahead is not fully visible. Teach me to walk by faith, trusting that You are leading me with wisdom, grace, and purpose. Across the world, from Dallas to Auckland, from Lagos to Singapore and São Paulo, may hearts find confidence in the God who faithfully guides His people one step at a time. Jesús, guíame paso a paso hoy. Jesus, guia-me passo a passo hoje. Jesus, gabayan Mo ako sa bawat hakbang ngayon. Father, I trust You with today's path and tomorrow's journey. Amen. Psalm 32 prayer, prayer for guidance, Christian encouragement, prayer for direction, trusting God's leading, daily prayer, Christian devotion, morning prayer morning prayer for guidance, Christian prayer for direction in life, seeking God's wisdom for today, prayer when you do not know what to do nextSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 121:3–4 — Rest Tonight, God Is Watching Over You While You Sleep Recorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Nashville • Auckland • Lagos • Singapore • Buenos Aires REST • SECURITY • PEACE night prayer for peaceful sleep • Christian bedtime prayer • resting safely in God's care • finding peace before sleep Psalm 121:3–4 (NIV) “He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” As the day begins to draw to a close, many people find themselves carrying far more than they intended. The responsibilities of the day may be finished, yet the thoughts remain active. Conversations replay in the mind. Unanswered questions quietly linger. Concerns about tomorrow can sometimes follow us into the evening and make it difficult to settle into true rest. Yet one of the beautiful invitations of Scripture is the reminder that we do not have to carry every burden through the night. The God who has walked with us throughout the day remains present as evening falls. His care does not diminish when our energy fades, and His attention does not drift when our eyes grow tired. While we sleep, God remains awake. While we rest, God continues to watch over us. While we release our worries into His hands, His faithful care continues without interruption. Tonight, rather than trying to solve every problem or answer every question, we are invited to trust. We are invited to place ourselves once again into the care of the One who neither slumbers nor sleeps. The Lord who guided us this morning, gave wisdom throughout the day, reminded us of His faithfulness at midday, and renewed our hope this evening remains the same faithful God tonight. Father, thank You for carrying me through this day. Thank You for every moment of grace, every unseen act of protection, and every reminder of Your faithfulness. As I prepare to rest, I place this day into Your hands and release the things I cannot change tonight. Jesus, quiet my thoughts and calm my heart. Let Your peace settle over every concern, every question, and every burden I have been carrying. Fill this home with Your presence and surround those I love with Your protection and care. Lord, as sleep comes, help me rest deeply in the knowledge that You are watching over me. Let tomorrow remain in Your hands while I receive the gift of rest You lovingly provide. Across the world, from Nashville to Auckland, from Lagos to Singapore and Buenos Aires, may weary hearts find peace, anxious minds discover calm, and every listener know the comfort of God's unfailing care tonight. Jesús, descanso seguro en Tu cuidado esta noche. Jesus, descanso seguro no Teu cuidado esta noite. Jesus, nagpapahinga ako nang payapa sa Iyong pag-iingat ngayong gabi. Father, thank You that while I sleep, You continue to watch over me. Amen. Psalm 121 prayer, night prayer, bedtime prayer, prayer for peaceful sleep, Christian encouragement, prayer for rest, daily prayer, Christian devotion night prayer for peaceful sleep, Christian bedtime prayer, resting safely in God's care, finding peace before sleepSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Track Listing 1. Intro (Arrival Signal: 2075) 2. The Future Is Here 3. Cities Under Glass 4. Children of the Algorithm 5. Eden Protocol Activated 6. New Lagos on Mars 7. The Last Rainforest 8. Digital Ancestors 9. No Kings in Tomorrow 10. Memory Bank Messiah 11. After the Machines Learned Mercy 12. Build the Sun Again Album Synopsis The Future Is Here is the sequel to Kinte's Afrofuturist hip hop album The Future Is Ours. Where the first album warned that humanity was standing at the edge of tomorrow, this sequel begins after tomorrow has arrived. The warnings are no longer theories. The machines are active, the cities are overcrowded, the climate has changed, and the people are now living inside the future they once feared. The album follows a world after the “Eden Protocol” has been activated. Humanity is trying to rebuild, but the old problems have not disappeared. Artificial intelligence is now part of daily life, corporations are still fighting for control, people are migrating from flooded cities, and new societies are being built in the ruins of the old world. Kinte tells the story from the point of view of someone who survived the warning and is now helping lead the reconstruction. The Future Is Here keeps the same Afrofuturist energy as The Future Is Ours, mixing technology, ancestral memory, environmental survival, Black imagination, and social commentary. But this album is less about fear and more about what happens after the fear becomes real. It asks: once the future arrives, who gets to live in it? Who gets left behind? And can humanity rebuild with wisdom instead of repeating the same mistakes?

Send us your feedback — we're listeningDeuteronomy 7:9 — Remember How Faithful God Has Been In Every Season Recorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Chicago • Wellington • Lagos • Singapore • Lima FAITHFULNESS • PERSPECTIVE • ENCOURAGEMENT midday prayer of encouragement • remembering God's faithfulness • Christian prayer for difficult seasons • finding confidence in God's promises  Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV) “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.” When life feels uncertain, it is often helpful to pause and look backwards before trying to look forwards. Many of us spend so much time thinking about what might happen next that we forget to remember what God has already done. We focus on today's challenge and lose sight of the faithfulness that carried us through yesterday's challenge. Yet the story of our lives contains countless reminders of God's goodness. There have been prayers He answered. Doors He opened. Strength He provided. Comfort He gave. Guidance He supplied. Even in seasons that felt difficult at the time, His hand remained present and His love remained constant. The God who carried you then has not changed today. His faithfulness is not seasonal. His goodness is not temporary. His promises are not uncertain. Father, thank You for every moment of faithfulness throughout my life. Thank You for the times You made a way when I could not see a way. Thank You for the strength, provision, comfort, and guidance You have continually supplied Jesus, help me remember Your goodness when uncertainty tries to distract me. Help me look back and recognise the evidence of Your faithfulness. Strengthen my confidence by reminding me that the God who was faithful yesterday remains faithful today. Lord, help me trust You in every season. Whether life feels easy or difficult, clear or uncertain, teach me to anchor my heart in Your unchanging character. Let gratitude and confidence grow as I remember all You have done. Across the world, from Chicago to Wellington, from Lagos to Singapore and Lima, may hearts be strengthened as they remember the faithful God who never abandons His people. Jesús, gracias por Tu fidelidad constante. Jesus, obrigado pela Tua fidelidade constante. Jesus, salamat sa Iyong katapatan sa aking buhay. Father, thank You for Your faithfulness in every season of my life. Amen. Deuteronomy 7 prayer, God's faithfulness, Christian encouragement, prayer for difficult seasons, trusting God's promises, daily prayer, Christian devotion, midday prayer midday prayer of encouragement, remembering God's faithfulness, Christian prayer for difficult seasons, finding confidence in God's promisesSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

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Six chapters deep, and we still haven't touched the surface. From the streets of Lagos to the clubs of Accra, from Tema to the dance floors of Nima, this mix carries every wave, every vibe, every frequency that moves a crowd. So whether you're in your car, in your kitchen, at the beach, or right in the middle of the dance floor, just know: for the next hour, there's only one destination. Turn it up. Lock in. And let the music take you there

African teams are heading to the World Cup with bigger dreams than ever. The stage is set, the stakes are high, and Africa's finest are ready. Is this the tournament where Africa goes all the way, and can the continent finally break the ultimate barrier and lift the trophy? Eddy Micah Jr. speaks to Abigail Sena a sports analyst in Accra and DW's Samson Omale in Lagos.

Send us your feedback — we're listening Psalms 4:8 — Sleep Tonight In The Peace Of God Recorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Nashville • Auckland • Lagos • Singapore • Buenos Aires PEACEFUL SLEEP • SECURITY • REST night prayer for peaceful sleep • Christian bedtime prayer • resting safely in God's care • prayer for a quiet heart tonight Psalm 4:8 (NIV) “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” As this day comes to its close, there is something deeply comforting about knowing that we do not have to carry everything into the night. The day has held its own responsibilities, conversations, victories, disappointments, and unexpected moments. Some things may have gone well. Other things may still remain unresolved. Yet as evening settles around us, God gently invites us to lay down what we were never meant to carry alone. The night is not a time for striving. It is not a time for rehearsing every concern or replaying every conversation. It is a time for rest. A time for trust. A time for remembering that the God who watched over us throughout the day continues to watch over us through the night. The Lord remains faithful when our eyes grow tired. His care continues when our strength is spent. His presence remains near while we sleep. Father, thank You for carrying me through this day. Thank You for every moment of grace, every act of provision, and every unseen way You have protected and guided me. Jesus, I place this day into Your hands. I release the things I cannot change, the questions I cannot answer, and the concerns I cannot solve tonight. Let Your peace settle over my heart and mind. Lord, fill this home with Your presence. Surround every room with Your peace. Bring rest to weary minds, comfort to troubled hearts, and stillness to anxious thoughts. Help me sleep deeply, peacefully, and safely in Your care. Across the world, from Nashville to Auckland, from Lagos to Singapore and Buenos Aires, may hearts find rest, homes know peace, and weary souls discover the comfort of God's unfailing love. Jesús, descanso seguro en Tu paz esta noche. Jesus, descanso seguro na Tua paz esta noite. Jesus, nagpapahinga ako nang payapa sa Iyong presensya ngayong gabi. Father, in peace I lie down and sleep, trusting completely in Your care. Amen. Psalm 4 prayer, night prayer, bedtime prayer, prayer for peaceful sleep, Christian encouragement, prayer for rest, daily prayer, Christian devotion night prayer for peaceful sleep, Christian bedtime prayer, resting safely in God's care, prayer for a quiet heart tonightSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

"The future is very much embedded and designed in local realities."Are you interested in the involvement of informal settlements in the future of cities? What do you think about the importance of creative industries for urban futures? How can we create more ownership within our spaces? Interview with Carina Tenewaa Kanbi, a spatial practitioner. We will talk about her vision for the future of cities, the role of the individuals and governance, informal settlements, creative industries, storytelling, and many more. Carina Tenewaa Kanbi is a spatial practitioner, ARUA Fellow and PhD researcher at the African Centre for Migration & Society, University of the Witwatersrand. Her doctoral work explores young West African creatives in Accra and Lagos. With master's degrees from Central Saint Martins (MA Cities) and the University of Amsterdam (MSc Migration & Ethnicity), she bridges urbanism, migration, and the arts to foster inclusive, just cities. Co-founder of Aya Editions and Edan, she champions regenerative design, cultural preservation, and creative cosmopolitanism across West Africa.Find out more about Carina through these links:Carina Tenewaa Kanbi at Cities WorkCarina Tenewaa Kanbi at the mobility Governance LabAya Editions websiteAya Academi websiteConnected episodes you might be interested in:No.027 - Interview with Richard Manasseh about city sound scapesNo.415R - Rethinking the contribution of creative economies in AfricaNo.416 - Interview with Raoul Rugamba about Kigali and Africa's creative industriesNo.435R - Governance of urban informal settlements in Africa: A scoping reviewWhat was the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WTF4Cities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wtf4cities.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website where the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shownotes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are also available.I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.Episode generated with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ assistance (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠affiliate link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 40:31 — Fresh Strength For The Day Ahead Recorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Dallas • Auckland • Lagos • Singapore • Santiago STRENGTH • RENEWAL • ENDURANCE morning prayer for strength and encouragement • Christian prayer for a new day • finding strength in God • hope for weary hearts Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." There are seasons in life when we do not necessarily feel afraid, worried, or overwhelmed. We simply feel tired. The responsibilities of life continue. The demands of work, family, ministry, and daily living continue to call for our attention. Sometimes the greatest challenge is not facing a crisis. It is finding the strength to keep faithfully moving forward through ordinary days. Yet God understands weariness. He understands the moments when our energy feels low and our hearts feel stretched. He understands the hidden pressures that nobody else sees and the quiet burdens we carry without speaking about them. The promise of Scripture is not that we will never grow tired. The promise is that God renews those who place their hope in Him. Father, thank You for this new morning. Thank You for waking me to another day filled with opportunities, responsibilities, and moments where I can experience Your faithfulness. Jesus, where I feel weary, renew my strength. Where I feel discouraged, renew my hope. Where I feel stretched beyond my own ability, remind me that Your strength is available to me. Lord, help me not to depend only upon my own resources today. Teach me to draw from Your wisdom, Your peace, and Your power. Let my confidence be rooted not in my own ability, but in Your unfailing faithfulness. As this day begins, help me walk steadily, serve faithfully, and trust deeply. Give me the strength needed for every conversation, every responsibility, and every opportunity that lies ahead. Across the world, from Dallas to Auckland, from Lagos to Singapore and Santiago, may hearts be renewed and strengthened by the goodness and faithfulness of God. Jesús, renueva mis fuerzas para este día. Jesus, renova as minhas forças para este dia. Jesus, palakasin Mo ako para sa araw na ito. Father, I place this day into Your hands and receive fresh strength from You. Amen. Isaiah 40 prayer, morning prayer, prayer for strength, Christian encouragement, prayer for weary hearts, daily prayer, Christian devotion, hope in God morning prayer for strength and encouragement, Christian prayer for a new day, finding strength in God, hope for weary heartsSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listening Psalms 103:2 — Remember The Goodness Of God Today Recorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Chicago • Wellington • Lagos • Singapore • Lima GRATITUDE • THANKFULNESS • PERSPECTIVE midday prayer of gratitude • Christian prayer for thankfulness • remembering God's faithfulness today • finding joy in everyday blessings Psalm 103:2 (NIV) “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.” By the middle of the day, it is easy to become focused on what still needs our attention. We think about unfinished tasks, unanswered questions, and responsibilities that continue to demand our energy. Without realising it, our attention can become fixed on what is missing rather than on what God has already provided. Yet gratitude has a remarkable way of changing perspective. It does not ignore life's challenges It simply reminds us that God's goodness is still present alongside them. There are blessings we often overlook because they have become familiar. The breath in our lungs. The people we love. The strength to keep moving forward. The countless ways God quietly provides, protects, guides, and sustains us each day. When we pause to remember His goodness, our hearts often discover fresh hope. Father, thank You for Your faithfulness in my life. Thank You for the blessings I recognise and for the blessings I have overlooked. Thank You for every prayer You have answered, every door You have opened, and every moment You have carried me through. Jesus, help me cultivate a grateful heart. Teach me to notice Your goodness in ordinary moments. When my focus becomes consumed by what I lack, gently redirect my attention to the many ways You continue to provide for me. Lord, let gratitude become part of my daily walk with You. Help me remember that Your faithfulness has carried me this far and that Your goodness will continue to sustain me in the days ahead. Across the world, from Chicago to Wellington, from Lagos to Singapore and Lima, may hearts be refreshed as they remember the goodness, kindness, and faithfulness of God. Jesús, gracias por Tu bondad en mi vida. Jesus, obrigado pela Tua bondade na minha vida. Jesus, salamat sa Iyong kabutihan sa aking buhay. Father, thank You for Your goodness today and every day. Amen. Psalm 103 prayer, prayer of gratitude, Christian encouragement, thanksgiving prayer, remembering God's goodness, daily prayer, Christian devotion, grateful heart midday prayer of gratitude, Christian prayer for thankfulness, remembering God's faithfulness today, finding joy in everyday blessingsSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Foi apresentado em finais de Maio em Paris, o terceiro e último volume do livro "Memórias em tempo de amnésia" de Álvaro Vasconcelos, especialista de relações internacionais e voz bem conhecida das nossas antenas. Nesta obra em três partes, o autor relata as épocas que atravessou, o salazarismo, o colonialismo português em África, nomeadamente em Moçambique onde viveu, os anos de militância política na África do Sul, em França e em seguida em Portugal, onde regressou na altura do 25 de Abril. No terceiro volume das suas memórias intitulado "O futuro para além do apocalipse", Álvaro Vasconcelos recorda a conquista da independência das ex-colónias, assim como os primórdios da democratização de Portugal e a sua adesão à União Europeia. O antigo director do Instituto de Estudos de Segurança da União Europeia e fundador em Portugal do Instituto de Estudos Estratégicos e Internacionais também evoca a viragem autoritária a que se assiste actualmente em várias partes do mundo, a que ele chama de «brutalismo» e que tem a ver com a corrente 'tecno-totalitarista', encabeçada nomeadamente por alguns magnatas da Silicon Valley. Álvaro Vasconcelos fala também da urgência ambiental, da urgência de não nos esquecermos que somos humanos, numa época em que tendemos a colocar tudo nas mãos da Inteligência Artificial. No fundo, ele fala da urgência de pensarmos. Neste livro denso que é uma chamada de atenção, ele começa cada capítulo com uma espécie de guião de filme e fala com um gosto não dissimulado de todas as fitas que o fizeram reflectir de outra forma sobre o mundo, porque este texto, ainda mais do que os anteriores, é uma declaração de amor à sétima arte. E evidentemente não podíamos deixar de falar -antes de mais- da importância que o cinema tem para Álvaro Vasconcelos. "O cinema é algo que me formou porque eu vivia na África colonial, na Beira, em Moçambique. E como era lá no fundo do Império, a ditadura era certamente muito mais suave para os brancos, para os negros era mais brutal do que em Portugal era para os portugueses. E os brancos da cidade da Beira, onde eu vivia, tinham acesso ao Cineclube da Beira, às grandes obras do cinema mundial, por exemplo, nós vimos o ‘Couraçado Potemkin', que em Portugal era absolutamente proibido. (…) E como o cinema, começamos a vê-lo mesmo muito, desde muitos miúdos, não só nos cineclubes, os cinemas eram a maravilha da época, era aquilo que nos educava, nos abria novos horizontes, que nos fazia rir com Charlot, com os irmãos Marx, que nos ensinava os problemas graves do mundo, como ‘Hiroshima mon amour', o neo-realismo italiano, ‘Os ladrões de bicicletas', etc. Evidentemente que o cinema teve para a minha geração e em particular para aquela que viveu no Império, mas não só, também também em Portugal, um impacto enorme, portanto, foi formativo. E ao escrever o último livro da minha trilogia, senti a necessidade de fazer um livro que fosse mais de reflexão que apenas descritivo da minha vida e de reflexão. Não sou filósofo, portanto, não podia ser uma reflexão filosófica. Mas era uma reflexão à volta das ideias que são veiculadas pelo cinema, que foram veiculadas pela grande literatura que eu li desde miúdo, que sempre me apaixonou e continuo a ler e que me ensinou imenso sobre o mundo. Eu descobri muitas coisas no cinema e na literatura que não era capaz de descobrir com o mesmo grau de profundidade dos ensaios", explica o autor. Nas suas memórias, Álvaro Vasconcelos fala da época colonial e também de uma descolonização das mentes que ainda não foi totalmente feita. "Em África, descobri a violência colonial e que a palmatória é um símbolo absoluto dessa violência. Palmatória com que iam castigar os empregados negros por coisas, não importa o quê. Mas mesmo que fossem coisas graves, era a mesma palmatória que era usada contra os escravos, como eu vi no Museu Afro-Brasileiro, em São Paulo. Infelizmente não temos em Portugal, nenhum museu sobre a escravatura. Temos um pequeno museu em Lagos, mas não temos um grande museu, como têm os brasileiros. E essa palmatória era usada também pelo professor primário para nos manter. Identifico a violência brutal de que era vítima pelo professor primário, que tinha um poder absoluto sobre mim, com a violência, de que eram vítimas os negros, que não tinham direitos nenhuns, nem direito à vida. E para que isso pudesse ter acontecido, foi preciso criar uma narrativa de que eles não eram gente civilizada. E essa narrativa perdurou no pós 25 de Abril, porque nunca se fez um trabalho verdadeiro de descolonização das mentalidades. E hoje, quando os imigrantes são tratados como são tratados com desumanidade, é porque não são considerados humanos iguais a nós. E como não são considerados humanos iguais a nós, podem ser vítimas da arbitrariedade. Não têm os direitos iguais. Isso é uma questão fundamental", considera o estudioso. "Quando se deu o 25 de Abril, podia-se ter feito uma coisa extraordinária e teria ficado para a história. Era considerar que toda a gente que reside em Portugal tem os mesmos direitos. Há um país no mundo em que isso, pelo menos já acontece, que é na Nova Zelândia. E, portanto, se os imigrantes tivessem o direito do voto, seriam tratados de forma completamente diferente ", diz ao referir que, em vez disso, "são vítimas da desigualdade mais absurda da escravatura às vezes da violência da morte no Mediterrâneo. Em vez de irem socorrer, acham que é uma forma dissuasiva que eles morram no Mediterrâneo. Isso, evidentemente, é feito posto em prática por políticos democráticos, mas evidentemente que estão a abrir o caminho à extrema-direita que fará disso uma doutrina de poder." No capítulo que reserva a estes aspectos, o autor escreve que “o silêncio sobre a verdadeira natureza do colonialismo é um dos grandes fracassos da democracia portuguesa” e que “a Europa assumir que o colonialismo foi um crime contra a humanidade tornaria o seu discurso sobre a democracia muito mais legítimo.” "O 25 de Abril foi uma revolução extraordinária. Libertou os portugueses da ditadura e criou um sistema de liberdades públicas, de Estado de Direito. Isso deve ser sublinhado e eu sublinho no livro, porque é único no século XX, uma revolução que não foi só uma libertação, mas trouxe a liberdade. Podemos pensar, por exemplo, que a Revolução de Outubro libertou os russos do Czarismo, que era um regime terrível. Mas não construiu um regime de liberdade. Isso aconteceu em Portugal. Simplesmente, Portugal era ao mesmo tempo uma ditadura e um império. E quando se construiu a democracia, fez-se um trabalho mais ou menos profundo sobre o que era a ditadura, o que é que era o fascismo. Existem vários museus, o Museu do Aljube, um museu em Peniche, existe um trabalho de memória. Existem nos livros de História. Conta-se o 25 de Abril, todo esse passado ditatorial. As pessoas sabem que houve a tortura, que havia a PIDE, que as pessoas não tinham direito à palavra. Tudo isso faz parte da memória colectiva dos portugueses", constata Álvaro Vasconcelos. "O que não se fez nenhum trabalho. O que é que era o colonialismo? Não se explicou o que é que era a tortura em África, o que era o trabalho forçado. Qual era a origem que isso tinha na escravatura? Manteve-se um mito do lusotropicalismo, ou seja, que Portugal tinha contribuído para criar um mundo diferente, um mundo não racista, um mundo multiétnico. Até se dizia isso : ‘Deus criou os homens e os portugueses criaram as mulatas' escondendo que as mulatas nasciam muitas vezes de actos de violação absoluta, porque as mulheres negras não tinham direitos e, portanto, o senhor tinha um direito de pernada sobre a mulher negra. Isso acontecia frequentemente. Eu, aliás, entrevistei para um dos meus livros uma senhora africana que conta exactamente a história de uma mulher que, depois do 25 de Abril, andava à procura do homem branco, que tinha sido o pai dos seus filhos e que o homem branco tinha desaparecido. Tinha regressado a Portugal e que nunca mais soube dele. E as crianças queriam conhecer o pai. Mas isto é um caso de uma pessoa que se movimentou. A maior parte das vezes ficaram e são vítimas de toda a discriminação. Isso é o aspecto em que o 25 de Abril não fez esse trabalho", diz o politólogo. "Quando em Portugal surge um movimento de sociedade civil poderoso, hoje formado por intelectuais afro-descendentes que defendem o direito à igualdade, que tem voz no espaço público, quando nos lembramos, por exemplo, da Joacine Katar Moreira que foi deputada na Assembleia da República, a campanha racista contra ela. No Parlamento, a extrema-direita dizia ‘Volta para o teu país'. Estou a falar numa deputada, membro do Parlamento. Mas depois as intelectuais todas que são superactivas na sociedade portuguesa, que é aquilo que há hoje de mais vibrante na sociedade portuguesa, mais criativo. Publicam, fazem filmes como a Pocas Pascoal e outros. Ainda recentemente a Kitty Furtado organizou na Gulbenkian um ciclo sobre o cinema africano produzido em Portugal, com numerosos filmes, numerosos realizadores. Portanto, na Bienal de Veneza, há dois anos, a representação de Portugal foram artistas negros. Portanto, temos um movimento extraordinário. Esse movimento choca com esta mentalidade dominante. E então são acusados de serem ‘wokistas'. ‘Wokistas, quer dizer que são pessoas com consciência", sublinha o universitário. Relativamente às lições que se podem tirar do pós 25 de Abril, Álvaro Vasconcelos faz um balanço agridoce : apesar de considerar que “os seus objectivos essenciais foram atingidos: liberdade, fim do colonialismo e um estado inspirado nos modelos sociais europeus”, ele constara que “o que triunfou não foram os mecanismos que permitiriam compatibilizar a democracia liberal com o desejo de participação dos cidadãos (...) com o tempo, os partidos tornaram-se organizações fechadas (...) foram-se impondo como actores únicos do sistema politico”. "Portugal fez uma revolução que permitiu a existência de partidos políticos que não existiam antes. Mas a revolução, no momento em que ela aconteceu, despertou uma vontade de participação enorme na sociedade portuguesa. Todos os portugueses queriam participar na vida política pública. Eu próprio participei na criação de um jornal que era a voz do trabalhador e aquilo vendia-se como pãezinhos quentes. Quer dizer, toda a gente cria jornais. Toda a gente queria ler. Toda a gente fazia um pequeno comício. Enchiam-se de pessoas. Criaram-se cooperativas, associações de bairro, associações, moradores, associações agrícolas, movimentos cooperativos por todo o lado. Ao mesmo tempo, os partidos políticos foram-se consolidando como forças dominantes da sociedade portuguesa. E esses movimentos participativos foram vistos pelos partidos que acabaram por triunfar como movimentos que eram contrários à consolidação da democracia representativa liberal, como havia no resto da Europa. E foram desaparecendo. E o sistema político português ficou concentrado nos partidos políticos. Esses anos todos passaram e as pessoas hoje, como têm acesso às redes sociais, já têm outra forma de expressão, sem passar pelos partidos políticos. Exprimem-se nas redes sociais. Muitas vezes, o que dizem alguns? Nós não gostamos nada. Mas outras coisas dizem coisas correctas. Estes movimentos que eu referi, ecológicos, anti-racistas, de solidariedade social, também usam as redes sociais. Mas há muita gente que usa as redes sociais e que diz coisas horríveis. Mas não interessa, diz. Acha que tem direito à palavra. E acha que os partidos não dão direito à palavra. Então vão atrás de um demagogo que diz ‘Eu dou vos a palavra. Eles não vos dão a palavra'. Os partidos políticos são organizações fechadas. Em Portugal nunca se fez a regionalização, porque os partidos acharam que aquilo era fugir ao controlo central dos partidos de Lisboa. Era abrir o controlo da sociedade a nível regional. E tudo isso foi enfraquecendo a democracia portuguesa", comenta. “Foi nas redes sociais, espaço sem regras, que descobri que estávamos perante um brutalismo neofascista. O significado das palavras e a verdade deixaram de ser facilmente reconhecíveis. O algoritmo privilegia a violência verbal, exponencia o número de visões e partilhas. Acreditei – e escrevi –, depois das revoluções árabes de 2011, que as redes sociais tinham potencial de empoderamento dos cidadãos e poderiam ser um factor de emancipação democrática, mas hoje sou obrigado a constatar que não tive em conta a capacidade de manipulação, seja pelos algoritmos ou ainda mais pela IA, dos Estados e grupos que controlam as empresas da indústria do mundo virtual", escreve Álvaro Vasconcelos no capítulo que dedica ao regresso do que chama de 'brutalismo'. "A nível europeu, nós não podemos separar de um fenómeno mundial, que é aquilo que atravessa bastante o meu livro, que é a ideia do colapso do pensamento. E esse colapso do pensamento. O que significa que quando os homens deixam de pensar, diz Hannah Arendt, são capazes dos piores crimes. E esses homens são capazes dos piores crimes. E o homem banal, o homem comum que pode seguir um líder que vai destruir as suas liberdades e a liberdade dos outros. E isso pode se chamar ‘tecno-totalitarismo'. Porquê tecno-totalitarismo? Porque grande parte da economia mundial hoje está a ser dominada pelas grandes empresas tecnológicas. Estamos numa nova revolução tecnológica. E as grandes empresas tecnológicas que dominam a inteligência artificial, que dominam as redes sociais, como o Musk, é o exemplo mais claro, defendem aquilo que eu chamei de ‘tecno-totalitarismo'», explica o autor das "Memórias em tempo de amnésia". "Há uma politóloga francesa, Asma Mhalla que diz que ‘este século não vos proíbe de pensar. Ele ocupa-vos até que já não se saiba como fazer. Isto vem, como eu digo aqui no livro, do desenvolvimento da Inteligência artificial. O desenvolvimento da inteligência artificial cria um mundo onde os humanos deixam de pensar. A banalidade do mal passa a ser a norma. Isso acontece em muitos actos quotidianos. Quando recorremos à inteligência artificial para tomarmos decisões. Quando manipulados por algoritmos, ficamos de tal forma hipnotizados que somos levados a acreditar nos líderes populistas como Trump, como Bardella em França como em Portugal, o André Ventura, como Bolsonaro no Brasil", diz Álvaro Vasconcelos. "Há um aspecto deste ‘tecno-totalitarismo' que também nos deve inquietar, que é menos presente em França, mas está presente em muitos países, que é a relação dele com uma determinada corrente religiosa. Ele é religioso na sua essência, porque ao mesmo tempo, fala de Apocalipse, destruição do mundo pelo aquecimento global, pela guerra nuclear e está a propor uma solução tecnológica para estes problemas. Ora, isto é típico da crença religiosa. A ideia do Apocalipse, se pensarmos no apoio dos evangélicos americanos a Trump e em cenas em que Trump se reúne com os evangélicos e os evangélicos rezam na Casa Branca a volta do Trump ou quando o Bolsonaro tomou posse rodeado pelos evangélicos, a primeira coisa que fizeram, foi um ato religioso. (…) Vemos que o ‘tecno-totalitarismo' muitas vezes é também uma ‘tecno-teocracia'. E, portanto, esse problema, que é um problema mundial, que é da criação do mundo em que os homens deixam de pensar, a inteligência artificial substitui o pensamento humano. É um mundo em que o brutalismo, que é o tema do meu livro, se torna possível. É possível que o Trump decida destruir o Irão, que o Netanyahu faça o genocídio de Gaza e agora esteja a fazer no Líbano o que fez em Gaza, no sul do Líbano. É exactamente a mesma coisa. Vai destruir o sul do Líbano completamente", diz o especialista em relações internacionais. No capítulo em que aborda o que chama de dever de hospitalidade, Álvaro Vasconcelos considera que é neste aspecto que a Europa pode fazer a diferença "para superar o brutalismo contemporâneo, porque, por um lado, é uma das regiões do mundo onde as democracias ainda resistem ao assalto da extrema‑direita neofascista, e por outro porque a hospitalidade é a essência da sua sobrevivência". "Estamos a falar da União Europeia, a que se podem juntar alguns Estados, como a Noruega, como hoje o Brasil do Lula. Têm a mesma ambição de escapar ao brutalismo de Putin, Trump, Netanyahu, ao ‘tecno-totalitarismo' que domina a China. Verdadeiramente o único sítio do mundo em que ainda há um grupo de Estados que pode e quer resistir é na União Europeia, mas que tem estes aliados muito importantes que tem que procurar no Canadá, já procura no Brasil. Por isso, o acordo com o Mercosul é tão importante, apesar de a Argentina do Milei estar completamente na mesma linha de brutalismo. Mas o Brasil é um país importantíssimo. Na Ásia, o Japão, a Coreia do Sul. (…) Portanto, a Europa é a nossa esperança. Mas para que essa esperança não passe de uma utopia não realizada, para ser uma utopia realizada, é preciso que a Europa integre toda a sua vitalidade num projecto comum, (…) é preciso uma mudança radical de política. Ou seja, é preciso uma política que seja alternativa à política da extrema-direita. Claramente. E o que é que se deve fazer? Os imigrantes que são grande parte da população europeia ou originários na imigração devem ser cidadãos plenos, activos, integrados nas nossas sociedades, dando-lhes o voto. Aqueles que ainda não têm, damos-lhe a palavra, ouvindo-os e tornando as nossas democracias muito mais participativas", preconiza o autor. No seu livro, Álvaro Vasconcelos estabelece um elo directo entre o ‘tecno-totalitarismo', a negação dos direitos de boa parte da humanidade e a destruição do meio ambiente. "Um dos temas que eu acho que é muito importante é a questão do ambiente. Eu, aliás, começo o meu livro com uma citação do Camus que diz ‘A minha geração quis mudar o mundo. Não o mudou, mas pelo menos lutou para preservar o que de melhor tinha sido conquistado'. (…) O aquecimento global está a ser um problema gravíssimo que pode pôr em causa a vida na terra. E aí é lembrarmo-nos de Edgar Morin, um grande pensador. Eu cito Edgar Morin dez ou 15 vezes no meu livro. Ele diz que nós não estamos só perante um mundo que destrói a vida humana. Estamos num mundo em que a globalização foi extremamente destrutiva do ponto de vista económico e social. Criou também a consciência de um destino comum da humanidade a consciência de que estamos todos no mesmo barco. Ou seja, no barco da vida. Nós sabemos que a vida não é eterna. Mas enquanto estamos no barco da vida, não vamos cair no niilismo. Nem vamos cair na melancolia de esquerda. Isto é uma conclusão que alguém tirou do meu livro que eu sou contra a melancolia de esquerda. A melancolia de esquerda é nós pensarmos em tudo aquilo por que a gente lutou está a desaparecer e já não podemos fazer nada. Vai tudo acabar. Vai acabar a democracia, a liberdade. Vai voltar o racismo como política de Estado. Vai desaparecer a ordem internacional. Vai desaparecer o multilateralismo", diz o universitário. "Estamos perante uma guerra cultural. É um tema central, porque a guerra cultural é algo que acompanha a civilização europeia desde o Iluminismo e desde a Revolução Francesa. Houve sempre uma corrente que se opôs às conquistas de liberdade, igualdade, fraternidade da Revolução Francesa. Considerou sempre que a compaixão pelo outro não fazia nenhum sentido, que o homem era um animal fundamentalmente egoísta e violento E que tinha que ser treinado desde criancinha para a competição. E por isso, a cooperação não é uma questão fundamental da aprendizagem. As pessoas não aprendem a cooperar, aprendem a competir. Já vimos no sistema escolar como é terrível a competição. A infância nas grandes escolas. O que é que é difícil chegar lá acima. Portanto, formam-se elites que foram treinadas para a competição e não foram treinadas para a cooperação. E se nós não cooperarmos neste barco da vida, se não percebermos que o clima não tem fronteiras, que o aquecimento é global, que os calores do Norte de África chegam à Europa, que as transformações da Amazónia transformam as correntes do Atlântico e nos atingem também como europeus. Então não perceberemos que estamos todos no mesmo mundo. Mundo, terra, pátria, como diz o Edgar Morin. E que neste mundo, terra pátria, nós somos todos cidadãos, mesmo quando não somos considerados cidadãos", conclui Álvaro Vasconcelos.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Do Not Start This Day Afraid, God Is With You Recorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Dallas • Auckland • Lagos • Singapore • Santiago COURAGE • CONFIDENCE • GOD'S PRESENCE morning prayer for courage and strength • Christian prayer for a new day • trusting God when life feels uncertain • finding confidence in God's presence Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” As a new day begins, it is easy to focus on the things that feel uncertain. There may be responsibilities waiting for your attention, conversations that need to happen, or situations that seem larger than your strength. Sometimes the day has not even properly started before worry begins trying to write the story of how it will unfold. Yet before fear speaks, God speaks. Before anxiety predicts what might happen, God reminds us of who He is. And before we take our first step into the unknown, God assures us that we will not walk there alone. The promise of Scripture is not that life will always be easy. The promise is that God's presence will remain faithful through every challenge, every question, and every unexpected turn in the road. Whatever this day may hold, the Lord who holds your life is already there before you. Father, thank You for this new morning and for the gift of another day. Thank You that Your presence goes before me and walks beside me. When I am tempted to fear what lies ahead, remind me that I never face the future alone. Jesus, strengthen my heart today. Where uncertainty tries to weaken my confidence, fill me with courage. Where worries try to grow, replace them with trust. Help me walk into this day with quiet confidence, knowing that You are holding me securely in Your care. Lord, teach me to look beyond my fears and focus on Your faithfulness. Help me remember that Your strength is greater than my weakness and Your peace is greater than my concerns. Across the world, from Dallas to Auckland, from Lagos to Singapore and Santiago, may hearts be strengthened by the assurance that God is present, God is faithful, and God is with us today. Jesús, ayúdame a caminar con valentía hoy. Jesus, ajuda-me a caminhar com coragem hoje. Jesus, tulungan Mo akong lumakad nang may tapang ngayon. Father, I place this day into Your hands and choose faith over fear. Amen. Isaiah 41 prayer, morning prayer, prayer for courage, Christian encouragement, prayer for strength, trusting God, daily prayer, Christian devotion morning prayer for courage and strength, Christian prayer for a new day, trusting God when life feels uncertain, finding confidence in God's presenceSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningExodus 14:14 — Rest Tonight, God Is Fighting For You Recorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Nashville • Auckland • Lagos • Singapore • Buenos Aires REST • SURRENDER • PEACEFUL CONFIDENCE night prayer for peaceful rest • Christian bedtime prayer for weary hearts • prayer for surrendering worries • resting safely in God's care  Exodus 14:14 (NIV) “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” As this day comes to its close, there may still be concerns you wish had been resolved. There may be situations that remain unanswered, conversations that continue to weigh on your heart, or circumstances that seem beyond your ability to change. One of the hardest lessons in life is learning that not every battle is ours to carry. Some burdens belong in God's hands. Some worries do not become lighter because we think about them for another hour. Some answers will arrive more quickly when we stop chasing them and begin trusting the Lord who already sees the outcome. Tonight, God is not asking you to solve everything. He is inviting you to be still. The same God who has carried you through this day is watching over you tonight. His strength has not diminished. His faithfulness has not weakened. His love has not moved further away. While you rest, God remains at work. Father, thank You for Your care throughout this day. Thank You for every moment of protection, provision, and grace. Thank You that I can place into Your hands the things that are too heavy for me to carry. Jesus, I release tonight's worries to You. I release tomorrow's concerns to You. I release the situations I cannot control and the questions I cannot answer. Replace striving with peace and replace fear with trust. Lord, help me rest in the confidence that You are working even when I am sleeping. Let Your peace settle over my mind, Your presence surround my home, and Your love quiet every anxious thought. Across the world, from Nashville to Auckland, from Lagos to Singapore and Buenos Aires, may weary hearts discover rest, anxious minds discover stillness, and tired souls discover the comfort of God's faithful care. Jesús, descanso en Tu cuidado esta noche. Jesus, descanso no Teu cuidado esta noite. Jesus, nagpapahinga ako sa Iyong pangangalaga ngayong gabi. Father, I choose to be still and rest in Your care tonight. Amen. Exodus 14 prayer, night prayer, bedtime prayer, prayer for peaceful rest, Christian encouragement, prayer for surrender, daily prayer, Christian devotion night prayer for peaceful rest, Christian bedtime prayer for weary hearts, prayer for surrendering worries, resting safely in God's careSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningSPECIAL ENCOURAGEMENT EPISODELuke 18:1 — Keep Praying, Keep Believing, Never Give UpRecorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Dallas • Auckland • Lagos • Singapore • Buenos Aires PRAYER • PERSEVERANCE • ENCOURAGEMENT Christian encouragement for difficult times • keep praying and never give up • finding strength in community prayer • hope when the world feels heavy  Luke 18:1 (NIV) “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Today is not so much a prayer as it is a message from my heart to yours. Thank you. Thank you for praying with us. Thank you for walking this journey with us. Thank you for downloading these five-minute commuter prayers and allowing DailyPrayer.uk to become part of your day. Over recent months and years we have watched this prayer community grow across nations, cities, and continents. We have seen people join us from America, New Zealand, Singapore, Nigeria, South Africa, Latin America, across the United Kingdom, and many other parts of the world. Together we have built something very simple, yet very powerful. A community of prayer. The truth is that the world feels heavy at times. Many people are carrying burdens that nobody else can see. Many are facing uncertainty, grief, financial pressure, family struggles, health concerns, and questions about the future. Yet in the middle of all of that, we continue to pray. We continue to believe. We continue to stand together. And we do not give up. Jesus told His disciples that they should always pray and not give up. Those words remain just as important today as they were when He first spoke them. So if you are feeling tired today, keep praying. If you are waiting for answers, keep praying. If you are carrying a burden for someone you love, keep praying. If you are believing God for a breakthrough, keep praying. Not because prayer is a religious exercise. But because prayer keeps us connected to the One who holds all things together. Thank you for every download. Thank you for every prayer. Thank you for every encouraging message. Thank you for standing with us. Most of all, thank you for continuing to seek God in a world that desperately needs His peace, His hope, and His love. Across the world, from Dallas to Auckland, from Lagos to Singapore and Buenos Aires, may we continue to encourage one another, support one another, pray for one another, and keep our eyes fixed upon Jesus. Do not give up. Keep believing. Keep trusting. Keep praying. The Lord is with you. Amen. Christian encouragement, never give up praying, Luke 18 prayer, prayer community, DailyPrayer.uk, Christian hope, perseverance in prayer, faith encouragement keep praying and never give up, Christian encouragement for difficult times, finding strength in community prayer, hope when the world feels heavy, prayer that changes livesSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with software engineer and entrepreneur Arowolo Muritadhor for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from agriculture and manufacturing in Nigeria to the evolving role of crypto in the country's economy. They touch on how hyperinflation, particularly the naira's dramatic drop in 2023, pushed Nigerians toward stablecoins as a practical savings tool, and how informal kiosk networks have stepped in where traditional banking infrastructure falls short. The conversation also covers the tension between government regulation and the permissionless nature of blockchain technology, comparisons between the decline of the Roman Empire and current shifts in US economic dominance, the role of mobile payments in Africa, language learning, and whether AI agents have any real utility in crypto infrastructure yet. You can connect with Arowolo on LinkedIn and X at @armolas_06.Timestamps00:00 - Host welcomes Arowolo Muritadhor, introducing topics of software engineering and animal food production in Nigeria.05:00 - Discussion shifts to manufacturing, components assembly, and China's dominance in low-cost production globally.10:00 - Conversation explores crypto adoption in Nigeria as a network state phenomenon, separating informed users from mainstream population.15:00 - Mobile payments and kiosk ATM replacements emerge as critical financial infrastructure bridging unbanked Nigerians.20:00 - Roman Empire parallels drawn to modern crypto taxation, government control, and inevitable death-and-taxes reality.25:00 - Bitcoin and Ethereum permissionless nature debated against government wallet-level censorship vulnerabilities.30:00 - AI agents examined as crypto infrastructure tools, revealing mostly trading bots rather than foundational builders.35:00 - Nigeria's 2023 naira collapse compared to Argentina's hyperinflation, driving citizens toward stablecoin dollar savings.40:00 - US Treasury history unpacked through FDR gold confiscation and Nixon ending convertibility, paralleling empire decline.45:00 - Crypto reframed as anti-bank rather than purely anti-government, enabling freedom through immutable accountability.50:00 - Transparent blockchain ledgers discussed as potential government accountability tools across democracy, republic, and oligarchy structures.Key Insights1. Nigeria has a significant divide between its northern and southern regions in terms of economic activity. The north, centered around Abuja, is more agricultural with substantial cattle production, while Lagos in the south functions as a dense urban and commercial hub. This geographic and economic split shapes how different financial tools and technologies are adopted across the country.2. China's dominance in low-cost manufacturing has made it nearly impossible for countries like Nigeria, the United States, or Argentina to compete on price alone. The more realistic path for developing economies is to import components and focus on local assembly and creativity, which is where meaningful economic participation becomes possible.3. Crypto adoption in Nigeria accelerated dramatically around 2023 when the naira experienced a sharp devaluation against the US dollar. Before that point, saving in dollars was difficult for many Nigerians, especially those without formal bank accounts, making stablecoins like USDT an attractive and practical alternative for preserving wealth.4. Informal kiosk operators in Nigeria have organically become a substitute for ATMs, giving communities access to basic financial services where traditional banking infrastructure does not reach. This grassroots financial layer is now a key entry point for integrating crypto and stablecoin payments into everyday commerce.5. Governments are increasingly trying to regulate crypto at the wallet and centralized exchange level, using tax compliance as a primary mechanism. While Bitcoin and Ethereum remain largely permissionless, the practical chokepoints for most users remain centralized platforms where identity and transactions can be monitored.6. The historical parallel between the fall of the Roman Empire and current shifts in US economic and geopolitical power offers a useful frame for understanding why crypto matters. Just as Rome debased its currency and struggled to sustain imperial costs, the US faces mounting debt and a financialized economy that may accelerate dollar instability and push more people toward alternative stores of value.7. One genuinely constructive use case for blockchain beyond speculation is immutable accountability, particularly for public institutions and prediction markets. A transparent ledger that governments or officials voluntarily adopt could create verifiable records of decisions and promises, reducing corruption and increasing trust in ways that traditional governance structures have struggled to achieve.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningJohn 14:27 — Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled Today Recorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Chicago • Wellington • Lagos • Singapore • Lima PEACE • CALM • TRUST midday prayer for peace of mind • Christian prayer for anxious thoughts • prayer for a troubled heart • finding calm in God's presence John 14:27 (NIV) “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” By the middle of the day, our minds can easily become crowded. A responsibility still waiting for our attention. A conversation that remains on our hearts. A concern about the future that quietly follows us through the hours. Without realising it, we can begin carrying emotional weight that God never intended us to carry alone. This is often how anxiety works. It rarely arrives all at once. Instead, it gathers quietly, one thought at a time, until our peace begins to feel distant. Yet in the middle of life's pressures, Jesus speaks with remarkable gentleness. “My peace I give you.” Not a peace that depends upon circumstances being perfect. Not a peace that disappears when challenges arise. His peace. A peace that remains steady because it comes from His presence rather than our situation. Father, thank You that Your peace is available to me right now. Thank You that I do not need to wait for every question to be answered before I can rest in Your care. Jesus, quiet the thoughts that are stealing today's peace. Help me release the concerns that I keep replaying in my mind. Where fear has become loud, let Your voice become clearer. Where my heart feels troubled, let Your peace settle deeply within me. Lord, help me walk through the remainder of this day with confidence and trust. Remind me that You are near, You are faithful, and You are working even when I cannot yet see the outcome. Across the world, from Chicago to Wellington, from Lagos to Singapore and Lima, may hearts discover the peace of Christ that steadies anxious minds and brings calm to weary souls. Jesús, llena mi corazón con Tu paz. Jesus, enche o meu coração com a Tua paz. Jesus, punuin Mo ng kapayapaan ang aking puso. Father, I receive Your peace and place the rest of this day into Your hands. Amen. John 14 prayer, midday prayer, prayer for peace of mind, Christian encouragement, prayer for anxious thoughts, daily prayer, trusting God, Christian devotion midday prayer for peace of mind, Christian prayer for anxious thoughts, prayer for a troubled heart, finding calm in God's presenceSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalms 127:2 — Tonight, Let God Carry What You Cannot Recorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Nashville • Auckland • Lagos • Singapore • Buenos Aires REST • SURRENDER • PEACE night prayer for peaceful sleep • Christian bedtime prayer for anxiety • prayer for a tired mind • resting safely in God's care  Psalm 127:2 (NIV) “In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves.” As this day comes gently to an end, there may still be things resting heavily on your mind. Some concerns may have followed you from morning until now. Some questions remain unanswered. Some situations are still unfolding. And yet here you are, at the close of another day, held by the same God who carried you through every moment that has passed. One of the quiet struggles of life is believing that we must keep carrying today's burdens long after the day itself has finished. We replay conversations, revisit worries, and try to solve tomorrow's problems before tomorrow has even arrived. But tonight is not a call to carry more. Tonight is an invitation to rest. The Lord who guided you this morning, strengthened you during the day, and walked beside you through every challenge is still with you now. His faithfulness has not diminished. His care has not changed. His presence has not left your side. Father, thank You for bringing me safely to the end of this day. Thank You for every kindness, every provision, every protection, and every unseen way You have cared for me. Jesus, I place into Your hands the things I cannot resolve tonight. The conversations I cannot control. The situations I cannot change. The concerns I cannot carry any further. Let Your peace settle over my mind and let Your presence quiet every anxious thought. Lord, watch over my family, my home, and all those I love. Let Your peace rest upon us through the night. Help me release what belongs to tomorrow and receive the gift of rest that You lovingly provide. Across the world, from Nashville to Auckland, from Lagos to Singapore and Buenos Aires, may weary hearts find comfort, anxious minds find stillness, and tired souls discover peaceful rest in the presence of God. Jesús, descanso en Tu cuidado esta noche. Jesus, descanso no Teu cuidado esta noite. Jesus, nagpapahinga ako sa Iyong pangangalaga ngayong gabi. Father, I place tomorrow into Your hands and choose to rest in Your peace tonight. Amen. Psalm 127 prayer, night prayer, bedtime prayer, prayer for peaceful sleep, Christian encouragement, prayer for anxiety, daily prayer, Christian devotion night prayer for peaceful sleep, Christian bedtime prayer for anxiety, prayer for a tired mind, resting safely in God's careSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Gwamnatin jihar Lagos a Najeriya ta ƙaddamar da wani gagarumin samame kan mabarata da suka cika titunan birnin, inda aka cafke ɗimbin mabarata ciki har da masu fama da naƙasa da kuma waɗanda ke yi musu jagora, kazalika da ma waɗanda ke cikin ƙoshin lafiya. Kwamishin Ma'aikatar matasa da jin ɗadin jama'a na jihar Mobolaji Ogunlende, ya ce daga ƙarshen watan Mayun da ya gabata zuwa yau, sun cafke sama da mutane dubu 1 da 300 tare da hukunta aƙalla 450 daga cikinsu. Lura da cewa mafi yawan waɗanda suka riƙi bara a matsayin sana'a a birnin Lagos ƴan asalin Arewacin Najeriya ne, wannan ya sa Abdoulkarim Ibrahim Shikal ya zanta da ɗaya daga cikin shugabannin al'ummar yankin da ke zaune a jihar, Alhaji Sa'adu Yusuf Ɗandare Gulma, ga kuma ƙarin bayanin da ya yi masa a game da wannan samame. Ku latsa alamar sauti don sauraron tattaunawarsu.............

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalms 143:8 — Show Me The Way I Should Walk Today Recorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Dallas • Auckland • Lagos • Singapore • Santiago GUIDANCE • TRUST • NEW BEGINNINGS morning prayer for guidance • Christian prayer for a new day • prayer for wisdom and direction • trusting God with today's decisions Psalm 143:8 (NIV) “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” As a new day begins, there is something comforting about knowing that we do not have to figure everything out before we take our first step. Many people wake up already thinking about what lies ahead. There are responsibilities to carry, decisions to make, conversations to have, and situations that may still feel uncertain. It is easy to begin the day feeling as though we must somehow have all the answers before we move forward. Yet God has never asked us to know everything. He asks us to trust Him one step at a time. Before this day becomes busy, before schedules begin to fill and demands start competing for our attention, we can pause and remember that the Lord is already present in every moment we will face. The path ahead may not be completely visible, but the One who walks with us sees it clearly. Father, thank You for the gift of this new morning. Thank You for Your unfailing love that meets me before the day has fully begun. As I step into today, help me trust You more than my own understanding. Jesus, guide my thoughts, my words, and my decisions. Where I feel uncertain, give me wisdom. Where I feel hesitant, give me courage. Where I feel overwhelmed by what lies ahead, remind me that I do not walk alone. Lord, teach me to follow Your leading with a peaceful heart, trusting that You are directing my steps even when I cannot see the whole journey. Across the world, from Dallas to Auckland, from Lagos to Singapore and Santiago, may hearts be encouraged by the assurance that God is faithful, present, and able to guide every step of this day. Jesús, guía mis pasos hoy. Jesus, guia os meus passos hoje. Jesus, gabayan Mo ang aking mga hakbang ngayon. Father, I place this day into Your hands and trust You to lead me well. Amen. Psalm 143 prayer, morning prayer, prayer for guidance, Christian encouragement, prayer for wisdom, daily prayer, trusting God, Christian devotion morning prayer for guidance, Christian prayer for a new day, prayer for wisdom and direction, trusting God with today's decisionsSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

University can be one of the most exciting seasons of your life, and one of the most confusing.One moment, you're excited about a fresh start. Next, you're questioning yourself, comparing your journey to everyone else's, struggling to find your place, and wondering if you're doing enough.In this episode, I sit down with Dieko, a Law student at the University of Lagos, to have an honest conversation about confidence, self-worth, comparison, loneliness, academic pressure, romantic validation, and what it really means to stay grounded when university life starts testing who you are.Together, we discuss:The culture shocks that come with entering university Navigating self-doubt and rebuilding confidenceAcademic pressure and separating your grades from your worthDealing with comparison in school, friendships, finances, and appearanceLoneliness, friendship, and finding your people authenticallyRomantic validation, singleness, and feeling "left behind"and much moreIf you're an undergraduate, a recent graduate, or simply someone learning to believe in yourself again, this conversation is the reminder you need.Let's stay connected:Email: helloayanpella@gmail.comIG: @ayanpellaX: @ayanpella_TikTok: @ayanpellaIf this episode resonated with you, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with someone who might need it.See you next time. 

Foreign nationals in South Africa are facing renewed fears following the latest wave of xenophobic attacks, which have reportedly killed nine Mozambican nationals. Ghana and Mozambique have begun evacuating some of their citizens, while other countries are considering similar moves. We hear from those fleeing the tensions and how they are rebuilding life in their home countries. Then, we head to Lagos to meet acclaimed Nigerian musician and producer Cobhams Asuquo. Born visually impaired, he taught himself to play the piano and went on to help shape the sound of modern African music. BBC Outlook's Tommy Dixon meets him to discuss his journey, his music, and navigating life without sight.Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers:Godwin Asediba, Bella Twine and Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: David Nzau Senior Producer: Keikantse Shumba Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla

This week, the ladies are joined by Ayanfe for a truly unforgettable episode. We start with a quick catch-up, then get into some dilemmas that go from confusing to completely unhinged. One listener's husband is refusing to have children until his siblings do, another is grieving her sister while secretly falling in love with the husband she left behind.Then Ayanfe takes us through his incredible life story, from how he first got to Lagos to ending up in an orphanage after an accident. He shares what daily life was like, the relationships he built there and what it took to eventually reconnect with his family. He also opens up about living on the streets with hustling boys and choosing to hold on to his honest craft instead of going back to that life. It is honest, emotional, hilarious and a beautiful reminder of resilience, grace and finding your way back to yourself.Enjoy this amazing episode brought to you by our friends at Busha - an SEC-licensed digital asset exchange where you can buy, sell and send digital assets anywhere in the world and also save in Naira or Dollars with up to 20% annual interest. Download the Busha App and use the code ISWIS or visit busha.io to get started!Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to, leave a review, share it with everyone you know, and if you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment!Make sure to follow us onTwitter: @ISWISPodcastInstagram: @isaidwhatisaidpodYouTube: @isaidwhatisaidpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teachers in Nigeria's Oyo, Borno and Lagos states protest kidnappings of teachers and learners. And how poor sanitation puts mothers at risk of maternal sepsis in Zambia.

What can we expect from AJ as he returns to the ring in July? Buncey sits down with the former two-time heavyweight world champion ahead of his comeback fight against Kristian Prenga in Jeddah. Joshua opens up on coping with the tragic loss of two close friends in Lagos last December, while promoter Eddie Hearn shares the latest on AJ's future plans. Former world champion Darren Barker also joins us with his analysis on what we can expect when Joshua steps back into the ring.

Niyi Adeogun is a multidisciplinary artist, creative director, and founder of CXRE Labs, a creative studio exploring the intersection of art, design, and technology. His work spans visual art, brand identity, immersive experiences, and experimental design, often using symbolism and storytelling to create pieces that feel both personal and thought-provoking.Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, and now based in Canada, Niyi's practice is rooted in curiosity, emotion, and innovation. He is passionate about creating work that not only looks compelling but also invites deeper reflection on identity, connection, faith, and the human experience.Through his studio and personal practice, Niyi continues to build projects that blur the lines between disciplines, bringing together art, design, and emerging technology in ways that feel meaningful, accessible, and alive.Check him out @niyiadeogun

En entrevista para MVS Noticias con Luis Cárdenas, Armando Olmeda, padre de uno de los cinco jóvenes desaparecidos en Lagos de Moreno, habló sobre el caso se complica a casi 3 años.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plus qu'une source d'inspiration sur les podiums des défilés internationaux, le secteur de la mode est en plein essor sur le continent africain depuis une quinzaine d'années. Mais ce dynamisme cache mal les problèmes structurels, notamment le manque de formation et de main-d'œuvre qualifiée.   Dakar, Lagos, Nairobi,... les fashion weeks se succèdent pour mettre à l'honneur la créativité du continent africain. Des noms de designers comme Sarah Diouf, Adebayo Oke-Lawal, Thebe Magugu, Imane Ayissi avant eux, résonnent sur la scène mode internationale. Mais derrière la vitrine et le glamour, la professionnalisation du secteur reste un défi majeur pour le continent africain. Encore largement dominé par l'informel, les métiers de la couture restent peu valorisés et la main-d'œuvre peu formée. Dessiner, patronner, couper, broder ou coudre requiert pourtant des compétences techniques importantes. Outre le stylisme, créer sa marque de vêtements nécessite également des connaissances en commerce, marketing, distribution, communication...   Si le potentiel est bien présent, le secteur de la mode en Afrique doit donc se structurer et aller au-delà de sa créativité évidente, alors comment valoriser les différents métiers de la mode, quels sont les besoins des designers africains pour développer leur marque et quelles sont les formations possibles en Afrique ?   Avec : • Marie-Jeanne Serbin Thomas, rédactrice en chef du magazine Brune • Mossi Traore, styliste, créateur de la marque de prêt-à-porter Mossi. Fondateur de l'école Les ateliers Alix, établissement d'enseignement de la haute couture en région parisienne  • Jacques Logoh, créateur de mode togolais, fondateur de la marque Jacques Logoh couture, promoteur du festival de mode Fimo228, rendez-vous dédié aux modes africaines • Michèle Caroline Okei, directrice de l'Ecole Internationale de Formation Professionnelle, EIPF Michèle Yakice à Abidjan en Côte d'Ivoire  En début d'émission, l'École autour du monde avec Floriane Klinklin Acouetey, cheffe de Projet « Sang pour sang, unies pour la dignité » chez Equipop à l'occasion de la Journée internationale de l'hygiène menstruelle.    En fin d'émission, Le monde des enfants réalisé par Charlie Dupiot.  La parole aux enfants dans 8 milliards de voisins  avec Charlie Dupiot ! Ils nous parlent de racisme aujourd'hui, racisme à l'école, racisme ordinaire. Ils sont élèves dans une classe de CM1-CM2, au sein d'une école privée, l'externat Sainte-Anne à Montesson, en région parisienne. Voici Flora, Dayana, Emilie, Nino, Pénélope, Mila, Ema, Maelys, Ethan, Juliano, Noah et Zhaokang.   Un grand merci à l'enseignante Sophie Cartiaux et à Valérie Le Bailly, la directrice de l'école Sainte-Anne à Montesson.     Programmation musicale :  ► Claro - Ginton, AMY MIYÚ ► I Love You - Tayc.

Plus qu'une source d'inspiration sur les podiums des défilés internationaux, le secteur de la mode est en plein essor sur le continent africain depuis une quinzaine d'années. Mais ce dynamisme cache mal les problèmes structurels, notamment le manque de formation et de main-d'œuvre qualifiée.   Dakar, Lagos, Nairobi,... les fashion weeks se succèdent pour mettre à l'honneur la créativité du continent africain. Des noms de designers comme Sarah Diouf, Adebayo Oke-Lawal, Thebe Magugu, Imane Ayissi avant eux, résonnent sur la scène mode internationale. Mais derrière la vitrine et le glamour, la professionnalisation du secteur reste un défi majeur pour le continent africain. Encore largement dominé par l'informel, les métiers de la couture restent peu valorisés et la main-d'œuvre peu formée. Dessiner, patronner, couper, broder ou coudre requiert pourtant des compétences techniques importantes. Outre le stylisme, créer sa marque de vêtements nécessite également des connaissances en commerce, marketing, distribution, communication...   Si le potentiel est bien présent, le secteur de la mode en Afrique doit donc se structurer et aller au-delà de sa créativité évidente, alors comment valoriser les différents métiers de la mode, quels sont les besoins des designers africains pour développer leur marque et quelles sont les formations possibles en Afrique ?   Avec : • Marie-Jeanne Serbin Thomas, rédactrice en chef du magazine Brune • Mossi Traore, styliste, créateur de la marque de prêt-à-porter Mossi. Fondateur de l'école Les ateliers Alix, établissement d'enseignement de la haute couture en région parisienne  • Jacques Logoh, créateur de mode togolais, fondateur de la marque Jacques Logoh couture, promoteur du festival de mode Fimo228, rendez-vous dédié aux modes africaines • Michèle Caroline Okei, directrice de l'Ecole Internationale de Formation Professionnelle, EIPF Michèle Yakice à Abidjan en Côte d'Ivoire  En début d'émission, l'École autour du monde avec Floriane Klinklin Acouetey, cheffe de Projet « Sang pour sang, unies pour la dignité » chez Equipop à l'occasion de la Journée internationale de l'hygiène menstruelle.    En fin d'émission, Le monde des enfants réalisé par Charlie Dupiot.  La parole aux enfants dans 8 milliards de voisins  avec Charlie Dupiot ! Ils nous parlent de racisme aujourd'hui, racisme à l'école, racisme ordinaire. Ils sont élèves dans une classe de CM1-CM2, au sein d'une école privée, l'externat Sainte-Anne à Montesson, en région parisienne. Voici Flora, Dayana, Emilie, Nino, Pénélope, Mila, Ema, Maelys, Ethan, Juliano, Noah et Zhaokang.   Un grand merci à l'enseignante Sophie Cartiaux et à Valérie Le Bailly, la directrice de l'école Sainte-Anne à Montesson.     Programmation musicale :  ► Claro - Ginton, AMY MIYÚ ► I Love You - Tayc.

What happens when a group of high schoolers turns a $5,000 competition win into a global movement?In this episode, Dr. Joseph sits down with Abhi Tenneti and Ayush Garg — the high school founders of Green Silicon Valley — an organization run entirely by students, for students, bringing free STEM and environmental education to elementary and middle school classrooms around the world.We talk about how these young leaders scaled from a single middle school in Santa Clara to over 500 volunteers across seven countries — from Tunisia to Pakistan, China to Nigeria. They share the powerful story of their partnership with an organization in Lagos, Nigeria, where environmental education is being woven into a broader fight against poverty and violence — teaching not just STEM, but real skills to help young people build a future outside of military conscription and gang violence.We get into the nitty-gritty of running a youth-led organization: the fundraising struggles, the cold-emailing strategy that landed them international partnerships, the hands-on kits that turn saltwater into electricity, and their vision for a world where peer-to-peer climate education is embedded in every school system.This episode is a testament to what happens when we trust young people to lead, teach, and organize. The climate movement needs more than seasoned experts — it needs youth power, and Green Silicon Valley is showing us exactly what that looks like.What we talk about:

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¡Escándalo político! La FGR cita a declarar a Maru Campos y Rubén Rocha Moya por presuntos vínculos con el crimen organizado y narcopolítica. En esta emisión analizamos las claves del día junto a Roberto Gil Zuarth, quien desglosa el citatorio contra la gobernadora de Chihuahua y el mandatario de Sinaloa, mientras Silber Meza revela la presunta red de corrupción y desvío millonario que involucra a los hijos de Rocha Moya. Además, la activista Ceci Flores denuncia el hallazgo de fosas clandestinas en Lagos de Moreno y las amenazas que ha recibido por buscar la verdad. Por otro lado, también hablamos de bienestar: Samantha Guzmán presenta la innovación nutricional de Chobani y el Dr. Javi Derma explica cómo tratar la onicomicosis de forma efectiva. Cerramos con el análisis deportivo de Juan Carlos Díaz Murrieta y un reporte especial sobre la misteriosa desaparición pública de Eneyda Rocha. ¿La intervención de las autoridades en estos casos de narcopolítica traerá justicia real o se trata solo de una estrategia política? Te leemos en los comentarios. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

¡Escándalo político! La FGR cita a declarar a Maru Campos y Rubén Rocha Moya por presuntos vínculos con el crimen organizado y narcopolítica. En esta emisión analizamos las claves del día junto a Roberto Gil Zuarth, quien desglosa el citatorio contra la gobernadora de Chihuahua y el mandatario de Sinaloa, mientras Silber Meza revela la presunta red de corrupción y desvío millonario que involucra a los hijos de Rocha Moya. Además, la activista Ceci Flores denuncia el hallazgo de fosas clandestinas en Lagos de Moreno y las amenazas que ha recibido por buscar la verdad. Por otro lado, también hablamos de bienestar: Samantha Guzmán presenta la innovación nutricional de Chobani y el Dr. Javi Derma explica cómo tratar la onicomicosis de forma efectiva. Cerramos con el análisis deportivo de Juan Carlos Díaz Murrieta y un reporte especial sobre la misteriosa desaparición pública de Eneyda Rocha. ¿La intervención de las autoridades en estos casos de narcopolítica traerá justicia real o se trata solo de una estrategia política? Te leemos en los comentarios. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Une nouvelle édition de Latitudes, l'une des foires d'art contemporain de Johannesburg, s'est déroulée ce week-end du 23-24 mai. Et comme chaque année, un espace était dédié à des artistes d'un pays du continent mis à l'honneur. Après le Botswana, c'était cette fois-ci au tour du Nigeria de voir sa scène créative être célébrée et présentée au public local. Un échange à rebours des clichés, qui permet aux Sud-Africains d'avoir un autre regard sur le Nigeria, souvent perçu de manière négative à cause des tensions xénophobes. De notre correspondante à Johannesburg, Ces réalisations de peintres et plasticiens nigérians sont rassemblées au niveau d'une des terrasses des magnifiques jardins de Shepstone, où se déroule la foire d'art. Boitumelo Makousu est la commissaire de l'exposition : « Nous avons des sculptures, des peintures, des œuvres faites avec des étoffes... Prenons par exemple Meritblessing Ibrahim : elle utilise des tissus traditionnels pour les transformer en sculptures. Ici, nous avons (Gbolahan) Ayola, qui travaille l'argile. Il se rend sur des sites archéologiques du Nigeria, mène des recherches et réfléchit à la notion d'origine. Jusqu'à présent, nous avons déjà vendu 12 œuvres en tout, et j'ai dû les remplacer pour recomposer ce que vous voyez. » De grands visages de femmes peints sur des sacs en toile de jute signés Paul Ayihawu côtoient des tableaux de Samuel Inalegwu. Dans l'entrée, sont exposées des œuvres de Jemiye Ugwujide, artiste aux origines nigérianes qui habite en Afrique du Sud depuis 15 ans. Son travail tourne autour des questions de genre et d'identité queer : « C'est magnifique de voir des artistes et des Sud-Africains s'intéresser à l'art nigérian, l'admirer ou faire preuve de curiosité. J'aime beaucoup que les gens viennent me voir et me posent des questions sur ma culture igbo, sur notre cosmologie. Parce que le panafricanisme, c'est refuser l'idée xénophobe selon laquelle il n'y aurait pas assez de place pour que tout le monde coexiste. » « Nos histoires sont entremêlées » Dans l'ensemble, les couleurs sont vives, et beaucoup choisissent l'art du portrait comme moyen d'expression. Toute cette série a d'abord été dévoilée à Lagos, et elle est maintenant présentée au public sud-africain, ce qui ravit Tsakane, venue visiter la foire : « Ce sont de très belles créations. À travers l'art, on commence à voir qu'on n'est pas si différents, nos histoires sont entremêlées et nous avons beaucoup de thématiques en communs. Ça aide à humaniser des personnes qu'on ne connait pas, et à faire reculer la peur. » Une collaboration facilitée par la présence dans les deux pays de la banque qui sponsorise la foire Latitudes. Mais pour Boitumelo Makousu, le fait que Lagos et Pretoria soient deux places fortes de l'art contemporain sur le continent devrait encourager davantage les échanges : « Il y a une relation assez violente entre les deux pays, et pour moi, l'aborder à travers le prisme de l'art peut permettre de créer des discussions et une forme de dialogue. » Au-delà de cette salle dédiée au Nigeria, la foire aura permis de découvrir en tout, les œuvres de quelque de 300 artistes. À lire aussiAfrique du Sud: la foire d'art contemporain veut réinvestir le centre de Johannesburg

Starting university can humble you in ways nobody prepared you for.In this episode, I share my journey from being a sheltered teenager with low self-esteem to entering the beautiful chaos that is the University of Lagos, where everybody suddenly seemed smarter, more confident, more ambitious, and more exposed than me.I talk about:struggling with comparison and confidence as a "fresher"feeling behind around “CEO” classmates growing up sheltered and entering a completely different worldredefining failure as an undergraduateand moreIf you're currently in university, about to enter, or still trying to find yourself in the middle of everybody else's highlight reel, this episode is for you

There are moments in life that break us and moments that remake us. Mo Isom Aiken's story is one of both. From an Elite Division 1, All-American athlete to a woman haunted by trauma, addiction, and suicidal despair, Mo's life took a dramatic turn when a near-fatal car crash became the very altar where heaven met earth. What followed was a supernatural encounter with the Holy Spirit that not only saved her life, but ignited a transformation so complete it would ripple through her marriage, her motherhood, and her mission around the world. This isn't just a story of redemption. It's a call to awaken to the invisible spiritual warfare waging over every soul—and to the freedom that comes with surrendering everything. In this episode of the Revelations Podcast, host Reagan Kramer sits down with Mo Isom Aiken for an unfiltered, deeply moving conversation that spans trauma, healing, and the raw power of a life fully yielded to Jesus. Mo opens up about growing up in the Bible Belt, navigating father wounds and performance-based identity, and the spiritual warfare that nearly claimed her life. Together, they explore Mo's radical encounter with God in the wreckage of her Jeep, the prophetic call that led her family from a fifth-wheel RV across 48 states to the mission fields of Nigeria, and the power of intercession that reshaped her view of prayer entirely. This episode is for the believer who feels stuck in cycles of shame or silence, the seeker longing to hear God's voice again, or the weary warrior who needs to remember what it means to defect from the kingdom of darkness and live fully alive in Christ. Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode: Gain deeper understanding of how a supernatural encounter with God can occur amidst unimaginable personal tragedy. Learn how radical obedience—like selling everything and living in an RV—can unlock divine provision and spiritual growth. Reflect on the importance of prayer, spiritual warfare, and intimacy with the Holy Spirit in a chaotic world. Become Part of Our Mission! Support The Revelations Podcast: Your support fuels our mission to share transformative messages of hope and faith. Click here to learn how you can contribute and be part of this growing community! Resources More from the Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | Youtube Connect with Mo Isom Aiken: Website | Instagram | Facebook | X Check out the online course “Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot” by Mo Isom Aiken Read “Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold” by Mo Isom Aiken “Fully Known: An Invitation to True Intimacy with God” by Mo Isom Aiken | Buy Here  Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): Website Bible Verses John 10:10 John 14:6 Ephesians 6:12 Mark 12:30  Luke 10:27 John 5:6–9 2 Corinthians 12:9 1 Thessalonians 5 This Episode is brought to you by  Advanced Medicine Alternatives Get back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/ Episode Highlights [00:31] The Battle Between Kingdoms There's a real war for our souls, one that doesn't start with politics or behavior but with allegiance to light or darkness. Just as no man can serve two masters, we cannot live in both worlds. That lie keeps us stuck, powerless, and numb to God's call. Cultural Christianity is an illusion; we should consider what full surrender actually looks like. Mo Isom Aiken, a former All-American athlete turned revivalist and prophetic voice shares her story of defection from darkness—and the fire of obedience that followed. [02:56] Mo Isom Aiken: Childhood and Early Life Mo discovered her identity through competitive sports. Despite being raised in a Christian household, her faith was cultural and lacked deep personal roots. She describes the impact of early exposure to pornography and the pressure of performance-based love from her father. Her struggle with an eating disorder and need for control remained hidden behind a mask of success. [12:22] Transition to College and Personal Struggles At LSU, Mo excels as an All-American goalkeeper but continues battling inward brokenness. [13:02] Mo: “How much of my true self and my true life can people handle? Because they have this picture of me, and yet I am destroyed inside.” Her father committed suicide, devastating Mo both emotionally and spiritually. She turns to sexual sin, secrecy, and self-harm, wrestling with suicidal thoughts and tormenting spiritual voices. Though publicly praised, she describes living with private torment and deep spiritual oppression. [20:54] Spiritual Awakening and Healing Mo survives a violent car crash and has a supernatural encounter with the Holy Spirit while trapped in the wreckage. She describes the weight and wonder of God's presence as overwhelming yet freeing. [22:58] Mo: “The kingdom of darkness was literally mad because things had been set up in my life that my gifts, my talents, my destiny, my anointing, my very God, given fingerprint of God, purpose was going to be leveraged for evil was going to advance the kingdom of darkness, if not for the mercy of Jesus” In that moment, she chooses full surrender to Jesus and receives a baptism of fire Through FCA, she found a godly community, received a baptism at LSU, and experienced revival. A two-year intimacy fast sets the stage for meeting her husband, Jeremiah, and building a Christ-centered family. [56:44] Mission to Nigeria and Angelic Visit Mo recounts a dream where an angel tells her she'll go to Nigeria to forge a deeper connection to the divine. Initially resistant due to fear for her children, she surrenders and receives confirmation from her mentors. The family spent eight months in Lagos serving under Nigerian spiritual leaders. Their time becomes a season of discipleship, humility, and spiritual equipping for future ministry. [1:14:19] The Power of Prayer: Greatest Takeaway from Nigeria Mo describes prayer as the single greatest lesson from their mission season. In Nigeria, daily prayer was non-negotiable—fostering spiritual strength, wisdom, and breakthrough. She challenges Western believers to move prayer from a fallback to a foundation. Prayer, she emphasizes, is the gateway to discernment, power, and intimacy with God. [1:21:24] Teaching the Next Generation to Prioritize Prayer Mo and Reagan discuss the difficulty of maintaining a prayerful life amid Western busyness and distractions. Mo explains how she and Jeremiah are raising their children to see prayer as essential, not optional. They commit to resisting hustle culture and modeling devotion in everyday life. Mo calls for prayer warriors to arise—those who walk in reverence, not performance. [1:32:39] Spiritual Warfare and the Call to Live Fully Surrendered Mo prays a powerful blessing over listeners for renewal, healing, and sanctification. Revival begins in surrendered hearts, not just pulpits; it is in living God's Word to be kind and loving to all those around you. It is our time to live fully awake, defecting from darkness and advancing God's Kingdom with boldness.              

Hi, I'm Wayne Kelly, a writer, podcast host and coach. I love to help writers develop their skills and get their books and stories out into the world.This week I'm joined by Nigerian author Foluso Agbaje, whose latest novel, The Talk of the Party, is a gripping family drama and thriller set against the backdrop of an extravagant Lagos birthday celebration where long-buried secrets begin to unravel.  We talk about writing across cultures, the pressure of social expectations within Nigerian society, and how reading contemporary African fiction helped Foluso realise there was space for stories that reflected her own experiences and identity. We also discuss creativity, balancing writing with family life, learning the craft through the Faber Academy, and why there's no single ‘correct' writing process.  As always, there's plenty here for writers at every stage of the journey.About Foluso AgbajeFoluso Agbaje is a Nigerian writer whose novels explore family, identity, class, secrets and social expectations within contemporary Nigerian society. Her debut novel, *The Parlour Wife*, introduced readers to her emotionally rich and character-driven storytelling, while her latest novel, The Talk of the Party, blends family drama and suspense against the vibrant backdrop of Lagos high society. Foluso currently lives in Dubai with her family.Episode Highlights• The inspiration behind The Talk of the Party and why Lagos high society became the perfect setting for hidden secrets and family drama.• How Foluso's early reading shaped her identity as a writer and the importance of seeing contemporary African stories in publishing.• The realities of learning the craft through the Faber Academy and online writing resources.• Why there's no single writing process and how each book demands something different.• Creativity, morning pages, artist dates, and finding time to write around family life.• The differences between working in corporate life and navigating the publishing industry.The Book That Saved Your LifeFoluso chose Everything Good Will Come by Sefi Atta. Reading a contemporary Nigerian novel for the first time helped her realise that stories rooted in her own culture and experiences could connect with readers around the world.Find Out MoreYou can find Foluso Agbaje online across Instagram and other social platforms by searching her name. Her latest novel, The Talk of the Party, is available now.Links and ExtrasIf you enjoyed this episode, check out my book Real Writers Never Quit: What Hundreds of Authors Reveal About Not Giving Up, available now.  You can also find my self-publishing packages, mentoring and writing resources at: wkwproductions.co.uk/selfpublishing  Follow me on Instagram: @MrKelly2u

One Leg on Earth by 'Pemi Aguda blends folklore and history for a daring exploration of motherhood and identity. 'Pemi joins us to talk about Lagos, loneliness, pregnancy, autonomy, architecture and more with cohost Brenda Allison. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): One Leg on Earth by 'Pemi Aguda Ghostroots: Stories by 'Pemi Aguda Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping by Matthew Salesses The Awakening by Kate Chopin A Doll's House and Other Plays by Henrik Ibsen A Long Game: Notes on Writing Fiction by Elizabeth McCracken Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat The Vegetarian by Han Kang The Garden by Clare Beams Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield The Memory Museum: Stories by M Lin Leave Your Mess at Home by Tolani Akinola All Us Saints by Katherine Packert Burke  

For many of the poorest residents in Lagos, Nigeria, the land their families have lived on for generations is now being violently seized by the government to build luxury condos. The communities are fighting back, but even court injunctions haven't stopped the bulldozers. This week on The Sunday Story, NPR's Emmanuel Akinwotu goes to these sites of destruction and talks to those who have lost everything in this race to develop one of the world's fastest-growing megacities.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy