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Ndụka Talks Igbo Stuff

Ndụka Talks Igbo Stuff

By Nduka Dike

Random, short discourses on Igbo matters, ranging from history and mythology to music and film, traditions and culture to language and arts.

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Ndụka Talks Igbo Stuff Aug 30, 2021

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Culture Dies Only When We Stop Doing It

Culture Dies Only When We Stop Doing It

Ọkọchị is here again! Travel to your hometown, if you can, and participate in your people's culture.

Dec 09, 202344:54
Shout outs

Shout outs

For the Season 3 finale, I'm doing shout out to everyone who sends in mails and voice messages and thanking listeners for riding with me.

Aug 30, 202136:30
Hot Takes: Nnamdi Kanu & IPOB

Hot Takes: Nnamdi Kanu & IPOB

My *very* personal hot takes on Nnamdi Kanu and the IPOB. 

Aug 16, 202101:09:42
Nkogheri - Ego Mbute

Nkogheri - Ego Mbute

For those who want to be at Oba, here's some advice on how you can maximize your time there and make some cash.

Jul 17, 202132:07
Evolution of Igbo dressing

Evolution of Igbo dressing

A picture of how our ancestors dressed over the years and the evolution to what we have today.

Jun 28, 202139:21
Dark times, what to do?

Dark times, what to do?

Times are dark, and it seems as though something has to give in Nigeria. We have nothing else, but hope.

Jun 07, 202123:51
Who Are Igbo People?

Who Are Igbo People?

History, language, identity, what defines the Igbo people?

May 24, 202138:17
Nkọgheri Part 2

Nkọgheri Part 2

Random discourse in Igbo and English and language, enjoy.
May 10, 202135:16
IPOB

IPOB

A discourse on the Biafran separatist group, the Indigenous People Of Biafra - IPOB. A timeline of events, critique of their ideas for Biafra, critique of the Nigerian response, and discourse on what the future might look like.

Apr 26, 202138:45
The Igbo Apprentice System

The Igbo Apprentice System

A brief history of the Igbo Apprentice System and the different kinds that exist.

Apr 12, 202137:59
Osu, Ohu and Ume

Osu, Ohu and Ume

Discourse on the discriminatory traditions of the Osu caste system. Why is it still prevalent? How do we end it?

Plus discourse on the context of culture.

Mar 29, 202136:24
Age grades - An Abiriba case study

Age grades - An Abiriba case study

Discussing the age grade system in Igboland - using Abiriba as a case study. Also, playing back some of my favourite fan messages and mails.
Dec 07, 202001:08:23
Lagos Igbos and Igbo marriages with Angel Nduka-Nwosu

Lagos Igbos and Igbo marriages with Angel Nduka-Nwosu

Discussing the biases about Igboness shared by both Igbos in diaspora and Igbos in Igboland. Plus a shot discuss on Igbo marriages.
Nov 23, 202001:01:60
Aba - the most dramatic city in the world!

Aba - the most dramatic city in the world!

In this episode, I talk about my city Aba. Please, Ikpeazu, build the roads in Aba!!! We are begging. 😭😭
Nov 17, 202001:03:11
Aba Women's Protest at 91 years.

Aba Women's Protest at 91 years.

In November 1929 Women of Southern Nigeria revolted against the British Colonial government in what has come to be known as the Aba Women's Riot.
Nov 09, 202034:23
20.10.20, Python Dance and a bloody history of Nigerian injustices since 1999

20.10.20, Python Dance and a bloody history of Nigerian injustices since 1999

Nigeria is killing us.
Oct 26, 202028:50
End SARS / SARS Must End

End SARS / SARS Must End

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigerian Police has been notorious for harrassing, kidnapping, molesting, raping and killing young Nigerians for years. We've had enough and we want #EndSARS #SARSMustEnd
Oct 12, 202026:51
Ikwu Nne - Matrilineal Familial Systems in Igbo Land.

Ikwu Nne - Matrilineal Familial Systems in Igbo Land.

Discussing the unique Matrilineal Familial Systems that exist ins some Igbo communities, using Abiriba as case study. Featuring my Dad. ♥️
Sep 29, 202028:18
Nkọgheri Part 1

Nkọgheri Part 1

Random bants and vibes in Engligbo.
Sep 14, 202028:36
New Yam Festival + The Igbo Calendar.

New Yam Festival + The Igbo Calendar.

Exploring the New Yam Festival in Igbo land and the Igbo Calendar.
Sep 07, 202027:14
Nsibidi + Birthday special.

Nsibidi + Birthday special.

Discussing Nsibidi, it's history and it's future. Plus a special on Igbo names.
Aug 31, 202037:23
Cultural Gatekeeping.

Cultural Gatekeeping.

What is gatekeeping? What dangers does it pose to the progress of our culture?
Aug 24, 202030:27
'Nwaanyị Rapụ Ịdị na Nne' by Innocent Chizaram Ilo

'Nwaanyị Rapụ Ịdị na Nne' by Innocent Chizaram Ilo

Award winning short story writer, Innocent Chizaram Ilo, reads his Commonwealth winning story, When a Woman Renounces Motherhood, in Igbo. Enjoy.
Aug 17, 202033:03
Igbo Dialects and Miscellaneous Discourse.

Igbo Dialects and Miscellaneous Discourse.

Celebrating the diversity of Igbo dialects and peoples, featuring voices of several listeners and random miscellaneous discourse.
Jul 13, 202036:29
Igbo Contemporary Music Part 2

Igbo Contemporary Music Part 2

Chronicling Igbo Music from MC Loph to Umu Obiligbo.
Jul 06, 202049:20
Igbo Contemporary Music Part 1

Igbo Contemporary Music Part 1

Chronicling Igbo Music and musicians from Mike Ejeagha to Flavour N'Abania.
Jun 29, 202001:00:36
Igbo Folklore and Ekwensu.

Igbo Folklore and Ekwensu.

Exploring Igbo Folklore from proverbs to songs and riddles and fables. Plus a discourse on Ekwensu and why he's demonised today. Featuring vocals from my mum and sister!
Jun 22, 202032:44
Fvck the Colonizer's Language, Be Igbotic!

Fvck the Colonizer's Language, Be Igbotic!

Discourse on saving the Igbo Language, the Igbo accents and Igbo names.
Jun 15, 202030:41
A Case For Old Nollywood

A Case For Old Nollywood

A bonus episode where I rant about Old Nollywood vs New Nollywood.
Jun 10, 202007:04
Nduka Talks Igbo Film

Nduka Talks Igbo Film

A short discussion on some of my favourite Igbo Language films - Living in Bondage, Akidi and Ada Mbano.
Jun 08, 202032:15
Biafra Part 2

Biafra Part 2

Discussing Biafra today and how it affects the reality of Nigeria and Nigerians today.
Jun 01, 202029:59
Biafra: The Musical

Biafra: The Musical

A retelling of the Nigeria-Biafra Civil War with a bit of music.
May 25, 202028:46
Nduka Talks Chi na Eke and Ogbanje

Nduka Talks Chi na Eke and Ogbanje

In this episode, I discuss the concepts of Chi and Eke, I tell a story of creation and try to explain what an Ogbanje is.
May 18, 202031:17
Nduka Talks The Igbo Identity

Nduka Talks The Igbo Identity

In this episode I discuss identity, what it means to identify as Igbo, the problem of passing among Igbo speaking people and concept of Igbo bụ Igbo.
May 11, 202029:12
Nduka Talks Introductions.

Nduka Talks Introductions.

In this episode, I introduce the podcast and discuss the inspiration and objectives behind it. I also do a run down of the subsequent episodes and the format they will follow.
May 04, 202007:56