Beste Wiwa Podcasts (2024)

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Looking for Ken Saro-Wiwa 6:57

1M ago6:57

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African history is not yet mainstream and we're on a mission to change this. The Republic is a miniseries covering key events and figures in African history. Our second season focuses on the life and legacy of Ken Saro-Wiwa, a writer and one of nine non-violent Ogoni activists the General Sani Abacha military government brutally executed in 1995. T…

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June 12: The Rest Is History 51:16

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IBB had just stepped down from the presidential seat and handed the responsibility over to the technocrat, Ernest Shonekan. Despite being unpopular (at least compared to MKO Abiola), Shonekan promised to serve Nigeria with all his heart and to be faithful, loyal and honest. Unfortunately for him, he was handed a country in turmoil. The Shonekan adm…

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June 12: Hope Deferred 33:51

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It was June 15 1993, three days after the June 12 election and the National Electoral Commission had released results from 14 states, including the Federal Capital Territory. From the results, MKO Abiola was in the clear lead. It seemed like MKO had won the election. All around Nigeria, people were hopeful and eager for a democratic future with a l…

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June 12: Freest and Fairest of Them All 30:56

1y ago30:56

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After eight years of anticipation, and eight years of promises from General Ibrahim Babangida’s junta, Nigerians were finally about to have their say at the ballot box. In this week’s episode, we head to the polls! What tilted the scales in favour of SDP’s MKO Abiola over NRC’s Bashir Tofa? How did local and international observers feel the June 12…

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SDP and NRC: Two Sides of the Same Coin 34:37

1y ago34:37

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Ahead of the June 12 1993 election, the Babangida regime created a two-party system, in which only the National Republican Convention party (NRC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) were allowed to run for office. NRC was meant to represent right-wing views while SDP was meant to represent left-wing views. However, critics have argued that both parti…

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MKO: The Man Nigeria Waited to See 45:56

1y ago45:56

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During the June 12 1993 election, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale ‘MKO’ Abiola was the widely preferred presidential candidate. Until then, he had been perhaps the most popular of IBB’s private-sector associates. MKO’s legacy in Nigeria is a complex one: it is a tapestry of luck, hope, discipline, betrayal and destiny but underneath that tapestry lies a …

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IBB: The ‘Evil Genius’ 43:56

1y ago43:56

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General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida or ‘IBB’ became the military president of Nigeria in 1985, after overthrowing General Muhammadu Buhari (yes, we know what you’re thinking and you’re right) in a military coup. On becoming president, IBB sold himself as the military leader who would usher in Nigeria’s democracy; but what continues to puzzle histori…

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Introducing ‘The Republic’ 5:02

1+ y ago5:02

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African history is not yet mainstream and we're on a mission to change this. The Republic is a miniseries covering key events and figures in African history. Our first season focuses on 'June 12', the most controversial election in Nigeria's history. In June 1993, after a keenly contested election, presidential candidate, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale …

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Library Treasures Episode 1: History of the Russell Library with Susan Durack 20:12

3+ y ago20:12

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In this first episode of the Maynooth University Library Treasures Podcast, we are joined by the esteemed Susan Durack. Susan has worked in the Maynooth University Library for over 40 years and gives us a brief history of the Russell Library -- delving into its conception, architecture, and the very special collections it holds today, among several…

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Ken Saro-Wiwa Poetry Podcast notice 0:59

4y ago0:59

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Ken Saro-Wiwa Poetry Podcast notice by MU LibraryVon MU Library

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School Poetry Podcast 1 16:47

4y ago16:47

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Episode 1: The first episode of the Maynooth University Library Ken Saro-Wiwa School Poetry Podcast features Christeen Udokamma Obasi, Conor Walsh and Eva Paturyan. The poems are part of a new collection: I Am A Man Of Peace: Writings inspired by the Maynooth University Ken Saro-Wiwa Collection published by Daraja Press and edited by deputy librari…

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School Poetry Podcast 2 15:36

4y ago15:36

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Episode 2: The second episode of the Maynooth University Library Ken Saro-Wiwa School Poetry Podcast features Elizabeth Akinwande Zion, Aine Dooley and Ceri Arnott. The poems are part of a new collection: I Am A Man Of Peace: Writings inspired by the Maynooth University Ken Saro-Wiwa Collection published by Daraja Press and edited by deputy librari…

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School Poetry Podcast 3 18:20

4y ago18:20

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Episode 3 The last episode of the Maynooth University Library Ken Saro-Wiwa School Poetry Podcast features Maeve Byrnes, Jay Vergara, Zofia Terzyck and Marykate Donogue. The poems are part of a new collection: I Am A Man Of Peace: Writings inspired by the Maynooth University Ken Saro-Wiwa Collection published by Daraja Press and edited by deputy li…

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Sidonie Smith Interview (Edited)Maynooth University 2016 38:36

8y ago38:36

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Professor Sidonie Smith, who delivered the Dean's Lecture in October, 2016 in Maynooth University.The title of the interview (recorded 14 October 2016) was "A Manifesto for the Humanities: Doctoral Education in the Twenty First Century" and the participants were Professor Sidonie Smith (Mary Fair Croushore Professor of Humanities and Director of th…

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Podcast 15 Noo Saro Wiwa Interview 28:45

9y ago28:45

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An interview with Noo Saro WiwaVon MU Library

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MP3 Martin Downes LIBRARY FESTIVAL PODCAST 7:55

9+ y ago7:55

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Maynooth University Research Theme: "People Place and Environment" Prof Martin Downes speaks about the "Crop Plants and Bioeconomy" Cluster at the Social Sciences Publications Festival 2015.Von MU Library

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Sinead McGilloway LIBRARY FESTIVAL PODCAST 5:49

9+ y ago5:49

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Maynooth University Research Theme: "Human Health" Dr Sinéad McGilloway speaks about the "Global and Community Health" Cluster at the Social Sciences Publications Festival 2015.Von MU Library

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MP3 Rebecca King O Riain LIBRARY FESTIVAL PODCAST 5:27

9+ y ago5:27

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Maynooth University Research Theme: "People Place and Environment" Dr Rebecca King-O'Riain speaks about the "Migration, Transnationalism & Diaspora" Cluster at the Social Sciences Publications Festival 2015.Von MU Library

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MP3 Peter Robbins LIBRARY FESTIVAL PODCAST 5:01

9+ y ago5:01

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Maynooth University Research Theme: "Social and Economic Transformations" Dr Peter Robbins speaks about the "Business Innovation" Cluster at the Social Sciences Publications Festival 2015.Von MU Library

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Barry Cannon PODCAST LIBRARY FESTIVAL PODCAST 4:35

9+ y ago4:35

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Maynooth University Research Theme: "Social and Economic Transformations" Dr Barry Cannon speaks on the "Social Justice, Participation & Human Rights" Cluster at the Social Sciences Publications Festival 2015.https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/research/social-and-economic-transformations/social-justice-participation-human-rights…

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Helen Fallon- Blogs And Micro Blogs (Twitter) As Promotion Avenues For Scholarly Community 22:37

10y ago22:37

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From the seminar From Emergent Scholarship to Academic Conversations: Increasing the visibility of your scholarship, Maynooth University, John Paul II Library, 27th November 2014.Von MU Library

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Hugh Murphy & Padraic Stack - Easy Approaches to hosting digital scholarship/outputs 17:10

10y ago17:10

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From the seminar From Emergent Scholarship to Academic Conversations: Increasing the visibility of your scholarship, Maynooth University, John Paul II Library, 27th November 2014.Von MU Library

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Ciarán Quinn- Using Academic Networks Such As Academia.edu And Research Gate To Publicise Your Work 12:00

10y ago12:00

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From the seminar From Emergent Scholarship to Academic Conversations: Increasing the visibility of your scholarship, Maynooth University, John Paul II Library, 27th November 2014Von MU Library

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Ciarán Quinn- Using Bibliometric Tools To Increase The Visibility Of Your Publications 48:05

10y ago48:05

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From the seminar From Emergent Scholarship to Academic Conversations: Increasing the visibility of your scholarship, Maynooth University, John Paul II Library, 27th Novermber 2014.Slides are available on Slideshare.netVon MU Library

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Suzanne Redmond- Repositories... Their Role In In Creasing The Visibility Of Scholarship 17:22

10y ago17:22

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From the seminar From Emergent Scholarship to Academic Conversations: Increasing the visibility of your scholarship Maynooth University, John Paul II Library, 27th November 2014.Von MU Library

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Helen Fallon- Selecting Publishing Dissemination Outlets 30:01

10y ago30:01

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From the seminar From Emergent Scholarship to Academic Conversations: Increasing the visibility of your scholarship. 27th November 2014.Von MU Library

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Vox Pops Library Publication Festival 2015 2:54

10y ago2:54

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Short interviews with Dr. Sinead McGilloway, Co-conveenr of Global Community Health Cluster; Peter Robbins, Centre Manager for EDEN Centre; Olga Ryazanova, Lecturing in Management at the Maynooth University Library Publications Festival.Von MU Library

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Podcast 13 Dr Owens Wiwa – My brother Ken Saro-Wiwa 31:39

11y ago31:39

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Dr Owens Wiwa speaks about his efforts to save the his brother’s life, the symbolic funeral and his efforts to promote peace and wellbeing in NigeriaVon MU Library

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Podcast 12 Dr. Owens Wiwa – Life in Ogoni 29:45

11y ago29:45

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Dr Owens Wiwa speaks about growing up in Ogoni and his close relationship with his brother Ken Saro-WiwaVon MU Library

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Podcast 14 Dr Owens Wiwa Recording – Two poems by Ken Saro-Wiwa 1:46

11y ago1:46

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Dr Owens Wiwa reads two poems written by Ken Saro-Wiwa “Ogoni! Ogoni! and “For Sister Majella McCarron”Von MU Library

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Podcast 11 Dr Lawrence Cox – Conflict over Natural Resources 21:50

11y ago21:50

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Dr Laurence Cox Ken Saro-Wiwa and Environmental IssuesVon MU Library

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Podcast 10 Helen Fallon – The Ken Saro-Wiwa Archive at NUI Maynooth 15:18

11y ago15:18

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Helen Fallon - The Ken Saro-Wiwa Archive at NUI MaynoothVon MU Library

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Podcast 9 Dr. Ide Corley – Ken Saro-Wiwa and African Literature 29:50

11y ago29:50

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Dr. Ide Corley - Ken Saro-Wiwa and African LiteratureVon MU Library

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Podcast 8 Sister Majella McCarron – The Shell to Sea Campaign 25:19

11y ago25:19

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Sister Majella McCarron - Environmental RightsVon MU Library

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Podcast 7 Sister Majella McCarron – The Shell to Sea Campaign 55:07

11y ago55:07

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Sister Majella McCarron - The Shell to Sea CampaignVon MU Library

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Podcast 6 Sister Majella McCarron – Trial and Execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa 28:08

11y ago28:08

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Sister Majella McCarron - Trial and Execution of Ken Saro-WiwaVon MU Library

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Podcast 5 Sister Majella McCarron – Ken Saro Wiwa arrested 35:49

11y ago35:49

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Sister Majella McCarron - Irish Efforts to Save the Ogoni NineImage: Selection of letters and poems with image of Ken Saro-WiwaVon MU Library

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Podcast 4 Sister Majella McCarron – Ken Saro-Wiwa’s Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People 26:44

11y ago26:44

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Sister Majella McCarron - Ken Saro-Wiwa’s Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni PeopleImage: Ken’s cap, MOSOP flag and letterVon MU Library

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Podcast 3 Sister Majella McCarron – Meeting Ken Saro Wiwa 17:22

11y ago17:22

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Sister Majella McCarron - Meeting Ken Saro-WiwaVon MU Library

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Podcast 2 Sister Majella McCarron – Journey to Nigeria 24:10

11y ago24:10

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Sister Majella McCarron - Journey to NigeriaImage – Sister M. in Ibadan, 1969Von MU Library

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Podcast 1 Sister Majella McCarron – A Fermanagh Childhood 27:23

11y ago27:23

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Sister Majella McCarron – A Fermanagh ChildhoodVon MU Library

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BBC Network Africa interview with Platform on Shell's human rights abuses 5:42

13y ago5:42

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Network Africa, the BBC World Service's flagship programme broadcasting across the continent, interviewed Platform's Ben Amunwa about the new report which implicates Shell in a decade of new human rights abuses in Nigeria. Shell declined to attend the interview.

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Free Speech Radio News: Report ties Shell to human rights abuse, environmental destruction in Niger Delta 5:05

13y ago5:05

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US radio station Free Speech Radio News interviews Platform's Ben Amunwa on the new report, Counting the Cost, which implicates Shell in new human rights abuses in Nigeria.

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BBC Business Daily: Shell fuelled conflict in the Niger Delta 8:16

13y ago8:16

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BBC Business Daily interviewed Platform in detail about its new report on Shell's human rights abuses in the Niger Delta. Shell were invited to the interview but refused. The BBC World Service broadcast the report to hundred millions of listeners worldwide. The report, titled 'Counting the Cost' implicates Shell in cases of serious violence in Nige…

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CBC Radio Canada: Shell funds militant clashes in Nigeria 7:02

13y ago7:02

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CBC Radio Canada broadcast an interview with the author of Platform's new report, Counting the Cost, on Shell's human rights abuses in Nigeria.

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Wikileaks - Shell Infiltrate Nigerian Government 5:15

14y ago5:15

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PLATFORM's Ben Amunwa was interviewed on the BBC World Service following revelations on Wikileaks about Shell's infiltration of the Nigerian government. In a leaked US diplomatic cable, Shell executive Ann Pickard boasts about how Shell "had access to everything" that was discussed in "all the relevant ministries". The leak exposes Shell's colonial…

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Introduction: Fifteen Years On 2:21

14y ago2:21

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An introduction to an all new series of podcasts to mark the 15th anniversary of the execution of Nigerian writer and activist Ken Saro-Wiwa (http://remembersarowiwa.com/). Ben Amunwa, coordinator of the remember saro-wiwa project explains the background to this series of podcasts and shares the experience of what it was like to travel across the N…

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Episode II: Patrick's Podcast 2:28

14y ago2:28

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Anyone interested in human rights in the Niger Delta should know the name Patrick Naagbanton. An activist, campaigner and human rights reporter, Patrick has a solid reputation as one of the foremost rights monitors in the region. His organisation, the Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD) is a vital force in the movement for …

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Episode V: Constance Meju, National Point Newspaper, 12.10.10 5:33

14y ago5:33

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An exclusive interview with Constance Meju, journalist and activist with the National Point Newspaper, a pillar for rights reporting in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. She reveals some fascinating insights into the role of women in the Ogoni protest movement which succeeded in forcing Shell to withdraw from the region in 1993.…