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The Olodo Economy: How Incentives and Attention Shape Civilizations
In this episode, eLDee argues that every civilization becomes a reflection of what it consistently rewards, urging viewers to focus less on blaming people and more on identifying the behaviors systems incentivize. Using Nigeria’s “Olodo Uprising” conversation—sparked by YCee on the Afropolitan podcast—he reframes “Olodo” as someone who has stopped learning, and contrasts education, intelligence, and wisdom. He explains how families, schools, companies, politics, music, and especially social media function as reward systems, with algorithms and modern culture increasingly optimizing for attention over achievement. Drawing on experiences in Nigerian hip-hop, examples like the Kardashians, Trump and Zelenskyy, Nigeria’s military and civilian eras, and observations from a trip to China, he concludes that progress depends on intentionally rewarding curiosity, integrity, builders, and service across generations.Support the show
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After nearly two years away from the microphone, eLDee returns with what may be the most thought provoking episode of Nigerian American yet.
Using music, architecture, technology, and everyday life, he challenges one of the biggest assumptions in today's AI debate: What does it actually mean to create something original?
If every artist learns from the musicians who came before them... if every songwriter builds on ideas that already exist... and if every generation borrows from the last, where do we draw the line between inspiration and imitation?
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Garrett Van Tiem and I had a conversation that truly embodies what this podcast is all about—a multi-dimensional exploration of ideas, stories, and life itself. We covered many topics including fame, afrobeats, fraternities and the Nigerian civil war.
The Video version of this podcast - https://rb.gy/dq6r0q
Garrett's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@aGVTfilmSupport the show
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Toks and I catch-up on past experiences and the evolution of humanity as it relates to Artificial intelligence.
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In this re-run episode I talk about an experience I had on a cold harmattan night in Kaduna, the morning before I started secondary school.
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In this episode, I speak with Obehi Okojie about Nigeria and the 2023 elections.
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In this episode Sam and I discuss the value of having an intentional community and a few challenges as first generation Nigerian-Americans.
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In this episode, Tom Burgis, author of the book 'The Looting Machine', shares his in-depth knowledge on corruption and kleptocracy in the extractive industries of Africa. Originally recorded in 2018.
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Ojia Foster aka "Dr Sweetness" & I discuss the overwhelming challenges of medical practice in Nigeria.
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In this episode, I chat with Steve Matthews about intercultural relationships.
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In this episode I tell some stories about my experience at the University of Lagos, Nigeria.
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In this episode I interview Edidiong "Diddi" Emah, a professional dancer, performing artist and creative director who you might recognize as the baton girl from Beyonce's "Homecoming" Documentary or her feature in Wakanda Forever.
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In this episode, Dolly and I discuss living with SCD with our friends Ese and Mari Sifo
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In this episode I tell a story about my friend Bello.
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In this episode, I discuss the jápa syndrome. This episodes features my long time friend and afrobeats music pioneer Oladele.
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In this episode, we discuss the pidgin phrase "Naija no dey carry last" against the Nigerian culture of excellence.
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In this episode, I discuss cancel culture.
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In this episode, I take a deep look at the culture of unconditional age based respect.
Book mentioned: "Turn this ship around" by David Marquet
Video mentioned: "Greatness" by David MarquetSupport the show
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In this episode, I discuss Payola.
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In this episode I discuss the often bitter end to artist and record label relationships.
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