Introducing 23419 Podcast
And other raconteurs across Africa
This is my first post, long may I continue 😊. I started this substack because I wanted to promote my new podcast. It’s been amazing putting it together even as it has kicked my butt! However, I’ve got much to update you on in the future.
But first, my podcast - 23419.
23419 chronicles and dissects some of the largest advance fee fraud cases from Nigeria, spanning multiple countries and involving hundreds of millions of dollars.
I’ve worked on 23419 for 2 years. I extensively researched and read thousands of articles, books and court documents across Nigeria, Brazil, Switzerland & the USA. I also interviewed a few key players and I know everything there is to know about this story so I’m ready to take you on this journey.
Season 1 begins in 1995 with the Banco Noroeste Brazil’s spectacular loss of over $242 million dollars setting off an international man hunt.
I can promise that this is a wild ride and I can’t wait to take you on it with me.
23419 is available across all podcast platforms - Please Listen, Share, Rate & Subscribe
Beyond the #ashtags
There has been a wave of protests in the past few weeks across the continent. From #EndSARS to #CongoisBleeding to #EndAnglophoneCrisis to #ShutitAllDown e.t.c
A few storytelling initiatives are in place to continue the conversation after the trend. Check out EndSarsComics and Ngvoices
African Oscar Submissions for Best International Film
This was such a great year for African cinema and I’m betting that we land a nomination for the continent next year. The films announced so far are listed below, can click on them to read a review or watch a trailer.
Still from “This is not a Burial, It’’s a Resurrection”
Algeria - Héliopolis (Djaâfar Gacem)
Ivory Coast - Night Of The Kings (Philippe Lacôte)
Kenya - The Letter (Maia Lekow, Chris King) … Also has a beautiful soundtrack album
Lesotho - This Is Not A Burial, It’s A Resurrection (Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese)
South Africa - Toorbos (Rene van Rooyen)
Sudan - You Will Die At Twenty (Amjad Abu Alala)
One More Thing
Lagos Wahala by Okechukwu Eze
Artdey is an online marketplace to buy original African art and support local artists. They currently have a holiday sales with free shipping worldwide.
Till next time 😊
I enjoyed the podcast and learnt too. I know it must have taken a lot of hard work, research and even courage to create this, thanks for putting in the effort and for creating this. Nice storytelling too.