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Ordinary Nigerians

Ordinary Nigerians

Written by: Samuel "Smish" Ishola
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 Ordinary Nigerians, Vol. 1: The Roots of Empire uncovers hidden stories of life under colonial rule. From a death that reshaped native healthcare, to a marriage torn apart by law, and a love story undone in court, this three-part volume reveals how colonial power reached into the most intimate corners of Nigerian life. Through vivid narration and a rich, immersive soundscape, the podcast restores forgotten voices, reminding us that history is not only made by the powerful or popular, but also by ordinary Nigerians.© 2025, OutHaus Co. Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • The Wedding That Never Happened

    The Wedding That Never Happened
    Oct 15 2025

    In 1911, Dr. Oguntola Sapara's attempt to marry under English law collides with native custom, leading to a court case that redefined love, law, and legitimacy in colonial Lagos.
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    40 mins
  • The Ordinance

    The Ordinance
    Oct 15 2025

    In 1901, Samuel John, an educated customs officer, and his wife, Wayin, once a housegirl under the powerful Jumbo family, find their love tested as they struggle against the injustice of the Native House Rule Ordinance.
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    28 mins
  • Adeola's Dirge

    Adeola's Dirge
    Oct 15 2025

    In 1888, the cruel neglect of an elderly woman at Lagos’s Colonial Hospital ends in tragedy, igniting public fury and a movement that would shape the future of healthcare in Nigeria.
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    28 mins
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