Podcast Episodes

Japa Syndrome: Why are so many young people leaving Nigeria?

Nigeria is Africa’s economic powerhouse - so why are so many young people trying to leave and find opportunities in other countries? It’s become so common there’s even a word for it: Japa.

Last year, …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Could nuclear be the answer to our power problems?

Nuclear power counts for just ten percent of the world’s total power supply and only 33 countries currently have nuclear power stations. But those numbers could soon change as China rushes to build n…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Feel the burn: Why does spicy food hurt so much?

South Korea’s Buldak noodles are super spicy - and Denmark’s food regulator has now recalled some types of them, saying they could cause "acute poisoning". The company behind the noodles says there a…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Have you ever been ghosted like Billie Eilish?

She may be one of music's biggest stars, but it turns out even Billie Eilish is not immune to being ghosted. The ‘Bad Guy’ singer recently opened up about her experience on a BBC podcast, and it got …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Why is pregnancy so dangerous in Nigeria?

Despite the latest data showing fewer women are dying in childbirth globally, maternal mortality remains a huge issue for women across Africa. The World Health Organization says that more than two th…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Why is feminism taboo in South Korea?

Being a feminist in South Korea is often associated with being a man-hater. And people who are thought to look like feminists - by for example having short hair or not wearing makeup - can be ridicul…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Why is ‘All Eyes on Papua’ spreading across social media?

Similar to the viral image "All Eyes on Rafah," the image "All Eyes on Papua" has been spreading across social media. It’s turning attention to Papua, a province of Indonesia. The slogan refers to th…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

How Junior Pope’s death got Nollywood looking at its safety record

In April, a top Nollywood star, Junior Pope, was killed in a boat crash, while being transported from a film set. He starred in more than a hundred Nigerian-produced films and his death has got the p…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Help! My phone’s been stolen

Phone theft is really common - but what happens to your phone after it’s stolen? Nowadays it’s not just about taking the phone to sell on, or strip for parts. Now thieves will try to scam you afterwa…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Everest: How dangerous is it really?

For many, it’s a dream to fly to Nepal and reach the top of the highest peak in the world. But climbing Mount Everest is considered extremely risky even for experienced climbers and it can be deadly.…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago