The Naija Nerds Podcast
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Join us on the Naija Nerds Podcast for great conversations and interviews about popular Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action and Superhero Media. We especially invite you to enjoy our conversations with Africans and the African diaspora working in these spaces all over the world.
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304 - Making His Own Way Into Hollywood
June 15, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBOfu Obekpa is a Nigerian-American actor, writer and director on a mission to make his own way into Hollywood. In this interview, he talks about going from growing up in Nigeria to being involved in Marvel productions as a production assistant, then as an actor plus directing the likes of Kevin Nash and Conphidance on his own project Klippers.
303 - Child Actor, Demon Forgemaster and German King
April 01, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBAdetokumboh M'Cormack (Battle: Los Angeles, Castlevania, Blood of Zeus) is a brilliant Sierra Leonean actor, voice-actor and director with a notable body of work. He joins us to talk about the evolution of his journey from television and film to animation and how his desire to tell impactful African stories led to him directing his short film, The German King.
302 - Born to Animate Ghana's History
March 25, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBFrancis Y Brown (CEO of AnimaxFYB Studios) is an animator and director who is passionate about telling the African story. His rags to not-rags story of how he went from being a kid who would create art with mosquito blood and charcoal to being inspired by Walt Disney and Jeff Lew (Killer Bean) to become one of Ghana's notable animators is an inspiration. We discuss his journey, his influences and his Amazon Prime Video deal for his kids show Mmofra.
301 - From Zimbabwe to Hollywood
March 18, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBZimbabwean actress Sibongile Mlambo (Siren, Lost in Space, Honey 3: Dare to Dance) joins us to talk about going from growing up in Zimbabwe to being an African actress in Hollywood with all its blessings and challenges - black hair issues ladies! We dive into her time as one of the "Merms" on Freeform's 'Siren' and how she once received career advice from Chadwick Boseman who played her onscreen brother in 'Message from the King'.
218 - Comic Republic Pt 2: African Culture and Creativity
November 09, 2020 03:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIt's time for part two of our conversations with Jide Martin (CEO) and Wale Awelenje (Head of Writing) of COMIC Republic. This time we discuss African influences on their work and how they honor the traditions and stories that came before us. You can find their work for free at https://www.TheComicRepublic.com About the African Comics and Fantasy Explored series: Storytelling is a time honored African tradition. So join the Naija Nerds as they embark on a quest to meet the creators using ...
217 - Comic Republic Pt 1: Friendship, Fandoms and Fantasy
October 29, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThe first of a three part conversation with Jide Martin (CEO) and Wale Awelenje (Head of Writing) of COMIC Republic about their long friendship, influences and the odyssey behind arguably the largest comic publisher in West Africa. You can find their work for free at https://www.TheComicRepublic.com About the African Comics and Fantasy Explored series: Storytelling is a time honored African tradition. So join the Naija Nerds as they embark on a quest to meet the creators using sequential a...
Naija Nerds on the #EndSARS Protests
October 22, 2020 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this bonus episode, we take a break from our usual format to express our thoughts on the #EndSARS protests. This episode was recorded on Sunday the 18th of October, two days before the #LekkiMassacre. Our condolences to the families of those killed and otherwise affected.
216 - The Boys Spoilercast, Invincible, EmmysSoDiverse
October 15, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBWe talk how "Girls get it done!" in The Boys vs how they did it in Avengers Endgame, how well the Boys transitioned from the comic book to TV. Also in this episode, we discuss the Invincible teaser trailer and Watchmen going from snubbed by the Golden Globes to racking up 11 Emmy wins. Follow the Naija Nerds here: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thenaijanerds Twitter - https://twitter.com/thenaijanerds Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenaijanerds Subscribe to our YouTube channel...
215 - Marvel News Round Up: Kamala Khan, She-Hulk, Nick Fury, Electro and more!
October 08, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIt's Marvel news roundup time! Kamala Khan and She-Hulk have been cast, Samuel L Jackson is getting a Nick Fury series that could tie into Agents of SHIELD and Jamie Foxx may have spoiled his return as Electro into the Spiderverse. Is Marvel going full multiverse with Sony? Follow the Naija Nerds here: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thenaijanerds Twitter - https://twitter.com/thenaijanerds Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenaijanerds Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://w...
214 - The Boys of Amazon are Back!
October 01, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBWho's enjoying the Boys Season 2? We're not. Or are we? Did The Boys jump the whale? Will Netflix learn to stop cancelling hit shows after two seasons? Who knows! But be sure to listen to the guys as they give a very late review of the first half of the hit Amazon tv series based on the Wildstorm/Dynamite Entertainment comic series. WARNING - There will be spoilers. Follow the Naija Nerds here: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thenaijanerds Twitter - https://twitter.com/thenaijanerds...
213 - Talking Funimation Flashback with Cheyenne Ewulu
September 24, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBCheyenne Ewulu, our fun-loving and trail-blazing guest, is a writer, actor, director and on-camera host who almost gave John Boyega a case of anime mug envy! She hosts 'Funimation Flashback' and her horror short 'Ex-Roommate' was a finalist at the Hollywood Blood Horror Film Festival in 2019. Join her on a journey to the days of anime past on 'Funimation Flashback' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VdEH... Watch her short film 'Ex-Roommate' here: https://youtu.be/6g1kare90nE And foll...
212 - Roye Okupe Pt 3: Opening Doors through Excellence
September 21, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThe final part of our conversation with Roye Okupe, CEO of YouNeek Studios, in which we learn how the support of key partners in Nollywood and the excellence of execution opened doors having stars like Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Femi Branch and Blossom Chukwujekwu appear in Malika -Warrior Queen. You can find Roye at https://www.YouNeekStudios.com About the African Comics and Fantasy Explored series: Storytelling is a time honored African tradition. So join the Naija Nerds as they embark on ...
211 - Roye Okupe Pt2: Turning Vision Into Reality
September 18, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBPart 2 of our conversation with Roye Okupe, CEO of YouNeek Studios where we learn about how he finds the right collaborators, the importance of vision and the struggles of his journey. More from the creator of award winning comic-books and the historical epic: Malika - Warrior Queen. You can find Roye at https://www.YouNeekStudios.com About the African Comics and Fantasy Explored series: Storytelling is a time honored African tradition. So join the Naija Nerds as they embark on a quest to...
211 - Roye Okupe: Journey to an African Warrior Queen pt 1
September 17, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBWe talk with Roye Okupe, CEO of YouNeek Studios about his journey from reading Supa Strikas comics in Nigeria to creating award winning comic-books and the historical epic: Malika - Warrior Queen. You can find Roye at https://www.YouNeekStudios.com About the African Comics and Fantasy Explored series: Storytelling is a time honored African tradition. So join the Naija Nerds as they embark on a quest to meet the creators using sequential art to tell stories steeped in African History and Fa...
210 - Roye Okupe Pt 1: Journey to an African Warrior Queen
September 17, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBWe talk with Roye Okupe, CEO of YouNeek Studios about his journey from reading Supa Strikas comics in Nigeria to creating award winning comic-books and the historical epic: Malika - Warrior Queen. You can find Roye at https://www.YouNeekStudios.com About the African Comics and Fantasy Explored series: Storytelling is a time honored African tradition. So join the Naija Nerds as they embark on a quest to meet the creators using sequential art to tell stories steeped in African History and Fa...
209 - How To Succeed at Indie Comics with No Support
September 15, 2020 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBThe Naija Nerds hosted the first annual ‘African Comics and Fantasy Explored’ panel at Dragon Con Goes Virtual on Sept 5th, 2020. Join our guests: Roye Okupe (YouNeek Studios), Paul Louise-Julie (Midas Monkee) and Jide Martin (Comic Republic) as they discuss "How To Succeed at Indie Comics with No Support". This panel is for anyone who has ever wondered about the business of comic books, afrofuturism and fantasy in Africa and the African diaspora. Be sure to subscribe and give a great re...
208 - Warrior Nun is Good Fun! (SPOILERS)
August 18, 2020 05:39 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBNuru gets Olawale and Wale to watch and talk about the highs and lows of Warrior Nun
207 - Justice Con and Zack Snyder's Justice League
July 31, 2020 03:44 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBWe discuss Justice Con - the incredible fan-event brought to you by Nerd Queens - and the fallout of the panels featuring with Zack Snyder, Ray Fisher and many others. Follow the Naija Nerds here: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thenaijanerds Twitter - https://twitter.com/thenaijanerds Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenaijanerds Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZT-zEb4b-na32D0F8I5Uow https://www.naijanerds.com Listen to our podcast: https:/...
206 - Shield Agents and Old Guards
July 22, 2020 05:12 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWe talk about Agents of SHIELD in its final season and discuss what we liked in the Netflix movie 'The Old Guard' starring South Africa's own Charlize Theron and Naija's Chiwetel Ejiofor (yup, we're reminding you they're African every chance we get!) Follow the Naija Nerds here: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thenaijanerds Twitter - https://twitter.com/thenaijanerds Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thenaijanerds Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/...
205 - Vanguards Union is Here!
July 16, 2020 02:21 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBWe talk with Wale Awelenje, a Naija Nerd and writer of Vanguards Union, the latest comic book from The Comic Republic about the journey to their first superhero team-up book.
204 - DC May Have a Plan: Keaton is Batman
July 11, 2020 01:36 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBSewedo joins the Naija Nerds once more and we discuss the recent news of Michael Keaton's possible return to the role of Batman and what it means for the DCEU. Plus Nuru has a crazy idea for Warner Bros!
Meet Sewedo Nupowaku
July 02, 2020 22:24 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBThe guys spend time talking with playwright, comic-book author and filmmaker Sewedo Nupowaku about his stage play Moremi and the comic book scene in Nigeria.
203 - Meet Sewedo Nupowaku
July 02, 2020 22:24 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBThe guys spend time talking with playwright, comic-book author and filmmaker Sewedo Nupowaku about his stage play Moremi and the comic book scene in Nigeria.
Still On The Coronavirus and Entertainment
June 26, 2020 16:44 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThe NaijaNerds conclude the conversation on the impact of coronavirus on entertainment.
202 - Still On The Coronavirus and Entertainment
June 26, 2020 16:44 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThe NaijaNerds conclude the conversation on the impact of coronavirus on entertainment.
How Corona Infected Entertainment
June 19, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB2020 could not keep us away so the Naija Nerds are back! Join us as we discuss the impact of the reigning champion of the royal rumble that has been the year 2020 - the Corona Virus! Yes, we discuss its impact on movies, television, comics and various forms of entertainment. At least so far.
201 - How Corona Infected Entertainment
June 19, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB2020 could not keep us away so the Naija Nerds are back! Join us as we discuss the impact of the reigning champion of the royal rumble that has been the year 2020 - the Corona Virus! Yes, we discuss its impact on movies, television, comics and various forms of entertainment. At least so far.
110 - Disney NonPLUSsed?
June 19, 2020 03:50 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBNuru, Olawale and Dapo discuss the fallout of the roll-out of Disney's flagship streaming service Disney+
Disney NonPlussed?
June 19, 2020 03:50 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBNuru, Olawale and Dapo discuss the fallout of the roll-out of Disney's flagship streaming service Disney+
109 - Release the Snyder Cut Already!?!
November 21, 2019 03:27 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBOlawale, Nuru and Dapo Odinson discuss the recent wave of social media buzz generated by fans of the near-mythical Snyder Cut of the 2017 movie, Justice League.
Release the Snyder Cut Already!?!
November 21, 2019 03:27 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBOlawale, Nuru and Dapo Odinson discuss the recent wave of social media buzz generated by fans of the near-mythical Snyder Cut of the 2017 movie, Justice League.
Joker's legs, Disney's Plus and a Lionheart
November 15, 2019 01:18 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWale and Olawale discuss the impact of Joker's theater longevity, DisneyPlus' launch and the Oscar's disqualifying the Nigerian entry 'Lionheart'
108 - Joker's legs, Disney's Plus and a Lionheart
November 15, 2019 01:18 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWale and Olawale discuss the impact of Joker's theater longevity, DisneyPlus' launch and the Oscar's disqualifying the Nigerian entry 'Lionheart'
107 - Batman Casting News (Double Episode!)
November 01, 2019 04:17 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Naija Nerds discuss all the rumors of actors cast for roles in Matt Reeves 'The Batman' movie.
Batman Casting News (Double Episode!)
November 01, 2019 04:17 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Naija Nerds discuss all the rumors of actors cast for roles in Matt Reeves 'The Batman' movie.
Should Ann Ogbomo play Gandalf in LOTR?
October 17, 2019 04:09 - 11 minutes - 7.64 MBNuru, Olawale and Dapo discuss the idea of race and gender swapping with the news that Ann Ogbomo was suggested for the role of Gandalf in Amazon's Lord of the Rings series.
106 - Should Ann Ogbomo play Gandalf in LOTR?
October 17, 2019 04:09 - 11 minutes - 7.64 MBNuru, Olawale and Dapo discuss the idea of race and gender swapping with the news that Ann Ogbomo was suggested for the role of Gandalf in Amazon's Lord of the Rings series.
105 - Termination Notices Are Coming
October 11, 2019 05:24 - 11 minutes - 7.67 MBNuru, Olawale and Dapo discuss the recent spate of termination notices threatening to switch ownership of some of Hollywoods most famous 80s movie properties.
Termination Notices Are Coming
October 11, 2019 05:24 - 11 minutes - 7.67 MBNuru, Olawale and Dapo discuss the recent spate of termination notices threatening to switch ownership of some of Hollywoods most famous 80s movie properties.
104 - The Joker Movie Review
October 07, 2019 03:21 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBNuru, Wale and Dapo conduct a spoilery review of Todd Philip's movie 'Joker'. Did we mention that there will be spoilers?
The Joker Movie Review
October 07, 2019 03:21 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBNuru, Wale and Dapo conduct a spoilery review of Todd Philip's movie 'Joker'. Did we mention that there will be spoilers?
Nollywood's Ratnik, Hickman's HoX/PoX and Black Batgirls and Commissioners
October 04, 2019 04:27 - 11 minutes - 8.27 MBWale, Dapo and Olawale dig into the trailer for the sci-fi/fantasy movie Ratnik, review Hickman's House of X/Powers of Ten and give their thoughts on the implications of Jeffrey Wright and Jonah Hill joining The Batman movie.
103 - Nollywood's Ratnik, Hickman's HoX/PoX and Black Batgirls and Commissioners
October 04, 2019 04:27 - 11 minutes - 8.27 MBWale, Dapo and Olawale dig into the trailer for the sci-fi/fantasy movie Ratnik, review Hickman's House of X/Powers of Ten and give their thoughts on the implications of Jeffrey Wright and Jonah Hill joining The Batman movie.
The Supermen Return, JJ Abrams Spiderman 1 & Sony and Marvel Make Up
September 30, 2019 22:02 - 10 minutes - 7 MBWale and Dapo celebrate the return of Tom Welling and Brandon Routh as Supermen, review JJ Abrams and son's new Spiderman comic and discuss Sony and Marvel playing nice again.
102 - The Supermen Return, JJ Abrams Spiderman 1 & Sony and Marvel Make Up
September 30, 2019 22:02 - 10 minutes - 7 MBWale and Dapo celebrate the return of Tom Welling and Brandon Routh as Supermen, review JJ Abrams and son's new Spiderman comic and discuss Sony and Marvel playing nice again.
Rambo, Lagos Comic Con and Raising Dion
September 22, 2019 02:21 - 9 minutes - 6.82 MBWale & Nuru review Rambo: Last Blood, talk about the Lagos Comic Con and discuss the Netflix show Raising Dion starring Michael B Jordan.
101 - Rambo, Lagos Comic Con and Raising Dion
September 22, 2019 02:21 - 9 minutes - 6.82 MBWale & Nuru review Rambo: Last Blood, talk about the Lagos Comic Con and discuss the Netflix show Raising Dion starring Michael B Jordan.