WOYM Ep 26: The MKO Story: A Special Conversation with “MKO” Director Ose Oyamendan
What really happened on June 12, 1993 in Nigeria?
In this episode, we unpack how selfish interests derailed a rare opportunity for Nigerian democracy and how those historical events planted the seeds for today’s political dysfunction.
Featuring an exclusive discussion with the film’s director and producer, Ose Oyamendan, this is an episode every Nigerian history enthusiast should not miss.
If we had prevented Abacha from becoming head of state after the 1993 election, would Nigeria be in a better place today?
This week on the podcast, we use the “MKO” documentary as a starting point to explore the deep roots of our political dysfunction.
We discuss the impunity of our leaders, how the military injected money into our politics, and why the right to vote means nothing without basic security and infrastructure.
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Guest Features:
Ose Oyamendan is a Nigerian-American filmmaker, journalist, and director who directed and produced the feature-length investigative documentary film MKO (2026), which explores the life, political career, and mysterious death in custody of Nigeria’s president-elect, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO Abiola).
Background & Connection: Ose Oyamendan previously worked as a journalist for Weekend Concord, a publication founded by MKO Abiola, giving him a personal and historical connection to the events surrounding the annulment of the June 12, 1993, election.
The Documentary (MKO): Released in international festivals and Nigerian cinemas (starting October 1, 2026), the 1-hour 48-minute film took 13 years and over a million dollars to produce, featuring rare archival footage and interviews with key historical and political figures.
Role & Leadership: Beyond directing MKO, Oyamendan is the Managing Director and Executive Producer at O2A Media Inc. and founded the Nollywood in Hollywood initiative.
Resources (Links):
1) The Republic Podcast by Wale Lawal – https://rpublc.com/podcasts/season/1
This is a narrative podcast series whose first season explores the story of June 12, 1993. This podcast hosted by Wale Lawal, was mentioned and referenced by WOYM podcast host Ayisha in this episode.
https://rpublc.com/podcasts/season/1 (Link to the series)
Duration: ~ 43 minutes
Produced by: Africa Tech Radio
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