WOYM EP27: Beyond the Euphoria; What the US and Brazil Elections Are Really Telling Us
Lula won in Brazil, and Democrats broke a three-decade dry spell in Texas. But amidst the global political euphoria, is there a hidden disquiet?
Are we celebrating political wins without seeing the full picture? In this thought-provoking episode of What’s on your Mind Podcast, we move beyond the euphoria of the recent elections in Brazil and the US midterms to ask: what are we actually missing?
Guided by a remarkable essay from philosopher Bayo Akomolafe, we unpack the hidden disquiet that lingers behind every electoral victory and loss.
But the conversation doesn’t stop there. We also tackle a growing tension in our own political landscape: the disconnect between the older generation and the youth. For the first time, we are seeing young people actively refusing to listen to the advice of the elders.
When the “home front”—the foundation of our society and traditions—collapses, how do we learn?
Join us as we explore what happens when traditional African principles of learning from older generations break down, and what it means for the future of our democracy.
Join, speak out, and ask yourself: What’s on your mind?
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Guest Features:
Johnson Abbaly (often searched as Abbaley) is a Nigerian consultant, youth empowerment advocate, and leadership facilitator. Widely known as the “Father of Smartans,” he focuses on youth mentorship, active citizenship, and nurturing Africa’s successor generation.
Resources (Links):
1) LinkedIn Post by Bayo Akomolafe – https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lula-other-thing-happened-twilight-creature-came-night-bayo-akomolafe-ayoaf/
2) Bayo Akomolafe on LinkedIn – https://in.linkedin.com/in/bayoakomolafe
Duration: ~ 55 minutes
Produced by: Africa Tech Radio
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