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A glimpse into the African people culture, telling relevant stories covering Contemporary issues in Africa Interesting African Myths and Facts Strange but true events Persons of interests including international and national treasures. Opinions on global matters Progress report on the activities of The Smile Outreach. You are most welcome to the Listening Hub of the Century, be rest assured you are in for a beautiful adventurous ride. Kindly follow on Instagram Facebook, Youtube or Twitter for updates. Stay tuned.

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July 12, 2022 8 mins

We took MPC to the streets to get a feel of what young men and women think about Menstrual health and hygiene

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Get behind the scenes of MPC, meet the guys that made it happen.  

Get to know who they are, their reaction on set to several experiences, and what's next for them.

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A lot of guys are just thankful that they're not the ones that have to experience menstruation every month. 

Although it can make them uncomfortable and they don't always know how to react to it because it’s not something they are quite used to and understand. But they're understanding that it can be a sucky thing to go through.  It’s so important to open up this discussion to all genders because everyone should be educat...

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July 12, 2022 13 mins

It is a no brainer, that menstrual hygiene is not an option.  

Poor menstrual hygiene can pose health risks and has been linked to reproductive and urinary tract infections  

This episode addresses care, and what measures can be taken to ensure we are well cared for without breaking the bank.

What to do, what not to do. period products alternative or coping while working.  

Get your period and be unbothered... 

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Over the years, women have had to experience periods differently. What were the coping mechanisms, sanitary items used and hygiene practices from the beginning of time till the 21st century?  

Listen to this episode and tell us what you think.

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June 4, 2022 24 mins

PMS stands for Premenstrual Syndrome and is frequently used as an umbrella term to describe a whole range of physical and emotional symptoms that women feel just before their period start e.g cramping. Mood swings etc.

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Let's be honest, proper care costs money. I literally have a budget for menstrual care. and If we are being realistic, there are many girls and women who cannot afford premium care.  Can we talk about this? What can we do about this?

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April 10, 2022 13 mins

Meet the hosts of the show as they share chronicles and personal experiences on what happens on "Day One" of a woman's period.

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In a bid to find the right tip or tricks to avoid period pains, women end up doing the weirdest or most bizarre things.  What weird thing have you been told to do for pain or cramp relief?  Did it work?  Let’s discuss if these ridiculous things really work, and how ridiculous can they get.  Share your thoughts with us!

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Why is period called period?

Period has been referred to by many, using different innuendos. We will be sharing those names, addressing their origins and relevance in pop culture.


Several menstrual names includes bleeding, discharge, menses. Monthlies, menstrual cycle, one's friend, that time, the curse, time of the month, menstrual flow, flowers, monthly, curses etc

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Women experience periods differently, some actually require some time off to get back to themselves. Let's discuss how and why period leave should be a thing. Not something that connotes women as weak or needing preferential treatment but rather taking into account our health.

We are not talking about this enough.

But since there’s still such a stigma surrounding women’s issues — menstruation and painful periods c...

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December 7, 2021 17 mins

Nigeria has been tagged with so many issues over the years. These issues range from poverty to unnecessary mortality at its peak. However, as we have always said on this podcast, police brutality has been topping the list effortlessly. In this episode, I'll be giving you the story of Chima Ikwunado, who was brutally and unjustly killed by the Nigerian police force after being falsely accused by police officers.

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The international community has become aware of the need to achieve equality between the sexes and of the fact that an equitable society cannot be attained if the fundamental human rights of half of human society, i.e. women, continue to be denied and violated.

However, the bleak reality is that harmful traditional practices have been performed for male benefit. Female sexual control by men, and the economic and political subordina...

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October 11, 2021 7 mins

Elijah Jovan McClain was a 23year old Black American from Aurora, Colorado. He was a massage therapist who died a week after a violent encounter with the police force.

The event that led to his death began on the 24th of august, 2019 when an Aurora citizen made a call of alarm to the police department. The caller was said to have made a report about an unarmed person wearing a ski mask which they described as "sketchy". After recei...

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October 5, 2021 12 mins

The deceased was conveying his two children to school in company of his wife when the policeman ordered him to stop.

Ogar was said to have made a U-turn at a wrong location to enable him get to the school on time before the police officers, who were on duty in the area, stopped him for failing to comply with traffic rules.

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An insightful interview with Etekume Chukwutem Eleanor.

An amazing personality, sharing her experiences and opinions while navigating what we call "the world of men".


Listen, Learn, Enjoy but don't enjoy alone.


Share this episode.


Click here to be a guest on our show !

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Ousmane Zongo was a 43-year-old arts trader from Burkina Faso who was shot and killed by a New York City police officer during a warehouse raid in 2003.

Ousmane Zongo's friends described him to be a calm, polite man who worked diligently to send money to his Burkina Faso-based wife Sali Mata Sanfo and their two little children. The couple had a 3-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son.



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August 23, 2021 85 mins

Red flags, Deal breakers, Situationships, cheating etc


Listen to the host and 8 other Nigerian youth talk about matters that pertains to the heart.




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August 17, 2021 36 mins

Bonus Episode sponsored by Global Media Campaign to End FGM and UNFPA.

More than 200 million women are living with the consequences of FGM.

A global problem indeed,  an act backed by ridiculous cultural, religious, societal and traditional beliefs.

Listen as we share case studies and experiences that further emphasises the need to end this barbaric act.

Guest appearance: Lois Aderomose

Aderomose Lois Tofunmi is a ce...

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July 30, 2021 29 mins
Let's hear from shy but not so shy Zainab, A mathematical genius thanks to her high-school crush. "Paul, where ever you are, just know someone went through great lengths to get your attention, biko, return the favour soon..lool" She is an introvert yet has a very outspoken personality, who is yet to find herself due to the kind of upbringing she had, however, her decision to make a guest appearance on Podsnaija is one of the man...
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