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Alkebulanians,Nigeria has just committed $9 million to a high-powered U.S. lobbying firm, but is it for diplomacy or survival? We analyse the “Sunday Show” breakdown of the DCI Group contract, exploring how African nations are coerced into paying “protection money” to the West. From the threats of U.S. intervention to the failure of domestic security, this episode exposes the high-stakes game of image-laundering and the real cost of being a “Country of Particular Concern.”Chapters* [00:00] - The Sunday Show: Redoing the Connection* [01:15] - $9 Million Payoff: Why We Call It Extortion* [02:30] - The DCI Group: Who Nigeria Is Really Hiring* [03:45] - Protection Money: The Mafia Relationship with the West* [05:20] - Image Laundering vs. Real Security* [07:00] - The Backlog and the Community: Moving Forward* [08:15] - Substack and the Future of the Content This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alkebulan.media/subscribe

Alkebulanians,Welcome to another Night Cap my impromptu bulletin and chat show where we shoot the breeze and keep the conversation free flowing. In this episode, I break down the explosive fallout from my viral video exposing Argentina’s deeply ingrained, anti-Black culture, sparked by the racist abuse of Vinicius Jr. by Gianluca Prestiani. Joined by Brazilian YCV, we discuss the historical “whitening” of Argentina, why relying on corrupt institutions like FIFA to punish racist clubs is a joke, and why building an independent, million-strong network is our only viable path to true geopolitical and economic leverage.Chapters* 00:00 - Intro: The Vinny Jr. Incident & My Viral Argentina Video* 02:37 - Cultured Racism: The Argentine Lawyer Making Monkey Chants* 04:43 - Guest: Brazilian YCV (The Platform’s Massive Growth)* 11:18 - The Whitening of Argentina: Where Are The Black People?* 16:44 - The Hockey Solution: How To Actually Stop Racism in Sports* 26:00 - The Double Standard: Why Benfica Defends Anti-Blackness* 28:50 - Stop Begging: What We Must Learn From Chinese & Jewish Power* 39:13 - The 1 Million Subscriber Goal: The Power to End Careers* 45:00 - The Vault: Why I Haven’t Released My Health & Diet Video* 51:26 - The South American Reality: Brazil, Colombia, and the Diaspora* 54:25 - Conclusion: The State of the African Union Address is Coming This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alkebulan.media/subscribe

I analyse the United Nations’ insulting offer of a permanent Security Council seat for Africa without veto power, viewing it as a desperate move to counter the continent’s shift toward BRICS. I also contrast the US strategy of imposing tariffs on African goods with China’s zero-tariff offer, arguing that Africa must prioritise economic partnerships that allow us to industrialise rather than chase symbolic political seats.Chapters* 00:00 - Intro: The UN Offer & The Trade War* 02:20 - The “Big 5”: How The Security Council Actually Works* 05:00 - The Panic: Why The West Suddenly Wants Africa at the Table* 07:45 - The Insult: A Permanent Seat Without Veto Power?* 09:30 - The Trade War: Trump’s Tariffs vs. China’s Zero-Tariff Deal* 13:30 - The Mask Is Off: Why The US Can’t Hide Its Imperialism Anymore* 22:40 - Conclusion: Ignore The UN, Focus On The Money This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alkebulan.media/subscribe

I interview Aiden Simardoni, a Canadian geopolitical analyst who identifies as a Pan-Africanist, to understand why he believes the Western economic system is a "House of Cards" built on African exploitation. We discuss the signs of Western collapse, including recent political assassinations and global conflicts, and why he argues that the liberation of Africa is the essential first step in dismantling this crumbling global order.Chapters* 00:00 - Intro: Meet Aiden Simardoni (The Geopolitical Analyst)* 02:15 - Why A White Man supports Pan-Africanism* 05:40 - The “House of Cards”: How The West Relies on Africa* 09:20 - Signs of Weakness: Assassinations & Gaza* 13:15 - The Collapse: Why The West Is Lashing Out* 16:50 - The Danger of Speaking Truth (TikTok & Censorship)* 18:00 - Conclusion: The System Is Coming Down This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alkebulan.media/subscribe

Alkebulanians,I explain my decision to reschedule the Saif Gaddafi deep dive to ensure our African audience can participate, addressing the challenge of serving a 75% American listener base. I also preview the State of the African Union address, dropping major updates on the upcoming Alkebulan Academy.Chapters* 00:00 - Intro: Why I Rescheduled The Gaddafi Show* 05:15 - The “US Bias”: Why We Need Africa Awake* 12:30 - State of the African Union: Sunday Preview* 25:40 - Captain Africa: Decolonising Pop Culture* 40:20 - The Academy: Building A School For The Future* 55:00 - The Goal: 1,000 Paid Subscribers (The 300)* 01:10:00 - Housekeeping: How To Use The Substack Chat* 01:17:00 - Conclusion: We Are Building The Foundation This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alkebulan.media/subscribe

Alkebulanians,Welcome to this quick bulletin.I react to the breaking news of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s assassination, connecting it to disturbing intelligence reports that France has sanctioned the removal of anti-Western African leaders. I criticise the silence of global media and African celebrities, arguing that this hit was a strategic move to prevent a Pan-African revival in Libya and ensure the continent remains under foreign control.Chapters* 00:00 - Intro: The Assassination of Saif Gaddafi* 00:43 - The Intel: Did France Declare “Open Season”?* 01:40 - Who Was Saif? The Pan-African Heir & The Election Threat* 05:20 - We Are In A War: Why Only Corrupt Leaders Are Safe* 09:00 - The Hypocrisy: Why The West Hates “Double Agents”* 12:00 - “Surefire Way To Die”: Trying To Help Africa* 16:50 - The Rant: Why Are Afrobeats Stars Silent?* 22:00 - Media Blackout: Why You Won’t See This on CNN* 23:40 - Announcement: The State of the African Union Address (Sunday) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alkebulan.media/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.alkebulan.mediaI discuss the infuriating case of Julian Brown, a young inventor who turned plastic into fuel but received zero support from Black wealth, and use it to diagnose our community's addiction to entertainment over innovation. Joined by Steve Okoroha, we analyse the political cowardice that keeps us dependent on a system that hates us, arguing that until we …

Alkebulanians, In this episode, I address the intense backlash regarding my comments on North Africa when I pushed back against a video of a Moroccan woman gaslighting black Africans about her African identity. I break down the historical truth of Arab invasions versus indigenous origins to dismantle such rhetoric directed at Black Africans, arguing that true unity is impossible until we face these uncomfortable historical facts head-on.Chapters* 00:00 - Intro: Why North Africans Are Annoyed With Me* 01:10 - The IShowSpeed Incident: Racism in Algeria & Morocco* 03:00 - AFCON Fallout: The Battle for African Identity* 04:52 - The Viral Video: “We Are Not Black Enough To Be African”* 07:20 - The Receipt: Why No Black Presidents in North Africa?* 11:40 - History Class: The Arab Invasion vs. Indigenous Berbers* 16:00 - The Gaslighting: Calling Us Racist for Pointing Out Racism* 20:51 - The “Cleopatra” Documentary I Can’t Release Yet* 26:45 - Announcement: “Captain Africa” & The Comic Book Launch* 33:00 - The 1,000 Subscriber Goal: Why We Need Our Own Platforms This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alkebulan.media/subscribe

Make sure to watch my walk and talk about the scam of African Independence below.In this episode, I argue that African independence was a complete hoax designed to pacify us while Western control deepened, citing the recent wave of "fake coups" as proof. I also challenge the community to break the myth that "Africans don't read" by cancelling their Netflix subscriptions to support Pan-African platforms, and I discuss with my subscribers why my upcoming school will reject Western accreditation to remain truly free.Chapters* 00:00 - Intro: Why Independence Was A Scam* 01:50 - The “Fake Coup” Strategy (Gabon & Guinea-Bissau)* 03:45 - Why Independence Celebrations Are A Farce* 05:30 - Puppet Leaders vs. Real Revolutionaries (Ruto vs. Traoré)* 08:00 - The Goal: 1,000 Paid Subscribers (Breaking The Stereotype)* 09:20 - The Lie: “Africans Don’t Read”* 14:30 - The Rant: Why You Pay Netflix But Not Black Creators* 22:00 - Guest: Dr. Sherry Watts on Critical Thinking* 26:40 - The School: Why We Don’t Want Western Accreditation* 33:30 - Conclusion: I’m Doing It Regardless. Who Is With Me? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alkebulan.media/subscribe

Alkebulanians,In this midweek show:MAIN SHOWCaptain Traore and the Sahel President’s SafetySUMMARYAfter the recent coup attempt on Captain Traore of Burkina Faso, I had a thought.Who are his real friends?He faces an unprecedented threat level in Burkina Faso, with unofficial reports suggesting up to 22 assassination attempts in just three years, prompting my belief the President of the Sahel needs to be more afraid of his "friends" than his enemies. I examine the historical betrayal of leaders like Thomas Sankara and Patrice Lumumba to highlight warning signs for AES leaders Assimi Goïta and General Tiani, while establishing a community "red line" against future coups and celebrating ignored AES wins like new digital IDs. PAY ATTENTIONALKEBULAN Discover The True Africa is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Chapters* 00:00 - Intro: Back in the game & Vitality* 01:28 - The Thesis: Why Traoré must fear his friends* 02:00 - 22 Unofficial Assassination Attempts* 02:48 - The Sankara & Lumumba History Lesson* 05:20 - Warning to Mali (Goïta) and Niger (Tiani)* 09:15 - The Community’s Red Line: No More Coups* 14:00 - AES Updates: Digital IDs & Passports* 17:00 - The Pivot: Why I’m leaving TikTok for Substack* 23:40 - Returning to Oral Tradition & “Nature” Content This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alkebulan.media/subscribe

Alkebulanians,In this episode of Night Cap, I discuss the latest attempt to assassinate Captain Traore the president of Burkina Faso and the chairman of the Sahel Alliance that includes Mali and Niger. These are serious times for the continent and West Africa and it seems we’re in for quite a year.As always, share these free episodes with those who may be interested and thank you to all new paid subscribers. Our community is growing rapidly and you are all making a difference in making it easier for me to continue to provide content for the Africa and Diaspora community.PAY ATTENTIONALKEBULAN Discover The True Africa is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alkebulan.media/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alkebulan.media/subscribe

AlkebulaniansI saw a video recently where someone claimed that Nigeria is “extremely underdeveloped” simply because we don’t have a rugby team or professional golfers. I have to be honest, this perspective astonishes me. In this episode, I’m challenging the idea that our level of development or sophistication as Africans should be measured by our ability to replicate European leisure activities.👇 📘 Get the Back to Africa Handbook + Sahel Upgrade:Join me as I dive deep into why this mindset is actually a reflection of “bamboozlement” a confusion about our own African identity caused by the lingering impacts of colonialism. Leave your thoughts in the comments: Should we be prioritising Western sports or refining our own? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alkebulan.media/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.alkebulan.mediaAlkebulanians,In this livestream, I am making the biggest announcement in the history of this platform: In 2026, we are building the first Pan-African Virtual School. This is a “for us, by us” initiative designed to take control of our narrative, our history, and our future.ALKEBULAN Discover The True Africa is a reader-supported publication. To receive…

Alkebulanians,There’s been another coup in Africa. It feels like we’re saying this every other week, first Madagascar, now Guinea-Bissau. But before you scroll past the headlines, pause. Everything isn’t as it seems.In this episode, I dive into the suspicious ousting of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló by the military. On the surface, they claim it’s about corruption. But when you look at the timeline, the maths don’t add up.👇 Considering a move or visit to Africa but don’t know where to start? 📘 Get the Back to Africa Handbook + Sahel Upgrade: Why did the ousted President’s first move involve calling the French press (France 24)? 🇫🇷 Why launch a coup just one day before election results were due to be announced? And why does this smell less like a revolution and more like a strategic “fake coup” designed to maintain the status quo?I’m peeling back the layers on the neocolonial games being played in West Africa, the “bamboozlement” of the people, and why political literacy is the only weapon we have left. From the sham elections to the French influence in non-French colonies, we are connecting the dots that the mainstream media ignores.In this episode:* The French Connection: Why did Embaló report to France 24 first?* Timing is Everything: A coup launched 24 hours before election results. Coincidence?* The “Fake Coup” Theory: Was this staged to avoid admitting electoral defeat?* Diaspora Wake-Up Call: Parallels between African and American political “tomfoolery.”Ignorance is no longer an affliction; it’s a choice. Don’t choose it.Join the conversation: Does this coup benefit the people of Guinea-Bissau, or just the politicians? Let me know in the comments. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alkebulan.media/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.alkebulan.mediaIIIH FundedAlkebulan PresentsLoglineHailed as a saviour after the death of “The Bulldozer,” Tanzania’s first female president steps into the light, only to reveal a shadow darker than her predecessor.

This quick live bulletin discusses yet another coup in Africa in Benin today. They are saying that Loyal forces thwarted Lt. Col. Tigri’s plot to oust President Talon failed. Government confirms situation is under control and leaders are safe. I was actually preparing for my screening of WOMAN DICTATOR today (which I trust you are all attending!) but then I got this news.I will try to get more info before the screening so we can also talk about this during the LIVE chat with all attendees.See you thenPAY ATTENTION This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alkebulan.media/subscribe

So sometimes have an impromptu laid back live show where I turn on the camera and riff on a topic of note for that time. Did that yesterday and what was a chat about gentrification of Africa turned into an epic conversation. I wish more of you had caught this show live. Took a while to get going but after an hour we were off to the races. I will say no more. Grab The Back To Africa Handbook Offer (closes midnight): Thank you Education is a lamp, Maggie Getfield, JoAnne Compton, DONNA FISHER, Paula Anderson, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alkebulan.media/subscribe

Thank you, Jonah Batambuze, Joy, Maggie Getfield, Stacey, Dana King, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.The 300 contributions: THE 300The Crusaders Eps 1 & 2: The Crusaders Eps 1&2This conversation explores the importance of unity within the African diaspora, emphasising the challenges and opportunities that arise from collaboration. The speaker discusses the critical role of education and information control in empowering communities, as well as the necessity of financial support for growth. The dialogue also addresses the psychological disconnect between Black America and Africa, highlighting the potential for collaboration and the importance of understanding history in shaping future unity. Ultimately, the conversation advocates for self-sufficiency and independence as essential components of a successful partnership between the diaspora and the continent. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alkebulan.media/subscribe

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have just announced they will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), calling it an “instrument of neo-colonialist repression.” In a joint statement, the three military-led Sahel states rejected the authority of the UN-backed court in The Hague, arguing that it has failed to prosecute powerful nations for war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and crimes of aggression, while disproportionately targeting African countries. Russia’s growing role in the region cannot be ignored. All three countries now maintain close ties with Moscow, which has provided military and diplomatic support as they face escalating violence from jihadist groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS. With Russian President Vladimir Putin under an ICC arrest warrant himself, the alignment between Moscow and the Sahel is only deepening. The ICC has yet to respond to this historic decision. But for many, the question is clear: should Africa’s justice system be decided in The Hague, or built on African soil?PAY ATTENTION This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.alkebulan.media/subscribe