We had the pleasure of recording an episode with Carlos Barragán, the author of the new and excellent book, Yahoo Boys. We tried to get into some thoughts and ideas that did not make into the book and dive deeper into some of the characters he profiled.
Carlos is very thoughtful and considered and, while much of the book is sober and even sad, it is a very useful commentary on some of Nigeria’s most intractable social problems.
We hope you enjoy the conversation.
You can buy a copy of Yahoo Boys (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yahoo-Boys-Real-Scammers-Lagos/dp/B0H3Q11FZL/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2TXVU4LM64E99&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.514eD7mB7nxm_hFLXXEspECNadq1GtoD0qaLywtxKgv3xcayS1fPyUumFbHWN1opY8MfyavOOIEw_DbI7tHlGNWbPMUsNzKTaXmM-XQMFmzWI4DAVu8j6VdpzD6yLaZ4ED1BbzP22fYH4nwf-XSs07EocEYRCLx8Z_BdMp41zeZWy3UMlrc_yj2j0dWkTecoMwOWGo8KSTBFWsFETa2zkd92egUl_5VUWqnyFSJqewY.Fd5OmRPj5ZzgBGsyM5V4Eq3RZrP3jLgQL_VPhr52FeA&dib_tag=se&keywords=yahoo+boys&qid=1781645283&sprefix=yahoo+boys%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-2) on Amazon and everywhere else.
3 Jun 2026
Chris Ihidero on Nollywood's Grass and Trees
Today on Frontier Matters, we sit down with Chris Ihidero, a multi-hyphenate storyteller whose career spans television, film, radio, and journalism. Coming through the Amaka Igwe ecosystem, Chris has written and directed an extraordinary volume of landmark television while remaining one of Nollywood's most honest and constructive critics.
As he moves into feature filmmaking with his highly anticipated project, Aloma, we explore the creative, economic, and structural realities of the Nigerian film and television industry.
Episode Highlights:
The Craft of Writing: Examining what the industry still misunderstands about screenwriting, and how working in radio teaches writers to truly "hear" their characters.
Critiquing the Industry: A frank discussion on Nollywood's real progress over the last two decades, the collapse of serious investment in free-to-air public television, and the dangers of treating the industry like a content factory.
Honoring Legacies: Reflections on Amaka Igwe's mentorship, teaching, and how her creative force permeates his current projects.
Bringing Aloma to Life: Why his debut feature film took this long to make, the choice to protect its format, and how investor accountability actually impacts creative control.
Authentic Urban Realities: The challenges of portraying class tension and survival in places like Oshodi and Shomolu with truth and dignity.
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28 May 2026
Funsho Doherty on the Past, Present, and Future of Lagos
Welcome to a special live edition of Frontier Matters, recorded in Lagos on May 11, 2026, in front of a small audience.In this episode, we sat down with Funso Doherty, an investment professional and public-policy advocate who has emerged as one of the most persistent opposition voices scrutinising Lagos State's governance. As he prepares for the 2027 gubernatorial race, we interrogate his vision for the city that formed him.We experienced technical challenges during this live recording, which meant we had to stitch together multiple different video and audio clips to bring this to you. We apologise for the variations in audio and video quality, but hope the substance of the conversation makes it more than worth the time and effort.Follow @1914Reader on X and Instagram
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