S4E170 | Ogoni is My Fruit Basket | Rev. Fr. Anthony Kote-Witha

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Father Anthony Kote-Witha discusses his book on the struggles and resilience of the Ogoni people in Nigeria, emphasizing hope and advocacy against injustices.

Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening conversation, Father Anthony Kote-Wiath discusses his book "Ogoni is My Fruit Basket of Hope," which reflects on the struggles and resilience of the Ogoni people in Nigeria. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing Africa's contributions to civilization and the ongoing challenges faced by the Ogoni community due to environmental degradation and political marginalization. Father Anthony draws parallels between the Ogoni struggle and historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela, highlighting the need for hope and advocacy in the face of adversity. He passionately articulates the significance of the Ogoni region as a vital part of Nigeria's identity and the broader African narrative, urging listeners to appreciate their heritage and take action against injustices. === Harmonize your lifeforce! Enroll NOW: programs.the-ykm.com/collections theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com programs.the-ykm.com theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.com #whyknowledgematters #podcast #theykm #livelearnlove #education #motherofeducationalmindfulness the ykm: That's WhyKnowledgeMatters Support the show

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Host: the ykm

Guest: Rev. Fr. Anthony Kote-Witha

Topics covered

• Ogoni people
• environmental degradation
• political marginalization
• African contributions
• hope and advocacy
• heritage appreciation

Keywords

• Ogoni
• Nigeria
• environment
• politics
• hope
• advocacy
• heritage
• resilience

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Organizations: WhyKnowledgeMatters, the ykm

Books & works: Ogoni is My Fruit Basket of Hope

Places: Nigeria, Ogoni

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