F O R M A T I O N: The Making of Nigeria

In this episode, Fola and Feyi talk about the books and papers they read and researched in writing Formation and some of the reasons why they chose those particular books. It's a bit of a long episode, so enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nigeriaformation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nigeriaformation/support [https://anchor.fm/nigeriaformation/support]

In this season finale of the Formation Podcast, Feyi and Fola discuss how much of an impact World War I had on the new colonial creation of Nigeria, Lugard's predecessors and replacements and how modern day Nigerians might learn something from how the cobbled together country was governed. Formation will be out in Nigeria this month. You can still pre-order your copy from Cassava Republic - https://cassavarepublic.biz/product/formations/?v=79cba1185463 [//Cassava Republic Pre-order] In the UK, you can pre-order from Amazon - https://amzn.to/30U8Gy5 [//Amazon UK] for delivery in January 2021 (please ignore the May date, the UK release is January), Waterstone's - https://bit.ly/3lrRPL4 [//Waterstone's ] and Foyle's - https://bit.ly/2FknKxF [//Foyle's] If you are in the US, you can pre-order from Amazon for delivery in May 2021 when it is released there - https://amzn.to/3nxGElM [//Amazon US] If you are in Canada, you can also pre-order from Amazon Canada also for delivery in May 2021 - https://amzn.to/3lxx0Ok [//Amazon Canada] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nigeriaformation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nigeriaformation/support [https://anchor.fm/nigeriaformation/support]

So you've conquered Nigeria, now what? In this episode, Fola and Feyi talk about the first part of the final (and longest) chapter in Formation - Conquest & Discontent. Who were the British men tasked with governing the newly assembled country and what skillsets did they bring to the job, suitable or otherwise. They also answer a number of interesting questions from listeners about previous episodes. Formation is out in Nigeria October 22nd and you can pre-order your copy from Cassava Republic - https://rb.gy/am1lvx [https://rb.gy/am1lvx] It will be out in the UK January 19th and you can also pre-order from Waterstone's - https://rb.gy/xtcd3y [https://rb.gy/xtcd3y] - and Foyle's - https://rb.gy/lsk1wg [https://rb.gy/lsk1wg] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nigeriaformation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nigeriaformation/support [https://anchor.fm/nigeriaformation/support]

In this episode, Fola and Feyi discuss the second part of the ninth chapter of Formation. They talk about Lugard's time 'on ground' in Nigeria and how he managed to pull off the bluff to conquer Northern Nigeria. They also go into some more detail on the role that Flora's played in his career. Thanks to everyone who continues to listen in and to those who have pre-ordered Formation. Formation is still available to pre-order in the UK from Amazon to be delivered in January 2021 - https://amzn.to/3aawamc [https://amzn.to/3aawamc] It is also available from Foyles in the UK - https://bit.ly/31SqpWH [https://bit.ly/31SqpWH] You can also still pre-order the limited edition hardback and e-book versions from Cassava Republic for delivery in Nigeria in October - nigeria-formation.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nigeriaformation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nigeriaformation/support [https://anchor.fm/nigeriaformation/support]

In this episode, Fola and Feyi discuss the first part of the ninth chapter of Formation. They talk about the early part of Lugard's life, the supporting characters who helped him achieve his aims in Nigeria, most importantly Flora Shaw, and the general atmosphere in which Lugard grew up. They also talked about how they went about doing the research on a larger than life character with plenty of source material to work with. Thanks to everyone who continues to listen in and to those who have pre-ordered Formation. Formation is still available to pre-order in the UK from Amazon to be delivered in January 2021 - https://amzn.to/3aawamc [https://amzn.to/3aawamc] It is also available from Foyles in the UK - https://bit.ly/31SqpWH [https://bit.ly/31SqpWH] You can also still pre-order the limited edition hardback and e-book versions from Cassava Republic for delivery in Nigeria in October - nigeria-formation.com [//nigeria-formation.com] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nigeriaformation/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nigeriaformation/support [https://anchor.fm/nigeriaformation/support]