Ep.353 - West Papua, Chris Brown & Modern Nigerian Art

In a week where:
  1. Tim Westwood is charged with four counts of rape.
  2. A Gaza-Israeli ceasefire & hostage deal is approved.
  3. Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music Group is dismissed.
  4. Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning actor, dies aged 79.
  5. Afghanistan & Pakistan get into conflict.
In Life: (9:34) As the ceasefire is already breached by Israel, we look to a story about stories and how they'll always live on even if they kill all the storytellers. (Excerpt By Huda Fakhreddine)

In Environment: (27:24) If you wanted another atrocity that you know scarily little about, then let me tell you what British companies like BP & Unilever are doing in West Papua! (Article By Samira Homerang Saunders & David Whyte)

In Music: (37:00) As I continue to hate on Chris Brown, it has come to my attention that - at this point - I might be in the minority, even if my stance is valid. (Article By Craig Jenkins)

Lastly, in Culture: (55:12) Tate Modern is hosting a fresh look at Nigerian Modernism and the paths Nigerian artists have taken in response to life pre & post-colonialism (Article By Jason Okundaye)


Creators and Guests

Charlie Taylor
Host
Charlie Taylor
Founder/Director of The 5th Element Podcast Network
Ep.353 - West Papua, Chris Brown & Modern Nigerian Art
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