ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Philip Obaji Jr., a journalist from Nigeria, has been a correspondent at The Daily Beast since March 2015. He has reported primarily about the Boko Haram insurgency in northern Nigeria, human rights abuses in West and Central Africa, and the trafficking of uprooted people in the two regions. His articles have appeared in numerous publications including USA Today, Foreign Policy, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, and Thomson Reuters Foundation.About Conversation:Undercover with Terror: Philip Obaji's Dangerous Hunt for TruthWatch this powerful and candid conversation with award-winning investigative journalist Philip Obaji Jr., who has fearlessly dedicated his career to exposing the truth from the front lines of conflict in Africa. In this in-depth interview, Philip shares his harrowing experiences and insights into reporting on some of the world's most dangerous groups.From the brutal insurgency of Boko Haram in Nigeria, where he documented the heartbreaking stories of victims and the group's devastating impact, to his courageous investigations into the human rights abuses perpetrated by Russia's Wagner Group (and its successor, Africa Corps) across Central and West Africa, Philip offers a unique and vital perspective.Learn about the immense risks involved in this critical work, including personal threats, abductions, and the constant navigation of complex and dangerous environments. Philip discusses:The challenges of gaining trust and collecting testimonies from survivors of violence.The strategies he employs to verify information and avoid disinformation, especially concerning foreign mercenary groups.The personal toll of reporting on unspeakable atrocities and how he copes with the trauma.The broader implications of these conflicts for regional stability and global security.The importance of African journalists telling their own stories of conflict and resilience.Philip Obaji Jr.'s work has been published by leading international outlets like The Daily Beast, Al Jazeera, and The Guardian, earning him numerous accolades including the ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award, the One World Media International Journalist of the Year award, and the Jaime Brunet International Prize.This interview is a must-watch for anyone interested in journalism, human rights, African affairs, and the realities of reporting from conflict zones.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful interviews and discussions!Our SocialsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thevolumepodl...Twitter/X: https://x.com/PodVolume8285?t=SYLw2PY...WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb4B...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevolumepo...Facebook: / 1b3tbfhbr4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MG3phj...Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...#Nigeria #NigeriaPolitics #VolumePodcast #NigerianYouth #Pidgin #VolumewithFemiDlive #RoughPlay #NigerianNews #PoliticsInterview #Warri #TheVolumePod #FemiDlive #Tinubu #NigeriaEconomy #NigeriaNewsHost: Femi D Amele @femidlive Production Assistant: Michael O. Jeremiah @disismoj Sound Editor: Austin Kyunni @kyunniaustinVideo Editor: Splendor Agbaji @splendor_picturesExecutive Producer: Femi D Amele & Owor Agbor Esame
