18. Leo Igwe on New Future for Freethought, Atheism and Humanism in Africa

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"We should acknowledge that humanism is something that beats in the heart of every human being" Dr Leo Igwe
This week James, Lola & AJ are joined by legendary human rights activist, Leo Igwe. We discuss the merits of Darwin Day, Leo's decades of campaigning for freethought and against superstition and Leo's vision for a new future for atheism and humanism in Africa.
Episode references

• Guardian; How should we address Charles Darwin's complicated legacy?
• JC Candnedo; Tai Solarin Day
• HUK: Humanists highlight Rwanda bill flaws
• HUK: MPs raise Mubarak Bala case
• HI: Free Mubarak Bala Campaign

Leo Igwe

• @LeoIgwe
• Humanist Association of Nigeria
• Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW)
• critTHINK.africa
• TED; Why I Choose Humanism Over Faith
• FOTR: Nigeria

Upcoming events:

• Association of Black Humanists
• Central London Humanists
• Humanists International

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1. 18. Leo Igwe on New Future for Freethought, Atheism and Humanism in Africa (00:00:00)

2. PART1: Intro & Darwin Day (00:00:07)

3. Celebrating Humanist Figures and Values (00:06:58)

4. Humanists highlight Rwanda bill flaws (00:15:20)

5. UK MPs raise Mubarak Bala case (00:19:33)

6. PART 2: Leo Igwe Interview (00:26:16)

7. Experiences Founding the Humanist Association of Nigeria (00:31:19)

8. Fighting Witchcraft Accusations in Africa (00:45:15)

9. Advice for Aspiring Activists (00:54:13)

10. The Future of Freethought in Africa (00:56:55)

11. PART 3: Taking Inspirations from Dr Igwe's Decades of Defiance (01:05:20)

12. Religious Diversity in Nigeria and Challenges (01:19:00)

13. Outro and Upcoming Events (01:27:50)