In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Outside The Box, acclaimed Nigerian musician and cultural thinker Beautiful Nubia sits with Femi Obong-Daniels for a deeply reflective conversation on the origin of Jangbalajugbu and the personal journey that shaped one of his most defining bodies of work. Beautiful Nubia takes us back to a pivotal period of his life, his move to Canada, the cultural shock, isolation, and encounters that forced him to see himself, Nigeria, and Africa differently. He explains how that season away from home became the emotional and creative birthplace of Jangbalajugbu an album rooted in identity, memory, struggle, and spiritual awareness. He also shares deep insights on Nigeria’s future, identity, and the growing calls for separation. Beautiful Nubia speaks honestly about the Biafra and Yoruba Nation movements, the deep divisions among Nigeria’s ethnic groups, and why he believes breaking Nigeria apart may not solve the country’s real problems. He examines the roots of corruption in Nigerian politics, the persistent underdevelopment across regions, and the role leadership has played in shaping today’s national frustrations. Beyond politics, the conversation explores the beauty, clarity, and responsibility of music in society — how music preserves memory, questions power, and reflects the soul of a people. Beautiful Nubia explains how art can become a tool for truth, healing, and national reflection. At the center of this episode is the difficult but necessary question:
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