Floyd Mayweather: Practitioner Of The Black American Boxing Style | AI Generated Podcast Based On An Essay by Adeyinka Makinde

AI generated podcast based on a 2013 essay which I wrote that placed the style of Floyd Mayweather in the context of African-American history.

Source material:

Floyd Mayweather: The Aesthetics of African-American Boxing Style

. Blog

https://adeyinkamakinde.blogspot.com/2013/10/floyd-mayweather-aesthetics-of-african_27.html

. Academia dot Edu (Pdf)
https://www.academia.edu/8968287/Floyd_Mayweather_The_Aesthetics_of_African_American_Boxing_Style

AI summary:

Written by Adeyinka Makinde, this source examines the persistent critique that the boxer Floyd Mayweather is a “boring” fighter, contrasting this view with the argument that his style embodies the pinnacle of “the sweet science” where defence and strategy are paramount. Makinde highlights how some fans prioritise knockouts and intense brawls, leading them to dismiss Mayweather and his historical precedents such as Ezzard Charles. Ultimately, the essay frames Mayweather’s approach as a continuum of the African-American boxing aesthetic, which values grace and imperturbability –a West African concept known as Itutu- and the skill of winning by outwitting your opponent, rather than relying solely on brute force. The text concludes by asserting that for aficionados of technical skill, Mayweather’s meticulous, geometric defence is an exquisite demonstration of cerebral and physical endeavour.

© Adeyinka Makinde (2025).

Adeyinka Makinde is a writer based in London, England.

Race, Scandal & the Mystery of Battling Siki vs Georges Carpentier | AI Generated Podcast Based On An Article Written By Adeyinka Makinde

AI generated podcast based on my article on the controversial world light heavyweight championship boxing bout fought between Georges Carpentier and Battling Siki in September of 1922. It also covers the life and death of Siki, the Senegalese-born pugilist whose real name was Amadou M’barick Fall.

Source material:

Adeyinka Makinde (2016).

“The Mystery of the Velodrome: Battling Siki versus Georges Carpentier”.

. Blog
https://adeyinkamakinde.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-mystery-of-velodrome-batling-siki.html

. Academia dot Edu

https://www.academia.edu/28376885/The_Mystery_of_the_Velodrome_Battling_Siki_Versus_Georges_Carpentier

AI source guide:

Written by Adeyinka Makinde, this historical analysis delves into the enduring controversy of match-fixing in prize-fighting, using the 1922 bout between Battling Siki and Georges Carpentier as a central case study. The text explores the prevalence of rigged matches in boxing, often linked to gambling and organised crime, and the difficulty in resolving these accusations due to fear of retribution and the desire to protect the sports reputation. It meticulously details the alleged agreement for Siki to throw the fight against the French national hero Carpentier, and Ski’s subsequent decision to renege on the fix, which led to his eventual victory and immediate disqualification that was reversed. Ultimately, the source contrasts Carpentier’s carefully constructed image as an honourable figure with Siki’s struggle against racism and his eventual, tragic downfall, suggesting that the truth behind the ‘mystery of the Velodrome remains elusive while emphasising that neither man was entirely virtuous or villainous.

© Adeyinka Makinde (2025).

Adeyinka Makinde is a writer based in London, England.

Sam Hall: Lyrics To A "Rough Drinking" English Folk Ballad Turned Music Hall Song Based On The Life Of An Unrepentant Murderer

Gallows etching by apokusay.

Well by name it is Sam Hall, Sam Hall
My name it is Sam Hall, Sam Hall.
Well my name it is Sam Hall
And I hates ya one and all
You're a bunch of muckers all
God damn your eyes
 
Arrgh!
 
They say I killed a man, so they say
Yes, they say I killed a man, so they say
Oh, I killed a man it's said
Then I left him there for dead
Yes, I split his bloody head
God damn his eyes
 
And now dangling on a rope I must go
Yes, dangling on a rope I must go
I'll be swinging to and fro
While you people down below
Yell up: 'Sam, we told you so"
God damn your eyes
 
My name it is Sam Hall, Sam Hall
Yes, my name it is Sam Hall, Sam Hall
My name is Samuel and I'll see you all in hell
And I'll watch you roast as well
God damn your eyes!

 

-"Sam Hall" as vocalised by actor Hugh Bonneville as Merridrew in the Bert Coules-written Sherlock Holmes BBC radio drama "The Remarkable Performance of Mr. Frederick Merridew".

The song evolved from older English folk ballads such as the one based on "Jack Hall", a notorious burglar who was executed in the 1700s. It became a "rough drinking song" popularised in the 19th century by the Music Hall singer W.G. Ross.

Leon Degrelle: Poster Boy for Neo-Nazism and White Nationalism | AI Generated Podcat Based On An Article Written By Adeyinka Makinde

AI generated podcast based on my article on Leon Degrelle, the Belgian Rexist leader who became a Nazi collaborator and soldier of the Waffen-SS during the Second World War.

Source material:

Adeyinka Makinde (2019).

“Leon Degrelle: Poster Boy for Neo-Nazism and White Nationalism”.

. Blog
http://adeyinkamakinde.blogspot.com/2019/03/leon-degrelle.html

. Academia dot Edu
https://www.academia.edu/38772789/Leon_Degrelle_Poster_Boy_for_Neo_Nazism_and_White_Nationalism

AI source guide:

Written by Adeyinka Makinde, this source details the life and enduring legacy of Leon Degrelle, the founder of the Belgian Rexist leader, who has become an iconic figure for contemporary neo-Nazism and White Nationalism. It traces his political journey from developing the far-right Rexist ideology and his initial electoral success in Belgium to his later ignominious status as a Nazi collaborator and war criminal. The text highlights Degrelle’s audacious decision to join the German war effort on the Eastern Front, where his extraordinary physical courage and resourcefulness earned him high commendations from Hitler and a powerful, though revised, reputation compared to other revered right-wing figures. Ultimately, the source reveals how Degrelle, who lived out his remaining decades in Francoist Spain, remained defiantly committed to Nazism until his death, making him a potent and controversial source of inspiration for modern white identitarians seeking to build “a European world  which would be the master of the universe for all time.”

© Adeyinka Makinde (2025).

Adeyinka Makinde is a writer based in London, England.

Examining Hitler's Favourite Commando Otto Skorzeny | AI Generated Podcast Based On An Essay Written By Adeyinka Makinde

AI-generated podcast based on my essay on Otto Skorzeny, the World War 2 era soldier of the Waffen-SS who was variously described as "The most dangerous man in Europe" and "Hitler's favourite Commando".

Source material:

SKORZENY: The Mythical Commando

Adeyinka Makinde (2013).

. Blog
https://adeyinkamakinde.blogspot.com/2013/09/skorzeny-mythical-commando.html

. Academia dot Edu
https://www.academia.edu/4618405/SKORZENY_The_Mythical_Commando

. War History Online

Part 1
https://www.warhistoryonline.com/guest-bloggers/skorzeny-mythical-commando-part-1.html

Part 2
https://www.warhistoryonline.com/guest-bloggers/skorzeny-mythical-commando-part-2.html

AI source guide:

This analysis of an essay written by Adeyinka Makinde explores the historical figure of Otto Skorzeny, a German Waffen-SS officer whose reputation as a daring and resourceful commando became the subject of extensive state-sponsored propaganda and myth-making. The text begins by recounting the celebrated 1943 Gran Sasso Raid, where Skorzeny achieved instant fame for the rescue of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, a feat often compared to later military operations. However, the author systematically deconstructs this heroic narrative, detailing how Skorzeny’s role was often exaggerated or usurped praise from others in the Luftwaffe, while also examining his controversial involvement in subsequent missions like Operation Panzerfaust and the ill-fated Operation Greif during the Battle of the Bulge. The article further scrutinises his post-war activities, including his acquittal at the Dachau trials and the dubious claims surrounding his connection to the ODESSA network and the formation of the mercenary Paladin Group, ultimately arguing that his legacy is an over-inflated and largely unwarranted legend built upon self-promotion and National Socialist beliefs.  

© Adeyinka Makinde (2025).

Adeyinka Makinde is writer based in London, England.

Nigeria's War On Apartheid: General Muhammed's & General Obasanjo's Firebrand Military Regime | 1975-1979 | AI Podcast Based On An Article Written By Adeyinka Makinde

AI-generated podcast based on my essay on the anti-Apartheid and anti-colonial foreign policy of the military government headed successively by General Murtala Muhammed and General Olusegun Obasanjo.

Source material:

Murtala Muhammed and Olusegun Obasanjo: Implacable Foes of Southern African Apartheid and Colonialism

Adeyinka Makinde (2019).

. Blog
http://adeyinkamakinde.blogspot.com/2019/09/murtala-muhammed-and-olusegun-obasanjo.html
 
. Global Research dot Canada
https://www.globalresearch.ca/murtala-muhammed-olusegun-obasanjo-implacable-foes-southern-african-aparthied-colonialism/5688042
 
. Academia dot Edu
https://www.academia.edu/40281893/Murtala_Muhammed_and_Olusegun_Obasanjo_Implacable_Foes_of_Southern_African_Apartheid_and_Colonialism
 

AI source guide:

Authored by Adeyinka Makinde, this text outlines the uncompromising stance of the Nigerian military government led by Murtala Muhammed and Olusegun Obasanjo against Apartheid and colonialism in southern Africa from 1975 to 1979. American embassy dispatches accurately predicted the leaders’ anti-West attitudes and commitment to African liberation, noting their hardline rhetoric and actions, such as Obasanjo’s prior occupation of U.S. embassy property. This aggressive policy was exemplified by Muhammed’s “Africa Has Come of Age” speech, which directly challenged U.S. policy for implicitly supporting white minority rule, and by Obasanjo’s subsequent actions, including hosting Anti-Apartheid conferences and nationalising British Petroleum for its alleged dealings with South Africa. Overall, the text emphasises their significant and determined contribution to the struggle for Black African liberation.  

© Adeyinka Makinde (2025).

Adeyinka Makinde is writer based in London, England.

The Bonny Landing | The Landmark Amphibious Operation Of The Nigerian Civil War | AI Generated Podcast Based On The Writings Of Adeyinka Makinde

AI-generated podcast based on three papers I wrote about the successful combined operation of the Nigerian Navy and Army on July 25th, 1967.

Source materials:

. “The Bonny Landing: The anatomy of Black Africa’s first amphibious operation, July to September 1967”. Published in the August 2024 edition of the Mariner’s Mirror, the international journal of the Society for Nautical Research.

. “The Nigerian Civil War: A New History of the Bonny Amphibious Operation, July-September 1967”. Published at SSRN dot com.

. "The Bonny Landing: A Question & Answer Overview of Black Africa’s First Amphibious Operation". Published at Adeyinka Makinde Blogspot.

© Adeyinka Makinde (2025).

Adeyinka Makinde is writer based in London, England.