David Hundeyin

David Hundeyin (born 6 May 1990) is an investigative journalist, author, and political commentator known for his exposés on Nigerian politics and institutional corruption. He is the founder of West Africa Weekly and author of the biographical work The Letterman. Quotes “Corruption is a meaningless word.” BusinessDay In his 2019 article Corruption is a meaningless word, Hundeyin argued that the term "corruption" had become too broad and politically manipulated, losing its usefulness as a description of specific actions and behaviours. “Instead of being used as a descriptor of specific actions and behaviours, ‘corruption’ now basically means whatever a politician wants it to mean.” BusinessDay From his analysis of how political actors in Nigeria use anti-corruption language as a rhetorical tool rather than addressing concrete institutional failures. “Why is your own always different?” BusinessDay In his personal essay Why I Tell Difficult Stories, Hundeyin described this question as a recurring challenge he encountered while pursuing unconventional paths and questioning established norms. “The fundamental dishonesty plaguing Nigeria’s public discourse...” BusinessDay From his commentary on Nigerian public conversations, where he examined the role of misinformation, political narratives, and selective truth-telling. “Nigeria’s ‘performance democracy’...” BusinessDay From his keynote address discussing democratic institutions in Nigeria and the difference between the appearance of democracy and effective democratic governance. “West Africa Weekly’s tone and style are markedly different from mainstream news coverage in the country.” BusinessDay Discussing the emergence of independent digital journalism platforms and the changing relationship between creators, audiences, and traditional media. External links Category:Authors from Nigeria Category:Journalists from Nigeria Category:Living people Category:1990 births