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The Weekly S1E29 — Balaraba
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The Weekly•Season 1•Episode 29

Balaraba

8.2/10 · 5 votesMar 13, 202022 min

Ranked #3 of 30 in Season 1•+0.8 vs season avg

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Balaraba was a teenager when she was kidnapped by Boko Haram fighters in Nigeria. She refused to carry out a suicide bombing, saving dozens of lives. Now for the first time, she's sharing her story openly.

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Episode Summary

"Balaraba" is episode 29 of The Weekly season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 5 votes, ranking #3 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on March 13, 2020.

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