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234 Essential
Join AOT2 and Ugochi on their wild journey as they discuss everything Pop culture, music, movies and more.
234 Essential focuses on Nigerian pop culture but goes beyond trending topics on social media. It looks at the bigger picture and provides accurate historical and societal context to what is trending online.
234 Essential Podcast is another podcast original from Global Village.
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This is 40: Lessons on Life, Loss and Love
Host Adesola Balogun brings you into the intimate circle of those embracing this milestone, sharing authentic tales and wisdom gained on the journey.
From nostalgia to future hopes, this podcast celebrates the chapters written and those yet to be penned. Join us for a series of soulful reflections that promise to enlighten, entertain, and inspire. Here's to the stories that weave the tapestry of life at forty.

Our Greener Pastures
Our Greener Pastures is dedicated to guiding and inspiring Nigerian immigrants as they navigate life in their new countries. Hosted by Tele Owolabi, the show explores the challenges and triumphs of starting over, offering real stories, practical advice, and a sense of community for those seeking their own greener pastures. Whether newly arrived or established abroad, this podcast is your go-to resource for making the most of your journey.
Latest Episodes
#134 of
Afrobeats Weekly
Protect Sarz At All Costs by Sarz Review, Peace by Piece EP Review by Fireboy Dml, Pheelz
On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Protect Sarz At All Costs album by Sarz, Peace by Piece EP Review by Fireboy Dml and Pheelz, and Mavo’s Kilometer II. They also discuss the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, as well as all the major songs that dropped on New Music Friday.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction07:00 - News09:13 - New Album29:15 - New SongsSkido by Victony & OlamideDie It by PeruzziINDUSTRY MACHINE by ODUMODUBLVCKI Know by Mightyyout & DavidoSalary 4 Life by 2BabaChameleon by The Cavemen.Olódùmarè by 9ice
#132 of
Loose Talk
The Washing Machines
AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the First Lady of Nigeria raising over ₦20 billion under her education foundation, the 21 wives of Adamawa State Local Government Chairmen flown to Turkey for a lavish “training” on how to assist and advise their husbands, the Nigeria Police Force spending ₦1.6 billion in a single month, Natasha resuming at the Senate and calling Akpabio a dictator, and the Lagos State Government giving Computer Village traders an 18-month deadline to relocate to Katangowa. They also talk about Wizkid’s Ayo (Joy) album turning 11, 2Baba’s 50th birthday, this week in history, fan mails, and other stories that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction39:35 - The first lady of Nigeria rises over 20 billion Naria under her education foundation50:40 - 21 wives of Adamawa State Local Government Chairmen went to Turkey for training on how to ‘assist’ & ‘advise’ their Husbands.https://saharareporters.com/2025/09/25/exclusive-wives-21-council-chairmen-adamawa-flown-istanbul-lavish-leadership-training57:29 - The Nigeria Police Force spent 1.6B naria in one month.01:32:32 - Natasha resumes at the Senate, calls Akpabio a dictatorhttps://punchng.com/natasha-resumes-at-senate-calls-akpabio-dictator/?utm_source=chatgpt.com01:37:50 - The Lagos State Government has said traders at the Computer Village in Ikeja have an 18-month window to relocate to the new site at Katangowa, Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area.https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/nigeria/lasg-gives-18-month-deadline-for-computer-village-relocation/ar-AA1NaPIR02:30:50 - Wizkid’s Ayo (Joy) Album is 11 03:05:00 - 2baba at 50https://dailytimesng.com/2face-idibia-at-50-a-tribute/03:09:35 - This week in history03:11:19 - Fan mails03:27:00 - Sign out--------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/
#248 of
234 Essential

Welcome Back
OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction29:38 - Fan mails38:40 - Catch up01:02:40 - New tax law01:45:40 - Release Therapy01:58:20 - Sign out
#131 of
Loose Talk
Tax Raise
AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the newly signed Nigeria Tax Act 2025 taking effect on January 1, 2026, Pastor Paul Adefarasin being cleared by police over the viral “gun-like” object video, President Tinubu lifting the emergency rule in Rivers State and reinstating Governor Fubara along with elected officials, Tiwa Savage’s rejection of the “Queen of Afrobeats” title, Asake’s long-awaited return to Nigeria, and other stories that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction24:54 - Catch up01:03:50 - The new Nigeria Tax Act, taking effect on 1 January 2026 has generated a lot of conversation on X. https://www.ey.com/en_gl/technical/tax-alerts/nigeria-tax-act-2025-has-been-signed-highlights01:42:50 - Police Clear Pastor Paul Adefarasin Over 'Gun-Like' Objecthttps://gazettengr.com/police-clear-pastor-adefarasin-in-viral-gun-video-with-car-spotter/01:50:20 - President Tinubu Lifts Emergency Rule in Rivers State, Reinstates Governor Fubara and Elected Officialshttps://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/09/fubara-resumes-reaffirms-loyalty-to-tinubu-wike/02:16:20 - MusicTiwa Savage doesn't like being called the Queen of AfrobeatsAsake is finally making his return to Nigeria02:38:40 - Sign out
#133 of
Afrobeats Weekly
Fola’s Cartharsis Album Review
On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Fola’s Cartharsis Album Review and Skales’ Martina’s Son’ Album Review. They also discuss the news making the rounds
Hosts

Adesola Balogun
Host of
Coffee and Beans with Adesola Balogun

Aniema Udofe
Host of
OnPeople

Ayomide Tayo
Host of
Loose Talk

Lolade AJ
Host of
Adult Puzzle