Shows

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
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234 Essential
KWAM 1, KWAM 2
AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the airplane incident involving KWAM and Ms. Comfort Emman, the education minister, who has made drug tests compulsory for undergraduate students. This conversation takes a historical perspective as they reflect on the burning of Kalakuta Republic and address the issue of fake news spreading in Nigeria.
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Loose Talk
Stimulation
AOT2, Steve and Osagie discuss the incident involving KWAM 1 and the aeroplane, and they also cover all fan mail and the major news stories from this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:01:36 - KWAM 1, the aeroplane stopperhttps://x.com/fkeyamo/status/1953443271834759620The Fuji legend has apologised for his actionshttps://x.com/channelstv/status/195387831563657220201:43:17 - Fan mails03:33:50 - This week in History03:34:58 - Sign out--------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/
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234 Essential
Festac 77
AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Ekiti state police arresting suspects for missing newborn baby, take a walk down history lane about FESTAC 77, D’Tigress winning their 4th title and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction08:02 - Fan mails13:56 - Catch up45:35 - Tweet of the week01:11:36 - Believe it or not01:28:45 - Once upon a time 02:10:17 - Prop of the week
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Afrobeats Weekly

Album Review: Fido 'Olayemi'
On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Fido’s Olayemi project. 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 - Introduction12:28 - Album review - Fido Olayemi ep17:58 - New SongsKelebu by RemaOn The Low by Tiwa and SkeptaTobari by Dbanj, Dj Maphorisa, Dj Obi33:14 - The Charts40:30 - Sign out
#124 of
Loose Talk
Levels of Wealth
Osagie, AOT2 and Steve Dede discuss the Super Falcons' reward from the president for winning their 10th trophy, the Progressive Digital Media Summit 2025, Jigawa State Governor splashing 1.8 billion naria on SUVs, Asake signing with Gamma and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction42:53 - 10 Levels of wealth58:00 - Super Falcons reward from the Presidency 01:20:13 - Progressive Digital Media Summit 2025.https://x.com/search?q=Media%20Summit&src=typed_query01:59:30 - Jigawa State governor splashes 1.8 billion naria on SUVs02:00:20 - Minister of Education shares security report02:12:48 - This week in History02:24:58 - 15th Anniversary of Reminisce’s debut album ‘Book of Rap Stories’’02:32:55 - Asake Signs With Gamma After Leaving Empire02:43:50 - Sign out----------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/
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