Beyond the Base

What happens when the law allows something… but morality questions it?

In this episode of Beyond The Base, we sit down with Nimi Edimeh — a corporate commercial lawyer and event host popularly known as “the social lawyer” — to unpack the tension between law, power, and justice in Nigeria.

We talk about:

• What corporate commercial lawyers actually do

• Why the legal profession is deeply conservative

• Whether lawyers are allowed to have side hustles

• The real meaning of justice in law (and the Latin principles behind it)

• Presidential pardons in Nigeria — legal power vs moral responsibility

• Why Nigerian leaders often act only when issues become PR crises
  
  

This episode is honest, reflective, and necessary, especially in a time when legality and morality are no longer synonymous.

Plus, we end on a lighter note with the Snack Challenge with Munchit 🍿

🎧 Listen, reflect, and tell us what you think.

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In this episode of Beyond the Base, it’s just us, Baseman and Ibidapo, reflecting on the year that was, the journey of Season One, our favourite episodes so far, and the story behind getting our very first sponsor.

This wasn’t a planned episode. We had a studio booking we couldn’t waste, and what came out of it was a real, laid-back conversation about growth, consistency, friendship, and building something from scratch.

If you’ve been part of the Beyond the Base journey since day one (or you’re just finding us), this episode is for you.

Thank you for listening, supporting, and growing with us.

Here’s to more conversations in 2026.

Merry Christmas, Beautiful People🎄 🎊🎉❤️

Beyond The Base is here with a Boxing Day present for you 🎁 (if you’re good at unboxing, you’ll know that our gift is wrapped in a beautiful episode. )
It’s our Christmas episode, and we have a very special guest with us: Grace James, an entrepreneur, climate educator, and social impact activist. Grace is no stranger to the pod. She was actually our very first guest on the show back in April. And she’s here again with a lot of stories and lessons for us.

In this episode, we reflect on what winning really looks like, beyond the celebration, the glitz and the glamour. From success and money to expectations, public pressure, and the realities of navigating life in today’s Nigeria, this conversation took turns we didn’t anticipate but needed. It’s an honest, reflective end-of-year discussion about winning, growth, and the conversations no one prepares you for.

We ended the episode mentioning all that we’re grateful for.

We’re sure you have things you’re grateful for as well. Comment below 2 things you’re grateful for in 2025!

Ladies and gentlemen, Beyond The Base is back for a new season!!

Yes, you heard that right!
Your faves are back with a banger.

We’re starting off our second season by catching up on all the crazy things that happened this year. From overcrowded networking events to the classism based off of people’s phones that , the newest iPhone, and everything in between.

We also got our first sponsor 🎉, and this season we are starting a games series. Watch out! You just might be the lucky winner of several prizes we have in store.

Trust me, you don't want to miss this season.

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Do you know what this podcast is really about?

If you've been listening to us for a while now, then you probably get the gist. But just in case you don't, we're here to break it down.

We started the Beyond the Base podcast to challenge the harmful Gen Z stereotypes that are so prevalent today.

Sadly, older generations see us as lazy, rude or unconventional

But in the real sense, we’re a generation that is ambitious, informed, and unapologetically hardworking. Our podcast is here to break stereotypes, share success stories, and provide insights that inspire young people to dream bigger, act smarter, and lead confidently.

Have you ever wondered what life feels like for people born with the unnatural advantage of being limitless, those who grow up surrounded by abundance and privilege, free to take risks others can’t afford?

People who don’t believe in financial ceilings because they’ve never had to live under one.

This is the life of a Nepo Baby.

In this episode of Beyond the Base, Precious, Ibidapo, and Baseman unpacked the realities of Nepo Babies versus Lapo Babies — exploring how privilege shapes ambition and how motivation differs when you’re driven by legacy rather than survival.

It’s a candid, thought-provoking conversation about class, opportunity, and the silent pressures behind success.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

This week, we’re joined by the one and only Laotan Faji, a scholar, musical composer and all-around fun guy. Laotan is one of the most patriotic and informed people we know and in this episode, we talked about everything from the astronomical inflation in Nigeria to the aviation scandals that happened in August. There are so many issues to address, but we focused on the "big-manism" culture in Nigeria, where you can get away with almost anything if you are financially successful and have enough “connections” in high places.

At the end of the day, Nigeria feels like a never-ending reality show; A series you can’t stop watching, sometimes funny, sometimes frustrating, but always unpredictable.

Hope you enjoy this episode!!!

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A 9 to 5 looks good on paper. Stable job. Steady pay. Respect. But if you’ve ever done it, you know it’s not that pretty.

And remote work? Don’t be deceived. It’s still hectic, just a different flavour. Work calls back-to-back, deadlines chasing you even in your bed, and somehow you’re expected to be online 24/7 because “you’re at home.” Work still finds a way to drain you.

In this episode, Olu, Ibidapo, and Precious talk about how hectic the grind is. Long hours. Stress everywhere. And if you work in a bank? Double the madness. Targets that don’t make sense, customers shouting, and no time to even breathe.

But here’s the thing: Gen Z is not here for that lifestyle. We want balance. We want freedom. We want tools and systems that make life easier, not harder. From tech to creativity, this generation is ready to change how work looks and feels.

Hope you enjoy this episode!

It’s not just complaints. It’s jokes, banter, and real talk about why the future of work is already shifting. And trust me, you’ll relate.

In this episode, we’ll be talking about art, creative growth and spoken words.

Our guests are two creatives and spoken word artists who inspire me a lot. They’re also really good friends of mine.

• Tishe is a writer, poet and spoken words minister whose work is inspired by the master creator (God). His psalms, songs, and poems have blessed many lives in and out of the country.

• Byllion is also a storyteller and a spoken word minister. She’s a talented, creative artist whose work spans different mediums.

After small talk, both our guests shared what their creative processes are like. Then they spoke about their journeys as storytellers over the years.

Moments that stood out for both our creative guests were the moments when they realised that their craft and ministry had powerfully impacted people.

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