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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve kick off with a catch-up before discussing the politics of language in Lagos and Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s viral interview on fuel prices. They also cover Ronaldo’s future with Portugal, JAMB’s announcement in Canada, the viral “Lagos Life” phenomenon, and the 20th anniversary of Faze’s second album. The episode wraps up with fan mails.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
31:20 - Catch up
34:48 - The Politics of Language in Lagos
01:26:50 -  A heated Symfoni News interview with Senator Adams Oshiomhole went viral after he fiercely reacted to being questioned about his political consistency on fuel prices.
01:46:40 - Ronaldo's statement regarding his future on the Portugal national team
01:55:30 - JAMB announced that they are in Canada
02:02:40 -  The "Lagos Life" Viral Phenomenon
02:18:00 - Faze’s Independent Album Turns 20
Faze, one-third of the iconic R&B/pop group Plantashun Boyz, released his second album on October 6, 2006.
03:10:25 - Fan mails
03:25:30 - Sign out
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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Nigeria’s updated emergency number before looking back at the COVID-19 pandemic and the year 2020. They also examine a pastor’s advice on helping men find partners and the debate around whether the CIA is funding Afrobeats. The episode features This Week in History and Fan Mails.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
19:20 - COVID; the year 2020
01:09:20 - Man of God charges men to link them up with women
01:16:40 - Is the CIA funding Afrobeats?
02:05:00 - This week in history
02:08:50 - Fan mails
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 AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss politicians using the viral Niger teen miner as a political prop, Tinubu’s absence from the UN General Assembly, and traffic in Lagos. They also examine Nigeria’s education sector, state-generated revenue, pastors’ views on Nigeria’s global calling, and the New York Times’ 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century before signing ou
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
37:33 - Politicians have started using the boy from the mine as props 

• Atiku pledged a scholarship for him
• Atiku said Nigeria failed the boy 

52:10 - Should we make it a big deal that President Tinubu failed to attend  UUGA again

01:42:40 - Deputy Governor of Lagos, Obafemi Hamzat says traffice in Lagos is not a problem, just a lifestyle

01:57:00 - The education sector in Nigeria
02:23:50 - The 36 states and FCT in Nigeria generated 5.15 trillion naria in 2025
02:54:00 - Nigerian pastors say Nigeria’s calling is not technology or industries, but sending missionaries into the whole world

Another Nigerian pastor says if Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos’ names would have appeared in the Bible, if it was written today

02:57:10 - NYT publishes the 100 Best TV shows of the 21st century.
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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the deaths of illegal mining suspects in Nigerian custody and the AIG’s defense of the CP’s presence at the City Boy Movement in Lagos. They examine the opening of Chinese warehouses in Lagos and the protests from traders, alongside Dangote’s IPO. The episode also covers the online backlash faced by Arise News presenter Ojy Okpe following her interview with Aliko Dangote, and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
23:40 -  AT LEAST 37 ILLEGAL MINING SUSPECTS FOUND DEAD IN NIGERIAN CUSTODY
01:13:25 - The AIG defends the CP presence at the City Boy Movement in Lagos
01:42:40 - Chinese warehouses opening in Lagos and protests from traders
Dangote IPO
02:55:00 - Arise News presenter Ojy Okpe faces online backlash after asking Aliko Dangote if he still hoped to have a male heir.
03:02:00 - This week in history
03:07:30 - Sign out
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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the ongoing trial of Lindsay Clancy and the latest developments as jurors deliberate after reaching an initial deadlock. They also dive into deep cuts from DJ Jimmy Jatt’s album, Dagrin and Ice Prince’s road to success, the state of the Nigerian economy, and Dangote shares, among other topics. The episode also features Fan Mails before wrapping up with a sign out.

OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
01:07:24 - Lindsay Clancy's trial over the killing of her children
Jurors return in Lindsay Clancy trial after judge asks them to break deadlock
01:34:50 - Fan mails
02:51:50 - Sign out
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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Very Dark Man’s appearance at the Nigerian Bar Association’s Annual General Conference and a major romance scam involving a man who posed as an NFL player. They also examine Uber’s exit from Nigeria, Tekno’s views on Afrobeats, and DJ Big N’s open letter to Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido. The episode features This Week in History, new albums from Victony, Ayra Starr, and Ladipoe, 50 Cent’s decision not to release an album, and the death of Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
49:20 - Nigerian activist and internet personality Very Dark Man appeared as a panellist at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt
01:05:00 - Man posed as 49ers player to scam women out of $1.3m caught by the FBI
01:42:00 -  Uber officially ended its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria on September 2, 2026, wrapping up a 12-year stint in the country.
02:34:10 - Tekno and his Afrobeats take
02:44:35 - This week in history
02:54:00 - DJ Big N writes an open letter to Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido.
03:06:50 - New Albums Worth Checking Out

• Victony’s “STARLIFE” album 
• Ayra Starr's "Starrgirl" album
• Ladipoe's "Revival" album

03:24:00 - 50 Cent explains why he won’t drop an album

03:41:19 - Nigerian-British businessman and social media influencer Igho "Tiny" Ubiribo died at age 43 on March 6, 2026, after suffering a fatal pulmonary embolism linked to a cosmetic penis enlargement procedure in Bangkok, Thailand

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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Lagos’ rising rent prices and reactions from Femi Hamzat and Ayo Adio before covering the Jewel Howard-Taylor drug-trafficking case, Obi Cubana’s ₦500 million gift to Pastor Jerry Eze, and the Tony Elumelu name controversy. They also discuss the Odumodublvck and BlaqBonez saga, Tonto Dikeh becoming a pastor, review Victony’s STARLIFE, and bring back Loose Talk FPL.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
40:40 - Incoming Governor’s Response to Lagos Rent Prices
Femi Hamzat’s Response

Ayo Adio’s Response (Comms Expert, contesting for the Lagos State House of Assembly).

01:14:00 - Former Liberian vice-president Jewel Howard-Taylor has been charged in a drug-trafficking probe

Obi Cubana, the self-acclaimed businessman has announced he’s gifting Pastor Jerry Eze a N500M mansion for his birthday.

01:30:00 - Tony Elumelu’s Reaction to Being Called by His First Name

Dr. Eucharia Anunobi apologises to Mr Tony Elumelu on behalf of the young lady

02:25:40 - Odumodublvck vs BlaqBonez

OdumoduBlvck responds to Police Invitation

02:59:25 - Tonto Dikeh is Now a Pastor

03:08:00 - Victony’s “STARLIFE” album review
New Albums Worth Checking Out

• The Game - The Documentary III
• Cleo Sol - “Gentlewoman”
• Niniola - “Without You”
• BKay - BKAY vs ANYBODY
• Llona - On The Road

Loose Talk FPL is back. Code: 3f4ejf. Link to join here

Predict the Top 5 and Bottom 3 of the EPL
Predict the winner of La Liga and the Italian Serie A

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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Davido’s return to active politics following his uncle Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in Osun State, before examining Kano State’s ₦1.5 billion mass wedding programme and the wider debate around content monetization and Africa’s digital space. They also revisit the ongoing dispute between Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi, and Dapper Music, before discussing Davido’s sixth album, Oriadé, and Ayra Starr’s third album, Starr Girl.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
43:00 - Davido in active politics again as uncle wins re-election in Osun State 

• Davido served as the Head of Youth Mobilisation for Governor Ademola Adeleke's re-election campaign.
• He joined the Accord Party alongside his uncle ahead of the August 15, 2026, election.
• Governor Adeleke secured 511,067 votes to defeat the APC challenger, Bola Oyebamiji, who received 444,815 votes.

01:03:40 -  Kano State spends N1.5B for mass wedding

01:30:00 - Content Monetization and The Hijack of Africa's Digital Space
02:18:00 - This week in History
02:24:37 - Seyi Vibez and Shallipopi call out Dapper Damm again for alleged contract rip-off

• Both artists, along with peers like T.I Blaze and Zerry DL, accused Dapper Music of hiding streaming revenues and failing to remit their earnings.
• ​​Shallipopi publicly alleged contract forgery and financial mismanagement, stating he took the matter to Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Dapper responds

Interview with Chux - A&R Director for CMG.

03:20:00 - Davido releases sixth album, 'Oriade'.
Press Release
Interview.

• Davido released his sixth album, 'Oriadé', on July 31, 2026, timed to mark 15 years since he began his professional music career.
• The 13-track project’s Yoruba title means “the crowned head” and centres on identity, destiny, legacy, faith, gratitude, and brotherhood.
• Oriadé includes collaborations with Black Sherif, Aya Nakamura, Leon Thomas, Mayorkun, Fola, Llona, and others; Davido has also announced an international supporting tour.

03:40:00 - Ayra Starr releases her third album, 'Starr Girl'.
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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve reflect on the era of traditional media and its influence on Nigeria’s entertainment industry before unpacking the Okoye family drama, Peter Okoye’s account of the fallout with Paul and Jude, and P-Square’s discography and legacy. They also discuss Peller and Jarvis’ wedding, Cubana Chief Priest’s baby mama drama, and the controversy surrounding Tomi Adeyemi and Children of Blood and Bone. The episode wraps up with Fan Mails and a sign-off.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
17:50 -The Okoye family drama; how did we get here?
Peter Okoye dropped videos on Instagram to narrate his side of the fall-out between him and his twin, Paul, and older brother, Jude

PSquare discography and legacy

01:17:45 -  Peller and Jarvis' wedding
01:17:50 - Cubana Chief Priest's baby mama drama
01:42:40 - Tomi Adeyemi and Children of Blood and Bone controversy
02:06:00 - Fan mails
02:31:00 - Sign out
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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve are joined by Benjamin Dada for a wide-ranging conversation before Steve reflects on the challenges of accurate storytelling in Nigerian media. They also discuss reports of Mexican drug cartels outsourcing meth production to Nigeria, Peter Okoye’s comments on teaching his children indigenous languages, and the debate sparked by a content creator reportedly dismissed from Zenith Bank over her social media activity. The episode wraps up with reactions to Tyla’s cancelled Lagos show and the wider conversation around xenophobia, before signing out.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction and Interview with Benjamin Dada
01:20:38 - Steve on Nigerian media and its lack of accurate storytelling
01:27:28 - How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmrnxp4nllo
01:57:40 -  Peter Okoye Says There Is No Economic Advantage in Teaching His Children His Native Language
https://punchng.com/nigerian-languages-not-helpful-peter-p-square-defends-children-speaking-french/
02:24:40 - Gist from the internet: Content Creator sacked by Zenith Bank
https://x.com/TrendingEx/status/2083120390390317231

• Rebecca is a TikToker who documents her routine.
• She was reportedly warned several times by her bank before the sack 
• According to her, she was first warned in July 2022 and was made to face a Disciplinary Committee because of a post about a N10, 000 salary increase
• She has been creating videos since 2018.
• She said she started recording at the office because she didn’t have a fine space in her house

02:59:00 - Nigerians push back on Tyler, Lagos show over concerns over the treatment of Nigerians in South Africa
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7vglz56gg5o

• Tyla removed Lagos from her upcoming world tour schedule after a Nigerian petition called for a boycott amid anti-migrant tensions in South Africa.
• Nigerians have criticised Tyla and other South African celebrities for not speaking out against xenophobia; some artists reportedly face cancelled shows elsewhere in Africa.
• Commentators say the anger is understandable but argue politicians—not artists—should bear primary responsibility for the crisis.
• Trevor Noah’s new ad for the South Africa Travel and Tourism board..
• Nigerians should put the mirror up, though

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