Loose Talk

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the 2027 elections, Nigeria’s electricity challenges, and the growing trend of people going off the grid. They examine the sentencing of Lami Samuel Dawa in Borno State, Opeyemi Famakin’s concerns about counterfeit drugs and beverages, and a disturbing video of children chanting threats against Christians. The episode also covers public outrage over APC Youth Leader Dayo Israel’s new SUVs, features This Week in History, and reviews new albums from Blaqbonez and Phyno.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

01:00:10 - A Christian Woman, Lami Samuel Dawa, was sentenced to 14 years in prison in Borno State.

01:19:25 - Popular food critic and social commentator Opeyemi Famakin released a viral video tackling the escalating counterfeit drug and beverage crisis in Nigeria.

02:25:30 - A disturbing social media video surfaced showing children and tennagers participating in marching drills while chanting threats agaisnt christians in Enugu and Jos

02:33:20 - The National Youth Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Dayo Israel triggered massive public outrage after posting a video showing seven brand new 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUVS.

02:45:00 - This week in History

03:03:40 - Music

• Blaqbonez - Nomadinho: 4th Prime
• Phyno - Let That Sink In

03:24:50 - Sign Out

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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Tony Kabaka’s renunciation of cultism, opposition governors backing Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, and Pastor Bolaji’s viral “Men Dey!” relationship commentary. They also cover The Headies postponement, the OAU religious sect controversy, Dave’s Lagos concert, and the latest albums from Blaqbonez, Fola, Paybac Iboro, Moelogo, and Kaestyle. The episode also features reactions to viral social media conversations and This Week in History before signing out.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

42:10 -TONY KABAKA’S RENOUNCES CULTISM

59:45 - THE 2027 CAMPAIGN: WHY OPPOSITION GOVERNORS ARE BACKING TINUBU

01:17:50 - THE "MEN DEY!" SENSATION: UNPACKING PASTOR BOLAJI'S RELATIONSHIP REALITY CHECK

02:29:00 - The 18th edition of The Headies has been officially postponed from October 23, 2026, to April 10 and 11, 2027.

Korty EO released a video recounting a time she was hospitalized and needed multiple injections. A young, moody male nurse came to administer one. When he insisted on giving the injection in her buttocks rather than her arm

Dooctor Zo reacts

02:50:29 - THE ORANGE ARMY DEBATE: OAU’S RELIGIOUS SECT VIRAL CONTROVERSY

03:07:00 - Dave’s Lagos concert

British-Nigerian rapper Dave held a two-day gig at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts

03:12:00 - New Albums Worth Checking Out

• Blaqbonez - Nomadinho: 4th Prime
• Fola - 9
• Paybac Iboro - Afroskankin
• Moelogo - Yoruba Healer
• Kaestyle - Stylish

03:15:00 - THERE IS THIS INTERESTING VIDEO FROM I SAID WHAT I SAID WHERE A GIRL EXPLAINED THE POST-INCIDENT AWKWARDNESS AFTER HER DAD ACCIDENTALLY WALKED IN ON HER OR CAUGHT HER NAKED

03:28:50 - This week in History - Fele's birthday

03:34:50 - Sign out

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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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