Loose Talk

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve kick off with an introduction before discussing Omah Lay’s claims about Afrobeats. They highlight Tiwa Savage launching an intensive music program and Omotola Jalade turning the box office earnings from Mother Love into an education fund for Slums to Schools. The episode also examines the NDPC’s warning to Nigerian content creators about filming people without consent following Ella’s viral video on public transport.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
48:20 - Omah Lay’s Claims About Afrobeats
01:21:50 - Tiwa Savage launches an intensive music program
01:25:00 - Omotola Jalade is turning the mother love box office earnings into an education fund for slums to schools
01:37:40 - The NDPC National Data Protection Commission issues a warning to Nigerian content creators against filming people without their permission, following the viral video from Ella, who shares the state of public transport.
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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve begin with an introduction before discussing Daniel Bwala’s appearance on Mehdi Hasan’s show and the reactions that followed. They examine the reported assassination attempt on Peter Obi, the discontinuation of Showmax after about 11 years, and the current state of Afrobeats. The episode also features This Week in History before wrapping up.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
30:00 - Daniel Bwala’s appearance on the show hosted by Mehdi Hasan
01:30:00 - Peter Obi's assassination attempt
01:46:06 - Showmax is being discontinued after about 11 years of operation
02:22:35 - The state of Afrobeats
02:56:40 - This week in history
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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss music and the Modenine debate on the timeline. They examine the arrest of El-Rufai and its political implications, reflect on Olusegun Obasanjo becoming Nigeria’s president in This Week in History, and close with Fan Mails.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
52:20 - Music
Modenine debate
01:30:00 -  El-Rufai has been arrested
02:24:00 - This week in history
Olusegun Obasanjo becomes the president of Nigeria

02:32:40 - Fan mails

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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the news of 1,000 Nigerians killed in violent attacks within just 41 days, unpacking its implications for security and leadership. They review the First Lady’s US media appearances and the controversy surrounding her statements, reflect on the military invasion of Fela’s Kalakuta Republic in This Week in History, discuss Ayomide Tayo’s 50 Greatest Nigerian Love Songs of All Time, and the Rolling Stone Africa AI debate, along with other trending stories.
OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

36:40 -  A report says over 1,000 Nigerians have lost their lives in violent attacks in 2026 alone

01:40:30 - Our First Lady went to the United States, where she has been speaking to the media about the non-Christian persecution in Nigeria 

In an interview with Fox News, she said it was a blessing that Trump recognized her at an event 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V66sfaDojcI

https://x.com/FinPlanKaluAja1/status/2019506482623180846

In another interview, she said that some of the girls kidnapped by Boko Haram have fallen in love with their abductors 

https://www.thefp.com/p/is-the-first-lady-of-nigeria-scared

01:48:00 - This Week In History - Nigeria soilders invaded the kalakuta republic to arrest Fela and leaving his morther Fumilayo Kuti crtically injured.

Isaac Iboro

02:05:30 - 50 Greatest Nigeria Love Songs Of All Time by Ayomide Tayo (AOT2)

https://thenaijaway.substack.com/p/50-greatest-nigerian-love-songs-of

03:18:00 - Rolling Stone Africa Caught Using Chat GPT

https://x.com/WizkidSource/status/2019847147123011946?s=20

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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve start with a deep dive into Nollywood and the backlash over social media dance promotions for movies. They discuss the Tyla outrage following her Grammy win for Best African Music Performance, examine the rise of scammers with a focus on forex traders and Pastor Kingsley’s viral tattoo, and break down Seyi Tinubu’s City Boy movement and its political implications. The episode also features This Week in History and other news that made the rounds.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

01:02:40 -  Nollywood has been torn apart over dancing to promote movies

https://punchng.com/nollywood-torn-apart-over-social-media-dance-promotion/?utm_source=auto-read-also&utm_medium=web

01:28:40 - The Tyla Outrage

Tyla won the Best African Music Performance at the GRAMMYs

02:32:30 - The Scammers are out. 

Forex traders  

Pastor Kingsley and his tattoo
Tunde Onakoya
https://www.instagram.com/dank_of_africa?igsh=MTFxeHZtNDFvOXY4dg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

03:10:30 - Seyi Tinubu has launched the City Boy movement, recruiting a host of celebrities to campaign for President Tinubu 

https://www.theafricareport.com/407861/nigeria-2027-tinubu-poaches-billionaire-cubana-to-slacken-obis-grip-on-the-south-east/

03:13:20 - This week in history

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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the evolution of A.I and its impact on work and daily life. They touch on underage marriage and the health sector before covering This Week in History, Funke Akindele and Kunle Afolayan, the Grammys, Fan Mails, and other stories from the week.

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 AOT2, Osagie, and Steve start with reactions to Speed’s visit to Nigeria, exploring the rise of begging culture and why it has become so prevalent. They highlight viral moments that sparked conversations online before moving to the AFCON Finals and the current mood around the tournament in Nigeria. The episode also features This Week in History and a lively debate on Seun Kuti vs Wizkid FC and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
55:40 -  Reactions to Speed’s visit to Nigeria 

• Begging in Nigeria 
• There were a couple of moments when people were begging Speed for money, bringing up the conversation of the prevalent begging culture in Nigeria 
• How did it get this bad? 

https://x.com/richo/status/2014005372713890283
https://x.com/iamMrMarfo1/status/2013998129339629571
02:40:00 -  AFCON FINALS
02:51:00 - This Week In History
03:07:10 - Seun Kuti vs Wizkid FC

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 AOT2, Osagie, and Steve start with AFCON discussions and the current mood around the tournament in Nigeria. They examine the National Bureau of Statistics’ new approach to calculating inflation and its real impact. The conversation moves to the World Bank raising Nigeria’s 2026 growth forecast and what that says about the economy. The episode also includes Nigerian songs that shaped 2016, This Week in History, and Fan Mails before wrapping up.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
38:00 - AFCON conversations.
01:20:00 - Nigeria Bureau of Statistics announces change of format for calculating inflation
01:52:00 - The World Bank has increased its projection for Nigeria’s economic growth rate for 2026 to 4.4 percent from the 3.7 percent forecasted in June 2025.
Nigerian songs that defined 2016 - by AOT2
02:05:50 - This week in History
02:29:30 - Fan mails
02:58:00 - Sign out

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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss AFCON and the reactions around the tournament, then move to reports of government raids and arrests of beggars. They break down Babcock University’s new restrictions on student appearance, examine the power struggle between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and former governor Nyesom Wike, and touch on KPMG’s criticism of errors and gaps in Nigeria’s new tax law, before closing with This Week in History.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
07:33 - AFCON conversations.
49:20 - Government raids and arrests beggars
01:09:40 - Babcock University has banned: Dreadlocks, Beards, Joggers, Bubu, Danshiki, Sleeveless Gowns or Blouse, Sportswear, Baggy and Bodyhugs for students.
01:20:50 -  Rivers State politics is dominated by an escalating power struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike (currently the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory)
01:54:50 - Auditing giant, KPMG, says Nigeria’s new tax law is full of “inherent errors, inconsistencies, gaps and omissions
02:43:20 - This week in History

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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve react to reports around Anthony Joshua’s involvement in a tragic accident in Lagos, then discuss the Ilashe boat accident that claimed lives and the partial collapse of the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House in Balogun Market. They also revisit key moments in This Week In History and close with a conversation on Lagos’ underground queer party scene, as shared by a gay couple navigating nightlife and community in the city.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
47:00 - Anthony Joshua was involved in a tragic accident in Lagos
01:25:30 - The boat accident at Ilashe that claimed lives
01:30:40 - Partial collapse of a 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House in Balogun Market, Lagos
02:10:20 - This Week In History
02:41:35 - Gay couple speaks on the amazing underground party scene for queer people in Lagos
https://ffm.to/pen9g9m
03:00:00 - Sign out.

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