The After Five Diaries

Every office has that one coworker who makes you question why you chose the 9–5 life. 😂

From the office gossip plug to the oversabi, the credit snatcher, the food thief and that colleague who schedules meetings for everything… we've seen it all!

On this episode of The After Five Diaries, Phuna sits with Kunle to unpack the different types of coworkers we encounter in our everyday Lagos corporate lives.

It's funny, it's relatable, and honestly, some of you might recognise yourselves. 👀😂

Watch, laugh, and tell us: Which coworker type gets on your last nerve?

Drop your experiences in the comments. We know you have stories!

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Are women in corporate allowed to be ambitious?

We celebrate ambitious men. But when a woman is driven, successful, independent and unapologetic about her goals, the conversation can sound very different.

“Too aggressive.”

“Too intimidating.”

“Too focused on her career.”

“Maybe that’s why she’s still single.”

But where do we draw the line between healthy ambition and the pressure to constantly prove yourself?

And why does a woman’s success so often come with questions about her relationships, marriage and femininity?

On this episode of “The After Five Diaries”we’re having an honest, uncomfortable conversation about “ambition, corporate life, relationships, success and the expectations placed on women.”

This one will make you think. Maybe even question some things you’ve always believed.

Ever opened LinkedIn and felt an immediate wave of career anxiety? One minute you’re just trying to get through your morning coffee, and the next, someone you went to university with is "deeply humbled" to announce they’ve been named a "Global Agile Evangelist" after attending a 30-minute webinar.

Welcome to the Overachievers Olympics!

In this episode of The After Five Diaries, we are pulling back the polished curtain on the corporate world's favorite flex app.

We break down the performative pressure of professional platforms versus the messy, chaotic, and very human reality of the actual work behind the scenes.

"My career is all vibes. Please stop asking me where I see myself in five years. 😭

Five years ago, I didn't even see this version of my life coming. Somewhere between survival, promotions, layoffs, passion projects, and trying to pay bills, I've realised that not everyone has a master plan and that's okay.

This episode is for the people whose career strategy is: pray, prepare, show up, and see what happens.

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Some jobs don’t just drain you, they break you.

In this episode, we talk about toxic work culture, silent suffering, and the courage it takes to walk away.

Because no paycheck is worth your peace.

Watch till the end….this one might change your perspective on HR forever.

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HR is always the villain… until you hear their side.

In this episode of The After Five Diaries, we flip the script on everything you think you know about HR. From painful terminations to being caught between management decisions and employee expectations, HR is walking a tightrope every single day.

Are they really the problem… or just the middleman taking all the hits?

Featuring Jennifer Mairo, CEO of Joy Inc and organizational development professional, sharing real-life Lagos corporate stories you won’t believe.

Watch till the end….this one might change your perspective on HR forever.

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Is the 9–5 quietly killing creativity?

In this episode of After Five Diaries, we unpack the uncomfortable truth about corporate life, stability, and originality.

We discuss why many workplaces reward obedience over bold ideas, how salary can become a comfort trap, and what it takes to stay creative while working a traditional job.

Does the 9–5 kill creativity, or are we letting it?

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You’re not crazy. The office really is political.

You can hit your KPIs.

Deliver the biggest project of the quarter.

Stay late. Be “professional.”

And still watch someone else get promoted because they know people.

In this episode of The After Five Diaries, we unpack office politics in work places, not the motivational LinkedIn version, but the real one. The alliances. The silent power blocks. The “let’s escalate to HR” moments. The gossip that travels faster than your appraisal form.

We ask the uncomfortable questions:

Is merit actually enough?

Are connections a cheat code or just strategy?

Why are women judged differently for playing the same game?

And if you refuse to play… are you principled or just naive?

This isn’t about becoming toxic.

It’s about becoming aware.

Because in many Lagos offices, performance gets you noticed…

but positioning gets you promoted.

If you’ve ever updated your KPI dashboard while someone else updated their network, this episode is for you.

Watch till the end.

You might realize the game was happening long before you now

Are female bankers prostitutes?

Or is that just another lazy stereotype society uses to shame ambitious women?

In this episode, we explore:

- the origin of narrative

- what really happens in the banking sector

- the cost of reputation in corporate spaces

- why women are judged differently for success

It’s uncomfortable. It’s necessary. It’s honest

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Behind every policy is a story

Some inspiring, some messy, some….unforgettable.

We are diving into the real HR experiences that shape workplace culture.

What’s your HR story?

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