Season 4, Episode 6: The podcast has not been published in four months and in this episode (recorded in September 2025), hosts Jemima and Akindare, share life updates, share their thought on new age/style Nollywood films, attempt to quantify the real impact of Lagos' incessant floods on everyday Nigerians, and discuss Big Brother Naija Season 10, including predictions on the eventual winner.

The main portion of this episode is a conversation about navigating the experience of witnessing our parents get old in real time.

Wine🍷 : Vina Albali 2020 Crianza

Wine ratings: Akindare (5), Jemima (6.5).

All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod.

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Season 4, Episode 5: In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare, discuss the Nigerian idea of adoption, social reactions to single, childless women, and new changes to the Academy Awards judging criteria.

The main portion of this episode includes conversation with guest Peace Itimi about the tension between hustle culture, ambition and contentment.

Wine: Yellowtail Malbec

Wine ratings: Akindare (6), Jemima (6).

All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod.

For feedback, comments or participation in our "Village Square" segment, send an email to [email protected] with the subject "TSP VILLAGE SQUARE".

The Shrine Podcast is produced by AKNLWS™, a boutique storytelling and strategy studio.

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Season 4, Episode 4: In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare, discuss a Nigerian Twitter uproar around children and respect, a Lagos traffic jam for the ages, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uguaghan vs the Nigerian political elite.

The main portion of this episode includes conversation about the idea that responsibility of use and application should be front-posted in technological development. Furthermore, just as each of us have a role to play in shaping the society we want to live in, so do we, internet-users, share the responsibility of creating the Internet we want. Hate? Inclusion? Discourse? Bigotry? Access? We decide, each and every one of us.

Wine: Sainsbury's SoFresh - Chenin Blanc

Wine ratings: Akindare (5), Jemima (5.5).

All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod.

For feedback, comments or participation in our 'Village Square" segment, send an email to [email protected] with the subject "TSP VILLAGE SQUARE".

The Shrine Podcast is produced by AKNLWS™, a boutique storytelling and strategy studio.

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Season 4, Episode 3: In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare, are joined by entrepreneur, feminist activist and Emmy-nominated journalist Kiki Mordi. They discuss the Beyoncé’s AOTY win, Kendrick Lamar and other Grammy moments, the global DEI fallout and Ayra Starr being cancelled.

The main portion of this episode includes conversation about the idea that history does not feel like history when you are living through it; the ephemeral, yet never-ending, nature of the present; and the dichotomy in history being a record of the past yet a function of the present.

Wine: Freixenet - Sauvignon Blanc

Wine ratings: Akindare (7.5), Jemima (8).

All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod.

You can find Kiki on all social media platforms (@kikimordi) and her women-focused tech publication 'The Stack Journal' at www.thestackjournal.com. and on all social media platforms (@thestackjournal).

For feedback, comments or participation in our 'Village Square" segment, send an email to [email protected] with the subject "TSP VILLAGE SQUARE".

The Shrine Podcast is produced by AKNLWS™, a boutique content production and strategy studio.

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Season 4, Episode 2: On this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare, are joined by Ghanaian travel, culture and lifestyle creator Kofi Dotse. They discuss why the Internet thinks that a woman “scamming” a man in the process of him trying to cheat with his wife is worse than the man trying to cheat on his wife, climate change via the lens of the LA fires and other extreme weather events, and the start of the Trump presidency in America. The main portion of this episode includes conversation about Africa's travel culture, difficulties in travelling across the continent, why cultural exchange is an important tool for global understanding and what we have learnt about Africa as we have travelled across it over the years.

Wine:19 Crimes - Grape Red

Wine ratings:Akindare (7), Jemima (9).All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod.

You can find Kofi on all social media platforms (@kofigramm) and on his website (kofidotse.com).

For feedback, comments or participation in our 'Village Square" segment, send an email to [email protected] with the subject"TSP VILLAGE SQUARE".The Shrine Podcast is produced by AKNLWS™.

Season 4, Episode 1: On this episode, Jemima and Akindare start off discuss the shows' nearly two-year hiatus, improvements in programming and what our most amazing TSP audience can expect from the show going forward.

Originally recorded in May, 2023.

In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss understanding Nigeria with Steve Dede, an experienced journalist skilled in media and communications, through the lens of Nigeria's recent elections, political landscape, and history as a tool for political games. What are your most Nigerian experiences? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in April, 2023.

Akindare and Jemima discuss the cultural growth of bodily modifications like plastic surgery, body sculpting and so-called body contouring. They explore the pros and cons and and the things that make people invest in it. Do you have any personal opinions to share with us about body sculpting? Let us know on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at [email protected]. We just launched our Youtube Channel: @theshrinepodcast. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in March, 2023.

Akindare and Jemima discuss relocation popularly referred to as "Japa" in Nigeria. They discuss some of the reasons why people relocate, some of its causes and effects on relationships, the economy etc. Do you have a friend or family member who has relocated from Nigeria? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at [email protected]. We just launched our Youtube Channel: @theshrinepodcast. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in February, 2023.

Akindare and Jemima discuss Nigeria's naira redesign and cashless policy, the fuel scarcity leading up to the elections, and encouraging Nigerians to use the power of their PVC at the next elections in this episode. Did you vote during the presidential election? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at [email protected]. We just launched our Youtube Channel: @theshrinepodcast. Everyone is welcome!