The Square

The Square

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The Square episodes

  • Breakfast With Pearl

    In this episode of The Square, Ayodeji sits down with Pearl Nzewi, a Chef and true global citizen. They dive into: 

    • Pearl’s journey into the culinary world 
    • Her experience working as a Chef on yachts  
    • Her interest in yoga 
    • And much more


      • Central Square Topics: 

      • Court sentences Bobrisky to six months in prison
      • Iran launches unprecedented retaliatory strikes on Israel in major escalation of widening conflict


        • You can find and follow Pearl on:

        • Instagram: @pearlnzewii
        • Instagram: @breakfastatpearls
        • Instagram: @pearlitatakes


          • You can find and follow Ayodeji on:

          • X/Twitter: @AyodejiMartins_
          • Instagram: @AyodejiMartins_


            • Follow us on: 

            • X/Twitter: @thesquarepod_
            • Instagram: @thesquarepod_
            • Threads: @thesquarepod_


              • And email us at [email protected]

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              1 hr 20 min
            • Does Your Babe Want You to Serve God?

              In this episode of The Square, Ayodeji sits down with Demilade Adesiyan aka Bishop, Lifepointe Church to discuss faith in the modern context. They dive into: 

              • Demilade’s journey into ministry 
              • The role of the church in the lives of young people today
              • The impact of conformity and religion 
              • And much more


                • Central Square Topics: 

                • The New Electricity Charges 
                • Tinubu Signs Student Loans Amendment Bill into Law
                • CBN’s Recapitalisation for Banks 


                  • Articles on recent Church activities 

                  • Pastor Adeboye Condemns Hamas Attack
                  • Oyahkilome slams pastors telling church members to take COVID-19 vaccine


                    • You can find and follow Demilade on:

                    Instagram: @lifepointeng


                    You can find and follow Ayodeji on:

                    Twitter: @AyodejiMartins_

                    Instagram: @AyodejiMartins_


                    Follow us on: 

                    • Twitter: @thesquarepod_
                    • Instagram: @thesquarepod_
                    • Threads: @thesquarepod_

                      • And email us at [email protected]

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                      1 hr 9 min
                    • "Do I need a wedding planner?"

                      We are back!!! The Square Season 2!

                      For our first episode, Ayodeji sits down with event planner extraordinaire Banke Sorinola, Founder and Head Planner of BankySu Events. They discuss the nuts and bolts of event planning in Nigeria:

                      • Banke's journey into event planning
                      • The behind the scenes of events in Nigeria, especially weddings!!!
                      • Know your budget!!!
                      • The importance of excellent service
                      • And much more


                        • Central Square Topics:

                        • Catherine’s Cancer Announcement
                        • Air Peace Flight to London


                          • You can find and follow Banke on:

                          Instagram: @bankysuevents 

                          Website: BankySU Events


                          You can find and follow Ayodeji on:

                          Twitter: @AyodejiMartins_

                          Instagram: @AyodejiMartins_


                          Follow us on: 

                          • Twitter: @thesquarepod_
                          • Instagram: @thesquarepod_
                          • Threads: @thesquarepod_
                          • TikTok: @thesquarepod
                          • Youtube: The Square (@TheSquarePod_)


                            • And email us, at [email protected], we would love to hear from you.


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                            1 hr 17 min
                          • The Season Finale

                            For our final episode of The Square (Season 1), Ayodeji sits down with Funbi, Producer to discuss:

                            • Their experience of the season, the good, the bad and hope for the future
                            • A reminder to enter our giveaway.
                            • And much more


                              • These are the stories we covered during our Central Square segment:

                              • INEC official kidnapped in Bayelsa, result sheets lost in capsized boat
                              • ‘I Can’t Explain The Beating’: NLC President Ajaero Narrates Ordeal In Imo
                              • Don’t toy with your mental health, NMA urges Nigerians


                                • Check out our Instagram page for the Giveaway details!


                                You can find and follow Ayodeji on:

                                Twitter: @AyodejiMartins_

                                Instagram: @AyodejiMartins_


                                Follow us on: 

                                • Twitter: @thesquarepod_
                                • Instagram: @thesquarepod_
                                • Threads: @thesquarepod_
                                • TikTok: @thesquarepod
                                • Youtube: The Square (@TheSquarePod_)

                                  • And email us, at [email protected]


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                                  1 hr 8 min
                                • Notes on Hope

                                  For our ninth episode of The Square, Ayodeji sits down with Tomiwa to discuss:

                                  • Tomiwa’s decision to move back to Nigeria.
                                  • Her pivot into the Art and Culture Industry.
                                  • Her experience working with in Corporate Tax.
                                  • Her current experience working with the Foundation and running Notes on Hope.
                                  • Her advice to people seeking to pivot.
                                  • A special giveaway.
                                  • And much more.


                                    • Check out our Instagram page for the Giveaway details!!

                                    These are the stories we covered during our Central Square segment:

                                    • Obasanjo, Garvey pick Badagry for slave trade museum.
                                    • Climate Change: Reps Deputy Speaker Kalu urges developed countries to come to the rescue of African countries.


                                      • Additional Resource: John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture & History


                                      You can find and follow Tomiwa on:

                                      Instagram: @notesonhope

                                      Website: https://paystack.shop/notesonhope


                                      You can find and follow Ayodeji on:

                                      Twitter: @AyodejiMartins_

                                      Instagram: @AyodejiMartins_


                                      Follow us on: 

                                      • Twitter: @thesquarepod_
                                      • Instagram: @thesquarepod_
                                      • Threads: @thesquarepod_
                                      • TikTok: @thesquarepod
                                      • Youtube: The Square (@TheSquarePod_)


                                        • And email us, at [email protected]

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                                        1 hr 15 min
                                      • Lights, Camera, Nelson

                                        For our eighth episode of The Square, Ayodeji sits down with Nelson to discuss:

                                        • Nelson’s move to Canadian University Dubai.
                                        • His experience living in Dubai.
                                        • How he transitioned from his engineering degree into photography/videography.
                                        • Moving from the UAE to the US and starting from scratch
                                        • His favourite collaboration/work so far. 
                                        • How he got into content creation.
                                        • What motivated his fitness and wellness journey 
                                        • And much more 


                                          • These are the stories we covered during our Central Square segment:

                                          • $100m African Film City construction will begin October – Sanwo-Olu
                                            • Tinubu clean, white as snow; noise about CSU certificate forgery useless – Keyamo


                                              • You can find and follow Nelson on:

                                              Instagram:

                                              @_nelsonegh

                                              @nelsonegh_production

                                              @nelsonegh_challenges


                                              TikTok: @nelsonegh_

                                              X: @_nelsonegh

                                              Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nelsonegh

                                              Nelson’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/nelsonegh


                                              You can find and follow Ayodeji on:

                                              Twitter: @AyodejiMartins_

                                              Instagram: @AyodejiMartins_


                                              Follow us on: 

                                              • Twitter: @thesquarepod_
                                              • Instagram: @thesquarepod_
                                              • Threads: @thesquarepod_
                                              • TikTok: @thesquarepod
                                              • Youtube: The Square (@TheSquarePod_)


                                                • And email us, at [email protected]


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                                                1 hr 18 min
                                              • MohBad - Imole Ti De

                                                For our seventh episode of The Square, Ayodeji sits down with Cynthia to discuss:


                                                • Cynthia’s dreams and ambitions with her chosen path.
                                                • How Nigeria happens to people and the impact of the bystander effect on our collective sanity.
                                                • The need for a more humane and genuine care for our shared humanity as Nigerians.
                                                • Grief and its impact on lives.
                                                • The importance of building a support community for the toughest moments in life.
                                                • The importance of prioritising self-care during times of grief 
                                                • And much more.


                                                  • These are the stories we covered during our Central Square segment:

                                                  • Nigerian rapper MohBad’s death exposes murky side of Afrobeats


                                                    • Nigerians demand arrest of influencer who confessed to killing girlfriend


                                                      • Faulty elevator kills Nigerian doctor in Lagos hospital


                                                        • Additional resource: 

                                                        Coping with Grief and Loss 


                                                        You can find and follow Cynthia on:

                                                        Instagram: @cynthie.m & @acupofmokapod


                                                        You can find her podcast here!


                                                        You can find and follow Ayodeji on:

                                                        Twitter: @AyodejiMartins_

                                                        Instagram: @AyodejiMartins_


                                                        Follow us on: 

                                                        • Twitter: @thesquarepod_
                                                        • Instagram: @thesquarepod_
                                                        • Threads: @thesquarepod_
                                                        • TikTok: @thesquarepod
                                                        • Youtube: The Square (@TheSquarePod_)


                                                          • And email us at [email protected]


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                                                          1 hr 12 min
                                                        • Legally Bound

                                                          For our sixth episode of The Square, Ayodeji sits down with Fikayo to discuss:


                                                          • Training as a lawyer in Nigeria 
                                                          • How the Nigerian Judiciary functions
                                                          • Fikayo’s thought process to getting engaged 
                                                          • Fikayo’s thoughts on Nigeria and if he is hopeful
                                                          • And so much more


                                                            • These are the stories we covered during our Central Square segment:

                                                            • UK hikes student’s visa to N476,667, raises fee for visitors
                                                            • Democracy that nurtures insecurity, unemployment is a failure – Obasanjo


                                                              • You can find and follow Fikayo on:

                                                              X: @Fikayo__

                                                              Facebook: Fikayo Oyewunmi

                                                              Instagram: @Fikayo___


                                                              You can find and follow Ayodeji on:

                                                              X: @AyodejiMartins_

                                                              Instagram: @AyodejiMartins_


                                                              Follow us on: 

                                                              • Twitter: @thesquarepod_
                                                              • Instagram: @thesquarepod_
                                                              • Threads: @thesquarepod_
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                                                              • Youtube: The Square (@TheSquarePod_)


                                                                • And email us, at [email protected]


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                                                                1 hr
                                                              • Nigeria My Country

                                                                For our fifth episode of The Square, Ayodeji sits down with Ikem to discuss:

                                                                • Their thoughts and hopes over the 2023 Elections and the upcoming decision of the courts 
                                                                • The current state of the Nigerian Economy, digging into the exchange rate, oil market and supply chains  
                                                                • The real state of Nigeria’s inflation
                                                                • Their thoughts on possible solutions etc.


                                                                  • These are the stories we covered during our Central Square segment:

                                                                  • Tinubu bars FG officials without specific roles from attending UNGA
                                                                  • Wike dares PDP, says ‘nobody can expel me’
                                                                  • Lagos Blue Line rail begins operations September 4


                                                                    • Additional Resource/Reading:

                                                                    https://agorapolicy.org/steadying-nigerias-fledgling-foreign-exchange-reform/


                                                                    You can find and follow Ikem on:

                                                                    X: @gabinshki

                                                                    Instagram: @ikem.ngadi


                                                                    You can find and follow Ayodeji on:

                                                                    Twitter: @AyodejiMartins_

                                                                    Instagram: @AyodejiMartins_


                                                                    Follow us on: 

                                                                    • Twitter: @thesquarepod_
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                                                                    • Threads: @thesquarepod_
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                                                                    • Youtube: The Square (@TheSquarePod_)


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                                                                      1 hr 28 min
                                                                    • Men of Influence

                                                                      For our fourth episode of The Square, Ayodeji sits down with the boys, Bolu and Kelechi to discuss:


                                                                      • Working in the UK and the Differences between working in Nigeria and the UK
                                                                      • The impact of ‘cozzie livs’ and the changes/steps they are taking to mitigate. 
                                                                      • Their plans for the future especially settling down, starting a family and all that good stuff 
                                                                      • Navigating friendships as adults with all the throes of life 
                                                                      • Their thoughts on moving back to Nigeria, expectations and circumstances that will be ideal.


                                                                        • These are the stories we covered during our Central Square segment:

                                                                        • NNPCL Secures $3bn Loan To Stabilise Naira
                                                                        • Update on Mason Greenwood


                                                                          • You can find and follow Bolu on:

                                                                          X: @boludada_

                                                                          Instagram: @boludada


                                                                          You can find and follow Kelechi on:

                                                                          X: kelechi_Ch

                                                                          Instagram: @kelechi.chukwueke


                                                                          You can find and follow Ayodeji on:

                                                                          Twitter: @AyodejiMartins_

                                                                          Instagram: @AyodejiMartins_


                                                                          Follow us on: 

                                                                          • Twitter: @thesquarepod_
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                                                                            1 hr 15 min

                                                                          About The Square

                                                                          From the publisher's feed

                                                                          Welcome to The Square, a communal space where people can have honest conversations about life and its various problems. Join your hosts, Ayodeji and Kachie, as they guide you through insightful…