Loose Talk

Global Village

Loose Talk is a podcast about the conversations you should be having. It is hosted by Osagie Alonge, Steve Dede and Ayomide Tayo.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Convention Tings

    AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Ayra Starr winning Best International Act at the MOBO Awards 2026 before catching up on the week. They break down the APC National Convention and discuss average income streams in Nigeria, then move into Nollywood, tech news, and music. The episode also covers This Week in History, revisiting Nigeria’s switch from right-hand to left-hand drive, and wraps up with the Mr Eazi and Bad Bunny lawsuit story.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction41:49 - Catch Up53:50 - APC National Convention01:45:00 - Average income stream in Nigeria01:51:10 - Nollywood02:17:00 - Tech news02:54:00 - Music03:09:50 - This week in history - Using the French and German system, Nigeria changes from right-hand drive to left-hand drive03:22:30 - Mr Eazi and Bad Bonny lawsuit story--------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

    3h 32m

  2. 23 MAR

    Milk and NYSC

    AOT2, Osagie, and Steve open with a discussion on radio culture before reacting to reports from a disturbing festival in Ozoro, Delta State, and the conversations it triggered. They also break down Chatham House’s view on Tinubu’s UK state visit and its implications for Nigeria. They close the episode with Fan MailsOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction 01:02:00 - Raping Festival in Ozoro, Delta State  https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/865610-police-arrest-six-over-bizarre-festival-where-women-are-publicly-gang-raped-by-men.html 01:24:00 - Chatha House says Tinubu’s UK state visit won’t fix Nigeria https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/03/tinubus-uk-state-visit-diplomacy-alone-wont-fix-nigerias-problems 01:48:00 - Fan mails

    3h 18m

  3. 22/12/2025

    Motion

    AOT2 and Steve talk Detty December and what it says about culture and access, then shift to AFCON and national expectations. Fan Mails bring listener perspectives into the mix. Two Ask the Giants questions conclude the episode, featuring conversations on growth and timing.

    1hr 45min

  4. 03/11/2025

    The Invasion

    AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the viral video of Edo State Governor’s praise singer, Peller’s money laundering claims against Javis, and the father of a late journalist demanding justice. They examine the new $11.5 travel charge for Nigerians, Trump’s threat to cut U.S. aid over religious attacks, and the alleged coup involving former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva. They also mark Made in Lagos at five, review Don Jazzy’s top Afrobeats albums, Burna Boy’s “Fela is the only one greater than me” claim, Blaqbonez’s harassment denial, Odumodublvck’s jab at M.I Abaga, and other stories that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction25:50 - Did you see this video of Edo State Governor’s praise singer? 33:10 - TikTok influencer Peller alleges Javis is into money laundering 01:03:00 - Father of late journalist in Abuja demands investigations 01:17:00 - Nigerian international travelers to pay a $11.5 charge per flight ticket starting December 1st01:32:40 -  President Trump threatens to halt U.S aid to Nigeria and prepare military action over Islamist attack on Christians First and second statements.02:19:00 - More details about the alleged coup against Nigeria’s President 02:24:20 - The homes of the former governor Bayelsa State Governor and former Miinister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva were raided over his alleged involvement in the alleged coup. He has confirmed the raids but denied being involved with the coup. 02:28:00 -  The 5th Anniversary of Made in Lagos 02:34:00 - Don Jazzy’s top five Afrobeats Albums02:36:20 - Fela Is the Only One Greater Than Me - Burna Boy 02:38:00 - Blaqbonez responded to allegations of harassment, emotional abuse, and cyberstalking made by a woman who reportedly rejected his advances.Odumodublvck bashes M.I Abaga02:44:20 - Fan mails03:14:50 - Sign out

    3h 17m
  5. Loose Talk Live at Greasy Tunes Lagos

    27/10/2025

    Loose Talk Live at Greasy Tunes Lagos

    Recorded live at Spotify’s Greasy Tunes Lagos, this special episode of Loose Talk dives into the theme “How Hip-Hop Paved the Way for Afrobeats.” Osagie Alonge, Steve Dede, and Ayomide Tayo take the audience on a journey through Nigerian music history, from the early days of Nigerian Pop music to the rise of Afrobeats as a global force. They explore how Hip-Hop shaped the sound, fashion, and attitude of today’s Afrobeats generation, unpacking key moments, albums, and movements that defined an era. A celebration of culture, rhythm, and legacy, this is Loose Talk, live and unfiltered.--------------------------------------------Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comDonate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccNewsletter: https://loosetalkgiants.com/

    1hr 52min
  6. Made In Lagos

    13/10/2025

    Made In Lagos

    THE GIANTS ARE IN LAGOS! 🇳🇬It’s a culture-shifting crossover as Osagie, AOT2, and Steve of the legendary Loose Talk Podcast join Ugochi on 234 Essential for an unfiltered conversation you didn’t know you needed! From the buzz around Spotify’s Greasy Tunes Live recording to the stories making waves across pop culture, media, and the streets, this episode blends the sharp wit of Loose Talk with the grounded pulse of 234 Essential. Expect laughs, hot takes, nostalgia, and the kind of cultural commentary that defines Nigerian podcasting greatness. Press play! Greatness just linked up.

    1hr 34min

  7. 14/07/2025

    Mail Bag

    AOT2 and Steve discuss every major news that made the rounds this week in a Fan mail filled episode.

    1hr 13min

  8. 02/06/2025

    Budget Padding

    AOT2, Osagie and Steve Dede unpack the ripple effects of militant violence in the Southeast, with $4.75B lost and mass displacement over "Sit-at-Home Mondays." The EFCC makes headlines both for defending its crackdown on spraying naira and launching a quirky quiz with airtime rewards. We break down Nigeria's 2025 budget, Tinubu’s $21.5B loan request, and the Ministry of Communications’ N150M streetlight project. The AI/Blockchain wave hits Ekiti, while Ahmed Musa skips Super Eagles camp for love. WAEC delays, smoking bans, Zubby Michael’s antics, Falz’s new album, five years of Omah Lay’s Get Layd and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction25:30 - Southeast has lost $4.75B, with thousands displaced by militant violence and government responses to Sit at Home Mondayshttps://sbmintelligence.substack.com/p/four-years-of-disruption-unmasking52:29 - EFCC chairman defends fight over spraying of Naira notes,https://www.facebook.com/reel/71264520781709401:08:50 - Breaking Down The 2025 Budgethttps://www.instagram.com/p/DJ3iCbJsCt5/Nigeria's Tinubu seeks $21.5 billion foreign borrowing to boost growth. Here’s what PBAT Media team sayshttps://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigerian-president-asks-parliament-approve-215-bln-external-borrowing-2025-05-27/Read Context here and here. Mins. of Comms is using N150M to build modern digital solar street lighting in Ogun West Senatorial Districthttps://x.com/oluwaseun_ajede/status/1924854489162412160 01:50:15 - The AI/Blockchain Agenda in Nigeriahttps://x.com/bosuntijani/status/1924867222079525349 01:53:50 - Bill to establish Artificial Intelligence Academy in Omuo Ekiti past First Reading.https://x.com/ekititrends/status/192771952520352568402:23:00 - Ahmed Musa excused himself from the Super Eagles camp to attend his wedding ceremony. 02:24:40 - The EFCC, on Twitter, is now offering a prize of N5,000 airtime to people who can guess their EFCC Quiz correctly. https://x.com/officialEFCC/status/192849693643833761702:28:45 -The Ekiti State Government has officially declared a ban on smoking in both private and public gatherings across all 16 local government areas of the state.https://ait.live/ekiti-govt-bans-smoking-in-all-local-government-areas/02:32:16 - WAEC Nigeria has released a statement on the delayed conduct for English Language exams for WASSCE.https://x.com/waecnigeria/status/192837199483315000302:38:30 - This week in History02:51:55 - Being a Step Dad:https://x.com/Lush_Beauty1/status/1926339364423860429 02:57:10 - Zubby Micheal going crazyhttps://x.com/Orobosa_Ikp/status/1926524056762757220 https://x.com/Naija_PR/status/1926727218061025481 02:58:30 - Davido, Cubana ChiefPriest, Ubi Franklin go visiting BAT and Shettimahttps://x.com/trigottista/status/1927405872512131095https://x.com/Imranmuhdz/status/1926749468986057164 03:05:26 - Follow Who Know Roadhttps://x.com/joy_mayowa/status/1924057226571923790 03:12:18 - Freezing Your Eggshttps://x.com/docneto/status/1927326387217498508 https://x.com/cremechic11/status/1927542091715936305  03:22:35 - 5 Years Since Omah Lay Dropped His Debut EP ‘Get Layd’ 03:40:30 - Falz Releases Sixth Album ‘The Feast’03:48:50 - Sign Out

    3h 52m
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Loose Talk is a podcast about the conversations you should be having. It is hosted by Osagie Alonge, Steve Dede and Ayomide Tayo.

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  • Channel
    Global Village
  • Creator
    Global Village
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Global Village
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