172 episodes

Join AOT2 and Ugochi on their wild journey as they discuss everything Pop culture, music, movies and more.

234 Essential focuses on Nigerian pop culture but goes beyond trending topics on social media. It looks at the bigger picture and provides accurate historical and societal context to what is trending online.

234 Essential Podcast is another podcast original from Global Village.

For fan mail: fanmail@234essential.com
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234 Essential Global Village

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 54 Ratings

Join AOT2 and Ugochi on their wild journey as they discuss everything Pop culture, music, movies and more.

234 Essential focuses on Nigerian pop culture but goes beyond trending topics on social media. It looks at the bigger picture and provides accurate historical and societal context to what is trending online.

234 Essential Podcast is another podcast original from Global Village.

For fan mail: fanmail@234essential.com
For ads: info@globalvillage.studio

234 Essential on Twitter
234 Essential on Instagram

    The Checklist

    The Checklist

    AOT2 and Ugochi discuss throwback movie reviews and December movie recommendations, the absence of Christmas tradition, among other news making the rounds.
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    OUTLINE
    00:00 - Introduction01:24 - Fan mail 103:43 - Fan mail 209:10 - Fan mail 3
    P.S For the lady from the fan mail on Tech Academy
    https://instagram.com/pluralcode_academy?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ==https://instagram.com/genezatraining?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ==
    28:40 - Catch up46:44 - Tweet of the week01:47:30 - Flop of the week01:50:30 - Prop of the week01:54:40 - Sign out
    For more information on all episode releases and additional information about the hosts, follow 234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. You can also mail fanmail@234essential.com to let Ugochi and Ayo know your burning thoughts and questions.Support 234 Essential here: https://paystack.com/pay/234e
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    • 1 hr 57 min
    Koi Koi

    Koi Koi

    AOT2 and Ugochi give a review and react to Nigeria's Netflix movie 'The Origin: Madam Koi Koi' , Lagos state’s lavishspending, Nigeria setting to release over 4000 inmates, Emefiele being sent toprison and other news making the rounds.Listen up!!
     OUTLINE
    00:00 - Introduction03:06 - Catch up43:00 - Tweet of the week52:27 - Madam Kio Kio movie review01:37:45 - Lagos state’s lavishspending01:57:10 - Nigeria is set to release over 4000 inmates unable to pay their debt of N500 million01:59:10 - Emefiele sent toprison02:08:18 - Flop of the week02:12:15 - Prop of the week
    For more information on all episode releases and additional information about the hosts, follow 234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. You can also mail fanmail@234essential.com to let Ugochi and Ayo know your burning thoughts and questions.Support 234 Essential here: https://paystack.com/pay/234e
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    • 2 hr 16 min
    Economics

    Economics

    AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the impact of the Nigeria economy on Afrobeats, Mr Ibu's leg being amputated, Nigerians dislike for food critics and other stuff making the rounds this week.
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    OUTLINE
    00:00 - Introduction06:12 - Fan mail 109:23 - Fan mail  217:20 - Catch up01:13:20 - Tweet of the weekhttps://x.com/naija_pr/s01:24:00 - Mr Ibu’s leg has beenamputated01:32:35 - Madam KoiKoi 01:38:38 - Why do we dislike foodcritics?https://x.com/_favorite_ada/status/1720563513851048430?s=4801:54:00 - Flop of the weekNigerian Reps andSenators who want brandnew SUVshttps://punchng.com/n160bn-suvs-reps-take-delivery-senators-await-luxury-jeeps-this-week/?amp02:07:00 - Prop of the weekGrammy Nominations02:12:00 - Sign out
    For more information on all episode releases and additional information about the hosts, follow 234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. You can also mail fanmail@234essential.com to let Ugochi and Ayo know your burning thoughts and questions.Support 234 Essential here: https://paystack.com/pay/234e
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    • 2 hr 13 min
    Inside Out

    Inside Out

    AOT2 and Ugochi speak on Mental Health, triggers, city loneliness, and so much more with a licensed clinical therapist, Amanda Iheme.The conversation gave insights to the practice and the patients. Mental Health conversations, in recent years, have been on the rise, and it is necessary to have this conversation with a professional.Listen up
    OUTLINE
    00:00 - Introduction04:57 - Guest's bio05:50 - Tell us what the inspiration for starting your practice was and what made you leave the country and return.20:48 - Since you started, has it been being a Therapist?23:19 - What are the different forms of Therapy, and how has it been running a SME start-up in Nigeria?29:02 - What has it been like running a business like yours in Nigeria?34:45 - How much do you think religion plays in the need for help by people?38:35 - How much do you think the Parent-Child relationship affects you as an adult?44:15 - How is it possible to live a mentally stable life in a country like Nigeria?50:15 - Do you offer couple Therapy?52:23 - How are you able to separate your practice from your friendship?54:55 - Let's talk about corporate mental health59:04 - Can you underline how important it is to journal your life down01:01:20 - What's your advice for maintaining a healthy mental health space in a company?01:06:00 - What are the biggest misconceptions about your line of work?01:08:27 - What has been the climate in your practice been like for people whose loved ones have left the country?01:08:27 - What has been the climate in your practice been like for people whose loved ones have left the country because many people are dying of loneliness?01:20:06 - How did you pick up architecture photography?01:28:29 - Let's talk about your journey to the Museum of modern art in New York01:35:44 - Can you talk about your newsletter LIFE SHIT?01:40:21  - Can you share any mental health advice with us?01:43:30 - Sign out
    For more information on all episode releases and additional information about the hosts, follow 234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. You can also mail fanmail@234essential.com to let Ugochi and Ayo know your burning thoughts and questions.Support 234 Essential here: https://paystack.com/pay/234e
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    • 1 hr 43 min
    No Slander

    No Slander

    AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the recent events that happened during the week, the news of the disappearance of Manhood in Abuja, the threesome saga, the viral Iphone8 video, release therapy and Ugochi engaged AOT2 in an insightful Q&A about Afrobeats
      OUTLINE
    00:00 - Introduction04:05 - Fan mail 105:07 - Catch up13:07 - Afrobeats Q&A 51:04 - Tweet of the week54:20 - Manhood Disappearance:14 Suspects ArraignedFor False Alarm In Abuja
    https://leadership.ng/manhood-disappearance-14-suspects-arraigned-for-false-alarm-in-abuja/
    01:06:50 - Threesome Gone Wrong
    https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyTUOOzui3U/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA
    01:14:27 - iPhone 8 girl01:39:39 - Release Therapy01:42:11 - Prop of the week & Flop of the week01:46:00 - Sign out
    For more information on all episode releases and additional information about the hosts, follow 234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. You can also mail fanmail@234essential.com to let Ugochi and Ayo know your burning thoughts and questions.Support 234 Essential here: https://paystack.com/pay/234e
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    • 1 hr 46 min
    Silent Civil War

    Silent Civil War

    AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Tinubu's certificate release, TUC and NLC Strike , Tinubu’s daughter's Independence speech Big Brother Naija Finale, we also have an exclusive release therapy and other stuff making the rounds.Listen up
    OUTLINE
    00:00 - Introduction03:03 - Fan mail 103:45 - Response to the fan mail10:40 - Fan mail 212:12 - Fan mail 313:00 - Response to the fan mail23:03 - Catch up44:40 - X of the week50:44 - Tinubu’s certificate isfinally out01:05:25 - TUC and NLC Strike01:14:45 - Tinubu’s daughter givesIndependence speech01:17:59 - Big Brother Naija is over01:23:28 - Release Therapy01:42:27 - Response 01:46:00 - Flop of the week02:00:00 - Prop of the week
    For more information on all episode releases and additional information about the hosts, follow 234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. You can also mail fanmail@234essential.com to let Ugochi and Ayo know your burning thoughts and questions.Support 234 Essential here: https://paystack.com/pay/234e
    Signup for our newsletter here to get the pod directly to you https://234essential.com/

    • 2 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
54 Ratings

54 Ratings

jess293111 ,

Best podcast EVER

Love love love this podcast. I live in the States and listening to this podcast keeps me updated on my “sweet”home country NIGERIA

jimmyenny29 ,

Proud Nigerian

Keep it up guys! Listening to this pod keeps me in touch with naija. I love the vibes and humor. AOT2 needs to be mindful of the things he says sometimes tho. Love from Texas!

Remimcloving ,

This show make me feel at home in the diaspora

Show reminds me why I love Nigeria and why I left Nigeria. Keep on going last last.

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