Loose Talk

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 days ago

Peace And Love

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the 2027 elections, Nigeria’s electricity challenges, and the growing trend of people going off the grid. They examine the sentencing of Lami Samuel Dawa in Borno State, Opeyemi Famakin’s concerns about counterfeit drugs and beverages, and a disturbing video of children chanting threats against Christians. The episode also covers public outrage over APC Youth Leader Dayo Israel’s new SUVs, features This Week in History, and reviews new albums from Blaqbonez and Phyno. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:00:10 - A Christian Woman, Lami Samuel Dawa, was sentenced to 14 years in prison in Borno State. 01:19:25 - Popular food critic and social commentator Opeyemi Famakin released a viral video tackling the escalating counterfeit drug and beverage crisis in Nigeria. 02:25:30 - A disturbing social media video surfaced showing children and tennagers participating in marching drills while chanting threats agaisnt christians in Enugu and Jos 02:33:20 - The National Youth Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Dayo Israel triggered massive public outrage after posting a video showing seven brand new 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUVS. 02:45:00 - This week in History 03:03:40 - Music Blaqbonez - Nomadinho: 4th PrimePhyno - Let That Sink In03:24:50 - Sign Out Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.com Loose Talk is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Oct

DRONE BOY

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Tony Kabaka’s renunciation of cultism, opposition governors backing Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, and Pastor Bolaji’s viral “Men Dey!” relationship commentary. They also cover The Headies postponement, the OAU religious sect controversy, Dave’s Lagos concert, and the latest albums from Blaqbonez, Fola, Paybac Iboro, Moelogo, and Kaestyle. The episode also features reactions to viral social media conversations and This Week in History before signing out. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 42:10 -TONY KABAKA’S RENOUNCES CULTISM 59:45 - THE 2027 CAMPAIGN: WHY OPPOSITION GOVERNORS ARE BACKING TINUBU 01:17:50 - THE "MEN DEY!" SENSATION: UNPACKING PASTOR BOLAJI'S RELATIONSHIP REALITY CHECK 02:29:00 - The 18th edition of The Headies has been officially postponed from October 23, 2026, to April 10 and 11, 2027. Korty EO released a video recounting a time she was hospitalized and needed multiple injections. A young, moody male nurse came to administer one. When he insisted on giving the injection in her buttocks rather than her arm Dooctor Zo reacts 02:50:29 - THE ORANGE ARMY DEBATE: OAU’S RELIGIOUS SECT VIRAL CONTROVERSY 03:07:00 - Dave’s Lagos concert British-Nigerian rapper Dave held a two-day gig at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts 03:12:00 - New Albums Worth Checking Out Blaqbonez - Nomadinho: 4th Prime Fola - 9Paybac Iboro - Afroskankin Moelogo - Yoruba HealerKaestyle - Stylish03:15:00 - THERE IS THIS INTERESTING VIDEO FROM I SAID WHAT I SAID WHERE A GIRL EXPLAINED THE POST-INCIDENT AWKWARDNESS AFTER HER DAD ACCIDENTALLY WALKED IN ON HER OR CAUGHT HER NAKED 03:28:50 - This week in History - Fele's birthday 03:34:50 - Sign out Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.com Loose Talk is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Oct

The Politics of Language

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve kick off with a catch-up before discussing the politics of language in Lagos and Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s viral interview on fuel prices. They also cover Ronaldo’s future with Portugal, JAMB’s announcement in Canada, the viral “Lagos Life” phenomenon, and the 20th anniversary of Faze’s second album. The episode wraps up with fan mails.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction31:20 - Catch up34:48 - The Politics of Language in Lagos01:26:50 - A heated Symfoni News interview with Senator Adams Oshiomhole went viral after he fiercely reacted to being questioned about his political consistency on fuel prices.01:46:40 - Ronaldo's statement regarding his future on the Portugal national team01:55:30 - JAMB announced that they are in Canada02:02:40 - The "Lagos Life" Viral Phenomenon02:18:00 - Faze’s Independent Album Turns 20Faze, one-third of the iconic R&B/pop group Plantashun Boyz, released his second album on October 6, 2006.03:10:25 - Fan mails03:25:30 - Sign out----------------Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comSupport Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccLoose Talk is produced by Global Village. Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.com Loose Talk is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Oct

REVIVAL

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Nigeria’s updated emergency number before looking back at the COVID-19 pandemic and the year 2020. They also examine a pastor’s advice on helping men find partners and the debate around whether the CIA is funding Afrobeats. The episode features This Week in History and Fan Mails.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction19:20 - COVID; the year 202001:09:20 - Man of God charges men to link them up with women01:16:40 - Is the CIA funding Afrobeats?02:05:00 - This week in history02:08:50 - Fan mailsFootball Signal HQYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@footballsignalhqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsignalhqX (Twitter): https://x.com/footbalsignalhqInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/footballsignalhq/02:38:30 - Sign out----------------Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comSupport Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccLoose Talk is produced by Global Village. Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.com Loose Talk is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Sept

Traffic Is A Lifestyle

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss politicians using the viral Niger teen miner as a political prop, Tinubu’s absence from the UN General Assembly, and traffic in Lagos. They also examine Nigeria’s education sector, state-generated revenue, pastors’ views on Nigeria’s global calling, and the New York Times’ 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century before signing ou OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction37:33 - Politicians have started using the boy from the mine as props Atiku pledged a scholarship for himAtiku said Nigeria failed the boy 52:10 - Should we make it a big deal that President Tinubu failed to attend UUGA again 01:42:40 - Deputy Governor of Lagos, Obafemi Hamzat says traffice in Lagos is not a problem, just a lifestyle 01:57:00 - The education sector in Nigeria02:23:50 - The 36 states and FCT in Nigeria generated 5.15 trillion naria in 202502:54:00 - Nigerian pastors say Nigeria’s calling is not technology or industries, but sending missionaries into the whole world Another Nigerian pastor says if Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos’ names would have appeared in the Bible, if it was written today 02:57:10 - NYT publishes the 100 Best TV shows of the 21st century. ----------------Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comSupport Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccLoose Talk is produced by Global Village. Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.com Loose Talk is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Sept

Brief and Debrief

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the deaths of illegal mining suspects in Nigerian custody and the AIG’s defense of the CP’s presence at the City Boy Movement in Lagos. They examine the opening of Chinese warehouses in Lagos and the protests from traders, alongside Dangote’s IPO. The episode also covers the online backlash faced by Arise News presenter Ojy Okpe following her interview with Aliko Dangote, and other news that made the rounds this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction23:40 - AT LEAST 37 ILLEGAL MINING SUSPECTS FOUND DEAD IN NIGERIAN CUSTODY 01:13:25 - The AIG defends the CP presence at the City Boy Movement in Lagos01:42:40 - Chinese warehouses opening in Lagos and protests from tradersDangote IPO02:55:00 - Arise News presenter Ojy Okpe faces online backlash after asking Aliko Dangote if he still hoped to have a male heir.03:02:00 - This week in history03:07:30 - Sign out----------------Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comSupport Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccLoose Talk is produced by Global Village. Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.com Loose Talk is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Sept

Last Man Standing

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the ongoing trial of Lindsay Clancy and the latest developments as jurors deliberate after reaching an initial deadlock. They also dive into deep cuts from DJ Jimmy Jatt’s album, Dagrin and Ice Prince’s road to success, the state of the Nigerian economy, and Dangote shares, among other topics. The episode also features Fan Mails before wrapping up with a sign out. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:07:24 - Lindsay Clancy's trial over the killing of her childrenJurors return in Lindsay Clancy trial after judge asks them to break deadlock01:34:50 - Fan mails02:51:50 - Sign out----------------Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comSupport Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccLoose Talk is produced by Global Village. Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.com Loose Talk is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Sept

Uber has Bolted

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Very Dark Man’s appearance at the Nigerian Bar Association’s Annual General Conference and a major romance scam involving a man who posed as an NFL player. They also examine Uber’s exit from Nigeria, Tekno’s views on Afrobeats, and DJ Big N’s open letter to Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido. The episode features This Week in History, new albums from Victony, Ayra Starr, and Ladipoe, 50 Cent’s decision not to release an album, and the death of Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction49:20 - Nigerian activist and internet personality Very Dark Man appeared as a panellist at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt01:05:00 - Man posed as 49ers player to scam women out of $1.3m caught by the FBI01:42:00 - Uber officially ended its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria on September 2, 2026, wrapping up a 12-year stint in the country. 02:34:10 - Tekno and his Afrobeats take02:44:35 - This week in history02:54:00 - DJ Big N writes an open letter to Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido.03:06:50 - New Albums Worth Checking Out Victony’s “STARLIFE” album Ayra Starr's "Starrgirl" albumLadipoe's "Revival" album03:24:00 - 50 Cent explains why he won’t drop an album 03:41:19 - Nigerian-British businessman and social media influencer Igho "Tiny" Ubiribo died at age 43 on March 6, 2026, after suffering a fatal pulmonary embolism linked to a cosmetic penis enlargement procedure in Bangkok, Thailand Blue Light Glasses ----------------Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comSupport Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccLoose Talk is produced by Global Village. Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.com Loose Talk is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. New episodes drop every Monday.Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.com Loose Talk is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loose Talk is a podcast about the conversations you should be having. It is hosted by Osagie Alonge, Steve Dede and Ayomide Tayo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.