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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.

Episodes

Do Something

Steve, AOT2 and Osagie discuss the Nigeria’s Air Force invasion and assault on Ikeja Electric Office over a debt of N4B, Senator Natasha’s 6 month suspension, Obasa returns as Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly, DJ Tunez Charging Artists To Join His Music Camp, Fido's Clash With Former Management, Ayra Starr's Hollywood feature, Drake suspected performance at the World Cup Final Half Time in 2026 and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 39:50 - ​​Nigeria’s Air ...

Mar 10, 20254 hr 12 min

Lambofication

Osagie, Steve, and AOT2 discuss Tems’ new venture as a co-owner of MLS club San Diego, sparking a conversation on Afrobeats artists building long-term legacies beyond music. The hosts also unpack the Lambogni saga, breaking down the latest twists. In politics, they analyze Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual assault allegations against Nigeria’s Senate President and explore historian Max Siollun’s reaction to IBB’s book and Peter’s petition, the EFCC, and Jude’s money laundering case. To wr...

Mar 03, 20254 hr 41 min

Berlin Conference

AOT2, Osagie and Steve discuss Gen Ibrahim Babangida’s book, “A Journey in Service in the Capital.”, the drop in Nigeria's inflation rate, NAFDAC sealing three major open drug markets, The Wigwe estate and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 57:40 - Talking points from Gen Ibrahim Babangida’s book, “A Journey in Service in the Capital.” https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8d4j3vrp8lo 01:46:30 - Nigeria's inflation rate drops after inflation rebase https://www.r...

Feb 24, 20254 hr 24 min

This Is History

AOT2, Steve and Osagie discuss Binance head of financial compliance, Tigran Gambaryan accusing the Nigeria government of bribes, US Congressman Scott Perry claiming USAID funds Boko Haram, Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:07:30 - Binance’s head of financial compliance, Tigran Gambaryan has accused the Nigerian government of asking for $150m bribe during his arrest 01::09:45 - US Congressman Scott Perry has clai...

Feb 17, 20254 hr 40 min

Is It A Crime?

Osagie, Steve and AOT2 discuss Nigeria's state creation proposals, lawmakers demanding N480 million from universities, and the legal stance on marital rape. They also dive into Tems' second Grammy win, the evolution of Afrobeats, QingMadi's rising influence, Odumodu Black's bold claim about his discography, and the legacy of Irv Gotti following his passing. Tune in for insightful conversations on politics, music, and culture. OUTLINE 00:00 - Co-hosts Introduction 40:00 - Catch up 01:22:44 - A co...

Feb 11, 20254 hr 52 min

Stay Innocent

Steve, Osagie, and AOT2 discuss the news that made the rounds this week: The Edo State Governor signed into law a 21-year jail term for cult members and their sponsors, NAFDAC sealed 250 factories producing fake drinks in Abia State, Trump halted foreign aid to Nigeria, Health Care in Nigeria, Deepseek, 2face divorce, and other news. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 32:20 - Catch up 01:23:18 - The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, signed into law a 21-year jail term for cult members and their sp...

Feb 03, 20253 hr 40 min

BAT TALK

AOT2, Osagie and Steve discuss Tinubu naming projects after himself, address some disturbing issues in the fintech industry, Banto not remitting taxes for clients and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 48:57 - Obasa is not going down easily; he’s back and insisting he is still the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly https://www.arise.tv/i-remain-speaker-of-lagos-house-of-assembly-obasa-insists-defying-impeachment/ 01:10:35 - Update on the event that ...

Jan 27, 20253 hr 17 min

Yielding To My Request

Osagie, Steve, and AOT2 discuss several news stories from this week, including the 147 deaths caused by Boko Haram in Borno State, the killing of an EFCC officer during a raid on suspected Yahoo boys, and an alleged gospel artist who beheaded his girlfriend in Abuja. ----------------------------------------- Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram . Write us : fanmail@loosetalkgiants.com Donate to Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3cc Newsletter : https://loosetalkgiants.com/...

Jan 20, 20253 hr 46 min

GDP

AOT2, Steve, and Osagie discuss Nigeria’s Bureau of Statistics including illegal activities like prostitution in its rebased computation of GDP, Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area Chijioke Ihunwo naming 126 Personal Assistants, Landmark Africa is moving their headquarters to Port Harcourt after beach demolition, Tax reforms, Okoya boys invitation to the EFCC over abuse of the Naira, Etim Effiong kissing another actress in a promotional video and other news that made the rounds this wee...

Jan 13, 20253 hr 8 min

Man Of The Year

Steve, AOT2 and Osagie discuss the shift in media consumption habits in Nigeria, the importance of learning local and international languages, and the challenges faced by journalists in the country. They also discussed President Tinubu named one of the people of the year in organized crime and corruption by the Gazette, Thisdaylive naming President Tinubu as “This Day’s Man of the year” Asari Dokubo now a Rivers State Mornach, Australia and Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affair Trade travel advis...

Jan 06, 20252 hr 18 min

Happy 2025

AOT2, Osagie and Steve discuss the impact of cancel culture, Detty December in Lagos, the economic situation in Nigeria, VDM NGO missing funds and other news that made trhe rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 47:30 - Detty December in Lagos 52:59 - VDM NGO missing funds 01:02:53 - Fan mails Personality Discovery: https://www.wingfinder.com/ 01:51:37 - Ask the Gaints 02:08:46 - Sign out ----------------------------------------- Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram . Write us : fanmail@l...

Dec 30, 20242 hr 11 min

Merry Xmas 2024

AOT2, Steve and Osagie discussed the tragic events in Nigeria, including a crush at a Christmas funfair and the economic crisis, and criticized the poor organization and lack of safety measures. They also discussed Detty December and the IJGB babes vs Lagos babes saga. Lastly, they praised Chris Brown's successful concert in South Africa, discussed their favorite albums and songs, and ended with a discussion about their top 10 albums and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 -...

Dec 23, 20242 hr 26 min

Bail Is Free

AOT2, Osagie and Steve discuss the poor governance in Nigeria, and the state of the economy in Nigeria, their negative experiences with the Nigerian police, the alarming population growth in Nigeria, and the case of Pastor Toby Adigboga. Lastly, they discussed the music industry in Nigeria, the potential for Nigerian artists to achieve global success, and the need for Nigerian artists to adapt their music to appeal to a broader audience among other news that made the rounds OUTLINE 00:00 - Intro...

Dec 16, 20243 hr 45 min

National Census

AOT2 and Steve discuss Dele Farotomi’s allegations, Simon Ekpa‘s arrest, the National Census, Netflix leaving Nigeria and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 11:06 - Dele Farotimi in trouble over allegations made in his book Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/12/dele-farotimi-vs-afe-babalola-bone-of-contention/ 27:10 - Do Igbos sell lands to non-indigenes? 38:00 - Simon Ekpa has been arrested in Finland https://apnews.com/...

Dec 09, 20241 hr 15 min

Pick Your Delusion

Osagie, AOT2 and Steve discuss the conversation surrounding Peter Obi’s night vigil comment, a viral tweet about Lagos smelling ,John Boyega's take about Nollywood collaboration with Hollywood, Punch's story on Nigerian women selling their nude photos online and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction https://push.fm/fl/amusicintime-moralinstruction 37:40 - Catch up 44:20 - Peter Obi’s night vigil comment is still a talking point. https://x.com/pst_iren/status/185...

Nov 18, 20243 hr 5 min

Night Shift

Osagie, AOT2 and Steve discuss Peter Obi's interview, Donald Trump winning the US Presidential Election, FG reversing thw 18-year admission benchmark in tertiary institutions, Equatorial Guinea's Baltasar Engonga sex tapes scandal, The Grammys, Quincy Jones’ legacy and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 59:55 - Peter Obi says he will turn night Virgil into night shift 01:39:20 - Donald Trump wins US Presidential Election https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/20...

Nov 11, 20244 hr 47 min

Content Marketing

Osagie, AOT2, and Steve have a guest, Ntianu Obiora on today's episode. They discuss the Federal Government's prosecution of minors for treason, the assault by Abia House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh on an Uber driver, a girl who poisoned and killed her ex-boyfriend along with three of his friends and his current girlfriend, and the election of Kemi Badenoch as the leader of the Conservative Party and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 39:50 - The...

Nov 04, 20243 hr 17 min

Ministry Of Podcasting

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the reformation of Tinubu's Cabinet, the FG dropping money laundering charges against Binance, Charles Play 'Hijack 93', the Super Eagles of Nigeria having been awarded three points over Libya, why Afrobeats is struggling to deliver smash hits in 2024, and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 12:52 - Catch up 21:52 - Tinubu cabinet’s reforms https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/748010-tinubu-sacks-five-ministers-reassigns-ten-appo...

Oct 28, 20243 hr 47 min

Film Village

AOT2, Steve and Osagie discuss the National grid and its constant collapse, Lasisi's joke about missing Buhari, The Awka Ibo state government, The Super Eagles being left stranded and held in Libya and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:06:05 - The National grid and constant collapse https://punchng.com/just-in-national-grid-collapses-third-time-in-one-week/ 01:37:30 - Lasisi’s joke about missing Buhari did not work, and he has faced a lot of backlash for ...

Oct 21, 20243 hr 6 min

Nigeria Is Pain

Steve, Osagie and AOT2 discuss Nigerians calling the President T-Pain, CNG for cars, CEO and founder of Air Peace Allen Onyeama charged with money laundering and several counts of fraud by the United States, Jay Z and Beyonce going after Piers Morgan and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 25:45 - President BAT does not like being called T-Pain https://gazettengr.com/exclusive-aso-rock-memo-shows-bola-tinubu-very-sad-nigerians-call-him-tpain-as-historic-hunger...

Oct 14, 20243 hr 13 min

Loaf of Bread

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss The queue for one loaf of bread in Lagos, Chimamanda Adichie's announcement of her latest novel titled "Dream Count," branding and its clash, Phyno’s album, full-time job, and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 30:59 - The queue for one loaf of bread in Lagos https://x.com/ukocarter/status/1841749874691207273 01:45:10 - Chimamanda Adichie announced her latest novel, Dream Count, marking the end of a 10-year wait for her many de...

Oct 07, 20243 hr 52 min

Things Fall Apart

Osagie, Steve and AOT2 discuss Dan Bello's renovation of a classroom for N4.1M, APC winning the Edo State Gubernatorial elections, Naomi Campbell's ban from being a charity tustee in England and Wales, Idris Elba's role to play Okonkwo And Executive Produce ‘Things Fall Apart’ TV Series, Idis Elba's voice over on Asake’s documentary and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 19:25 - Dan Bello renovates a classroom for N4.1M, and it started another conversation on...

Sep 30, 20243 hr 36 min

You Are Chosen

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Asherkine's new video, The fall of Diddy, The 'I Am A Chosen' trend, handling work pressure and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 13:40 - AsherKine 36:30 - The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has unveiled a new ‘national unity fabric’ as part of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). 01:01:30 - Let’s talk about how to handle work pressure 01:23:22 - Allout from the S&G boys’s appearance on Andrew Shulz podcast; Flagrant 2 ...

Sep 23, 20243 hr 31 min

Flood of Fury

AOT2, Osagie and Steve discuss the Maiduguri flood, Cubana chief and Opeyemi's review, Shannon Sharpe's Instagram live,Tyla VMA award, Rema's interview on Breakfast club, Kendrick Lamar performing at the Super Bowl and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 25:50 - Weekly Catch-Up 34:30 - Maiduguri flood 01:38:15 - Cubana Chief Priest’s reaction to Opeyemi reviewing his restaurants in Owerri 01:53:40 - Shannon Sharpe’s accidental Instagram Live 01:57:40 - The Zik...

Sep 16, 20243 hr 12 min

White Fuel

Osagie, AOT2 and Steve discuss the alleged kidnapping and murder of a girl by a 200-level student of FUNAAD, Dangote's Fuel, Kehinde Bankole and Joseph Edgar's viral clip, Fireboy's album review and other stuff that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 14:30 - Catch up 26:30 - A 200-level student of FUNAAD allegedly kidnapped and killed a girl in Lagos. 01:06:20 - Is Dangote fuel the best? 01:16:35 - Was Ajuri Ngelale sacked, or he resigned as special adviser to the president ...

Sep 09, 20242 hr 58 min

Intentional Insult

Steve, Osagie, and AOT2 discuss Flavour selling out the 12,000-capacity OVO Wembley Arena, Chidinma Adetshina winning Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, sports updates, and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 -Introduction 19:16 - Catch Up 44:00 - Current Affairs 01:26:00 - Chidinma Adetshina competed in Miss South Africa but now won Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 01:32:00 - Why do flowers mean so much to women? 01:65:00 - Sports 02:06:10 - Flavour sells out and performs at 12,000 capa...

Sep 01, 20243 hr 13 min

Hypothetical Future

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the current affairs of the country, the South Africa-Nigeria beef, and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 26:00 - Current Affairs 58:00 - South Africa and Nigeria Beef 01:16:40 - Nigeria's best-known anonymous whistleblower, PIDOM, has been arrested. 01:25:00 - Pop Culture 02:06:24 - For The Love Of Ayo Segment 02:11:30 - Fan mails -------------------------------------------- Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram . Write us : fan...

Aug 25, 20243 hr 33 min

Tokunbo Versus Original

Osagie, AOT2, and Steve discuss the country's current affairs, the Olympics, Football updates, Buju Banton’s thoughts on Afrobeats, Asake's “Lungu Boy” album, and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 31:30 - Catch up 33:40 - Current Affairs https://thenaijaway.substack.com/p/loud-nation-afrobeats-and-weed 01:16:35 - Everything about the ongoing Olympics 01:37:40 - Football is back! 01:40:40 - Buju Banton’s thoughts on Afrobeats. https://www.aljazeera.com/featur...

Aug 21, 20243 hr 14 min

Zero Medals

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve review Asake's album 'Lungu Boy', Chidimma Adetshina's withdrawal from Miss South Africa, #EndhungerProtest update, housing cost in Lagos, Olympics, and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 10:13 - A white woman is Miss South Africa 46:35 - #EndhungerProtest Update 01:00:29 - Cost of housing in Lagos 01:28:00 - Everything about the ongoing Olympics 01:50:00 - Football is back 01:59:08 - MUSIC (Asake - Lungu Boy Breakdown) 02:21:00 - For ...

Aug 12, 20243 hr 41 min

Legends Don't Die

Steve, Osagie and AOT2 celebrate the life of Onyeka Onwenu, discuss the End Hunger Protest, President Tinubu's speech, the Olympics and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 25:00 - Catch up 31:38 - Onyeka Onwenu’s death 01:36:40 - #EndhungerProtest 01:46:50 - President Tinubu has finally addressed Nigerians 02:13:20 - Pop Culture 02:34:30 - Sports 02:55:45 - Music 03:47:30 - Fan mails 04:14:27 - Sign out -------------------------------------------- Loose Talk o...

Aug 05, 20244 hr 15 min