234 Essential

GOAT

Global Village — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:27:15 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi examine the realities of working in Nigeria as a young person, focusing on opportunities, barriers, and survival strategies. They discuss life in Lagos, break down trends in real estate, and touch on Nollywood and its evolving structure before wrapping up.
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Forgiving Nigerians

Global Village — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:48:55 +0100

AOT2, and Ugochi discuss Fela Kuti and Sade Adu’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognition and fan mails. They move into Tweet of the Week and Release Therapy, then unpack Blessing CEO’s breast cancer scam in Prop and Flop of the Week before wrapping up.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
18:24 - Fanmails
52:50 - Tweet of the week
01:29:00 - Release Therapy
01:45:00 - Prop of the week
01:57:00 - Flop of the week
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Overheating

Global Village — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:05:51 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi kick off with the AMVCA nomination list, breaking down the biggest snubs before catching up on the week. They move into a weekly rant and Fan Mails, then unpack the Nollywood saga involving Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham. The episode also touches on AI in Nigeria, Release Therapy, and wraps up with Prop and Flop of the Week.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

15:44 - Catch up

25:00 - Weekly rant

39:00 - Fan mails

57:00 - Nollywood saga - Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham

01:43:20 - Release Therapy

01:24:00 - Prop and flop of the week

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The Great Rant

Global Village — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:19:13 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi open with a rant on the state of electricity in the country, linking it to everyday wellbeing and productivity. They examine corruption and how it shapes elections, public trust, and governance, breaking down recent examples and public reactions before wrapping up.
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Throwback Thursday

Global Village — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:26:23 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi kick off with childhood pop culture, sharing defining moments and memories before discussing the Oscars. They catch up on recent events and reflect on International Women’s Day, highlighting its significance and current conversations before wrapping up.
OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

26:00 - The Oscars

01:00:00 - Catch up

01:16:20 - International Women's Day
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The Voice

Global Village — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:26:38 +0100

AOT2, and Ugochi kick off with an introduction before catching up on the week’s events. They unpack X of the Week, including the strange story of Nigerians protesting for North Korea, move into Release Therapy, and wrap up the episode with a sign out.
OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

20:30 - Catch up

52:50 - X of the week

01:14:25 - Release Therapy

01:24:20 - Sign out

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Yakubu Manage!

Global Village — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:48:18 +0100

AOT2 amd Ugochi open with the history and culture of the Nok people and extend well wishes to Muslims during the fasting period. They read Fan Mails, review new black market rates, and catch up on recent events before unpacking X of the Week and Believe It or Not. The episode also covers the alleged assassination attempt on Peter Obi in Edo State, Release Therapy, and Prop and Flop of the Week before wrapping up.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction

50:28 - Fan mails

01:01:20 - New black market rates

01:03:30 - Catch up

01:34:07 - X of the week

0136:33 - Believe it or not

01:58:50 - Release Therapy

02:09:20 - Prop and flop of the week
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Valentine Is Coming

Global Village — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:13:11 +0100

AOT2, and Ugochi start with the Lagos Marathon and Valentine conversations before unpacking X of the Week and the debates it sparked online. They move into Believe It or Not and Weekly Essentials, touching on school being a scam and the rising cost of rent in Lagos. The episode also revisits the 2014 Ebola saga in Once Upon A Time and wraps up with Prop and Flop of the Week before signing out.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
35:58 - X of the week
58:30 - believe it or not
01:14:00 - Weekly essentials
01:20:40 - Once Upon A Time
01:33:00 - prop and flop of the week
01:41:10 - Sign out

Love Na Money

Global Village — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:30:15 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi start with fan mails and a weekly catch-up before diving into “Believe It or Not” and relationship scams. They discuss women and love, cover The Grammys and Fela’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and wrap up with Prop and Flop of the Week.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

07:02 - Fan mails

15:24 - Weekly catch up

51:50 - Believe it or not

01:01:45 - Gist

01:06:45 - Prop and flop of the week

Trilogy

Global Village — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:47:48 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi kick off with a quick introduction and catch up before moving to X of the Week and the conversations it sparked online. They revisit the Ikeja bomb blast in One Upon a Time, reflecting on its impact and what it revealed about that period. The episode also breaks down the Prop and Flop of the Week, focusing on the Makoko demolition and the disruption of protests by the police, before signing out.

OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
09:94 - Catch up
57:20 - X of the week
01:10:50 - One upon a time - Ikeja bomb blast
01:35:10 - PROP AND FLOP OF THE WEEK - MAKOKO DELOMILATION AND PROTEST DISTRUPTION BY THE POLICE
01:43:40 - Sign out

The Three Fs

Global Village — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:25:56 +0100

Everywhere Go First Blur

Global Village — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:14:07 +0100

The Plane Has Landed

Global Village — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:57:52 +0100

Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t

Global Village — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:55:55 +0100

Onwa December

Global Village — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:50:12 +0100

234 Rebellion

Global Village — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:20:27 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi explore the Afrobeat Rebellion exhibition, Fela’s legacy, a surprising “Believe It or Not” story, and how expensive everyday life has become. They dive into Detty December plans, the idea of hosting a live show in December, X of the Week, and wrap up with Prop and Flop of the Week before signing out.

Involve Me

Global Village — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:15:35 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss GTBank Fashion Week, the British invasion of the Oyo Empire, Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko’s viral buzz, the upcoming 2026 Michael Jackson biopic, and other stories that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
05:00 - Fan mails
37:30 - Catch Up
59:00 - X of the week
01:08:40 - Believe it or not
01:22:40 - Weekly essentials
01:33:20 - Once Upon a time
01:58:00 - Prop and Flop of the week
02:05:20 - Sign out
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US AID

Global Village — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:55:43 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Nigerians celebrating Halloween, the Lagos State Government’s 24-hour traffic management operation ahead of the festive season, and a hilarious “Believe It or Not” story about a woman who reported the sun to the police. They also talk X of the Week, Essentials for going to a strip club, Once Upon a Time, and round up with Prop and Flop of the Week before signing out.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
04:00 - Catch up
19:30 - Nigerians celebrating Halloween
31:44 - X of the week
41:30 - Believe it or not - woman who reported the sun to the police station
50:00 - Essentials for going to a strip club
01:07:10 - Lagos state Government declares a state-wide 24-hour traffic management operation ahead of the festive season
01:15:16 - Once Upon a Time
01:28:30 - Prop and flop of the week
01:39:30 - Sign out

Trace The Source

Global Village — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:13:23 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi catch up on all the news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
12:00 - Catch up
42:40 - X of the week
53:35 - Believe it or not
01:12:00 - Weekly essential - Owanbe edition
01:27:50 - Once Upon a Time - Queen Amina
01:36:34 - Prop and Flop of the week
01:43:20 - Sign out

Twosome

Global Village — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:59:57 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi catch up on the AWS major downtime on October 20, 2025, the DHQ’s response to coup rumors, Regina Daniels and Senator Ned Nwoko, and the Senate’s approval of life imprisonment for defiling minors. They also dive into fan mails, Believe It or Not, Gym Essentials, Once Upon a Time – King Jaja of Opobo, Prop and Flop of the Week, and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
03:30 - Catch up
10:15 - Fan mails
42:30 - Believe it or not
01:12:15 - Gym Essentials
01:18:42 - Once Upon A Time - King Jaja Of Opobo
01:30:00 - AWS downtime
01:46:44 - Prop and flop of the week
02:09:00 - Sign out

Late Night Chit Chat

Global Village — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:17:20 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi catch up following the Loose Talk crossover episode, the Spotify Greasy Tunes event, and more. They dive into your favorite segments - Believe It or Not and Weekly Essentials, while discussing all the stories that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
06:45 - Catch Up
26:20 - Fan mails
52:10 - Believe it or not
01:21:39 - Once Upon a Time
02:08:05 - Weekly essentials
02:37:20 - Sign Out

65 Years

Global Village — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:12:42 +0100

Welcome Back

Global Village — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:58:24 +0100

OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
29:38 - Fan mails
38:40 - Catch up
01:02:40 - New tax law
01:45:40 - Release Therapy
01:58:20 - Sign out

Labour of Love

Global Village — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 03:43:12 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi catch up on everything that has made the rounds this past week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
26:10 - Fan mails
39:35 - X of the week
4338 - Catch Up
01:16:50 - Believe or not
01:23:57 - weekly essentials
01:32:20 - Once upon a time
01:42:40 - President Tinubu says the creation of state police is inevitable

NTA & Beauty Queens

Global Village — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:11:19 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss a fan's release therapy, a Magistrate Court fining a lady ₦450,000 for collecting transport fare from a guy and not showing up, NTA appointing a new Director General, the President saying the country is better than he met it, and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
12:50 - Fan mails
41:49 - Catch up
01:20:25 - Believe it or not
01:31:30 - Once Upon A Time
02:35:20 - Release Therapy
02:45:00 - Prop of the week
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Pomp and Pageantry

Global Village — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:14:11 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the bizarre 2015 case of a man in Nigeria who used monkeys and snakes to steal, the surprising journey of Egusi seeds that made it to space aboard a NASA mission thanks to a Nigerian university experiment on July 31, the disturbing assault of a female NYSC member by security operatives in Anambra State on July 23, and other major headlines that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
04:15 - Fan mails
18:15 - Release Therapy
49:00 - Catch up
59:25 - Believe or not
01:04:50 - Once Upon A Time
The Okotoko riot in 1996
01:30:00 - Prop and flop of the week
01:40:00 - Sign out

KWAM 1, KWAM 2

Global Village — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:39:13 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the airplane incident involving KWAM and Ms. Comfort Emman, the education minister, who has made drug tests compulsory for undergraduate students. This conversation takes a historical perspective as they reflect on the burning of Kalakuta Republic and address the issue of fake news spreading in Nigeria.

Festac 77

Global Village — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:47:15 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Ekiti state police arresting suspects for missing newborn baby, take a walk down history lane about FESTAC 77, D’Tigress winning their 4th title and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
08:02 - Fan mails
13:56 - Catch up
45:35 - Tweet of the week
01:11:36 - Believe it or not
01:28:45 - Once upon a time
02:10:17 - Prop of the week

Nepo Babies Vs. Lapo Babies

Global Village — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:40:30 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi continue their review of the Nollywood series ‘To Kill A Monkey’, the ongoing debate about Nepo babies and Lapo babies, the Super Falcon winning their 10th title, and other news that made the rounds this week

OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
10:00 - To Kill A Monkey review cont.
01:13:45 - Catch up
01:41:10 - Tweet of the week
01:51:15 - Nepo Babies Vs. Lapo Babies
02:20:00 - Prop and flop of the week
02:41:35 - Sign out

To Kill A Monkey

Global Village — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:42:47 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi review the Nollywood Netflix series 'To Kill A Monkey' , the news about a Pastor's teenage daughters selling private organs for 200k, Super Falcon qualifying for the WAFCON finals and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
07:45 - Catch up
26:49 - X of the week
43:00 - Believe it or not
54:40 - Weekly Essentials
01:20:20 - Once Upon a Time
01:43:50 - To Kill A Monkey review
02:59:50 - Prop and flop of the week
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La Bubu

Global Village — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:14:20 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Kano 1980 riot, the death and legacy of Buhari and other news that made the rounds this week
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
03:36 - Catch up
18:00 - X of the week
21:00 - Believe it or not
46:55 - Weekly essentials
01:01:53 - Once upon a time in Nigeria
https://humanglemedia.com/maitatsine-the-preacher-of-fire-1927-1980/
01:17:50 - The death and lagacy of Buhari
01:46:30 - Flop and prop of the week

Action and Consequences

Global Village — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:59:26 +0100

Nigeria police arresting a man with a freshly cut female breasts in Asaba, Essentials for job hunting in Lagos, a walk down History lane, Banks resuming international transactions on Naira cards, Nigerian artist Olaolu Akeredolu-Ale, AKA Slawn makes history as the first artist to have his artwork featured on a Formula 1 race car, 2baba's interview, and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
03:08 - Fan Mails
10:15 - Catch Up
21:40 - X of the week
29:59 - Believe it or not
https://www.pulse.ng/articles/lifestyle/relationships-and-weddings/why-is-paternity-fraud-high-in-nigeria-the-answer-to-this-is-complex-2024080122053137891
53:53 - Weekly Essentials
01:21:40 - Once upon a time in Nigeria
01:50:58 - Prop and flop of the week
02:03:50 - Sign Out

Selective Sinners

Global Village — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:59:15 +0100

AOT2 and Ugoochi catch up on their week, discuss Delta stat police fining women 50k for indecent dressing, the poor transportation system in Lagos and the essentials to scale through them, a Lagos monarch dethroning 3 chiefs and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
05:21 - Fan mails
15:24 - Catch up
29:30 - X of the week
39:50 - Believe it or not
01:08:38 - Weekly Essentials
01:48:45 - Flop and Prop of the week
01:51:50 - Sign out
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University Edition

Global Village — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:59:48 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss OOU indecent dress code conduct that went viral, Edo state police issues a warning over missing persons, Weekly Essentials, Believe it or not and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
00:00 - Introduction
20:00 - Catch up
01:04:15 - X of the week
01:10:35 - Believe it or not
01:50:55 - Weekly essentials
02:00:42 - The PPO of the Edo state police issues a warning over missing persons
02:04:50 - Prop and Flop of the week
02:10:00 - Sign out
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Security Architecture

Global Village — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:50:55 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Benue Massacre, Believe it or not, weekly essentials segments, and other major news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
02:25 - Benue Massacre
05:18 - Fan mails
14:29 - Catch Up
26:07 - Believe or not
01:00:00 - Father's Day
01:10:40 - Weekly Essentials
01:32:15 - X of the week
01:38:45 - Nigeria History
01:53:15 - Iran and Israel and Nigerian's reactions
02:08:20 - Flop of the week
02:14:24 - Prop of the week
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Mad People Everywhere

Global Village — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:05:31 +0100

The Power of Community

Global Village — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:25:19 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi invite Marvis Marshal on this episode.
Marvis Marshal is a trained architect with a master’s degree in interior design and a practising project manager with a keen eye for detail and transformation, both in spaces and in lives. Beyond her professional career, Marvis is deeply passionate about working with children and teenagers, especially those healing from the trauma of sexual abuse.

Since 2007, she has worked closely with young people, offering guidance, mentorship, and support through various creative and safe spaces. She is the founder of The Marshals Club, a values-driven initiative dedicated to nurturing resilience and purpose in children and teens.

Marvis is also a registered coach and mentor with the Chartered Institute of Corporate Mentoring and Coaching of Nigeria and remains committed to taking on new challenges in trauma-informed mentorship and youth advocacy.
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Chakam

Global Village — Thu, 29 May 2025 09:17:04 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi introduces two new segments on the show called “Believe it or not” where they discuss outrageous things that happened during the week and “weekly Essentials” where they give tips on daily basis of life.
They also discuss EFCC and Tampolo and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
11:05 - Fan mails
01:06:10 - Catch up
01:19:54 - X of the week
01:27:50 - Believe it or not
01:56:00 - Weekly Essentials
02:16:15 - Pastor talks about ladies wearing leg chains
02:27:47 - Flop and prop of the week

Believe It Or Not

Global Village — Wed, 21 May 2025 06:15:37 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the flood in Lagos, Jamb technical issues, AMVCA, the Nigerian police force and other news that made the rounds.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
05:00 - Fan mails
46:20 - Catch up
01:01:15 - X of the week
01:16:30 - Believe it or not
01:37:30 - Jamb Saga
01:56:25 - AMVCA
02:12:20 - Prop and flop of the week

Jot Things Down

Global Village — Wed, 07 May 2025 07:12:04 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi catch up on the events that happened in the past week, discuss the mass JAMB failure, the sentencing of Lagos BRT driver to death by hanging for killing Bamise, the FG telling Nigerians to prepare for fresh hike in electricity tariffs and other news that made the rounds.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
11:40 - Catch up
01:00:00 - X of the week
01:01:10 - Mass JAMB failure
https://punchng.com/concerns-as-over-1-5-million-utme-candidates-score-below-200/?amp
01:20:28 - Prop of the Week - Court sentences Lagos BRT driver to death by hanging for killing Bamise https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-court-sentences-lagos-brt-driver-to-death-by-hanging-for-killing-bamise

Flop of the Week - Prepare for fresh hike in electricity tariffs, FG tells Nigerians
https://guardian.ng/news/prepare-for-fresh-hike-in-electricity-tariffs-fg-tells-nigerians/#google_vignette

01:35:20 - Sign out
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234 League

Global Village — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:35:12 +0100

In this episode, AOT2 and Ugochi sit down with Ope, a Nigerian American storyteller, Lawyer, storyteller to discuss how she balances her personal passions with her professional life. Ope shares honest insights about her identity, creativity, and the challenges of navigating life between cultures. This sharp, reflective conversation offers fresh perspectives on purpose and self-expression.

CBEX

Global Village — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:49:37 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Deputy Governor of Lagos State crying over electricity bills, Nigerians and Ponzi schemes and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
06:22 - Catch Up
56:11 - X of the week
https://x.com/boy_twitwi/status/1910589179735560648?s=46&t=TONH6Zg-DUi2giubvg1cig
01:02:36 - Deputy governor of Lagos state cries over electricity bills
https://x.com/raypowernetwork/status/1912149827930018163?s=46&t=TONH6Zg-DUi2giubvg1cig
01:45:30 - Why do Nigerians keep falling for Ponzi schemes
https://punchng.com/many-groan-as-cbex-allegedly-sweeps-n1-3tn-from-investors/?amp
01:58:25 - Prop of the Week - https://www.instagram.com/p/DITb-4DsD4I/?igsh=NG12Y2VzcGFlZXUz
02:01:36 - Flop of the Week- Jesus does not like poor people
https://www.instagram.com/p/DIbQeKvMRyR/?igsh=MWtyaXZpc2xqbjl4
02:10:29 - Sign out

Yobe State

Global Village — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:01:42 +0100

KISS THE DJ

Global Village — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:08:31 +0100

Get ready to groove with DJ Kiss! On this episode of 234 Essential, we sit down with the queen of Afrobeat mixes to talk about her electrifying journey as a female Nigerian DJ. From lighting up dance floors to dropping curated sets online, DJ Kiss shares her story, inspirations, and future plans. Click the link for an unforgettable vibe!

Rants

Global Village — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:39:47 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi rant about the current state of the country and discuss all news that made the rounds this week.

Lamentations 101

Global Village — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:27:26 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss NYSC, Nigerians and the Government, the young Nigerian girl who made history as the youngest Emmy Nominee from Nigeria, the heat in the country and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
47:30 - Catch up
01:01:35 - X of the week
https://x.com/chude__/status/1900063592570900741?s=46&t=TONH6Zg-DUi2giubvg1cig
01:17:15 - NYSC to be scrapped, yay or nay
01:39:57 - Flop of the Week - Senator Ben Murray Bruce tells Nigerians to stop criticising the government https://www.instagram.com/p/DHUBDCFsp75/?igsh=MXFjcXN3cmhvMnRlZA==
01:44:45 - Prop of the Week - Young Nigerian girl makes history as the youngest Emmy Nominee from Nigeria https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHWF_Q8C4gx/?igsh=MngydzE0ZDl3cWU=
01:48:50 - Sign out
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Love or Dare

Global Village — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:50:21 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the House of Reps ordering NCC to block pornographic websites, the Nollywood movie 'Love In Every Word', the state of electricity, Tinubu approving dialysis subsidy in 11 hospitals and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
05:45 - Catch up
55:55 - Tweet of the Week - https://x.com/hugetulip/status/1896955155490497019?s=46&t=TONH6Zg-DUi2giubvg1cig
01:04:56 - House of Reps Orders NCC to block pornographic websites
https://gazettengr.com/nigerian-parliament-passes-resolution-to-block-onlyfans-pornhub-xvideos-other-adult-content-nationwide/
01:24:55 - The movie Nigerian women are going Gaga for - Love In Every Word
01:46:14 - Flop of the week - Electric distros leaving Nigerians to burn during this heat wave
01:55:35 - Tinubu approves dialysis subsidy in 11 hospitals, reduces cost from N50,000 to N12,000 https://nairametrics.com/2025/03/07/tinubu-approves-dialysis-subsidy-in-11-hospitals-reduces-cost-from-n50000-to-n12000/?amp=1

Transactions Of Life

Global Village — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:45:42 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Lamboghini and sex conversation in lagos and other news that made the rounds this week
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
04:18 - Fan mails
24:51 - Catch up
01:06:24 - X of the week
01:10:35 - Lamboghinis and Sex in
Lagos
01:51:12 - Flop and prop of the week
01:57:27 - Sign out
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Fact or Fiction

Global Village — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 04:54:08 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Gen Ibrahim Babangida’s book, “A Journey in Service in the Capital.” and other news that made the rounds this week.

OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
28:00 - Catch up
50:40 - X of the week
https://x.com/freshyvibez/status/1894352985796309371?s=46&t=TONH6Zg-DUi2giubvg1cig
01:02:10 - If you were to write a book
about a landmark Nigerian
event what would it be?
Also, if you could stop a
formative Nigerian event,
which would it be?
01:18:21 - Can female only gyms
work in Nigeria?
01:25:45 - Flop and Prop of the week
01:29:50 - Sign out
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Poor Luxury

Global Village — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 04:20:22 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the state of real estate in Nigeria, the current happenings in Anambra state and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
08:52 - Catch up
24:41 - X of the week
https://x.com/djtohbahd/status/1891781341940785639?s=46&t=TONH6Zg-DUi2giubvg1cig
25:00 - Luxury or fraudery. Real estate in Lagos
https://www.instagram.com/p/DGIUIO7oA5X/?igsh=MTBhcDJ3NGducHk4dA==https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/anambra-probes-arrested-native-doctors-for-fraud-get-rich-quick-schemes/
54:20 - What is going on in Anambra?
https://punchng.com/video-anambra-security-outfit-threatens-to-arrest-ladies-seen-without-bra-pants/?amp
https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/anambra-probes-arrested-native-doctors-for-fraud-get-rich-quick-schemes/
01:16:37 - Flop and Prop of the week
01:24:32 - Sign out
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Love Don't Cost A Thing

Global Village — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:56:43 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Nigerians and Valentine, Social media couples, Morotoluwa O jomo winning
the Superbowl and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
36:30 - Fan mails
38:25 - Catch up
57:48 - X of the week
https://x.com/naija_pr/st
atus/1887871018875662698
?s=46&t=TONH6Zg-DUi2gi
ubvg1cig
01:31:35 - Avoid risky behaviour,
prevent HIV, NACA urges Nigerians on Valentine’s Day
https://punchng.com/val
entines-day-avoid-risky-b
ehaviour-prevent-hiv-nac
a-urges-nigerians/
01:45:23 - Social media couples who show us everything. Yay or Nay?
01:55:40 - Would you prefer a one-night stand with your crush or N50m from a sugar daddy or mummy who’s into heavy BDSM.
Note - you will be the sub?
02:03:35 - Flop of the week - Portable
02:06:25 - Prop of the week
Morotoluwa O jomo wins
the Superbowl
https://punchng.com/san
wo-olu-hails-nigerian-bor
n-ojomo-on-super-bowl-v
ictory/?amp
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A Journey Through Culture

Global Village — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:02:49 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi share their experience at John Randle Center for Yoruba Culture and National Museum Trip, FG approving N4.5bn for HIV treatment amid Trumps’s new policies and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
09:51 - Fan mails
https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/jehovahs-witnesses-why-no-blood-transfusions/
34:35 - Catch up
40:30 - X of the week
01:06:48 - FG approves N4.5bn for HIV treatment amid Trumps’s new policies
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFnwbCYs0TR/?igsh=cjU4dzFyc2s4enR0
01:09:00 - John Randle Center for Yoruba Culture and National Museum Trip
https://x.com/kayzywizzzy/status/1886447996604150022?s=46&t=TONH6Zg-DUi2giubvg1cig
02:01:27 - Prop and Flop of the week
02:04:17 - Sign out

Drink Agbo

Global Village — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:02:42 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Nigeria’s health budget at risk because of Trump, Nigerian Fashion Week vs international fashion weeks and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
11:25 - Fan mails
29:55 - Catch up
55:30 - X of the week
01:07:35 - Nigeria’s health budget at risk because of Trump
https://j.ng/article/fgspuny-health-budget-tooweak-to-take-us-withdra
wal-from-who/
01:24:15 - Why doesn’t Nigerian Fashion Week not attract Afrobeats stars like international fashion weeks?
01:37:50 - If abstaining from sex for a month gets you N1M, how much will you be able to make before you have sex again?
01:43:27 - Release Therapy
02:00:25 - Prop and Flop of the week
02:14:29 - Sign out
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American Wonder

Global Village — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 02:45:27 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss President Trump, women making the first moves on men, Nigerians in America and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
19:00 - Fan mails
35:45 - Catch up
01:09:00 - X of the week
01:20:59 - Should women make the first move in a world where gender dynamics
seems to be changing somewhat online
https://x.com/chinedu_10/status/1879161946802635202?s=46&t=TONH6Zg-DUi2giubvg1cig
01:30:50 - Nigerians in America, dealing with another four
years of Trump. Is Trump better or worse than your average elected official in Nigeria?
02:11:00 - If you had the opportunity to start your life over in Nigeria with everything you know now + N500M or japa to any country of your choice, which option will you choose?
02:19:42 - Sign out
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OBLEE DETTY DECEMBER

Global Village — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:04:23 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Detty December experiences, London Babes vs Naija Babes, the financial impact of Detty December, Lagos DSVA Confirming the Arrest of Teacher for Abusing 3-Year-Old Boy and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
04:45 - Fan mails
24:25 - Catch up
01:00:17 - X of the week
https://x.com/AOT2/status/1875227531064045783
01:10:40 - Detty December
Personal experiences
Traffic/Ridiculous prices of cab-hailing apps
London Babes vs Naija Babes
The financial impact of Detty December
https://www.forbesafrica.com/current-affairs/2025/01/03/africas-entertainment-heartbeat-why-global-stars-and-ijgbs-flocked-to-lagos-forthe-detty-december-parties-that-never-stopped/
02:10:57 - Flop of the week
Nigerian police officers singing Diallo by Wyclef Jean
https://x.com/PH_Socials/status/1877439645174186244
02:19:25 - Prop of the week
Lagos DSVA Confirms Arrest of Teacher for Abusing 3-Year-Old Boy
https://www.nigeriainfo.fm/news/homepage/lagos-dsva-confirms-arrest-of-teacher-for-abusing-3-year-old-boy/
02:20:15 - Sign out
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Old Gospel

Global Village — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 14:33:55 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the news about Netflix leaving Nigeira, some intresting fanmails and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
15:31 - Fan mails
54:12 - Catch up
01:24:25 - X of the week
01:26:10 - Netflix exits?
01:55:30 - Flop and prop of the week

T-Square

Global Village — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 04:12:08 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the EFCC and 753 duplex estate case, Tinubu’s claim of Nigerians living ‘fake good life’, Gov.Sanwo-Olu signing Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 to bring 24-hour power supply across Lagos and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introductions
09:45 - Fan mails
37:26 - Catch up
01:15:50 - EFCC seizes 753-duplex estate, hides ex-govt top shot’s identity
https://punchng.com/efcc-seizes-753-duplex-estate-hides-ex-govt-top-shots-identity/?amp
01:35:30 - Nigerians living ‘fake good life’ with fuel subsidy —Tinubu
https://dailypost.ng/2024/12/01/nigerians-living-fake-good-life-with-fuel-subsidy-tinubu/
01:41:30 - X of the week
https://x.com/naija_pr/status/1863950358520701395?s=46&t=TONH6Zg-DUi2giubvg1cig
01:49:00 - Release Therapy
02:00:46 - Prop of the week
Gov.Sanwo-Olu signs Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 to bring 24-hour power supply across Lagos
https://nairametrics.com/2024/12/03/gov-sanwo-olu-signs-lagos-electricity-bill-2024-to-bring-24-hour-power-supply-across-lagos/?amp=1
02:04:10 - Flop of the week
02:05:30 - Sign out

'Gladiator' of the Week

Global Village — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:56:56 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi review the blockbuster movie 'Gladiator 2' and engage in a throwback about being grateful for the little things that happened in Nigeria. The suspension of two commissioners by the Ebonyi Governor and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
30:20 - Gratitude for little things in Nigeria
52:15 - Catch Up
01:09:20 - X of the week
https://x.com/shxkxbabu/status/1861146768035008584?s=46&t=TONH6Zg-DUi2giubvg1cig
01:23:00 - Gladiator II Review
02:12:20 - Prop and flop of the week
https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/amp/news/343471/ebonyi-governor-suspends-health-housing-commissioners-othe.html

https://m.lindaikejisblog.com/2024/11/ebonyi-governor-orders-arrest-of-six-ministry-of-health-staff-over-alleged-theft-of-hospital-materials-2.html

Mass Madness

Global Village — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:56:18 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi catch up on the previous week and discuss every news that made the rounds.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
06:54 - Catch up
58:17 - X of the week
https://x.com/naija_pr/status/1858890767634170283?s=46&t=TONH6Zg-DUi2giubvg1cig
01:04:50 - Nudity on X
01:46:00 - Flop and Prop of the week

VCD

Global Village — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:20:07 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Nigerian's national debt, the Equatorial Guinea sextapes and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
04:45 - Catch up
43:50 - X of the week
56:50 - Each Nigerian Owns An Average of N619,501 as national debt hits N134 Trillion
01:17:50 - Equatorial Guinea sextapes
01:42:20 - Prop and Flop of the week
01:44:00 - Sign out

T-Pain Pon Deck

Global Village — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the situation of the country, the minors trialed as adults for protesting, the House of Rep that beat up the dispatch rider, Halloween in Nigeria and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
09:50 - Fan mails
35:40 - Catch up
54:40 - X of the week
https://x.com/redjewelsred/status/1848739177594073276?s=46&t=TONH6Zg-DUi2giubvg1cig
01:02:20 - Minors trialed as adults for protesting
https://punchng.com/outrage-as-police-arraign-32-hungry-children-for-treason-four-collapse/?amp
01:21:50 - Flop and Prop of the week
01:28:50 - Sign out
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How We Met

Global Village — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:56:55 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the National Grid falling again, Clarence Peters' series - Inside Life, and other news making the rounds this week.
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Naija Korean

Global Village — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:18:00 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Nigerians chasing clout on social media, The failure of Nigeria’s justice system, The Naija Korean movie, Pastor Adeboye apologizing over his early comments on tithing, and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
20:50 - Catch up
01:01:24 - X of the week
01:24:10 - Are Nigerians getting too reckless on social media because of clout (Burna Boy and Speed Darlington)
01:57:15 - Flop and prop of the week
02:01:10 - Sign out

Circus of Clowns

Global Village — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:31:49 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discussed the approach to Nigeria's Independence Day celebration, including the president's speech urging citizens to be patient, Nigerians in the fashion world, and other news from this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
05:00 - Fan mails
06:20 - Catch Up
22:00 - X of the week
35:24 - How did we feel about Independence Day?
01:04:50 - T-Pain says we should be patient
https://pmexpressng.com/president-tinubu-pleads-for-patience-as-nigeria-marks-64th-independence-anniversary/
01:06:10 - Release Therapy
01:16:00 - Frop and Prop of the week
01:24:10 - Sign out
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Up And Grateful

Global Village — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:29:21 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the current state of the country, Band A Tariff Hike, and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
10:57 - Fan mails
24:55 - Catch up
01:11:50 - X of the week
01:14:10 - Band A Tariff Hike
01:27:20 - Release Therapy
01:33:40 - Flop and prop of the week
01:36:20 - Sign out
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I Am Chosen

Global Village — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:16:59 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Fuel situation and price in the country, the Chosen Church viral bants, the First Lady's unity fabric and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
03:50 - Fan mail
52:40 - Catch up
01:25:40 - Chosen Church reacts to viral bants
01:38:55 - First Lady unveils unity fabric
01:40:50 - New petrol prices
01:55:55 - Flop and Prop of the week
02:00:50 - Sign out
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Aura For Aura

Global Village — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:06:32 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the events happening in the country, review the Nollywood Youtube series "ALL OF US" and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
18:40 - Big Brother
28:30 - X of the week
43:15 - Catch Up
01:56:30 - Prop and flop of the week
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Diversify or Die

Global Village — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 06:27:31 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Chidimma Adetshina winning Mrs Universe Nigeria, the new fuel price, housing in Lagos and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
06:48 - Fan mails
38:54 - X of the week
45:10 - Catch up
01:11:20 - New Fuel Price
01:39:50 - Miss Universe Nigeria
02:03:45 - Flop and Prop of the week

Pharoah And The Israelites

Global Village — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:13:23 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the increment of the price for a Nigerian passport, the FG pegging WAEC age to a minimum of 18 and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
05:25 - Fan mails
40:51 - Catch up
01:06:25 - X of the week
01:23:00 - FG pegs WAEC age to a minimum of 18
01:36:25 - Nigerian passport price increment
01:47:18 - Flop of the week
01:53:57 - Prop of the week

Work Stay

Global Village — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:21:22 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discussed the President's new jet, a Nigerian senator's salary, and release therapy. They also covered all the news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
03:44 - Fan mails
32:31 - Catch up
01:06:10 - X of the week
01:10:30 - The President’s New Jet
01:20:20 - 29 million Naira is too small for a senator
01:27:50 - Release Therapy
01:37:00 - Prop of the week
01:40:40 - Flop of the week

For The Love Of Loi Loi

Global Village — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:51:29 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Ex Miss SA Contestant saga, Nigeria's Olympics failur, Psquare splitting again, Big Brother Naija and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
14:06 - Fan mails
47:40 - Catch up
01:06:53 - X of the week
01:25:00 - Ex Miss SA Contestant to compete in Miss Universe Nigeria
01:38:50 - Olympics Failure
01:44:00 - BB Naija
01:50:58 - Release Therapy
01:58:40 - Flop and Prop of the week
02:06:16 - Sign out
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Guard your heart

Global Village — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:33:13 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the protest in the country, D’Tigress and other news that made the rounds this week.

30 + Protest

Global Village — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:31:15 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi celebrate the life of Onyeka Onwenu, the protest in the country, Big Brother Naija, MTN deactivating millions of Nigerians Sim cards and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
07:30 - Fan Mail
01:14:05 - Catch up
01:19:10 - X of the week
01:26:58 - Onyeka Onwenu
01:38:30 - Protest
02:08:08 - Big Brother Naija
02:17:30 - Flop and prop of the week
02:25:26 - Sign out
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Refinery Bants

Global Village — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:32:31 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the new minimum wage, Dangote and his refinery, the return of Big Brother Naija this weekend, and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
04:15 - Fanmail
12:50 - Catch up
56:50 - Tweet of the day
58:58 - The Rich Also Cry - Dangote Tears
01:21:20 - Minimum Wage is now 70k
01:36:09 - BB Naija This Weekend
01:45:36 - Release Therapy
02:05:00 - Flop and prop of the week
02:09:00 - Sign out
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We Are Back

Global Village — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:05:31 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the update about Nigerians being able to apply for UAE Visa, ECOWAS court order to Nigeria to pay victims N2m each, the Police officer who allegedly raped a teenager another news that made the rounds.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
07:50 - Fan mails
31:50 - Catch up
01:13:05 - X of the week
01:21:00 - Nigerians can now apply for UAE visa but....
01:28:00 - Protest against Tinubu, in or out?
01:58:50 - Prop and Flop of the week
02:11:30 - Sign out
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Island on the Island

Global Village — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 10:22:16 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the flood situation in Lagos, the Nigerian who returned $14k and other news that made the rounds this week.
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Haven’t You Done Enough?

Global Village — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 08:00:31 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Davido and Chioma's wedding, Shoprite closing in Abuja, the flood in Lagos and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
09:05 - Fan mail
21:22 - Catch up
46:04 - The celebrity wedding of
the year
01:19:30 - Tweet of the week
01:29:37 - Shoprite closes Abuja
branch
01:34:40 -Release Therapy
01:47:12 - Flop of the week
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STEEZE

Global Village — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:45:16 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Ojude Oba festival, the news about Nigeria's plan to send its first civilian to space,Cholera outbreak and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
02:36 - Fan mails
10:40 - Catch up
38:20 - X of the week
43:38 - Ojude Oba
01:46:00 - Nigeria to send it's first civilian to space
01:49:50 - Cholera in 2024?!!!
01:57:45 - Prop and Flop of the week
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We Should Not Be Laughing

Global Village — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:09:03 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the affairs of the country, Democracy day and other news that made the rounds this week
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
03:39 - Fan mails
13:40 - Catch up
32:50 - X of the week
42:20 - Tinubu falls on stage
57:34 - Vice President opens his mansion
01:34:00 - Flop of the week
01:35:55 - Sign out
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Minimum Wage

Global Village — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:04:39 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss and break down the National Labour Congress nationwide strike, the new national anthem and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
03:30 - Fan mails
52:00 - Catch Up
01:07:50 - NLC National Strike
01:39:40 - New national anthem
01:46:34 - Prop and Flop of the week
01:52:29 - Sign out
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Untitled

Global Village — Wed, 29 May 2024 09:55:16 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Nigeria's transition from the current National Anthem to the old version, "Men of God," and their consistent pattern of leaving Nigeria. They also catch up on other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
18:35 - Catch up
01:05:39 - X of the week
01:19:50 - Nigeria changes its national anthem to the old version
01:33:44 - Men of God leaving Nigeria (Sam Adeyemi, Kumuyi)
01:45:40 - Prop of the week
01:49:40 - Flop of the week
01:52:20 - Sign out
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The Taxed

Global Village — Thu, 23 May 2024 07:11:49 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the FG proposal for a minimum wage of N54K, the conversation concerning spouses and individuality, the celebration of the Boy child and other news that made the rounds.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
03:10 - Fan mails
14:15 - Catch Up
32:20 - X of the week
41:10 - FG proposes N54k for minimum wage
59:20 - Can your spouse dictate where you can go?
01:14:00 - Release Therapy
01:28:30 - Flop of the week
01:32:15 - Prop of the week
01:34:35 - Sign out
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AMVCA Fashion Critique

Global Village — Wed, 15 May 2024 08:44:21 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the AMVCA awards and its red carpet moments, the new wage system to be introduced, the father who pimped his daughter online, and other news making the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
03:58 - Fan mail
08:50 - Catch up
36:26 - X of the week
41:35 - AMVCA Update
01:29:20 - Prop of the week
01:30:20 - Flop of the week
01:35:35 - Sign out
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Onward Soldiers

Global Village — Wed, 08 May 2024 06:28:55 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the new minimum wage, fuel scarcity, and other stuff making the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
06:35 - Fan mails
31:55 - Catch up
01:06:45 - Minimum Wage and Fuel scarcity
01:36:10 - Flop of the week
01:39:30 - Prop of the week
01:40:50 - Sign out
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One Step At A Time

Global Village — Wed, 01 May 2024 09:20:06 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the recent happenings in the country, from the price hike to fuel scarcity; they also discuss the Nigerian prophet who said the world will end on Thursday and other stuff making the news.
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Afamefuna

Global Village — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:11:33 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Lead British school bullying incident, Tunde Onakoya chess Guiness World Record attempt, Spraying of Naira saga, the Power Grid and other news that made the rounds this week.
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Abido shaker

Global Village — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:21:22 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Ogun state Police's warning against Hook, Air Peace starting UK flights, the new electricity terminologies and other news that made the rounds.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
13:50 - Fan mails
29:01 - Catch up
01:01:25 - X of the week
01:45:10 - Prop of the week
01:47:10 - Flop of the week
01:48:47 - Sign Out

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Big Moves

Global Village — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:50:49 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Kia Cenat's visit to Nigeria, Lagos state's plan to enforce monthly rental policy , catch up on their week and other making the rounds this week.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
05:14 - Fan mail
45:35 - Catch up
01:11:10 - X of the week
01:26:28 - Kia Cenat's visit to Nigeria
01:49:20 - Flop of the week
01:51:10 - Prop of the week
01:54:00 - Sign out

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Adulting Blues

Global Village — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 02:19:15 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the impact of Mr Ibu, Lagos state's intention to enforce the monthly rental policy, the disruption of lawmakers' session due to a faulty Generator and other news that made the rounds this week.

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Cost Of Living

Global Village — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:29:12 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the country's hardship, fuel scarcity, the Omah Lay concert saga and other news that made the rounds this week.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
16:40 - Fan mails
53:10 - Catch up
01:06:12 - X of the week
01:01:10 - Protest over hardship and Nigerians queue to buy fuel
02:00:30 - Omah Lay concert saga
02:14:40 - Sign out
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THE HEAT

Global Village — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 07:28:03 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the heat situation in Nigeria, the Super Eagles, The Minister of Power and other news that made the rounds this week.

00:00 - Introduction
19:50 - X of the week
36:55 - Catch Up
01:04:20 - Who forged Buhari’s signature?
01:05:50 - Prop of the week
01:09:15 - Flop of the week
01:12:00 - Sign out
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Raise Am, Raise Am

Global Village — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:37:26 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Protests in Kano, Niger over cost of living, Senator Ned Nwoko saying all Nigerians should have guns, Reno Omokri saying they should ban the importation of human hair to help strengthen the Naira among other stuff making the news this week

00:00 - Introduction
15:40 - Catch up
44:25 - X of the week
55:25 - Update on the Protests in Kano, Niger over cost of living
01:05:37 - The state of insecurity in the country
01:11:51 - Prop and Flop of the week

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No Nigeria Talk

Global Village — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:29:01 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Nigerian pastor found guilty of rape, AFCON and the Super Eagles' performance, the Naria situation, We have a Release Therapy and other stuffs making the news this week.

00:00 - Introduction
08:50 - Fan mail
13:30 - AFCON update
25:21 - X of the week
52:10 - Catch up
57:20 - Naria news
01:07:24 - Release Therapy
01:15:25 - Flop of the week
01:17:30 - Prop of the week
01:18:40 - Sign out
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Worldwide Plutomanians

Global Village — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:47:46 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Job structure in Nigeria, Rotimi Amaechi, Kunle Remi and Moses Bliss’ wives, Lagos state banning the usage of non-biodegradable styrofoam; we also have a Release Therapy and other news making the rounds this week. Enjoy!!

00:00 - Introduction
14:11 - Fan mail 1
19:53 - Fan mail 2
29:40 - Fan mail 3
36:15 - Catch Up
52:40 - X of the week
01:03:35 - Lagos state bans the usage of non-biodegradable styrofoam
01:20:10 - Virtuous looking women vs Baddies
01:29:52 - Release Therapy
01:41:19 - Prop of the week
01:44:10 - Flop of the week
01:49:18 - Sign out
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The Country We Didn't Work For

Global Village — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 04:13:30 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the incident that happened in Ibadan, the kidnapping in Abuja, The BBC TB Joshua Documentary and other news making the rounds this week. Enjoy!

00:00 - Introduction
11:35 - Catch up
29:32 - Tweet of the week
32:49 - The kidnapping in Abuja
59:30 - The BBC TB Joshua Expose
01:18:00 - Sign out
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One One B

Global Village — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:20:06 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss their plans for 2024, have a recap of events that happened in December, Debbie AKA Mum Zee and Twitter, Atiku's plan to run for president again. We have the first Release Therapy of the year and other news that made the rounds this week.
Enjoy.

OUTLINE

00:00- Introduction
05:00 - Catch up
18:25 - Fan mail 1
29:40 - Fan mail 2
33:37 - Fan mail 3
49:33 - Tweet of the week
01:09:10 - Plans for 2024
01:36:18 - Flop of the week
01:39:22 - Prop of the week
01:44:40 - Sign out

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Silver Lining

Global Village — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 08:34:53 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the intense traffic in Lagos, Detty December budget and breakdown, Christmas celebration budget and other stuffs making the rounds.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
17:30 - Detty December budget breakdown
26:50 - Tweet of the week
37:20 - Christmas Budget
01:22:20 - Flop of the week
01:23:55 - Prop of the week

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Hard and Fast

Global Village — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 06:15:51 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the old Christmas tradition, the state of the economy, P&G, 234 Essential Spotify Wrapped and other news making the rounds this week.
Enjoy

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
20:18 - Fan mail 1
23:00 - Fan mail 2
31:44 - Catch up
46:50 - Tweet of the week
01:07:50 - P&G
01:18:30 - 234 Essential Spotify Wrapped
01:33:37 - Prop of the week
01:34:50 - Flop of the week
01:39:00 - Sign out

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The Checklist

Global Village — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:06:05 +0100

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 - Introduction
01:24 - Fan mail 1
03:43 - Fan mail 2
09:10 - 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 up
46:44 - Tweet of the week
01:47:30 - Flop of the week
01:50:30 - Prop of the week
01:54:40 - Sign out

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Koi Koi

Global Village — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:30:34 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi give a review and react to Nigeria's Netflix movie 'The Origin: Madam Koi Koi' , Lagos state’s lavish
spending, Nigeria setting to release over 4000 inmates, Emefiele being sent to
prison and other news making the rounds.
Listen up!!

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
03:06 - Catch up
43:00 - Tweet of the week
52:27 - Madam Kio Kio movie review
01:37:45 - Lagos state’s lavish
spending
01:57:10 - Nigeria is set to release over 4000 inmates unable to pay their debt of N500 million
01:59:10 - Emefiele sent to
prison
02:08:18 - Flop of the week
02:12:15 - Prop of the week

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Economics

Global Village — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:09:58 +0100

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 - Introduction
06:12 - Fan mail 1
09:23 - Fan mail 2
17:20 - Catch up
01:13:20 - Tweet of the week
https://x.com/naija_pr/s
01:24:00 - Mr Ibu’s leg has been
amputated
01:32:35 - Madam KoiKoi
01:38:38 - Why do we dislike food
critics?
https://x.com/_favorite
_ada/status/1720563513
851048430?s=48
01:54:00 - Flop of the week
Nigerian Reps and
Senators who want brand
new SUVs
https://punchng.com/n1
60bn-suvs-reps-take-del
ivery-senators-await-lux
ury-jeeps-this-week/?a
mp
02:07:00 - Prop of the week
Grammy Nominations
02:12:00 - Sign out

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Inside Out

Global Village — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:33:54 +0100

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.
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OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
04:57 - Guest's bio
05:50 - 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 health
59:04 - Can you underline how important it is to journal your life down
01:01:20 - 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 York
01:35:44 - 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

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No Slander

Global Village — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:44:51 +0100

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 - Introduction
04:05 - Fan mail 1
05:07 - Catch up
13:07 - Afrobeats Q&A
51:04 - Tweet of the week
54:20 - Manhood Disappearance:
14 Suspects Arraigned
For False Alarm In Abuja

https://leadership.ng/m
anhood-disappearance-1
4-suspects-arraigned-for
-false-alarm-in-abuja/

01:06:50 - Threesome Gone Wrong

https://www.instagram.c
om/reel/CyTUOOzui3U
/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWF
lZA

01:14:27 - iPhone 8 girl
01:39:39 - Release Therapy
01:42:11 - Prop of the week & Flop of the week
01:46:00 - Sign out

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Silent Civil War

Global Village — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:03:42 +0100

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.
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OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
03:03 - Fan mail 1
03:45 - Response to the fan mail
10:40 - Fan mail 2
12:12 - Fan mail 3
13:00 - Response to the fan mail
23:03 - Catch up
44:40 - X of the week
50:44 - Tinubu’s certificate is
finally out
01:05:25 - TUC and NLC Strike
01:14:45 - Tinubu’s daughter gives
Independence speech
01:17:59 - Big Brother Naija is over
01:23:28 - Release Therapy
01:42:27 - Response
01:46:00 - Flop of the week
02:00:00 - Prop of the week

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PEPT After

Global Village — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:01:59 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi invites a guest on today's episode Ejiro, and they discuss the intricacies of Nigeria's 2023 elections; pre-, during, and post elections. The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, what it means to the average Nigerian, and the plausible implications of the outcome to the 234.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
05:30 - The journey of filmmaking
11:00 - Tell us how you felt pre-election
19:40 - What was the experience during the elections, and what were your key takeaways from the process?
33:40 - What can be done about security concerning electoral violence?
42:57 - What was the law supossed to do regarding INEC?
01:00:04 - What is th difference between the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court
01:07:24 - What will be the repercusion?
01:25:39 - What would you do at the different levels of government in Nigeria if you were in power?
01:41:40 - Sign out

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Ask About Me

Global Village — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:54:10 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Mohbad’s Death and Bullying, Big Brother Update, catch up on Ugochi's Birthday and other news making the rounds

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
04:18 - Fan mail 1
39:10 - Fan mail 2
01:16:20 - Fan mail 3
01:23:00 - Catch up
01:40:55 - Tweet/X of the week
01:43:51 - Mohbad’s Death -
Bullying
02:06:15 - Big Brother Update
02:08:07 - Flop of the week
02:12:40 - Prop of the week

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Metro Blast

Global Village — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:23:54 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Presidential Tribunal Ruling, Lagos Metro Line, Headies, Afronation and other stuff making the news.
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OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
08:13 - Catch up
20:00 - Presidential Tribunal Ruling
48:18 - Lagos Metro Line
57:43 - Headies
01:06:16 - Afronation
01:31:15 - Big Brother Update
01:41:00 - Flop of the week
01:49:32 - Prop of the week
01:51:00 - Sign out

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GenZ, Baddie Or Not?

Global Village — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi have an untethered chat with three (3) Genz's. Generation Z has emerged as a population increasingly worthy of attention, especially now as its older members are in their 20s and have become a politically engaged force in recent elections. Born after 1996, Generation Zers, while they share a number of characteristics with Millennials, their formative years have been shaped by a drastically different world, resulting in key differences in attitudes, tendencies and outlook.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
01:40 - Guests Introduction
05:15 - What does it means to be alive in this generation?
19:02 - How does it feels working with Mellennials
49:23 - The four types of managers
01:10:48 - How do Gen Z(s) cope with money and how is their relationship with money in this economy
01:26:16 - Financial Blackholes for Gen Z
01:38:09 - Sexuality
01:45:24 - Relationship
02:24:40 - What do you think about Japa?
02:37:30 - Sign out

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The Discourse

Global Village — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 05:35:52 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Nigeria's Unemployment rate, Diezani's corruption charge, Big Brother Update, Burna Boy’s comments on Afrobeats and other stuff making the rounds.
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OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
07:40 - Fan mail 1
10:27 - Response to the fan mail
22:21 - Fan mail 2
22:55 - Fan mail 3
24:46 - Response to the fan mail
26:43 - Fan mail 4
28:51 - Catch up
41:21 - Tweet of the week
44:53 - Nigeria's unemployment rate drops sharply to 4.1%
53:21 - Diezani charged with corruption
57:19 -Big Brother Update
01:01:26 - Prop of the week
01:02:38 - Flop of the Week
01:10:07 - Sign out

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UNPROVOKED

Global Village — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 05:50:01 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Naira Marley as NDLEA ambassador , Big Brother Naija, Wike as FCT Minister, Seyi Awolowo, Students of FGGC Sagamu build humanoid and other stuff making the rounds.
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OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
03:50 - Fan mail 1
04:50 - Response to the fan mail
05:32 - Fan mail 2
06:02 - Response to the fan mail
07:54 - Fan mail 3
11:18 - Response to the fan mail
18:36 - Catch up
29:02 - Tweet of the week
49:36 - Naira Marley as NDLEA ambassador
59:56 - Big Brother Update
01:12:25 - Release Therapy
01:19:05 - Response to the Release Therapy
01:33:02 - Flop of the week
01:46:12 - Prop of the week
01:48:48 - Sign out

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Spiritual evidence

Global Village — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi give a review of the movie Jagun Jagun, the nursing graduate found dead in Ibadan and other stuff making the news this week.
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OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
04:46 - Fan mail 1
08:09 - Response to the fan mail
18:45 - Catch up
25:53 - Tweet of the week
31:08 - Nursing graduate found dead in Ibadan, body parts missing

https://punchng.com/nursing-graduate-found-dead-in-ibadan-body-parts-missing/?amp

44:48 - Jagun Jagun movie review
01:32:18 - Prop of the week
01:38:15 - Flop of the week
01:41:00 - Sign out

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"Arrow" fired

Global Village — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the aircraft crash that happened during the week, Niger Coup, Big Brother All-Stars updates and other news making the rounds.
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OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
10:26 - Fan mail
12:09 - Response to the fan mail
14:20 - Fan mail 2
15:49 - Response to the fan mail
22:00 - Catch up
33:40 - Tweet of the week
39:20 - Niger Coup
56:12 - Light aircraft crashes in Nigerian commercial capital Lagos
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/helicopter-crashes-nigerias-commercial-capital-lagos-2023-08-01/
59:00 - Big Brother update
01:09:17 - Prop of the week
01:12:00 - Flop of the week
https://twitter.com/_funmbi/status/1686698169839575040?s=46&t=TONH6Zg-DUi2giubvg1cig
01:20:00 - Sign out

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Episode X

Global Village — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 02:00:00 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Big Brother All-Stars show, their University and NYSC experiences, the Super Falcons, NLC going on strike and other stuff making the rounds
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OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
14:00 - Fan mail 1
20:28 - Response to the fan mail
24:50 - Catch up
54:30 - Tweet of the week
01:14:26 - NLC to go on strike
01:16:40 - BB Naija Update
01:41:32 - Flop of the week
01:44:33 - Prop of the week
01:46:38 - Sign out

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Fuel Price

Global Village — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:31:27 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the increase of fuel price, the return of Big Brother, Barbie marketing and other news making the rounds.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
04:39 - Fan mail 1
05:55 - Response to the fan mail
10:20 - Fan mail 2
12:45 - Response to the fan mail
18:30 - Fan mail 3
20:07 - Response to the fan mail
21:35 - Fan mail 4
23:53 - Response to the mail
26:30 - Fan mail 5
27:25 - Response to the mail
28:56 - Catch up
34:40 - Tweet of the week
44:30 - Tuition fee
53:05 - Fuel Price Increase (Again)
01:13:35 - Big Brother
01:28:09 - Release Therapy
01:33:50 - Response
01:44:16 - Flop of the week
01:46:26 - Prop of the week
01:52:50 - Barbie Marketing
01:55:33 - Sign out

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JAMB

Global Village — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:16:05 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Jamb saga, Oba of Lagos and the Gangs of Lagos movie and other news making the rounds.
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OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
06:50 - Catch up
41:50 - Tweet of the week
50:10 - Oba of Lagos orders Gangs of Lagos to be removed
Gangs Of Lagos
54:20 - What was it like writing JAMB?
01:29:17 - Flop of the week
01:30:30 - Prop of the week
01:30:27 - Sign out

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Third Time Is A Charm

Global Village — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 01:36:41 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Elon Musk and the Twitter saga, Nigerian dispatch riders and other news making the rounds.
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OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
04:50 - Fan mail 1
07:00 - Response to the fan mail
08:59 - Fan mail 2
11:00 - Response to the fan mail
12:40 - Fan mail 3
16:30 - Response to the fan mail
19:36 - Fan mail 4
24:27 - Fan mail 5
28:50 - Catch up
35:17 -Tweet of the week https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1675187969420828672?s=46&t=TONH6Zg-DUi2giubvg1cig
43:20 - Woman Accused Of
Witchcraft Set Ablaze In
Cross Rivers
https://www.tori.ng/amp/240436/woman-accused-of-witchcraft-set-ablaze-in-cross-ri.html
50:00 - Gist
01:22:15 - Why are Nigerian
dispatch riders horrible?
https://www.instagram.com/p/CuFnfD_Lkwf/?igshid=Y2I2MzMwZWM3ZA
01:32:28 - Flop of the week
01:35:16 - Sign out

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True Confessions 2

Global Village — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:58:33 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi continues the conversation from the previous episode, they also discuss Lagos state establishing shelter for domestic violence victims, the arrest of skitmaker Trinity and other stuff making the round.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
07:22 - Fan mail 1
11:00 - Response to the fan mail
25:25 - Fan mail 2
28:00 - Response to the fan mail
35:25 - Fan mail 3
38:30 - Response to the fan mail
47:37 - Catch up
57:40 - Tweet of the week
https://twitter.com/Naija_PR/status/1673393324349071360?s=20
01:15:50 - Flop of the week
https://guardian.ng/life/skit-maker-trinity-guy-sent-to-prison-for-sexual-abuse/
01:17:40 - Prop of the week
https://punchng.com/lagos-govt-establishes-shelter-for-domestic-violence-survivors/
01:19:30 - Sign out

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True Confessions

Global Village — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:43:02 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi deeply discuss Men's mental health and other stuff making the news.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
24:01 - Catch up
43:15 - Tweet of the week
50:25 - Men's mental health
01:48:40 - Prop of the week
01:54:20 - Sign out

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Let The Poor Breeeet

Global Village — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:43:42 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Emefiele's dismissal as CBN governor, Chef Dammy and Hilda Baci, Burna Boy's performance at the Campions League Final, and other stuff making the news.
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OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
08:57 - Fan mail 1
12:05 - Catch up
37:24 - Tweet of the week
41:27 - Emefiele Out!
57:40 - Chef Dammy
01:10:46 - Release Therapy
01:13:40 - Response
01:18:50 - Prop of the week
01:20:40 - Flop of the week
01:22:50 - Sign out

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Olumo Rock

Global Village — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:27:44 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss their trip to Olumo Rock, Life without Subsidy, NLC Strike, and other stuff making the news.
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OUTLINE

00:00 - Introductiom
10:50 - Fan mail 1
14:20 - Response to the fan mail
19:40 - Fan mail 2
20:37 - Response to the fan mail
23:42 - Catch up
32:10 - Tweet of the week
35:20 - Life after Subsidy
36:41 - NLC Strike
55:26 - Olumo Rock Trip
01:28:19 - Prop of the week
01:30:18 - Frop of the week
01:32:40 - Sign out

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On Colos

Global Village — Wed, 31 May 2023 08:28:03 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Emdee Tiamiyu's BBC interview, The Inauguration, the removal of Subsidy, and other stuff making the news.
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OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
02:23 - Fan mail 1
03:21 - Response to the mail
07:45 - Fan mail 2
08:30 - Response to the mail
11:41 - Tweet of the week
21:29 - Catch up
32:27 - Emdee Tiamiyu's BBC interview
51:50 - The Inauguration
55:00 - Subsidy
01:09:22 - Artists who performed at the inauguration concert
01:11:40 - Flop of the week
01:17:44 - Prop of the week
01:22:38 - Sign out

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Checkpoint

Global Village — Wed, 24 May 2023 16:49:56 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the AMVCA event, Seun Kuti's ordeal with the police, the Inauguration, and they are joined by Joseph Okoroafor, the Marketing Lead at WellaHealth , as they discuss the telemedicine services, health vouchers for chronic illnesses and customers feedback to WellaHealth Diaspora's implementation of telemedicine services

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Small London

Global Village — Wed, 17 May 2023 07:03:26 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Hilda Baci's Cook-a-Thon, Saint Obi's death, and other stuff making the news.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
04:24 - Fan mail 1
07:44 - Response to the fan mail
12:54 - Catch up
29:54 - Tweet of the week
39:10 - Hilda Baci Cook-a-Thon
56:20 - Saint Obi Passes Away
01:05:20 - Release Therapy
01:07:50 - Response
01:11:05 - Flop of the week
01:15:00 - Prop of the week
01:20:15 - Sign out

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Continuity culture

Global Village — Wed, 10 May 2023 06:32:16 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Ekweremadu's prison sentence, Tinubu’s son buys
mansion for $10.8m, Victor Osimhen winning the Serie A with Napoli, Yetunde Gold and other stuff making the news.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
09:15 - Fan mail 1
17:15 - Response to the fan mail
28:14 - Fan mail 2
29:47 - Response to the fan mail
30:53 - Catch up
42:30 - Tweet of the week
55:51 - Ekweremadu bags 9
years in prison
01:13:37 - Tinubu’s son buys
mansion for $10.8m
01:27:50 - Flop of the week
01:32:30 - Prop of the week
01:36:12 - Sign out

Charging Port Sub

Global Village — Wed, 03 May 2023 06:50:54 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Nigerian students trapped in Sudan, the 24-hour traffic in Lagos over the weekend, the FG postponing the census, the Chibok girls who escaped from captivity, and Dr Ayo provides counsel on Release Therapy.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
30:51 - Fan mail 1
33:20 - Response to fan mail
34:20 - Hosts recap how their week went
44:20 - WellaHealth
51:27 - Tweet of the week
01:04:45 - Nigerian students
trapped in Sudan
01:15:35 - The 24-hour traffic in
Lagos over the weekend
01:22:38 - Release Therapy
01:27:10 - Response to Release Therapy
01:35:00 -Release Therapy 2
01:37:00 -Response to Release Therapy
01:40:24 - Prop of the week
01:42:00 - Flop of the week
01:44:30 - Sign out

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The REAL Estate

Global Village — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:26:17 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Real Estate “activities” in Nigeria, the President’s “forgiveness” are joined by Dr. Ikpeme Neto of WellaHealth as they discuss international remittance and WellaHealth Diaspora, a new product that helps Nigerians in the diaspora send money specifically for healthcare back home.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

09:01 - Fan mail 1

13:27 - Response to the fan mail

18:24 - Fan mail 2

20:38 - Response to the fan mail

29:45 - Hosts recap about their week

43:43 - Tweet of the week

53:55 - Guest interview with Dr. Ikpeme Neto of WellaHealth Nigeria Diaspora as they discuss international remittance and WellaHealth Diaspora, a new product that helps Nigerians in the diaspora send money specifically for healthcare back home

01:11:13 - End of interview

01:17:38 - Please forgive me - Buhari

01:33:07 - Real Estate and money laundering

01:52:17 - Flop of the week

02:00:15 - Prop of the week

02:01:10 - Sign out

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Audacity

Global Village — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:03:00 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the controversy surrounding the movie Gangs Of Lagos, the Achraf Hakimi news making the rounds, the retirement benefits for Delta State Governors , amongst other stuff making the headlines in the country.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

13:12 - Fan mail 1

15:33 - Response to the fan mail

17:04 - Fan mail 2

18:30 - Response to the fan mail

19:30 - Fan mail 3

20:30 - Response to the fan mail

22:00 - Fan mail 4

22:48 - Response to the fan mail

59:35 - Tweet of the week

01:09:27 - AOT2 Gangs of Lagos controversy

01:19:07 - Ugochi brings back the conversation about Afrobeats, gatekeepers, ownership of masters and structure

01:27:00 - Achraf Hakimi and why Nigerians are going crazy over it

01:56:34 - Retirement benefits for Delta State Governors

02:08:25 - Prop of the week

02:13:02 - Flop of the week - Lagos State comments on Gangs of Lagos

02:14:50 - Sign out

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Nigerian Stories

Global Village — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 01:16:38 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi review the movie Gangs Of Lagos, discuss the FG’s plan to force medical workers to practice in Nigeria for 5 years before traveling abroad, the ‘content creator’ who went viral for his sensitive content, Isreal Adesanya’s victory, amongst other stuff making the headlines in the country.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

02:20 - Subscribe to our newsletter https://234essential.com/

04:15 - Fan mail 1

07:04 - Response to the fan mail

07:55 - Fan mail 2

08:50 - Response to the fan mail

11:28 - Wole Soyinka

15:30 - Chimamanda’s letter

32:17 - Fan mail 3

32:57 - Fan mail 4

33:55 - Response to the fan mail

34:28 - Fan mail 5

37:18 - Response to the fan mail

46:46 - Hosts talk about how their week went

01:13:38 - Tweet of the week

01:18:28 - FG’s plan to force medical workers to practice in Nigeria for 5 years before traveling abroad

01:31:38 - Gangs Of Lagos review

01:43:27 - Flop of the week

01:48:21 - Prop of the week

01:52:25 - Sign out

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Plug 'n' Play

Global Village — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:49:15 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the DSS confirmation of the plot to install an interim government, Faith Oyedepo, Lagos State Government's announcement to end the 50% discount on transportation fare, amongst other stuff making the headlines in the country.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

04:32 - Fan mail 1

05:05 - Fan mail 2

07:06 - Fan mail 3

16:20 - The hosts’ response to Fan mail 3

23:14 - Fan mail 4

29:20 - How people are being profiled for not having conventional jobs

43:58 -Tweet of the week

57:39 - DSS confirms the plot to install an interim government

1:04:34 - Faith Oyedepo: How my husband rebuked miscarriage

1:11:06 - Lagos State Government announces an end of the 50% discount on transportation fare

1:20:28 - Prop of the week

1:22:42- Flop of the week

1:28:28 - Sign out

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Propaganda

Global Village — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:58:22 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Lagos government’s move to prosecute Chirsland school, The Ekweremadu organ trafficking news, amongst other stuff making the headlines in the country.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

07:26 - Fan mail 1

08:09 - Fan mail 2

18:00 - The hosts’ response to Fan mail 2

31:40 - Fan mail 3

34:35 - The hosts’ response to Fan mail 3

42:51 - Tweet of the week

45:53 - Ugochi tells us how her week went

53:03 - AOT2 tells us how his week went

57:06 - Lagos Government to persecute Chrisland school, others for manslaughter and negligence

1:08:09 - Ekweremadu and wife found guilty of organ trafficking

1:12:19 - Woman quits work because her office wouldn’t let her go for choir rehearsals

1:21:16 - Flop of the week

1:24:07 - Prop of the week

1:28:45 - Sign out

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Vampire

Global Village — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:23:27 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the ripple effects of the Lagos Gubernatorial elections, the possible unwillingness of Nigerians to come out to vote in the next 4 years, the incompetence of INEC, security in the country amongst other stuff making the News in the country.

OUTLINE

0:00 - Introduction
04:52 - Fan mail 1
08:18 - Hosts' response to the fan mail
16:23 - Fan mail 2
17:09 - Hosts' response to the fan mail
21:33 - Fan mail 3
23:40 - Hosts' response to the fan mail
30:42 - Elections
32:06 - What are the ripple effects of the elections?
41:43 - Nigerians are not ready for good governance
44:44 - No sector works in Nigeria
46:10 - INEC has failed us
47:50 - Security
47:59 - Nigeria should declare a state of emergency
59:23 - Ugochi on the tribal bigot in Nigeria
1:06:00 - Release Therapy
1:08:13 - AOT2's response to release therapy
1:14:53 - Flop of the week
1:16:00 - Prop of the week
1:18:17 - Sign out.

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The Fan Mail

Global Village — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:42:13 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Sanwo-Olu's campaign strategy for the Lagos Gubernatorial elections, the National Census budget rollout, and the negligence of the BRT driver involved in a train accident amongst other stuff making the News in the country.

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The Polls Too

Global Village — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:49:36 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss post presidential election results , INEC's lack of preparedness for the February 25th presidential and the current outlook for the Gubernitorial and HOA elections come March 11, 2023 with Lagos as focus. They touch base on the tool of division; Tribalism among other news making the round in the country.

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Lie-NEC

Global Village — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:38:01 +0100

In this episode, AOT2 and Ugochi talk about their Saturday voting experiences, the violence and rigging that occurred during the recent presidential elections, and other stuff making the news from the 234!

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The Polls

Global Village — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:29:32 +0100

Today’s episode touch on the state of unrest in the country, life without Naria notes , Release Therapy amongst other stuff making the news in the 234!

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African Magic Epic

Global Village — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:33:29 +0100

In today’s episode, AOT2 and Ugochi talk about NUC’s order for the closure of universities because of the elections, the new note old note sage going on in the country and we have Ugochi taking the floor for the Release Therapy ,amongst other stuff from the 234!

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Times are hard and the economy is bad

Global Village — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 07:06:11 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss El Rufai and the Aso Rock conspiracy , the unavailability of money in the country and Gbajabiamila’s tone deaf video amongst other stuffs making the news in the 234.

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Onye Ji Cash

Global Village — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:25:00 +0100

‘Fuel’ as a love language

Global Village — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:10:35 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Fuel scarcity in the country , Tinubu Sleeping at Presidential Candidates Meeting and other stuffs making the news in the 234. For more information on all episode releases and additional information about the hosts, follow 234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. You can also send fan mail to: fanmail@234essential.com to let Ugochi and Ayo know your burning thoughts and questions. Support 234 Essential here: https://paystack.com/pay/234e

A Win Is A Win

Global Village — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:19:51 +0100

On this episode AOT2 and Ugochi discuss and ask the question ’Is Dress Code in Nigerian Universities Censorship?’ , the fall of Nigerian passport by 38 places in global ranking, the rescue of a widow from ejection by Inlaws by Lagos state government and other stuffs making the news in the 234. For more information on all episode releases and additional information about the hosts, follow 234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. You can also send fan mail to: fanmail@234essential.com to let Ugochi and Ayo know your burning thoughts and questions. Support 234 Essential here: https://paystack.com/pay/234e

Let’s Talk About Sex

Global Village — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:10:09 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Tinubu’s ‘tech’ plans for Yahoo boys if elected president, No Sex Before Marriage and other stuffs making the news from the 234! For more information on all episode releases and additional information about the hosts, follow 234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. You can also send fan mail to: fanmail@234essential.com to let Ugochi and Ayo know your burning thoughts and questions. Support 234 Essential here: https://paystack.com/pay/234e

No resolutions '23

Global Village — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:12:50 +0100

In today’s episode, AOT2 and Ugochi talk about What to look for in 2023 , New Year resolutions, The murder of Balance Raheem by a police man and other stuff from the 234!

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White Walkers

Global Village — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 05:50:07 +0100

This episode touches on Netflix debuts first ever Young Nigerian Adolescent series “Far From Home”, Lagos finally rolling out blue rail, Fuel Scarcity and Dr Ayo in full-blown Release Therapy mode. For more information on all episode releases and additional information about the hosts, follow 234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. You can also send fan mail to: fanmail@234essential.com to let Ugochi and Ayo know your burning thoughts and questions. Support 234 Essential here: https://paystack.com/pay/234e

Concurrent shege

Global Village — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:07:35 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the year 2022 in retrospect- relationships, career, Nigeria and other stuffs. For more information on all episode releases and additional information about the hosts, follow 234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. You can also send fan mail to: fanmail@234essential.com to let Ugochi and Ayo know your burning thoughts and questions. Support 234 Essential here: https://paystack.com/pay/234e

Way Different From Way

Global Village — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:48:46 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss CBN Withdrawal Policy , 2 girls selling their organs for 200k, and other stuff from the 234! For more information on all episode releases and additional information about the hosts, follow 234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. You can also send fan mail to: fanmail@234essential.com to let Ugochi and Ayo know your burning thoughts and questions. Support 234 Essential here: https://paystack.com/pay/234e

Anthill of the Savannah

Global Village — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 07:52:54 +0100

On this episode AOT2 and Ugochi discussed Olaiya Igwe going butt naked for Tinubu, Nigerian stowaways found on ship’s rudder seeking asylum and Fuel scarcity in the country.

Sense Of Entitlement

Global Village — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:04:40 +0100

In this episode of your favorite podcast, AOT2 and Ugochi are joined by Eniola Alakija and issues like the Fuel scarcity in the country, the new Naira, living in the Uk as a Nigerian and more were discussed.

Sapa From Osapa

Global Village — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Tinubu leaving social media after massive trolling, Nigerians further plunged into poverty and other stuff from the 234!

Humble Smith- Buhari

Global Village — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:59:28 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Bubu saying he doesn’t own a house in the UK, wives getting preggers without their husbands’ wishes and 50 Cent planning to shoot a doc on Hushpuppi.
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BBL Currency

Global Village — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:19:56 +0100

This episode touches on commercial drivers in Lagos protesting high levies, Bubu saying we should all be farmers and Dr Ayo in full-blown Release Therapy mode.

Cocaine Naira

Global Village — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0100

In this episode AOT2 and Ugochi speak on the terror alert by the US government in Nigeria, redesigning of the Naira and the UAE ban

Flood and Tears

Global Village — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:59:00 +0100

The episode is a heavy one with the heavy flooding and famine in the country to the END SARS remembrance. Listen with your hearts on this done.

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Oyo Empire

Global Village — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss ASUU strike being called off, the National honours and more gist from the 234!

Red Light District

Global Village — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:05:00 +0100

From banks suspending international cards to the FG banning ponmo, this episode will have you stressed AF.

Doors

Global Village — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 13:54:44 +0100

Happy post-Independence Day! In this episode of your favourite podcast, AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Nigeria at 62, Peter Obi's ever-increasing popularity, and politicians surprisingly returning millions of Naira.

I Want to Be a Baller

Global Village — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:01:25 +0100

From banks suspending international cards to the FG banning ponmo, this episode will have you stressed AF.

L’Eko!

Global Village — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 06:58:05 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi are back with another episode, discussing spooky bridges, publicly dating and more. They are joined by Motolani Alake.

Long Live The King

Global Village — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:33:52 +0100

In this episode, Ugochi and AOT2 discuss The Queen’s passing, unending proposals from monarchs, Okada riders bagging chics out of their league and more 234 shenanigans.

Category: Chef

Global Village — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 03:43:23 +0100

Ugochi and AOT2 discuss bad behaviour from Nigerians abroad, the ASUU ongoing strike and other stuff worth checking out!

It’s The Algorithm

Global Village — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 07:43:18 +0100

Ugochi and AOT2 discuss witches and wizards going into politics, Police baddies, everything happening in Big Brother Naija and the usual stuff + Release Therapy!

The Pressure is Getting Worser

Global Village — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:42:10 +0100

In this episode, Ugochi and AOT2 talk about partying at night, animals destroying government papers and the never-ending situationsnhip between women and their mother-in-law. We also get updates on Big Brother Naija and other stories. Listen in!

Dress The Part

Global Village — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:51:21 +0100

The gang are back with a new episode discussing Nigerian hook-up culture, unsuspected third-wheelers in marriages and Nigerian policemen on good behaviour. We also get the regulars - Tweet of the week, Props and Flops of the week and Release Therapy! Enjoy!!

Queer in Nigeria

Global Village — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:54:16 +0100

Brand new episode of 234 with AOT2 and Ugochi. Dig in.

Celibacy Boyz In Christ

Global Village — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:30:39 +0100

It's all about boyfriends describing their girlfriends in the strangest ways, terrorists closing in on the capital, Abuja, and all the Big Brother Naija house updates in episode 106 of the pod.

Nigeria Will ‘Nigeria’ You

Global Village — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:02:22 +0100

In this episode, AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the “Bishops” and “Pastors” attending the Presidential candidates unveiling, the new petrol price and Big Brother Naija is back! Also, the fan mails are worth the listen.

Akoi Flop

Global Village — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:04:39 +0100

New episode of your favourite podcast sees hosts Ugochi and AOT2 discuss the Baba Ijesha saga, Tinubu's Muslim-Muslim ticket, Portable's shenanigans and Adekunle Gold shining.

Prison Break

Global Village — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:28:04 +0100

In this episode, Ugochi and AOT2 discuss the recent 'prison escape' from Kuje Prison, Nollywood's stab at the Lagos number two seat, Lagos' abortion laws, and the regular degular.

Glamour Girls

Global Village — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:25:27 +0100

From the impact of the rain and fuel scarcity in Lagos to leg-day at the gym, this episode of the pod circles around resilience and survival. In this episode, Ugochi and AOT2 discuss Nigeria and its many problems.

Emi l’okan

Global Village — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:43:55 +0100

The duo discuss Atiku picking Ifeanyi Okowa as a running mate, electricity issues in Nigeria and lots more.

Tears for Nigeria

Global Village — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:57:58 +0100

In this week’s episode of the podcast, Ugochi and AOT2 discuss the major contenders for the Nigerian presidential elections. They also talk about the last-minute rush for many Nigerians to get their voter cards.

Ugochi’s Prayer

Global Village — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 08:09:26 +0100

On this episode, Ayo and Ugochi discuss Tinubu’s presidential ambition ahead of the APC primaries. They also read fanmail and speak on the work culture in Nigeria’s public sector.

It’s also 234’s 100th episode! To celebrate, Visual Audio Times is giving out merch to 5 lucky 234 Essential listeners in Lagos, Nigeria. Check out our pages on Instagram and Twitter to know how you can cop your merch today!

Nowhere Out of Bounds

Global Village — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 08:49:43 +0100

On this episode, Ayo and Ugochee discuss Nigerian politics; the APC/PDP primaries, Peter Obi’s exit from PDP, Jonathan’s second chance at presidency, and women in Nigeria politics.

New Level New Devil

Global Village — Wed, 25 May 2022 12:27:36 +0100

In this episode, AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the recent Okada ban announcement by the Lagos state government. They also talk about the upcoming season of Big Brother Naija.

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Women Are Comedians Featuring Bose Johnson.

Global Village — Wed, 18 May 2022 13:57:36 +0100

In this episode, featuring a special guest, Bose Johnson, AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Netflix movie “Blood Sisters,” and the possible prevalence of nudity and sex in Nigerian movies. They also speak on the murder of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto State for alleged blasphemy.

Naughty Corner

Global Village — Wed, 11 May 2022 12:07:29 +0100

In this episode, AOT2 and Ugochi explore the impact of rising fuel prices on airlines' decisions to suspend operations. They also discuss student protests against ASUU and the cop who staged her kidnapping for love.

Dog

Global Village — Wed, 04 May 2022 08:56:57 +0100

In this episode, AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the NDLEA recommendation to the APC (All Progressives Congress) to carry out drug tests on politicians in Nigeria. They also speak on polygamy and whether or not it is an outdated practice.

King Is Dead

Global Village — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0100

In this episode, AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the rising prices of the Presidential nomination forms in Nigeria. They also speak about the country’s obsession with lavish weddings.

Clout Disease

Global Village — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:51:24 +0100

In this episode, AOT2 and Ugochi talk about how they spent their Easter holiday, the Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo’s declaration to contest in the next presidential elections and the death of Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi.

AMVCAA

Global Village — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:53:56 +0100

In this episode, AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the ban on phone calls for Nigerians who haven't registered for their NIN. The hosts also touch on the consideration made by the house of representatives to prohibit cross-dressing in the country.

Institution of Tribalism

Global Village — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:41:43 +0100

In today’s episode, AOT2 and Ugochi talk about Timi Dakolo’s performance at Atiku’s presidential declaration. Was it right? They also discuss tribalism in Nigeria, Obiano’s debt, and TechCabal’s piece on Bento’s horrible boss, Ebun.

Prophets of Old

Global Village — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:13:12 +0100

In today’s episode, AOT2 and Ugochi talk about the lack of adequate power supply in Nigeria and its far-reaching consequences on citizens. The duo also speak on the reopening of the Lekki tollgate in Lagos after the END SARS protests in 2020.

Cause and effect

Global Village — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:48:30 +0100

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Entourage

Global Village — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:08:17 +0100

Zombie Apocalypse

Global Village — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:12:04 +0100

IMF

Global Village — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:23:10 +0100

In this episode, AOT2 and Ugochi debate discuss the anniversary of the Benin expedition of 1897, where the Kingdom of Benin was destroyed and looted. The duo also discuss a trending story of two married women in love, and the recent ASUU strike.

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Pagan Holiday

Global Village — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:30:02 +0100

In this episode, AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Valentine's day deal breakers for couples. They also talk about the educational qualification for the presidency in Nigeria against the backdrop of a bill to raise the educational requirement for the office of the presidency.

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Otokoto

Global Village — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 07:47:26 +0100

In this episode, AOT2 and Ugochi debate whether or not Nollywood is responsible for amplifying blood money and ritualism in the country. On the backdrop of Rihanna’s pregnancy announcement, they also discuss whether or not pregnancies outside marriage are a big deal.

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Anti Nigerianism

Global Village — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0100

In this episode, AOT2 and Ugochi discuss anti-Nigerian hate from African Americans and other African countries. They also talk about the need for us to own our love choices, following Nigerian actor, Mercy Aigbe’s recent marriage.

Juju Story

Global Village — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0100

In today’s episode, AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the rise in kidnapping and killings in the country. They also read fan mails and talk about trains coming to Lagos, as announced by the Lagos state government.

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Let The Blue Bird Sing

Global Village — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:19:25 +0100

In today’s episode, AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the potential political implications of lifting Nigeria’s Twitter ban. They also talk about Mo Abudu’s statement on the backdrop of poor reviews on Chief Daddy 2 the movie.

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Like A Rapture

Global Village — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 07:59:40 +0100

In today’s episode, AOT2 and Ugochi talk about state police in Nigeria on the backdrop of the Lagos State governor getting sidelined by the police force in Magodo. They also discuss President Buhari’s most recent interview and a sexual harassment issue posted on social media.

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Circle Of Pain ft Franklyn and Tony. Part 2

Global Village — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:10:34 +0100

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Circle Of Pain ft Excel Joab and Jessjessfinesse Part 1

Global Village — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0100

Cultism has always been before, but it's now disguised in social media(19:25). Boarding schools are structuring children to be bullies(1:01:16), and wealth plays a factor in decision-making (1:27:22).

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Snake Phobia

Global Village — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:05:37 +0100

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Don't be mad when you don't get nominated on the Grammys(7:56). Snakes can't survive in Soak-away pits(20:00), and most storylines from Nollywood movies are real(43:00). Nigerians fail to accept nudity(56:44), and the jobs that earn high don't advertise vacancies (1:04:00).

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Ile-Ife part 2

Global Village — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:29:01 +0100

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Women hate women (21:32), and mothers-in-law are cold towards daughters-in-law (28:50). It is nice to meet people who are genuinely kind(30:40). The End sars panel result feels rigged (40:26). Always ensure your loved ones know where you are (1:02:33), and shoutout to Davido for his kind and genuine heart (1:12:55).

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Double Promo

Global Village — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:03:12 +0100

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The leaders never want to solve problems, they always pass the blame (34:50), and Emiefele needs to be tamed (47:50).
Get together with your partner because of essence(57:13), and give death penalties to pedophiles (1:02:09).

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Nigeria Will Happen To You.

Global Village — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:35:33 +0100

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A lot of people I'm this country choose profit over people (15:00). Skit makers are facing criticism for visiting the Vice President (37:20). Young people cant rile Nigeria because we don't know our history (51:08), and the method by which we sell our votes is systematic (53:07). Human greed and corruption caused the collapse of the building (1:15:50).

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The Small G

Global Village — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:07:27 +0100

Spelling God with a small letter ‘go is scary (20:57), the federal government should auction Diezani’s lingerie as a fashion show(43:32). It's not bad for couples to keep their close friends (59:18)

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Small Yansh Dey Shake

Global Village — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:00:56 +0100

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Nigerian journalism focuses more on trivia news(12:36), and we don't remember important dates and people(12:55). Never underestimate the power of a steady income (35:20) because there is no hard and fast road to survival (46:55). There's a generation of Nigerians who don't know what suffering is (1:06:59). We need to create our political parties that will start from the grass-root (1:08:40). Untamed(1:20:25). Do not envy your co-mates (1:24:22).

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T for Tired

Global Village — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:13:16 +0100

Lagos is so wild(5:00), growing up, America was the land of hopes and dreams (20:23). Christmas is coming back to Lagos(31:30). The five core Igbo states are scattered (42:10), and why should NYSC be for 2 years? (52:33), and Superman’s son becomes bisexual(56:00).

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Empathy

Global Village — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:00:44 +0100

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Prices of food have skyrocketed(7:47), debtors should pay their loans(20:20), and it's intrusive to call customers on social media apps(50:40). Big Brother Naija was boring(59:51), Gulder Ultimate Search should have chosen a better representative for the show(1:06:29). Sex tape etiquette (1:13:42).

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A Year Later

Global Village — Sat, 09 Oct 2021 13:33:06 +0100

Episode show-notes: It is good to have a clear understanding of things before you indulge in them (27:48), and the older you grow, the more connections are built(52:41). Relationships over two years are considered a waste of time(56:51) and don’t just accept anyone in the name of house help (58:12). It is almost a year after the Endsars (1:09:20), and it is sad because there has been no significant change (1:14:16).

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September To Remember

Global Village — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:30:20 +0100

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The reality of a person living on the mainland is different from the reality of those on the island(10:58), the traffic Lagos radio carries is large (13:64), sex in the cinema(1:10:53), why will a female soldier bully a Corper (1:20:09), and be nice to people (1:22:30).

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Save In Dollars

Global Village — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:11:00 +0100

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Sadly, hospitals on the island don't know what a toddler is(22:32), and as a 30plus, it should be all about the energy(46:30). Moving on, Aboki FX issued a press release in response to the CBN governor(57:21), at this level, it is vital to save in dollars (58:19), and Ngozi Okonjo Iweala made it to the times 100 most influential list (1:15:40).

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Power is Power ft Frakyln

Global Village — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 06:56:11 +0100

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We need more film training academies in Nigeria (26:46), Gov Wike inaugurates VAT (28:50), Governors haven’t been providing better for their states (40:43), and Franklyn tells us a short story(43:56).

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Intimate Spaces

Global Village — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:12:30 +0100

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It is an irony that there's no free beachfront in Lagos (22:01), and housemaids are renting children to beggars (35:32). Zamfara has shut down telecommunications due to bandits(42:48). Moving to entertainment, Annie called out Tuface (1:09:30), Nedu reveals the paternity of his child(1:21:25), and the chairman of the NCDC gets appointed a position at WHO (1:27:15).

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Out Of The Blue Comes The Storm.

Global Village — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:53:25 +0100

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Acclaimed Bandits invaded the Nigerian Defense Academy (9:32), while the Nigerian media is dependent on what the government says (14:59), and Nigerians have a low pain threshold (21:01). Ejiro discusses poverty as the biggest driver of political suppression in Nigeria (30:06) and how easy it is for Nigerians to carry arms because of hunger (51:35). As a country, we need to be deliberate on our future (1:09:02) because the government uses cognitive biases against us (1:14:37).

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Get Me Lit

Global Village — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:09:36 +0100

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It has become a norm for men in their late 20s & 30s to date 19-year-olds (24:47). To be in a relationship with an adult, you should be ready for the consequences (46:49). Moving on to pop culture, Pere confronts white money over the whispering game (54:55). Olu of Warri coronation(1:09:27), and family planning is necessary to curb the increasing population (1:18:27).

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Energy

Global Village — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:42:02 +0100

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This week the Dubai embassy grants free visas to Ghanaians(13:20), bishop Oyedepo speaks against feminism(28:26). Is cheating a deal-breaker in relationships? (35:00), while in Enugu, the traditional council rulers have ruled off girl child marriage (58:25).

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Every Story Matters

Global Village — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:49:45 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the addiction of betting (22:27), Mo Abudu filming the background of “Hushpuppi”, Big Brother housemates not delivering because of speculated age factor(52:00). In the World of politics, General Ibrahim Babangida states the criteria’s of becoming the next president, while Nigeria bank workers have been defrauding customers (1:02:07), moving to sports, they discuss the wins of Blessing and Ese respectively at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (1:07:00) and a Nigerian couple has been declared wanted by the Interpol over defrauds (1:08:42)

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Super Tailor

Global Village — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0100

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Nigeria cannot succeed in sports when it has poor sports development (10:04). AOT2 dissects the “blood money” fan mail (11:00). Aba kyari and Hushpuppy have been linked(42:52). there is no change coming to the Nigerian police academy (56:00). Moving to Big brother, AOT2 analyzes the housemates (1:00:05).

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Blood Money

Global Village — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100

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Although Nigeria's salary system has been decapitated (12:49), spending too much time at the ATM is inconvenient (22:16). Meanwhile, Big Brother Naija has begun (36:37), with one ex-BBN housemate purchasing a Range Rover during this difficult period (47:40). Nigeria will break, according to Wole Soyinka (1:02:04). Bishop Oyedepo dismisses his pastors for failing to satisfy financial obligations (1:16:10), and Nigerians have won the NBA MVP award in both the male and female categories (1:33:39).

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Crazy Rich Igbos

Global Village — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0100

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Last weekend, Obi Cubana shut down the village of Oba in Anambra state to bury his mother (16:06), but the practice drew mixed emotions (25:30). Traditional weddings are expensive due to cultural ceremonies (44:43), and Igbos have more franchisees in Lagos (53:20). FG is monitoring our social media accounts (55:48), and Fashola is suggesting that landlords collect three months' rent (1:01:43). Lagos drivers drive like they're in a weird race (1:18:40). APC senator commissions an Airtel mast as though it were his project (1:25:23), and the Nigeria Basketball team jerseys are released by the customs (1:27:50).

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Too Much Sex.

Global Village — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:41:25 +0100

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Ugochi talks about the Agbo market and its mixtures (8:65) while AOT2 speaks about the demise of Sound Sultan (15:20). He also speaks about the kind of questions that should be asked on a first date (26:10) and the southern governors demanding the next president be from the south (1:05:33). AOT2, Ugochi, Abe give accolades to Nigerian franchises that are still standing strong over years (1:17:05), and they talk about the flop and prop of the week (1:33:43).

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Small Office, Big Power

Global Village — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100

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Tweet of the week (17:00)
Nnamdi Kanu (21:54)
JAMB (34:36)
Estate security (41:51)
Kidnapping in the North (1:01:47)
Babylon (1:13:37)
BBN finale (1:18:37)
Flop of the week (1:23:29)
Prop of the week (1:26:00)

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Moral Decandence

Global Village — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:30:05 +0100

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Tweet of the Week (6:26)
Fan Mail (17:40)
Murder (31:22)
Big Brother Naija Reunion (49:21)
Love Island coming to Nigeria (49:31)
Mind your business deals (1:35:00)
Flop of the week (1:41:21)
Prop of the week (1:44:48)

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Chimamanda’s Post

Global Village — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:48:13 +0100

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Post of the week (11:54)
Multiple streams of income (24:40)
Chimamanda’s posts (30:00)
Woke olympics (40:28)
Choice (1:09:03)
The “They” (1:12:38)
Prop of the week (1:23:19)
Flop of the week (1:25:31)

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One Minute Man

Global Village — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100

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Post of the week (24:31)
Fan mail (26:11)
Buhari's interview (56:57)
June 12 (1:04:04)
BBN reunion (1:04:29)
Sugar babies (1:06:20)
Prop of the week (1:34:11)
Flop of the week (1:34:14)

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Everything Has Gone Left

Global Village — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:20:02 +0100

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Free visa countries (1:44)
Domiciliary accounts (6:38)
UAR (18:57)
Twitter ban (19:46)
Eastern States (31:20)
What next (51:37)
How far is far (59:30)
Fan mail (1:20:30)
Bird flu (1:28:51)

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God Forgive us

Global Village — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:01:49 +0100

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Begging (0:55)
Street lights (2:14)
Get out (5:41)
Tweet of the week (21:56)
Amaechi (26:19)
Biafran Heroes Day (35:37)
CBN Governor (46:30)
NYSC (55:52)
Flop of the week (1:05:07)
Fraud (1:06:53)

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White Garment

Global Village — Wed, 26 May 2021 19:06:17 +0100

Show Notes

Tweet of the week (17:10)

Fanmail (19:53)

Shekau is dead (33:56)

Churches (38:24)

Inhuman (53:20)

School fees (1:00:10)

A time in history (1:14:02)

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Aso Rock

Global Village — Wed, 19 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100

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News channels (10:14)
Tweet of the week (19:03)
Fan mail (21:59)
Tina Mba > Ireti Doyle (44:00)
Robbery in Presidential villa (44:44)
Pastor Adefarasins plan B (52:28)
Flop of the week (1:03:33)
Prop of the week (1:13:48)

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Men Deserve Hugs.

Global Village — Wed, 12 May 2021 12:26:00 +0100

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Tweet of the week (13:37)
Coup in Nigeria (26:33)
Lekki gates (36:27)
Mental health (41:10)
Men and names (54:07)
Men are damaged (57:51)
Prop of the week (1:06:30)
Flop of the week (1:08:36)

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Mbakagates

Global Village — Wed, 05 May 2021 08:00:00 +0100

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Uber fare (0:28)
Tweet of the week (19:50)
Fan mail (22:45)
No sex on duty (32:53)
Buhari regime (40:38)
Father Mbaka (52:31)
Paedophilia act (1:01:58)

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WAP>CRYPTO

Global Village — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0100

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Bridal shower (0:12)
Tweet of the week (16:04)
Fanmail (22:04)
Thanks for coming” (50:34)
Flop of the week (1:17:11)
Prop of the week (1:18:14)

Nothing Works

Global Village — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:16:49 +0100

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Not who I want (10:10)
Beauty (11:27)
Small chops violence (18:42)
Ghana vs Nigeria (34:43)
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100k = 10,000 (51:22)
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Wicked FC

Global Village — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0100

The living dead ( 4:20)
Movie recap ( 9:26)
Dating sites ( 13:15)
Women are wicked (14:21)
Demise (28:59)
Nigerian History (40:36)

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Query

Global Village — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100

Movie review (3:43).
Sexual advancement at job interviews (14:49).
The annoying Boss (30:50).
Adultery amongst married couples (43:32).
Office politics (44:20).
Abusive Employers (60:10).

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Campus Vibe

Global Village — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:54:39 +0100

Big Brother Naija winning price (01:05).
Weird food combinations (02:53).
Potentialpersonality role that captivates the BBN audience (23:26).
Individual experiences in university (32:01).
The incapability of the Nigerian government to maintain schools (47:53).
Nigerian dating and Relationships(55:46).
Normalized frequent intake of marijuana (1:03:29).

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Ile-Ife Trip

Global Village — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:45:41 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi talk about the hyper men ginger(05:20).
Speculations of the effect of the Grammy wins on the Grammy Artist(13:35).
The trip to Ile-Ife (16:21).
The encounters during the road trip(20:40).
The struggle with getting a hotel (30:40).
The escapade experience (43:59).

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Savings Or Current?

Global Village — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:03:52 +0100

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Breastfeeding

Global Village — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0100

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Liz Benson

Global Village — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:40:34 +0100

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Horrible Bosses

Global Village — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0100

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I See, I Saw

Global Village — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:57:59 +0100

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Tollgate (Part 2)

Global Village — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:59:36 +0100

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Red Light District

Global Village — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:59:16 +0100

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37, 37

Global Village — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:59:31 +0100

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Billionaires of Nnewi

Global Village — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:07:40 +0100

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Customer Service

Global Village — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:45:00 +0100

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Christmas Spirit

Global Village — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 08:21:29 +0100

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Visual Audio Times 2020 Year Wrap Up Feat. 234 Essential

Global Village — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 07:34:02 +0100

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Mrs Idikunle

Global Village — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:49:52 +0100

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“Notofication”

Global Village — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:07:36 +0100

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Mr 9ice Guy

Global Village — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 05:34:35 +0100

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Billion Naira Prayer

Global Village — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:11:20 +0100

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“Back” Story

Global Village — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:37:30 +0100

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The Indomieeetables

Global Village — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:59:41 +0100

AOT2 and Ugochi discuss Nigerians and Halloween, thoughts on Lagos state law, lawmakers calling for social media regulation, and some, who repacked palliatives for birthday gifts, the conversation about the second wave of Covid-19, and lots more. For fan mail: fanmail@234essential.com & ads: info@audiovisualtimes.com For fan mail: fanmail@234essential.com For ads: info@audiovisualtimes.com 234 Essential on Twitter 234 Essential on Instagram Signup to our newsletter here

October To Remember

Global Village — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:54:59 +0100

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Arise O Compatriots Part 2

Global Village — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 12:31:20 +0100

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Arise O Compatriots

Global Village — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:50:17 +0100

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Peace Nigeria

Global Village — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 09:17:06 +0100

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Deep Roots

Global Village — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:53:02 +0100

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Dating In Lagos (Extreme Sport)

Global Village — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:17:54 +0100

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Bread Winners

Global Village — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:17:38 +0100

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Subsidy & Tax

Global Village — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 14:13:57 +0100

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WTF IS 2020!!!

Global Village — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 09:59:49 +0100

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Coup D’Etat

Global Village — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0100

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Lagos And Taxes

Global Village — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 12:00:00 +0100

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Idolatry

Global Village — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:33:11 +0100

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True Story

Global Village — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:30:00 +0100

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Pretty Girl Privilege

Global Village — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:45:00 +0100

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Let Somebody Shout Hallelujah

Global Village — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:40:22 +0100

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R18 Yoga

Global Village — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 17:45:00 +0100

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League of Xtraordinary Fraudsters (LXF)

Global Village — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0100

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Money Stops Nonsense

Global Village — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 14:00:00 +0100

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Living in Bondage

Global Village — Thu, 28 May 2020 18:30:00 +0100

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Gangster Governor

Global Village — Sat, 16 May 2020 16:30:00 +0100

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Still Isolated But With Ease

Global Village — Sat, 09 May 2020 10:00:00 +0100

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Isolated

Global Village — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:45:00 +0100

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