Loose Talk

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve kick off with an introduction before discussing the joint US-Nigeria military operation that reportedly led to the killing of ISIS’ second-in-command and on…

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve kick off with an introduction before unpacking the debate around whether Nigerians are becoming unemployable, following recent comments by Tosin Eniolorunda…

AOT2 opens with Afrobeats and a catch-up between Osagie and Steve before Jude Egbas, Deputy Editor at TheCable, joins the conversation. Together, they dig into the ADC crisis, how…

Before Tinubu. Before Atiku's last run. Before half of you even knew Loose Talk existed, we sat down with the man who wanted to be president of Nigeria. July 2018. Donald Duke. Two…

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve host Damilola Alonge for a deep dive into the Nigerian economy, unpacking key trends, policy shifts, and what they mean for everyday Nigerians. The episode…

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve kick off with the Lassa fever outbreak before diving into the debate around Seyi Tinubu at the rave and the tension between dancing and dissent. They examin…

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve start with Easter reflections before examining the wave of political resignations ahead of elections. They move into music and react to President Tinubu’s m…

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Ayra Starr winning Best International Act at the MOBO Awards 2026 before catching up on the week. They break down the APC National Convention and di…

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve open with a discussion on radio culture before reacting to reports from a disturbing festival in Ozoro, Delta State, and the conversations it triggered. The…

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve kick off with an introduction before discussing Omah Lay’s claims about Afrobeats. They highlight Tiwa Savage launching an intensive music program and Omoto…

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve begin with an introduction before discussing Daniel Bwala’s appearance on Mehdi Hasan’s show and the reactions that followed. They examine the reported assa…

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss music and the Modenine debate on the timeline. They examine the arrest of El-Rufai and its political implications, reflect on Olusegun Obasanjo beco…

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the news of 1,000 Nigerians killed in violent attacks within just 41 days, unpacking its implications for security and leadership. They review the F…

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve start with a deep dive into Nollywood and the backlash over social media dance promotions for movies. They discuss the Tyla outrage following her Grammy win…

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the evolution of A.I and its impact on work and daily life. They touch on underage marriage and the health sector before covering This Week in Histo…

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve start with reactions to Speed’s visit to Nigeria, exploring the rise of begging culture and why it has become so prevalent. They highlight viral moments tha…

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve start with AFCON discussions and the current mood around the tournament in Nigeria. They examine the National Bureau of Statistics’ new approach to calculat…

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss AFCON and the reactions around the tournament, then move to reports of government raids and arrests of beggars. They break down Babcock University’s…

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve react to reports around Anthony Joshua’s involvement in a tragic accident in Lagos, then discuss the Ilashe boat accident that claimed lives and the partial…

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the Diddy documentary and the reactions it has sparked, then touch on Detty December and its impact on culture and spending. They also examine AFRIC…