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 collapse of the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House in Balogun Market. They also revisit key moments in This Week In History and close with a conversation on Lagos’ underground queer party scene, as shared by a gay couple navigating nightlife and community in the city.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
47:00 - Anthony Joshua was involved in a tragic accident in Lagos
01:25:30 - The boat accident at Ilashe that claimed lives
01:30:40 - Partial collapse of a 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House in Balogun Market, Lagos
02:10:20 - This Week In History
02:41:35 - Gay couple speaks on the amazing underground party scene for queer people in Lagos
https://ffm.to/pen9g9m
03:00:00 - Sign out.
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 AFRICOM’s missile strikes on ISIS-linked camps, the EFCC case involving former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, and end with concerns around changes made to President Tinubu’s tax reform laws after National Assembly approval.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
38:20 - Diddy's Documentary
01:10:50 - Detty December
01:47:50 - U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) launched Tomahawk cruise missiles from naval ships. The strikes targeted two camps used by foreign ISIS-linked elements and local affiliates, believed by security analysts to be the Lakurawa jihadi group.
02:13:40 - Former Nigerian Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami is currently embroiled in a high-profile legal battle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) involving charges of massive financial misconduct and terrorism financing.
02:28:50 - Four new tax reform laws signed by President Bola Tinubu in June 2025 were materially altered after being passed by the National Assembly and before being officially gazetted
03:09:00 - Sign out
AOT2 and Steve talk Detty December and what it says about culture and access, then shift to AFCON and national expectations. Fan Mails bring listener perspectives into the mix. Two Ask the Giants questions conclude the episode, featuring conversations on growth and timing.
AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the buildup to the 2027 general election, Harrison Gwamnishu’s arrest over an alleged ransom diversion, and the US Mission’s new social media skit contest. They touch on Troost-Ekong’s retirement, Bimbo Akintola’s support for President Tinubu, and Burna Boy’s ongoing PR moves. They also talk 2Face and Natasha, Spotify Wrapped 2025, Wizkid and Asake’s joint project, the anniversary of “Grass 2 Grace,” and the passing of Cashman Davies.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
37:30 - 2027 general election
01:12:35 - Popular activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has been arrested for allegedly diverting ransom
01:24:10 - US Mission in Nigeria announces “social media skit contest.”
01:29:55 - Troost-Ekong announces retirement
01:39:00 - This Week in History
01:43:00 - Bimbo Akintola on supporting Tinubu
01:49:55 - Burna Boy's controversy continues. Sets up PR game
02:05:35 - 2Face Idibia and Natasha
02:30:00 - Spotify Wrapped 2025
02:32:20 - Wizkid announces joint project with Asake
02:32:50 - 2Baba’s Sophomore Album ‘Grass 2 Grace’ was released on December 8, 2006
02:36:30 - RIP Cashman Davies
02:44:40 - Sign out
AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Nigeria this week: the UK rejecting the request for Ekweremadu to serve his sentence in Nigeria, Tinubu declaring a security state of emergency, the new ambassadors list and its controversies, sports issues from the NFF to table tennis, Tems’ new EP, the 12th anniversary of Alaga Ibile, and Burna Boy cancelling US tour dates among other news that made the rounds.
OUTLINE
AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Nigeria this week: the killing of Army Brigadier General Musa Uba by ISWAP, mass kidnappings and bandit attacks, Nnamdi Kanu’s life sentence, and the Super Eagles’ World Cup disqualification.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
16:00 - Nigeria is on fire
Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) killed a Brigadier General of the Nigerian army, Musa Uba, in Borno State.
Bandits attacked a church in Kwara
More than 300 persons were kidnapped from a catholic school in Niger state.
The US Congress holds a public hearing on the violence in Nigeria.
The Federal Government has shut all Unity schools in the country for security purposes.
02:24:20 - Nnamdi Kanu’s sentence
The Nigerian separatist was sentenced to life for terrorism
02:40:00 - X new updates
03:26:10 - Ezra Olubi updates
03:42:00 - The Super Eagles are disqualified from the World Cup.
AOT2 Steve and Osagie discuss Wike’s reported clash with a military officer and his response denying any rift with the military. They also break down the news of Wike’s expulsion from the PDP, revisit key events in This Week in History, and examine Paystack suspending its co-founder, Ezra Olubi, over allegations of misconduct. The episode wraps with a conversation on Show Dem Camp’s new album.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
43:00 - Wike’s spat with a military officer
Wike has denied any rift with the military
01:03:40 - Wike Expelled from PDP
01:29:30 - This Week In History
01:55:00 - Paystack suspends its co‑founder and CTO, Ezra Olubi, after allegations of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate
02:30:50 - Show Dem Camp's Album
AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the viral video of Edo State Governor’s praise singer, Peller’s money laundering claims against Javis, and the father of a late journalist demanding justice. They examine the new $11.5 travel charge for Nigerians, Trump’s threat to cut U.S. aid over religious attacks, and the alleged coup involving former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva. They also mark Made in Lagos at five, review Don Jazzy’s top Afrobeats albums, Burna Boy’s “Fela is the only one greater than me” claim, Blaqbonez’s harassment denial, Odumodublvck’s jab at M.I Abaga, and other stories that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
25:50 - Did you see this video of Edo State Governor’s praise singer?
33:10 - TikTok influencer Peller alleges Javis is into money laundering
01:03:00 - Father of late journalist in Abuja demands investigations
01:17:00 - Nigerian international travelers to pay a $11.5 charge per flight ticket starting December 1st
01:32:40 - President Trump threatens to halt U.S aid to Nigeria and prepare military action over Islamist attack on Christians
First and second statements.
02:19:00 - More details about the alleged coup against Nigeria’s President
02:24:20 - The homes of the former governor Bayelsa State Governor and former Miinister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr Timipre Sylva were raided over his alleged involvement in the alleged coup. He has confirmed the raids but denied being involved with the coup.
02:28:00 - The 5th Anniversary of Made in Lagos
02:34:00 - Don Jazzy’s top five Afrobeats Albums
02:36:20 - Fela Is the Only One Greater Than Me - Burna Boy
02:38:00 - Blaqbonez responded to allegations of harassment, emotional abuse, and cyberstalking made by a woman who reportedly rejected his advances.
Odumodublvck bashes M.I Abaga
02:44:20 - Fan mails
03:14:50 - Sign out
Recorded live at Spotify’s Greasy Tunes Lagos, this special episode of Loose Talk dives into the theme “How Hip-Hop Paved the Way for Afrobeats.”
Osagie Alonge, Steve Dede, and Ayomide Tayo take the audience on a journey through Nigerian music history, from the early days of Nigerian Pop music to the rise of Afrobeats as a global force. They explore how Hip-Hop shaped the sound, fashion, and attitude of today’s Afrobeats generation, unpacking key moments, albums, and movements that defined an era.
A celebration of culture, rhythm, and legacy, this is Loose Talk, live and unfiltered.
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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Tech Cabal’s Moonshot Networking event, the reported failed coup attempt against President Tinubu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to APC, and the FG’s removal of Mathematics as a required subject for Arts students. They also talk Tinubu’s presidential pardons, B’Lord’s honorary doctorate, Darey and Deola Art Alade trademarking “Detty December,” and Orji Uzor Kalu’s claim about Nigerian pilots. The episode wraps with This Week in History, Music, Blaqbonez vs OdumoduBlvck, and Fan Mail.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
38:07 - Tech Cabal’s Moonshot - Networking
https://x.com/docneto/status/1979242524939067503
49:38 - A failed coup?
https://saharareporters.com/2025/10/18/exclusive-army-officers-detained-alleged-coup-plot-against-tinubu-are-attached-nsa
Premium Times report: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/828917-how-suspected-officers-allegedly-planned-to-hit-top-nigerian-officials-sources.html
01:09:40 - Enugu State Governor has dumped PDP for APC alongside all commissioners and elected chairpersons of all 17 local government areas in the state.
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/827853-updated-enugu-governor-peter-mbah-others-dump-pdp-for-apc.html
01:32:40 - FG Removes Mathematics As a Required Admission Subject For Arts Students
News Report: https://x.com/NTANewsNow/status/1978199736134848743
01:56:30 - Presidential Pardon
List: https://punchng.com/full-list-175-beneficiaries-of-tinubus-pardons/
02:07:30 - Linus Williams, popularly known as B’Lord, was yesterday honoured with an Honorary Doctorate Degree by Paul University, Awka, Anambra State.
02:10:15 - Darey and Deola Art Alade have gone and trademarked the phrase "Detty December"
02:20:35 - Senator Uzo Kalu Orji has alleged that "Some Nigerian Pilots are smoking Indian Hemp".
https://x.com/NigeriaStories/status/1978791253396328797
02:23:45 - This week in history
02:30:40 - Music
02:40:00 - Afrobeats and Latin Music
https://x.com/IfyObi_/status/1978683782442942573
Context: here and here
03:49:00 - BEEF
BlaqBonez vs OdumoduBlvck
03:34:50 - Fan mail
THE GIANTS ARE IN LAGOS! 🇳🇬
It’s a culture-shifting crossover as Osagie, AOT2, and Steve of the legendary Loose Talk Podcast join Ugochi on 234 Essential for an unfiltered conversation you didn’t know you needed!
From the buzz around Spotify’s Greasy Tunes Live recording to the stories making waves across pop culture, media, and the streets, this episode blends the sharp wit of Loose Talk with the grounded pulse of 234 Essential.
Expect laughs, hot takes, nostalgia, and the kind of cultural commentary that defines Nigerian podcasting greatness.
Press play! Greatness just linked up.
The Giants are coming to Lagos. AOT2, Steve and Osagie discuss the Lagos E1 electric power race and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
28:00 - Special Announcement
01:03:15 - Lagos E1 electric power boat race
01:43:20 - This week in history
01:54:50 - Fan mails
02:18:57 - Sign out
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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the First Lady of Nigeria raising over ₦20 billion under her education foundation, the 21 wives of Adamawa State Local Government Chairmen flown to Turkey for a lavish “training” on how to assist and advise their husbands, the Nigeria Police Force spending ₦1.6 billion in a single month, Natasha resuming at the Senate and calling Akpabio a dictator, and the Lagos State Government giving Computer Village traders an 18-month deadline to relocate to Katangowa. They also talk about Wizkid’s Ayo (Joy) album turning 11, 2Baba’s 50th birthday, this week in history, fan mails, and other stories that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
39:35 - The first lady of Nigeria rises over 20 billion Naria under her education foundation
50:40 - 21 wives of Adamawa State Local Government Chairmen went to Turkey for training on how to ‘assist’ & ‘advise’ their Husbands.
https://saharareporters.com/2025/09/25/exclusive-wives-21-council-chairmen-adamawa-flown-istanbul-lavish-leadership-training
57:29 - The Nigeria Police Force spent 1.6B naria in one month.
01:32:32 - Natasha resumes at the Senate, calls Akpabio a dictator
https://punchng.com/natasha-resumes-at-senate-calls-akpabio-dictator/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
01:37:50 - The Lagos State Government has said traders at the Computer Village in Ikeja have an 18-month window to relocate to the new site at Katangowa, Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area.
https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/nigeria/lasg-gives-18-month-deadline-for-computer-village-relocation/ar-AA1NaPIR
02:30:50 - Wizkid’s Ayo (Joy) Album is 11
03:05:00 - 2baba at 50
https://dailytimesng.com/2face-idibia-at-50-a-tribute/
03:09:35 - This week in history
03:11:19 - Fan mails
03:27:00 - Sign out
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AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the newly signed Nigeria Tax Act 2025 taking effect on January 1, 2026, Pastor Paul Adefarasin being cleared by police over the viral “gun-like” object video, President Tinubu lifting the emergency rule in Rivers State and reinstating Governor Fubara along with elected officials, Tiwa Savage’s rejection of the “Queen of Afrobeats” title, Asake’s long-awaited return to Nigeria, and other stories that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
24:54 - Catch up
01:03:50 - The new Nigeria Tax Act, taking effect on 1 January 2026 has generated a lot of conversation on X.
https://www.ey.com/en_gl/technical/tax-alerts/nigeria-tax-act-2025-has-been-signed-highlights
01:42:50 - Police Clear Pastor Paul Adefarasin Over 'Gun-Like' Object
https://gazettengr.com/police-clear-pastor-adefarasin-in-viral-gun-video-with-car-spotter/
01:50:20 - President Tinubu Lifts Emergency Rule in Rivers State, Reinstates Governor Fubara and Elected Officials
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/09/fubara-resumes-reaffirms-loyalty-to-tinubu-wike/
02:16:20 - Music
Tiwa Savage doesn't like being called the Queen of Afrobeats
Asake is finally making his return to Nigeria
02:38:40 - Sign out
AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Hilda Baci’s new Guinness World Record attempt, Nepal electing a new president via Discord, the ongoing debate of Owanbe vs Owambe, Uzo Njoku’s homecoming art exhibition in Lagos, the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk in America, and a lawsuit by Festus Ogun against Governor Sanwo-Olu for blocking him on X. They also unpack Tobi Amusan’s public call-out of the AFN, revisit key moments in history, and read fan mails from listeners.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
13:28 - Hilda Baci's new Guinness world record attempt
01:02:08 - Nepal has voted for a neew president ia Discord
01:31:12 - Owanbe vs Owambe conversation
https://guardian.ng/art/c74-arts/uzo-njokus-home-coming-exhibition-holds-in-lagos/
02:07:18 - Charlie Kirk’s assassination in America
02:11:00 - Festus Ogun vs Sanwo-Olu: The X Blocking Lawsuit
https://guardian.ng/news/lagos-lawyer-sues-sanwo-olu-for-blocking-him-on-x/
02:16:54 - This week in history
02:27:50 - Tobi Amusan calls out the AFN
https://x.com/instablog9ja/status/1966530220006969650
02:48:30 - Fan mails
03:19"50 - Sign out
AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the Lagos State Commissioner’s viral supermarket visit, the Federal Government’s new 5% fuel surcharge set for 2026, and the updated secondary school curriculum introducing Journalism, Programming, and AI.
They also touch on Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola’s lavish three-country wedding, Odeal being named Billboard’s African Rookie of the Year, and Tiwa Savage’s bold statement about Tems deserving a spot in the Big 3. The episode wraps with a tribute to the late Obafemi Lasode and other stories that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
35:00 - Catch Up
01:36:05 - The honourable commissioner of the Ministry of Environment and Water of Lagos State's post about visiting supermarkets in Lekki
01:45:00 - There will be 5% surcharge on locally produced and imported petrol and diesel set to take effect from January 1, 2026, under the new tax law
https://punchng.com/5-fuel-surcharge-is-a-bad-policy/
02:02:40 - FG has unveiled a new secondary school curriculum featuring modules in journalism, programming, and AI, effective from September 2025.
https://punchng.com/new-curriculum-full-list-of-jss-ss-subjects/#google_vignette
02:30:10 - Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola's three-country wedding.
https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/temi-otedola-and-mr-eazi-wedding
02:45:10 - Billboard names Odeaal African Rookie of the Year
https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/odeal-2025-african-rookie-of-the-year-1236055073/
03:00:10 - Tiwa Savage says Tems should be in the Big 3
https://x.com/AlbumTalksHQ/status/1962972388519510451
03:00:40 - Remembering Obafemi Lasode
03:08:00 - Fan mails
03:26:30 - Sign out
AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss The Federal Government raising international passport fees, the President’s remarks on Shea Butter importation, Anambra State’s textbook assignment ban, Governor Oti’s plans to revive Aba industries, Pretty Mike’s mental health commentary, Pellar's ₦36 million tax bill, Tiwa Savage’s album review, the Hennessy Cypher 2025 and other news that mae thhe rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
40:20 - The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised the cost of getting an international passport
01:37:37 - The President's statement about the importation of Shea Butter
01:46:53 - The Anambara state government bans the writing of assignments in textbooks.
01:54:54 - Governor Oti is set to revitalize the Aba textile mills, international equitable industries, beverages, and Star Paper Meals
01:57:17 - Pretty Mike claims men should not speak about mental health.
01:59:55 - Nigerian star Pellar star billed 36 million naira tax by the government.
02:02:55 - Tiwa Savage's album review
02:06:23 - Hennessy Cpyher 2025 review.
02:14:00 - This week in history
02:23:23 - Fan mails
03:01:50 - Sign out
In this fan-mail filled episode, Osagie, Steve, and AOT2 discuss all events that happened the past week from the miniter of labor claiming she has no office to the police jubilating the distribution of uniforms. They also discuss Femi Otedola's book and take a walk down history lane in the segment called 'This Week In History'.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
53:30 - Catch up
02:12:50 - The minister of state for labor claims she has no office
02:15:30 - Former governor of Kogi seen ordering members of the Kogi House of Assembly to sit on the floor
02:21:30 - The Police jubilate as the distribution of uniforms for boosting the morale of officers is approved.
02:26:00 - This week in History
02:48:15 - Fan mails
03:35:30 - Sign out
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AOT2, Steve and Osagie discuss the incident involving KWAM 1 and the aeroplane, and they also cover all fan mail and the major news stories from this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
01:01:36 - KWAM 1, the aeroplane stopper
https://x.com/fkeyamo/status/1953443271834759620
The Fuji legend has apologised for his actions
https://x.com/channelstv/status/1953878315636572202
01:43:17 - Fan mails
03:33:50 - This week in History
03:34:58 - Sign out
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Osagie, AOT2 and Steve Dede discuss the Super Falcons' reward from the president for winning their 10th trophy, the Progressive Digital Media Summit 2025, Jigawa State Governor splashing 1.8 billion naria on SUVs, Asake signing with Gamma and other news that made the rounds this week.
OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
42:53 - 10 Levels of wealth
58:00 - Super Falcons reward from the Presidency
01:20:13 - Progressive Digital Media Summit 2025.
https://x.com/search?q=Media%20Summit&src=typed_query
01:59:30 - Jigawa State governor splashes 1.8 billion naria on SUVs
02:00:20 - Minister of Education shares security report
02:12:48 - This week in History
02:24:58 - 15th Anniversary of Reminisce’s debut album ‘Book of Rap Stories’’
02:32:55 - Asake Signs With Gamma After Leaving Empire
02:43:50 - Sign out
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