234 Essential

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  Up NEPA Siren Sound 12.10.2026 2h 18min

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  Ride On Papa 30.09.2026 1h 54min

  AOT2 and Ugochi discuss women’s legal protections in Nigeria, media accessibility across the country, the upcoming elections, and the role of religion in Nigeria. They also examine the marriage of a 74-year-old Kogi senator to an 18-year-old, Nigeria’s ₦5.15 trillion state-generated revenue in 2025, and the country’s first robotic surgery before wrapping up with Prop and Flop of the Week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction08:20 - Catch up26:40 - Lagos Rant33:00 - Tweet of the week37:33 -  A Kogi senetor aged 74 years married a 18 year old bride52:10 - The 36 states and FCT in Nigeria generated 5.15 trillion naria in 202501:28:43 - Flop and prop of the week01:51:47 - Sign out----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected]: https://234essential.com/234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Energy IPO 19.09.2026 1h 42min

  AOT2 and Ugochi kick off with a catch-up before discussing Uber’s exit from Nigeria and rising fuel prices. They examine the opening of Chinese warehouses in Lagos and Dangote’s IPO, exploring what these developments could mean for businesses and the Nigerian economy before signing out.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction and catch up54:00 - The exit of Uber and price fuel in Nigeria01:12:50 - Chinese warehoues opening in Lagos and Dangote IPO01:40:50 - Sign out----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected]: https://234essential.com/234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Three To-Dos 07.09.2026 2h 21min

  AOT2 and Ugochi off with a look at the life of the late legend, Ogogo before diving into Release Therapy, Fan Mails, and their weekly catch-up. They discuss sex work in Lagos, share their Tweet of the Week, and test their knowledge with Believe It or Not. The episode wraps up with Prop and Flop of the Week before signing out.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction05:00 - The life of Ogogo16:25 - Release Therapy and Fan mails 37:30 - Weekly catch up48:36 - Tweet of the week50:00 - Sex work in Lagos01:25:00 - Believe it or not02:06:00 - Flop and prop of the week02:19:10 - Sign out----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected]: https://234essential.com/234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Kingdom of Heaven 10.08.2026 2h 4min

  AOT2, and Ugochi kick off with Fan Mails and a weekly catch-up before discussing upcoming blockbusters, including Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Odysseus. They also unpack Peller and Javis’ 2026, the growing conversation around area boys in Lagos, and the latest developments surrounding P-Square. The episode wraps up with Prop and Flop of the Week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction15:00 - Fan mail and catch up59:29 - New blockbusters - Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Odysseus 01:05:00 - Peller and Javis 2026, the situation of argbero in lagos01:50:45 - P square safa01:59:00 - Prop and flop of the week----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected]: https://234essential.com/234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Visible Culture 02.08.2026 3h 7min

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  Karishika 15.07.2026 2h 20min

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  Olodo Uprising 08.07.2026 2h 57min

  AOT2 and Ugochi kick off by unpacking the so-called "Olodo Uprising" and what it reveals about Nigeria’s evolving streaming culture and digital consumption habits. They also examine the state of Lagos’ drainage system and the recurring challenges of urban planning and flooding. The episode wraps up with Prop of the Week before signing out.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction09:30 - Olodo Uprising and the Streaming culture in Nigeria01:10:00 - The drainage system in Lagos02:45:00 - Prop of the week02:55:00 - Sign out----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected]: https://234essential.com/234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Private Chef 27.06.2026 2h 31min

  AOT2 and Ugochi celebrate 234 Essential being recognized as one of Nigeria’s top two podcasts before diving into Fan Mails and a weekly catch-up. They discuss Lagos’ mandatory monthly sanitation exercise and reflect on Men’s Mental Health Month, exploring the conversations it continues to spark.OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction05:00 - Fan mails13:50 - Weekly catch-up02:16:50 - Prop of the week 02:20:00 - Flop of the week02:29:20 - Sign out----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected]: https://234essential.com/234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  No Smoke Without Fire 17.06.2026 2h 40min

  AOT2 and Ugochi off with Fan Mails before sharing stories from AOT2’s trip to Ibadan and catching up on the week. They discuss the growing insecurity challenges across Nigeria, revisit the history and legacy of the Oyo Empire, and touch on major talking points from the 2026 World Cup. The episode also features Tweet of the Week and wraps up with Prop and Flop of the Week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction07:40 - Fan mails38:22 -  Weekly catch-up01:30:02 - Tweet of the week02:23:00 - Prop and flop of the week----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected]: https://234essential.com/234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Hook Up 29.05.2026 1h 42min

  AOT2, and Ugochi kick off with Fan Mails and a catch-up before diving into the Tweet of the Week and the conversations making rounds online. They also discuss Uche Montana’s movie Monica and examine the growing concerns around insecurity in Nigeria. The episode wraps up with Release Therapy and a sign-out.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction05:00 - Fan mails12:35 - Catch up42:50 - Tweek of the week01:27:00 - Release Therapy01:41:40 - Sign out----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected]: https://234essential.com/234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  GOAT 30.04.2026 1h 38min

  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.----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected]: https://234essential.com/234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Forgiving Nigerians 17.04.2026 2h 3min

  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.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction18:24 - Fanmails52:50 - Tweet of the week01:29:00 - Release Therapy01:45:00 - Prop of the week01:57:00 - Flop of the week----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected]: https://234essential.com/234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Overheating 03.04.2026 2h 3min

  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.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction15:44 - Catch up25:00 - Weekly rant39:00 - Fan mails57:00 - Nollywood saga - Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham 01:43:20 - Release Therapy01:24:00 - Prop and flop of the week----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected]: https://234essential.com/234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Great Rant 25.03.2026 2h 9min

  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.--------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected]: https://234essential.com/234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Throwback Thursday 19.03.2026 1h 30min

  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.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction26:00 - The Oscars01:00:00 - Catch up01:16:20 - International Women's Day--------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected]: https://234essential.com/234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Voice 06.03.2026 1h 29min

   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. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction20:30  - Catch up52:50 - X of the week01:14:25 -  Release Therapy01:24:20 - Sign out--------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected]: https://234essential.com/234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Yakubu Manage! 26.02.2026 2h 16min

  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.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction50:28 - Fan mails01:01:20 - New black market rates01:03:30 - Catch up01:34:07 - X of the week0136:33 - Believe it or not01:58:50 - Release Therapy02:09:20 - Prop and flop of the week--------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected]: https://234essential.com/234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Valentine Is Coming 12.02.2026 1h 42min

   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. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction35:58 - X of the week58:30 - believe it or not01:14:00 - Weekly essentials 01:20:40 - Once Upon A Time01:33:00 - prop and flop of the week01:41:10 - Sign out234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected]: https://234essential.com/234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Love Na Money 04.02.2026 1h 39min

  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.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction07:02 - Fan mails15:24 - Weekly catch up51:50 - Believe it or not01:01:45 - Gist01:06:45 - Prop and flop of the week234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected]: https://234essential.com/234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.