234 Essential

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• Karishika 15.07.2026 2год 20хв

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• Olodo Uprising 08.07.2026 2год 57хв

  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: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/
• Private Chef 27.06.2026 2год 31хв

  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: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/
• No Smoke Without Fire 17.06.2026 2год 40хв

  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: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/
• Hook Up 29.05.2026 1год 42хв

  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: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/
• GOAT 30.04.2026 1год 38хв

  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: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/
• Forgiving Nigerians 17.04.2026 2год 3хв

  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: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/
• Overheating 03.04.2026 2год 3хв

  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: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/
• The Great Rant 25.03.2026 2год 9хв

  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: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/
• Throwback Thursday 19.03.2026 1год 30хв

  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: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/
• The Voice 06.03.2026 1год 29хв

   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: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/
• Yakubu Manage! 26.02.2026 2год 16хв

  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: fanmail@234essential.comDonate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/
• Valentine Is Coming 12.02.2026 1год 42хв

   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 out
• Love Na Money 04.02.2026 1год 39хв

  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 week
• Trilogy 29.01.2026 1год 46хв

  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.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction09:94 - Catch up57:20 - X of the week01:10:50 - One upon a time - Ikeja bomb blast01:35:10 - PROP AND FLOP OF THE WEEK - MAKOKO DELOMILATION AND PROTEST DISTRUPTION BY THE POLICE01:43:40 - Sign out
• The Three Fs 22.01.2026 1год 53хв
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• The Plane Has Landed 08.01.2026 1год 53хв
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• Onwa December 12.12.2025 2год 5хв