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#165 of Loose Talk

The Flyover

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve reflect on the evolution of Afrobeats, tracing its journey through different eras and asking whether albums still have the cultural impact they once did. They also discuss ITV Benin’s feature on a new flyover project in Edo State, RCCG’s response to claims about Pastor Adeboye, and the conversations surrounding both stories. The episode also features This Week in History, and a look ahead to the 2026 World Cup.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:58:30 - ITV Benin did a news feature on a new flyover being constructed by the Senator Monday Okpebholo administration. 02:25:20 - RCCG Public Relations Department says the lies about Pastor Adeboye have become too much02:42:27 - This week in history02:55:10 - The 2026 World Cup03:08:57 - Sign out----------------Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comSupport Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccLoose Talk is produced by Global Village.
#160 of Afrobeats Weekly

Album Review: Barely Legal by Qing Madi

Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Qing Madi’s Barely Legal album, plus discuss New Music Friday OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:50 - Catch up08:30 - Asake announces Europe and North America tour following 'M$NEY' album success10:27 -   Qing Madi - Barely Legal EP17:50 - New musicElumelu by Young JonnEnergy by Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal & MavoShake That by Patoranking & RugerGorgeous by Kunmie & LojayHIH + Serial Kisser by Rukmani31:40 - Sign outAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE 
#164 of Loose Talk

ICEPOD

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve kick off with a catch-up, touching on the UEFA Champions League final, pop culture, and the state of insecurity in Nigeria. They then tackle the question of whether Ojude Oba should have gone ahead while kidnappers were still holding children, examining the differing views around celebration, culture, and national tragedy.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction and Catch-up02:01:00 -  Should Ojude Oba Have Held While Children Were Still Kidnapped?02:27:50 - Sign out----------------Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comSupport Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccLoose Talk is produced by Global Village.

Hook Up

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/
#163 of Loose Talk

Predicted Champions

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve kick off with pop culture discussions, including Arsenal winning the Premier League, Niniola announcing the death of her husband and manager Michael Ndika, and Omah Lay’s comments on Nigerian music culture. They also touch on Nollywood and the growing conversation around AI and its impact on businesses. The episode also features "This Week in History" and "Fan Mails."OUTLINE00:00 - Co-hosts Introduction01:24:15 - Pop Culture02:35:35 - This Week In History02:42:00 - Fan mails03:16:00 - Sign out----------------Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comSupport Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccLoose Talk is produced by Global Village.

Hosts

Sho

Sho

Host of Afrobeats Weekly
Tunde Adediran

Tunde Adediran

Host of Afrobeats Weekly
Ayomide Tayo

Ayomide Tayo

Host of 234 Essential
Ugochi Anyanwu

Ugochi Anyanwu

Host of 234 Essential