The Square

For our eighth episode of The Square, Ayodeji sits down with Nelson to discuss: Nelson’s move to Canadian University Dubai. His experience living in Dubai. How he transitioned from his engineering degree into photography/videography. Moving from the UAE to the US and starting from scratch His favourite collaboration/work so far.  How he got into content creation. What motivated his fitness and wel...

For our seventh episode of The Square, Ayodeji sits down with Cynthia to discuss: Cynthia’s dreams and ambitions with her chosen path. How Nigeria happens to people and the impact of the bystander effect on our collective sanity. The need for a more humane and genuine care for our shared humanity as Nigerians. Grief and its impact on lives. The importance of building a support community for the to...

For our sixth episode of The Square, Ayodeji sits down with Fikayo to discuss: Training as a lawyer in Nigeria  How the Nigerian Judiciary functions Fikayo’s thought process to getting engaged  Fikayo’s thoughts on Nigeria and if he is hopeful And so much more These are the stories we covered during our Central Square segment: UK hikes student’s visa to N476,667, raises fee for visitors Democracy...

For our fifth episode of The Square, Ayodeji sits down with Ikem to discuss: Their thoughts and hopes over the 2023 Elections and the upcoming decision of the courts  The current state of the Nigerian Economy, digging into the exchange rate, oil market and supply chains   The real state of Nigeria’s inflation Their thoughts on possible solutions etc. These are the stories we covered during our Cen...

For our fourth episode of The Square, Ayodeji sits down with the boys, Bolu and Kelechi to discuss: Working in the UK and the Differences between working in Nigeria and the UK The impact of ‘cozzie livs’ and the changes/steps they are taking to mitigate.  Their plans for the future especially settling down, starting a family and all that good stuff  Navigating friendships as adults with all the th...

This week we have a special bonus episode for you. Continuing our conversation with Maro (The Political Baby), Ayodeji and Maro discuss the growing dollarisation of services in Nigeria, especially in Lagos. They discuss: What is propelling the increased dollarisation The impact of Detty December and Diaspora eager to return The importation of club culture from abroad into the social spaces in Lago...

For our third episode of The Square, Ayodeji sits down with Maro (the one and only Political Baby) to discuss: Being a black woman in tech. Social Discourse around relationships, money and gender dynamics within the black community. These are the stories we covered during our Central Square segment: NLC Suspends Strike Lizzo Sued by 3 former dancers Lizzo is ‘hurt’ by suit filed by former dancers...

For our second episode of The Square, Ayodeji sits down with Precious to discuss: Feminism in the African Context (specifically Nigeria). Precious’s experience as an IJGB living in Nigeria. The differences and similarities between Canada and Nigeria. These are the stories we covered during our Central Square segment: The Petrol Price Increase Tinubu’s order to review the N8,000 cash transfer Killa...

This is our very first episode of The Square. In this episode, Ayodeji sits down with Nonso to discuss about: Their friendship  Their NYSC experience Nonso’s love for Nigeria, and his experience living in Nigeria especially in Lagos (billings) His thoughts on the current administration so far and hopes for the future Nonso’s relationship with his work Nonso’s love for music and work with music esp...

Trailer to launch The Square, a new podcast! 'The Square' is a communal space where people can have honest conversations about life and its various problems. Join your host, Ayodeji Martins, as he guides you through insightful discussions on topics that resonate with young people in Nigeria and the diaspora. From starry-eyed relationships and family dynamics to the workspace, managing fina...