Beyond the Base

In this episode of Beyond the Base, we are joined by Dr Erica Pius (Erica of the Holy Ghost) and James Jase for a deeply honest conversation about what it means to follow Jesus in a culture that constantly rewards compromise. Rather than offering easy answers, we explore the tension of living out faith in the real world where social media shapes opinions, success often comes with moral trade-offs,...

Some conversations feel less like interviews and more like a group chat that accidentally became deeply philosophical. This episode with Naomi and David from the WHOT Podcast felt exactly like that. We sat down to talk about podcasting, internet culture, and the realities of building media in Nigeria, but the conversation quickly spiraled into something bigger: why people online seem less willing...

Some podcast episodes are planned… and some turn into the kind of conversation you’d have with your closest friends at 1AM. In this episode of Beyond the Base , Baseman, Marcel, and longtime friend of the pod, Angel, sit down for one of our most unfiltered conversations yet — from weird Nigerian food combinations and controversial cooking content… to quitting jobs, recovering from surgery, survivi...

What does it really take for an artist to blow up today? In this episode of Beyond the Base, we sit down with rising Afropop artist Derrick UGC to break down the real strategy behind growing in the music industry. From viral moments to consistency, branding, and the role of social media, we discuss everything. Derrick shares his journey from rebranding his sound to performing on big stages, and wh...

Everybody is talking about Artificial Intelligence right now. We have so many AI-powered companies making headlines, but can AI actually solve Nigeria’s biggest problems? In this episode of Beyond the Base, we sit down with Tona Tech (Adetona Adegbite), an undergraduate student and tech founder, to unpack the realities of AI, startups, and building technology in Nigeria. We explore the current AI...

In this episode of Beyond the Base, we have a very special guest: Adeife Adeoye, a renowned social media strategist, founder, creator, and digital powerhouse. Adeife is building one of the most impactful digital communities for women in Nigeria. As the founder of Remote WorkHer, she has helped thousands step into remote careers and strengthen their income, skills, and professional identity. She al...

How broke is Gen Z in Nigeria? And why does it feel like many are struggling? In this episode of Beyond The Base, we sit down with Samuel Aladegbaye, a certified financial and investment analyst who studies money for a living, to break down the realities of finance, work, and survival for young people in Nigeria’s economy. Samuel has been featured on CNBC Africa, Arise News, and has spoken at the...

What happens when the law allows something… but morality questions it? In this episode of Beyond The Base , we sit down with Nimi Edimeh — a corporate commercial lawyer and event host popularly known as “the social lawyer” — to unpack the tension between law, power, and justice in Nigeria . We talk about: What corporate commercial lawyers actually do Why the legal profession is deeply conservative...

In this episode of Beyond the Base, it’s just us, Baseman and Ibidapo, reflecting on the year that was, the journey of Season One, our favourite episodes so far, and the story behind getting our very first sponsor. This wasn’t a planned episode. We had a studio booking we couldn’t waste, and what came out of it was a real, laid-back conversation about growth, consistency, friendship, and building...

Merry Christmas, Beautiful People🎄 🎊🎉❤️ Beyond The Base is here with a Boxing Day present for you 🎁 (if you’re good at unboxing, you’ll know that our gift is wrapped in a beautiful episode. ) It’s our Christmas episode, and we have a very special guest with us: Grace James, an entrepreneur, climate educator, and social impact activist. Grace is no stranger to the pod. She was actually our very...

Ladies and gentlemen, Beyond The Base is back for a new season!! Yes, you heard that right! Your faves are back with a banger. We’re starting off our second season by catching up on all the crazy things that happened this year. From overcrowded networking events to the classism based off of people’s phones that , the newest iPhone, and everything in between. We also got our first sponsor 🎉, and t...

Do you know what this podcast is really about? If you've been listening to us for a while now, then you probably get the gist. But just in case you don't, we're here to break it down. We started the Beyond the Base podcast to challenge the harmful Gen Z stereotypes that are so prevalent today. Sadly, older generations see us as lazy, rude or unconventional But in the real sense, we’re a generation...

Have you ever wondered what life feels like for people born with the unnatural advantage of being limitless, those who grow up surrounded by abundance and privilege, free to take risks others can’t afford? People who don’t believe in financial ceilings because they’ve never had to live under one. This is the life of a Nepo Baby. In this episode of Beyond the Base , Precious, Ibidapo, and Baseman u...

This week, we’re joined by the one and only Laotan Faji, a scholar, musical composer and all-around fun guy. Laotan is one of the most patriotic and informed people we know and in this episode, we talked about everything from the astronomical inflation in Nigeria to the aviation scandals that happened in August. There are so many issues to address, but we focused on the "big-manism" culture in Nig...

A 9 to 5 looks good on paper. Stable job. Steady pay. Respect. But if you’ve ever done it, you know it’s not that pretty. And remote work? Don’t be deceived. It’s still hectic, just a different flavour. Work calls back-to-back, deadlines chasing you even in your bed, and somehow you’re expected to be online 24/7 because “you’re at home.” Work still finds a way to drain you. In this episode, Olu, I...

In this episode, we’ll be talking about art, creative growth and spoken words. Our guests are two creatives and spoken word artists who inspire me a lot. They’re also really good friends of mine. Tishe is a writer, poet and spoken words minister whose work is inspired by the master creator (God). His psalms, songs, and poems have blessed many lives in and out of the country. Byllion is also a stor...

Have you ever had to give up on your dream because of some sad realities of life? Well, growing up, it’s almost every boy’s dream to go pro in sports. Unfortunately, only a small number of people actually get to live this dream, and it isn’t really talked about so much. This isn’t constrained to just sports; it’s the nuanced understanding of the world that you’re forced to have the older you get w...

In this episode, we spoke with a renowned nation builder and social impact activist, Eromosele Peter Adene. Eromosele’s story is unique and inspiring as he has led and been involved in several social impact initiatives and nonprofits over the past decade. On the 7th of November, 2020, he was arrested and detained for participating in the #EndSARS protest. His arrest and detention sparked a wide ou...

Everyone needs a guardian angel, someone who looks out for them or helps them when they’re in need. In this episode, we talked to two of our really good friends who run charity organizations focused on providing access to quality education to underprivileged children living in slums in Lagos, Nigeria. In a way, they are guardian angels for the children they look out for. Our guests are: Eibra, a m...

In this episode, we’ll be talking about Mental Health Awareness and how to improve the inclusion of special needs children in Nigerian society. We have a very special guest for this episode: Niah Bamishile, a mental health advocate, philanthropist and lifestyle content creator. We talked about the prevalence of mental health issues in Nigeria, Niah’s journey as an advocate, how she started her fou...

In this episode, we talked about storytelling, how to keep your creative side alive while working full-time jobs and the strength of communities in fostering consistency. Our guests are two creatives who inspire us a lot with their work and ability to lead communities. Jesimiel is a writer and poet whose work is inspired by life, identity, and nostalgia. He also runs a mental health and emotional...

On this episode we talked about Nollywood movies, their quality over the years, the trends and the ever increasing pipeline of social media influencers turning into actors. Our guest, Ifeolutayo ia a writer and filmmaker who has bylines in some of the most reputable publications in Africa and his films have garnered him some recognition in Africa and outside the continent. Our major discussion was...

In this bonus episode, we dived into the world of games and how our guest, Grace James, uses gamification to teach about climate change. Grace’s entrepreneurship journey has been such an interesting one, and she shared with us what inspired her to leave her 9 to 5 to build her startup full-time. We also talked about her latest achievement: Winning the Stanbic IBTC Fuze Talent show and going home w...

In this Episode, we had our first guest, Grace James, a social entrepreneur and climate activist. We talked about the unhealthy culture of glorifying suffering that is very prevalent in Nigeria and how many people are struggling to survive. Ibidapo shared some of his worries about the side effects of mass migration and the possibility of a national state of emergency. We would love to hear your th...

In this episode, we discussed the “Nigerian dream”, which is to Japa 😂😂, and our personal opinions on that dream. We also discussed our individual NYSC experiences, and one of us believed their experience was more valid than others, but we’ll let you decide 😁.We also spoke about how the older generation relates to the current and how there are so many nuances involved. Then, we spotlight someon...