Don't Be Afraid

Since the internet's creation, finding information has become easy. Nowadays, it's easy to just search for health information online, leading to an increase in self-diagnosis. But relying solely on online info can be risky. It might cause people to misinterpret their health issues, which can lead to serious problems like delayed treatment, misdiagnosis, or extra stress. In this episode, Dr...

Dating in this tech-savvy era can be wild. On one hand, it's easier than ever to connect with more people. On the other hand, there's the tricky risk of getting catfished or, worse, kidnapped. It's tempting to create a perfect online image that might not match reality, especially when you're hidden behind a screen. In this episode, we discuss the good and not-so-good parts of onlin...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of sports in Nigeria with Mr. Wahid Enitan Oshodi, the former Commissioner of Youth, Sports, and Social Development of Lagos State. We explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Nigerian sports and answer the question "when will Nigeria win the world cup?".

Women are still underrepresented in the tech industry, and they face a number of barriers and challenges that men do not. In this episode, hear Nonye Anyanwu's perspective as she discusses her journey as a woman in tech, how she navigated biases, and debunks some myths surrounding the field.

It's been wild these past couple of months, hasn't it? We set out to talk about tech trends in 2023, but we ended up delving into our emotions instead because, well, why not? In this episode, join Jemilat, Precious, Tolu, and Halima as they embark on an emotional journey through their lives.

In this episode, we talk with two content creators on Instagram and TikTok, who have built great followings through posting content in the beauty and fashion niches respectively. They detail what it required to become a content creator, the tips and tricks to succeed, and how to deal with inconsistency.

In this episode, we talk to a seasoned entrepreneur, Lara Adesina, who tells us about her journey to starting, and eventual success of her online business. We also talk about Kdramas and the success of the growing film industry, and what entrepreneurship in Nigeria really entails.

In a world that fully relies on sight, more than other senses to use technology and its advancements, we interview Abednego, a blind entertainer, who talks about how life is as a blind man, the good and lack of accessibility, and how he integrates available technology into his lifestyle.

In the past, Nigerian elections were often characterized by low voter turnout and a lack of transparency. However, social media has the potential to change all of that. In this episode, we discuss with our guest, Chioma Agwuegbo, how social media is being used to increase voter turnout, promote transparency, and hold politicians accountable. We will also explore the challenges that social media po...

With the rise to prominence of artificial intelligence in the last couple of years compared to pre-covid, we once again take a look at the potential of the technology that humans haven't fully gotten the hang of yet, and how it can possibly transform the world for better or worse.

In this episode, we'll explore the rise of online shopping in Nigeria and how it's changing the way Nigerians shop. We'll talk about the factors that are driving this change, the benefits and challenges of online shopping, and the impact it's having on the Nigerian economy.

With Telcos like MTN, Airtel, and Globacom, and Internet Service Providers like Starlink, Ntel, Spectranet, etc. all vying for the current and potential customer base that Nigeria offers, in this episode, we take stock of the many pros and problems Nigerians have when connecting to the internet.

Tolu, our recurring guest, shares his experience at the Mobile World Congress 2023 which was held in Barcelona. He speaks about the panel discussions attended and the countries that had presence and booths there showcasing mobile technologies, but once again, the majority of Africa was left out.

From Government officials and public agencies to everyday Nigerians spreading fake news, especially during the election period, this episode asks and tries to find out how we, as a country, are faring in the fight against miscommunication and fake news, and how we all can collectively stop it from spreading.

With the presidential and gubernatorial elections in Nigeria bringing financial problems and a cash crunch that swept the whole nation, we take an in-depth look at how we were all affected by it, whether it was worth it, and the way forward for Nigerians in terms of adopting petty cash and a cashless society.

In the season finale, we take a look at how much artificial intelligence, Nanotech, Metaverse, and other technologies will advance in 2023 and how we will all be affected by it either positively or negatively.

In our penultimate episode for Season 1, we take a look at the year in tech with 5G, the Metaverse, AR, Tesla, and other tech gadgets announced at the beginning of the year to find out whether they all lived up to the hype. Enjoy our 2022 tech in review episode and share with a friend. Happy Holidays!

How healthy is a social media break? How sustainable is it? Is it important or a myth that doesn't change anything in your mental health? In this episode, we take a look at why social media break is important for humanity to survive.

In this episode, we got  Tito Abumere, and other guests talking about how social media makes or breaks social movements like feminism, End SARS, LGBTQ+, gender roles, Black Lives Matter, and more.

In this episode, we talk to Information Security experts and finance experts on why fraud and scams are prevalent in the banking and fintech sectors even with all the technological advancement we currently have available and how it can be curbed.

In this video, we dissect MC Oluomo's plan to use tech to solve insecurity and commuter problems in Lagos state.   What do you think about it? Will it work or not?

On this week's episode, we ask content, YouTuber, and tech guru, Fisayo Fosudo, about the good, bad, and ugly of content streaming and subscription services.

In this week's episode, we got popular blogger, writer, and influencer, LazyWrita to talk about how misinformation and information overload is a problem especially in these parts where WhatsApp BCs and the likes are an ever-growing problem.

On this episode of Don't Be Afraid podcast, we interviewed Mrs Yemisi, a Deaf woman who lost her hearing as a side effect of antibiotics. She tells us her story and the challenges disabled and the Deaf face with technology and from non-hearing impaired individuals. #WorldDayoftheDeaf #WorldDeafDay

Data, privacy policies, and the notion that the internet knows everything about us and are listening to all our conversations. Is all this true? In this episode, we do a deep dive on whether being online destroys or protects our right to privacy. A topic that many consider a growing concern.