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I Said What I Said

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I Said What I Said is one of Africa’s biggest podcasts, hosted by friends Jola (Jollz) and Feyikemi (FK) Abudu and they have been saying the quiet parts out loud since 2017. Each week, they unpack pop culture, careers, money, dating, family and the many confusions of modern adulthood with brutal honesty, big laughs and zero pretending. Come for the banter. Stay for the hot takes, hard truths and the comfort of knowing somebody else is also just figuring life out like you. Season 8 runs from February 2026 to December 2026 . Follow @isaidwhatisaidpod on IG to stay up to date https://isaidwhatisa...

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

The "Fund my Masters" Episode 07.07.2026

This week, it’s just us girls. We start off strong with a little chat about water sports which somehow turns into a history lesson. We get into trusting your gut, decentering partners in healthy relationships and some very necessary advice on rejection and getting out of your own head. The dilemmas this week are insane. One listener loves her boyfriend but is starting to question his very intense...

The "Money Comes To Me" Episode ft. Fareedah Abdulsalam 01.07.2026

This week, we’re joined by Fareedah Abdulsalam, Product Marketing Manager at Busha, to talk about all things money. We get into our personal money problems, the habits we’ve inherited, investing, the concept (or myth?) of building generational wealth and how finances can shape our friendships and romantic relationships. We also get a little delulu about the levels of wealth we’d love to attain. Th...

The "It's Not A Family Matter" Episode ft. Alexis Adelu Sanya-Kawa and Zulu Anyaogu of Mirabel Centre 24.06.2026

This week, the ladies are joined by Alexis Adelu Sanya-Kawa and Zulu Anyaogu from the Mirabel Centre for a very important conversation on sexual assault, domestic violence and survivor advocacy. As usual, they start the episode with a quick catch-up, dive into a few listener dilemmas, including some exciting updates from previous entries. Alexis and Zulu then guide us through the incredible work t...

The "Comment To Get The Ebook" Episode 17.06.2026

This week, it’s just the girls and they had a timeee. From Nigeria’s endless stress and FK’s hair drama to Jola’s Abuja adventures, the episode quickly goes from ranting to reminiscing. The ladies get into parenting in the age of social media, Nigerian boarding school stories and the very questionable ways adults treated teenage girls experiencing puberty. Unsafe spaces are back this week, along w...

The "Manifesting to Masterchef" Episode ft. Demilade Akingbe 10.06.2026

This week, the ladies are joined by the sensational Chef Demilade Akingbe for a hilarious and completely unfiltered episode.  We kick things off with the heavy realities of living in Nigeria and the big debate over whether public figures actually have a responsibility to speak up. Things take an extra chaotic turn as the group gets into sex work, oddly specific turn-offs, and Demilade’s iconi...

The "Children Need Care" Episode ft. Ayanfe 03.06.2026

This week, the ladies are joined by Ayanfe for a truly unforgettable episode. We start with a quick catch-up, then get into some dilemmas that go from confusing to completely unhinged. One listener’s husband is refusing to have children until his siblings do, another is grieving her sister while secretly falling in love with the husband she left behind. Then Ayanfe takes us through his incredible...

The "Call Of Our Lives Episode" ft. Uzoamaka Power, Andrew Yaw Bunting & Blessing Uzzi 27.05.2026

This week, we’re joined by Call of My Life stars Uzoamaka and Andrew , alongside producer Blessing and somehow, we spent the entire episode screaming “God when?” because what we were witnessing was more than the movie. We talk about Arsenal fans creative celebrations and some crazy dilemmas, including a listener who is trying to get his wife to forgive him after his infidelity. We obviously dive r...

Facebook Special: The "Made by Africa" Episode ft Osas Ighodaro 25.05.2026

Happy Africa Day boys and girls! For our final special Africa Day series with Facebook , we’re joined by the incredible actress, Osas Ighodaro. Starting with some spicy dilemmas on friendship loyalty, we navigate what to do when you catch your friend’s man cheating and why age gap relationships will always have the group chat divided. Osas takes us through her journey from pageantry to acting, mov...

Facebook Special: The "BBN To Blockbusters" Episode ft. Tobi Bakre 20.05.2026

It’s another special Facebook Africa Day episode! Today, we’re joined by the best actor in the world, Tobi Bakre. We start with our usual catch-up and some very juicy dilemmas, including a listener wondering if she should stay in a long-distance relationship and another trying to figure out how to set boundaries with her husband’s family. Tobi tells us all about his journey from reality TV to beco...

Facebook Special: The “Jill of All Trades” Episode ft Kehinde Bankole 15.05.2026

Surprise! We have a very special episode!!! To celebrate Africa Day with Facebook , we are joined by the amazing, ever-talented Kehinde Bankole. We start with a quick catch-up on what we’ve been getting up to, a little Ibadan gist and some hilarious dilemmas, including what to do when you’re basically bankrolling your boyfriend’s life. Then we get into her incredible career journey, her many talen...

The "Unfairly Incarcerated" Episode ft. George 12.05.2026

This week, the ladies are joined by George, a very hardworking driver with an unforgettable story. We start with our usual weekend recap and then get into the AMVCAs and the proof is in the pudding because coming on the pod is clearly the secret to success. The dilemmas were juicy as always. We advise a listener whose mother’s staff is a little too attached to her, unpack a listener who is married...

The "Words of Affirmation in Ikoyi" Episode 05.05.2026

This week, it’s just the ladies, and they kick things off with a quick recap of their week, then share an important reminder for everyone to sort out their PVCs. Between consumer exploitation, misuse of power and the current cost of living, it’s clear we need change, and this is the first step. They also talk about business owners and people in prominent spaces being more conscious of their public...

The "Jolly, Free and Less Busy" Episode 28.04.2026

This week, we have a special birthday episode for our president, Big Dawg Jollz! The ladies kick things off with a recap of their eventful weekend before getting into the Megan and Klay situation, and honestly, our girl deserved so much better. The dilemmas were delivered as always, with sweet birthday messages for Jola and plenty of interesting entries. This week, they get into feeling like a wif...

The "Retired Little Menace" Episode ft JMB 22.04.2026

This week, FK & Jola are joined by Joel Moses Babatunde, Twitter’s favourite naughty boy, for an episode dedicated to naughty children and all the chaos they bring. From weddings, party costumes and the madness of children’s birthdays, to clowns making kids cry, “wailing as a service”, other deeply unserious career paths, and Oga HR’s childhood escapades, the conversation is ridiculous from st...

The "Unscheduled Maintenance" Episode 14.04.2026

After a fun weekend in Abuja for their friend's wedding, FK & Jola are back to talk about seeing your friends in love, group adventures and the pitfalls of the Nigerian aviation industry, which led them to a hot conversation on the importance of registering to vote. They then spoke about Sibongile Ndashe's work in pushing law beyond intention and into impact, and why that matters for African w...

The "Major & Minor Icks" Episode 08.04.2026

After weeks of back-to-back bangers with some phenomenal guests, this week FK & Jola are alone on the couch. The episode starts with a recap of their enjoyment-filled Easter weekend (up Jesus), which leads into an interesting conversation on the importance of excellence and innovation in faith-based endeavours - from books to businesses. They then have a conversation about the very real danger...

The "Smell Good, Look Good" Episode ft. Teniola Aladese 01.04.2026

This week, we have the best actor in the world on the best podcast in the world — Teniola Aladese! We talk about the Super Eagles' ill-timed win against Iran (like PLEASE), the rising cost of living in the country, Teni’s rise to fame in Nollywood and how she structures her career & personal life now as a very prominent actor. We also sort out some juicy dilemmas about infidelity, stealing &am...

The "Enter With Your Change" Episode ft. Christiana & Omolara 25.03.2026

This week’s episode takes us on a journey — no, really, we’re joined by Christina and Omolara, who are a bus driver & conductor duo in the city of Lagos. These up-and-doing ladies have done everything from fashion design and trading to selling bush meat, and are now in the transportation business. They take us through what it’s like plying Lagos roads as women, the passengers, heavy taxes and...

The "Neither Hair nor There" Episode ft Feyi Bello & L’Oréal Professionnel 18.03.2026

In honor of Mother’s Day and The Good Hair Day (a day we made up because this episode is brought to you by our friends at L’Oréal Professionnel Paris 🤭), we bring to you a rocking episode from the studios of The Married & Unmarried. This week’s episode features our favorite thing: Women ! Feyi Bello rejoins us to talk about women, our potential millions, our hair care and motherhood. She take...

The "High Agency Rebel" Episode ft. Mimi Abudu 10.03.2026

This week’s episode is what the kids like to call a “deep cut”. It’s 3 hours with the one and only Mimi Abudu (yes, the same Abudu you know). We dive into the conversation of being whimsical just for the plot, gems on building real confidence and trust in yourself/your gut. She also talks about knowing when it’s time to pivot, what to avoid when making big life changes, and how to be a successful...

The "Demure Waitress and Celebrity Waitress" Episode 04.03.2026

This week, we’re joined by Dami a.k.a Celebrity Waitress & Eunice a.k.a Demure Waitress, who are nightlife/club waitresses in Nigeria! They take us behind the scenes of what it’s like to work at a popular Lagos club, and everything you didn’t expect while working a 9-5 (we mean 9pm to 5am). From getting huge tips in foreign currency to getting slapped by club-goers 😭. We got the inside scoop...

The "Biggest Fan" Episode 25.02.2026

This week’s episode is what we like to call a meandering banger. We can’t explain how we started the conversation from the idolization of religious leaders and ended up at sexual grief (you’ll get it when you listen). We also talked about our thoughts from the last episode and some of your opinions on our lovely co-wives. Most importantly, we spoke about what we’d do if we won the lottery, because...

The "One Love" Episode ft. Feranmi and Esther 18.02.2026

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Real Co-wives of Lagos City! Our first guests of the season are co-wives, married to the same husband and living in the same household. What happens when your husband brings you a (pregnant) co-wife? We get into what it’s really like in a polygamous household and how it even began in the first place. We also learn how our co-wives manage tensions, children,...

The "Whimsical Welcome Back" Episode 11.02.2026

You know what rhymes with 2026? ISWIS! We’re back with a bang for season 8! In the first episode of the year, we discuss whether New Year's resolutions are in or out, and somehow we end up complaining about the Nigerian experience (as usual). We talk about our super fun holidays and the need to add more whimsy and enjoyment in life — maybe that’s our actual New Year's resolution. We also discuss t...

The "Feliz Credit Alert" Episode 17.12.2025

Ladies & Gents, welcome to our last episode of season 7. We’ve had such a fantastic run with you all yet again, and this season ends on a high note. We discussed all the fun activities we’re getting up to this month, and how our year has truly felt from January to December. This led us to reflect on the areas we want to improve in 2026, including supporting our friends with their children. We...

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