Loose Talk

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve react to reports around Anthony Joshua’s involvement in a tragic accident in Lagos, then discuss the Ilashe boat accident that claimed lives and the partial collapse of the 25-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House in Balogun Market. They also revisit key moments in This Week In History and close with a conversation on Lagos’ underground queer party scene, as shared by a gay...

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the Diddy documentary and the reactions it has sparked, then touch on Detty December and its impact on culture and spending. They also examine AFRICOM’s missile strikes on ISIS-linked camps, the EFCC case involving former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami, and end with concerns around changes made to President Tinubu’s tax reform laws after National Assembly approval...

 AOT2 and Steve talk Detty December and what it says about culture and access, then shift to AFCON and national expectations. Fan Mails bring listener perspectives into the mix. Two Ask the Giants questions conclude the episode, featuring conversations on growth and timing. 

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the buildup to the 2027 general election, Harrison Gwamnishu’s arrest over an alleged ransom diversion, and the US Mission’s new social media skit contest. They touch on Troost-Ekong’s retirement, Bimbo Akintola’s support for President Tinubu, and Burna Boy’s ongoing PR moves. They also talk 2Face and Natasha, Spotify Wrapped 2025, Wizkid and Asake’s joint project,...

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Nigeria this week: the UK rejecting the request for Ekweremadu to serve his sentence in Nigeria, Tinubu declaring a security state of emergency, the new ambassadors list and its controversies, sports issues from the NFF to table tennis, Tems’ new EP, the 12th anniversary of Alaga Ibile, and Burna Boy cancelling US tour dates among other news that made the rounds. OU...

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Nigeria this week: the killing of Army Brigadier General Musa Uba by ISWAP, mass kidnappings and bandit attacks, Nnamdi Kanu’s life sentence, and the Super Eagles’ World Cup disqualification. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 16:00 - Nigeria is on fire Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) killed a Brigadier General of the Nigerian army, Musa Uba, in Borno State...

 AOT2 Steve and Osagie discuss Wike’s reported clash with a military officer and his response denying any rift with the military. They also break down the news of Wike’s expulsion from the PDP, revisit key events in This Week in History, and examine Paystack suspending its co-founder, Ezra Olubi, over allegations of misconduct. The episode wraps with a conversation on Show Dem Camp’s new album. OU...

 AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the viral video of Edo State Governor’s praise singer, Peller’s money laundering claims against Javis, and the father of a late journalist demanding justice. They examine the new $11.5 travel charge for Nigerians, Trump’s threat to cut U.S. aid over religious attacks, and the alleged coup involving former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva. They also mark Made in Lagos...

Recorded live at Spotify ’s Greasy Tunes Lagos , this special episode of Loose Talk dives into the theme “How Hip-Hop Paved the Way for Afrobeats.” Osagie Alonge, Steve Dede, and Ayomide Tayo take the audience on a journey through Nigerian music history, from the early days of Nigerian Pop music to the rise of Afrobeats as a global force. They explore how Hip-Hop shaped the sound, fashion, and att...

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Tech Cabal’s Moonshot Networking event, the reported failed coup attempt against President Tinubu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to APC, and the FG’s removal of Mathematics as a required subject for Arts students. They also talk Tinubu’s presidential pardons, B’Lord’s honorary doctorate, Darey and Deola Art Alade trademarking “Detty December,” and Orji Uzor...

THE GIANTS ARE IN LAGOS! 🇳🇬 It’s a culture-shifting crossover as Osagie, AOT2, and Steve of the legendary Loose Talk Podcast join Ugochi on 234 Essential for an unfiltered conversation you didn’t know you needed! From the buzz around Spotify’s Greasy Tunes Live recording to the stories making waves across pop culture, media, and the streets, this episode blends the sharp wit of Loose Talk with the...

The Giants are coming to Lagos. AOT2, Steve and Osagie discuss the Lagos E1 electric power race and other news that made the rounds this week.  OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 28:00 - Special Announcement 01:03:15 - Lagos E1 electric power boat race 01:43:20 - This week in history 01:54:50 - Fan mails 02:18:57 - Sign out -------------------------------------- Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram . Wri...

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the First Lady of Nigeria raising over ₦20 billion under her education foundation, the 21 wives of Adamawa State Local Government Chairmen flown to Turkey for a lavish “training” on how to assist and advise their husbands, the Nigeria Police Force spending ₦1.6 billion in a single month, Natasha resuming at the Senate and calling Akpabio a dictator, and the Lagos St...

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the newly signed Nigeria Tax Act 2025 taking effect on January 1, 2026, Pastor Paul Adefarasin being cleared by police over the viral “gun-like” object video, President Tinubu lifting the emergency rule in Rivers State and reinstating Governor Fubara along with elected officials, Tiwa Savage’s rejection of the “Queen of Afrobeats” title, Asake’s long-awaited return...

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss Hilda Baci’s new Guinness World Record attempt, Nepal electing a new president via Discord, the ongoing debate of Owanbe vs Owambe , Uzo Njoku’s homecoming art exhibition in Lagos, the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk in America, and a lawsuit by Festus Ogun against Governor Sanwo-Olu for blocking him on X. They also unpack Tobi Amusan’s public call-out of the...

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss the Lagos State Commissioner’s viral supermarket visit, the Federal Government’s new 5% fuel surcharge set for 2026, and the updated secondary school curriculum introducing Journalism, Programming, and AI. They also touch on Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola’s lavish three-country wedding, Odeal being named Billboard’s African Rookie of the Year, and Tiwa Savage’s bold state...

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve discuss The Federal Government raising international passport fees, the President’s remarks on Shea Butter importation, Anambra State’s textbook assignment ban, Governor Oti’s plans to revive Aba industries, Pretty Mike’s mental health commentary, Pellar's ₦36 million tax bill, Tiwa Savage’s album review, the Hennessy Cypher 2025 and other news that mae thhe rounds this wee...

In this fan-mail filled episode, Osagie, Steve, and AOT2 discuss all events that happened the past week from the miniter of labor claiming she has no office to the police jubilating the distribution of uniforms. They also discuss Femi Otedola's book and take a walk down history lane in the segment called 'This Week In History'. OUTLINE     00:00 - Introduction 53:30 - Catch up 02:12:50 - The minis...

AOT2, Steve and Osagie discuss the incident involving KWAM 1 and the aeroplane, and they also cover all fan mail and the major news stories from this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:01:36 - KWAM 1, the aeroplane stopper https://x.com/fkeyamo/status/1953443271834759620 The Fuji legend has apologised for his actions https://x.com/channelstv/status/1953878315636572202 01:43:17 - Fan mails 03:33...

Osagie, AOT2 and Steve Dede discuss the Super Falcons' reward from the president for winning their 10th trophy, the Progressive Digital Media Summit 2025, Jigawa State Governor splashing 1.8 billion naria on SUVs, Asake signing with Gamma and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 42:53 - 10 Levels of wealth 58:00 - Super Falcons reward from the Presidency 01:20:13...

AOT2, Osagie and Steve discuss the Super Falcon winning their 10th AWCON title, the GMO conversation, Senator Natasha's refusal to enter the National Assembly, Billboard's 50 best Afrobeats songs list, Burna Boy's apology for his 2023 Afrobeats remark and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 33:50 - Super Falcons win 10th AWCON title after coming back from 2-0 to...

Steve and Osagie discuss Buhari’s death and his legacy, the on going conversation about Nepo and Lapo babies, Dayo Israel, Real estate activist Scott Iguma being arrested and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 25:43 - Buhari’s death and his legacy 01:02:32 - Nepo Vs Lapo babies https://x.com/search?q=nepo&src=typed_query https://x.com/OtunbaSho/status/19468...

AOT2 and Steve discuss every major news that made the rounds this week in a Fan mail filled episode.

Steve, AOT2 and Osagie discuss the death of Diego Jota and his brother Andre Silva, The Coalition, A Federal High Court ordering the senate to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti, Banks resuming international transactions on Naira cards as FX liquidity improves, Diddy being found guilty of the less serious charges and acquitted of the more serious ones, new albums that dropped and other news that made t...

Osagie, Steve and AOT2 discuss the insecurity and killings in the country, Wike and Fubara's reconciliation, Nigeria accounting for 29% of global maternal deaths, President Bola Tinubu signing four finance bills into law, Hip Hop beef in Nigeria and other news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:18:09 - 200 killed in a series of attacks in Benue State between June 8 and...