TalksAboutyou

Many people talk about love, success, and dreams. But not everyone grows up in a place where their voice is encouraged. In this episode, we sit with Hafsat Abdullahi (Havfy), a spoken word artist from Northern Nigeria, as she shares her journey growing up as a girl in a conservative society and how poetry became her voice. Many young Africans grow up in environments where their voices are not enco...

Many Nigerians want to invest but keep losing money not because they’re careless, but because nobody explains investing in a way that fits this economy. Inflation is rising. Jobs are unstable. Income is stretched. Yet everywhere online, people are told to “save and invest” like it’s simple. In this episode, Finance Girl shares her real experience of losing all her life savings, what went wrong, an...

Many African entrepreneurs believe their biggest problem is funding. In this episode, Nanna breaks that myth and explains why structure, clarity, and decision-making matter more than money when building and scaling a business in Nigeria and Africa. In this conversation, we discuss: Why most small businesses fail without proper bookkeeping How lack of structure prevents businesses from scaling Why...

Many people believe the biggest problem facing Nigerian startups is lack of capital. In this episode, John Paul, founder of Activator HQ (formerly Small Starter Africa, challenges that belief and explains why knowledge, skills, and experience matter more than money when starting and scaling a business. In this conversation, we discuss: Why taking a bank loan to start a business can destroy you ear...

The event industry is often described as "delicate." But Kunmi Ariyo explains why the real issue is not mistakes, but poor communication and unchecked assumptions. In this episode of Talks About You, the Founder of Mirus Events shares lessons from over a decade in Nigeria's events industry. We discuss: • Why clients get dissatisfied • Why assumptions are dangerous • How to manage pressure in high...

Gambling addiction grows in silence, destroys lives in private, and disguises itself inside what looks like "fun," "small wins," and "just one more slip." In this deeply personal conversation, our guest Ladipo Abiose Akolade, founder of GamblePause Africa opens up about: ​ how the addiction started ​ the moment it spiraled ​ the financial and emotional damage ​ the lies, the debt, the shame ​ the...

Joy grew up quiet — the kind of child who spoke more through her notebooks than her voice. Today, she’s a writer with international clients, student success stories, and a powerful journey of courage, rejection, resilience, and identity. In this episode, Joy opens up about• Being the quiet child who found safety in books• Studying mechatronics while secretly loving words• Pitching 100 times and he...

In this episode titled, Gbemi shares an honest reflection on the growing tension between true fitness and society’s obsession with aesthetics. Are we working out to feel better, live longer, and be stronger or are we simply chasing an ideal that was never really ours to begin with? We explore the hidden pressures, the myths we’re sold, and what it really means to prioritize health over appearance....

We’ve heard the buzzwords."Strong." "Ambitious." "Independent."But behind closed doors, how do these traits really play out in relationships? In this episode, justanigerianman shares the male perspective many shy away from. Do men really like independent women? Or do they feel pressured to shrink in relationships where women lead? It’s bold. It’s real. And it might challenge what you thought you k...

Can art truly survive in a country where everyone is just trying to make ends meet? In this episode titled "Can Art Survive In A Country (Nigeria) Focused On Survival?" we unpack the quiet battle artists face daily, choosing passion in a place that prioritizes survival. Our guest on this episode is Oluwole Ohunakin, A.K.A AEZ the Artist. No support, no structure, just raw talent and drea...

Is there a success formula for entering the entertainment sector as a content creator? Trench Boy Reveals the Untold Truths Behind His Rise in the Entertainment Industry. Everyone dreams of making it big in the entertainment world, but is there a real formula for success? The Trench Boy reveals the shocking truths about what it REALLY takes to break through—beyond the glitz and glamour. From his t...

What happens when the safety net disappears? When the person we depended on for financial security is no longer there? Too many women experience financial hardships firsthand. Jennifer Chinenye Awirigwe, also known as Financial Jennifer, is an Investment Banker, Chartered Stockbroker, and the founder of The Money Tribe. She explains why relying on men for financial stability is a risk no woman can...

  So much of what we believe about health isn’t based on facts—it’s based on myths, social media trends, and whatever gets the most clicks. But how much of it is actually true? In this episode, Dr. Ajidahun Olusina, a medical doctor, digital health strategist, and co-founder of Priv Health, breaks down the medical myths Nigerians swear by and the deeper issues within Nigeria’s healthcare system. N...