The Shrine Podcast

Season 5, Episode 4 : In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare explore their most current thinking around having children: altruistic reasons to have children, disowning a child vs disowning a parent as an adult, and more. Each episode's Curiosity Session explores brand new topics the hosts are most curious about at the moment and how they are interacting with those curiosities. Wine🍷 : Rec...

Season 5, Episode 3 : In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare explore their understanding of—and try to define Nigerian romance and intimacy, why kindness is worth practicing in our daily lives, the NASA Artemis II mission to the far side of the moon, and more. This episode's Curiosity Session explores brand new topics the hosts are most curious about at the moment and how they are interact...

Season 5, Episode 2 : In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare ponder on the idea of culture being algorithmic in today's world, what "soft life" means , humanity's paradoxical relationship with capitalism, and more. This episode's Curiosity Session explores brand new topics the hosts are most curious about at the moment and how they are interacting with those curiosities....

Season 5, Episode 1 : In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare , set the scene for the new season with conversations around the Nigerian condition, charity-core on Nigerian internet and shade in Nollywood. This episode's Curiosity Session includes topics the hosts are most curious about at the moment and what community means for this show. Wine 🍷 : Wise Wolf Cabernet Sauvignon Wine ratings...

Season 4, Episode 6 : The podcast has not been published in four months and in this episode (recorded in September 2025), hosts Jemima and Akindare , share life updates, share their thought on new age/style Nollywood films, attempt to quantify the real impact of Lagos' incessant floods on everyday Nigerians, and discuss Big Brother Naija Season 10, including predictions on the eventual winner....

Season 4, Episode 5 : In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare , discuss the Nigerian idea of adoption, social reactions to single, childless women, and new changes to the Academy Awards judging criteria. The main portion of this episode includes conversation with guest Peace Itimi about the tension between hustle culture, ambition and contentment. Wine : Yellowtail Malbec Wine ratings : Akindar...

Season 4, Episode 4 : In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare , discuss a Nigerian Twitter uproar around children and respect, a Lagos traffic jam for the ages, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uguaghan vs the Nigerian political elite. The main portion of this episode includes conversation about the idea that responsibility of use and application should be front-posted in technological development. F...

Season 4, Episode 3 : In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare , are joined by entrepreneur, feminist activist and Emmy-nominated journalist Kiki Mordi . They discuss the Beyoncé’s AOTY win, Kendrick Lamar and other Grammy moments, the global DEI fallout and Ayra Starr being cancelled. The main portion of this episode includes conversation about the idea that history does not feel like history w...

Season 4, Episode 2 : On this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare, are joined by Ghanaian travel, culture and lifestyle creator Kofi Dotse. They discuss why the Internet thinks that a woman “scamming” a man in the process of him trying to cheat with his wife is worse than the man trying to cheat on his wife, climate change via the lens of the LA fires and other extreme weather events, and the start...

Season 4, Episode 1: On this episode, Jemima and Akindare start off discuss the shows' nearly two-year hiatus, improvements in programming and what our most amazing TSP audience can expect from the show going forward. The main portion of this episode includes conversation about beef among Nigerian celebrities, how the internet treats successful women, understanding how to learn and take advantage...

Originally recorded in May, 2023. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss understanding Nigeria with Steve Dede, an experienced journalist skilled in media and communications, through the lens of Nigeria's recent elections, political landscape, and history as a tool for political games. What are your most Nigerian experiences? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod...

Originally recorded in April, 2023. Akindare and Jemima discuss the cultural growth of bodily modifications like plastic surgery, body sculpting and so-called body contouring. They explore the pros and cons and and the things that make people invest in it. Do you have any personal opinions to share with us about body sculpting? Let us know on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or b...

Originally recorded in March, 2023. Akindare and Jemima discuss relocation popularly referred to as "Japa" in Nigeria. They discuss some of the reasons why people relocate, some of its causes and effects on relationships, the economy etc. Do you have a friend or family member who has relocated from Nigeria? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by e...

Originally recorded in February, 2023. Akindare and Jemima discuss Nigeria's naira redesign and cashless policy, the fuel scarcity leading up to the elections, and encouraging Nigerians to use the power of their PVC at the next elections in this episode. Did you vote during the presidential election? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at...

Originally recorded in February, 2023. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss Valentine's day, its history, what it means to both of them as young adults, the pressure on romantic partners (and single people), and more. What are your valentine's day plans and stories? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. We just launch...

Originally recorded in January, 2023. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss Nigeria's leading presidential candidates', elections in Nigeria and why its important for us all to engage with politics on some level. Nigerians, please get your PVCs. What are your thoughts & experiences in the run-up to Nigeria's 2023 elections? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine....

Originally recorded in January, 2023. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima take a look back at 2022, including viral and notable moments, key lessons learned, The Shrine Podcast stats, as well as forward to 2023 and what it holds for the show. What was your 2022 like and what are you looking forward to in 2023? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at thes...

Originally recorded in September, 2022. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima Jemima discuss entitlement and self-entitlement, including how it manifests in individuals and interpersonal relationships. What are your experiences with entitlement and/or entitled people? Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Everyon...

Originally recorded in September, 2022. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss working as a professional in the Nigerian formal work environment with Adebola Feranmi - a human resource professional based in Lagos. Have you had your own fair share of crazy HR experiences as a young professional working in Nigeria or elsewhere? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram...

Originally recorded in August, 2022. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss self-awareness, objectively evaluating yourself, managing your feelings/emotions, aligning your behaviour with your values, and more. How do you think of self-awareness? Is it a continuous process and do you think it's important to be self-aware? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or...

Originally recorded in June, 2022. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss Nigeria's patriarchal laws that adversely impact women with Wuraola '@goldenwura' Abulatan - a human rights and gender equality activist based in Lagos. If you'd want to help ensure that laws favouring women are enacted (or even ideas, advice and counterarguments), please contact us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram...

Originally recorded in May, 2022. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima talk about luxury in Nigeria, including what it is and isn't, how it is represented in various sectors of life, and how Nigerians LOVE to gate-keep luxury. What is your Nigerian experience with luxury like? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrinepodcast@gmail.com. Everyone is...

Originally recorded in April, 2022. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss Nigerians' inflated sense of self-importance and audacity online with Tobi '@uxtobiaf' Afolabi - a UI/UX designer (and super fan of the show!) based in Lagos. Have you ever received unsolicited advice from a stranger online unprovoked? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod;...

Originally recorded in March, 2022. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss "the favour bandwidth", knowing when you've done enough for a family member or friend, and the trap of being the saviour. Have you ever felt like you've done enough for a friend and couldn't help them any longer? What did you do? Did you split up? Ghost them? Or were you stuck in middle? Let's discuss on Twitter: @the...

Originally recorded in Febraury, 2022. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima talk about body policing and what it means for women, from society dictating how women should dress to what is "morally acceptable", and more. In what ways, have you experienced the policing of your body? Share your stories with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at theshrinepodcast@gmail....