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Join AOT2 and Ugochi on their wild journey as they discuss everything Pop culture, music, movies and more. 234 Essential focuses on Nigerian pop culture but goes beyond trending topics on social media. It looks at the bigger picture and provides accurate historical and societal context to what is trending online. 234 Essential Podcast is another podcast original from Global Village.For fan mail: [email protected] ads: [email protected] Essential on Twitter234 Essential on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- See Centre Of Excellence · 1 h 18 minAOT2, and Ugochi discuss El Niño and the rising heat, Nigerians embracing Halloween, and the country’s electricity crisis as more households turn to solar power to stay off the…
- Pace Setter · 1 h 53 minAOT2 and Ugochi kick off with a catch-up before discussing Dave’s Lagos concert, the approaching Christmas season, and the state of electricity in Nigeria. They also reflect on…
- Up NEPA Siren Sound · 2 h 18 min---------- 234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: [email protected] Donate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wx Newsletter…
- Ride On Papa · 1 h 54 minAOT2 and Ugochi discuss women’s legal protections in Nigeria, media accessibility across the country, the upcoming elections, and the role of religion in Nigeria. They also…
- Energy IPO · 1 h 42 minAOT2 and Ugochi kick off with a catch-up before discussing Uber’s exit from Nigeria and rising fuel prices. They examine the opening of Chinese warehouses in Lagos and Dangote’s…
- The Three To-Dos · 2 h 21 minAOT2 and Ugochi off with a look at the life of the late legend, Ogogo before diving into Release Therapy, Fan Mails, and their weekly catch-up. They discuss sex work in Lagos…
- Kingdom of Heaven · 2 h 4 minAOT2, and Ugochi kick off with Fan Mails and a weekly catch-up before discussing upcoming blockbusters, including Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Odysseus. They also unpack Peller…
- Visible Culture · 3 h 7 min---------- 234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: [email protected] Donate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wx Newsletter…
- Karishika · 2 h 20 min---------- 234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: [email protected] Donate to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wx Newsletter…
- Olodo Uprising · 2 h 57 minAOT2 and Ugochi kick off by unpacking the so-called "Olodo Uprising" and what it reveals about Nigeria’s evolving streaming culture and digital consumption habits. They also…
- Private Chef · 2 h 31 minAOT2 and Ugochi celebrate 234 Essential being recognized as one of Nigeria’s top two podcasts before diving into Fan Mails and a weekly catch-up. They discuss Lagos’ mandatory…
- No Smoke Without Fire · 2 h 40 minAOT2 and Ugochi off with Fan Mails before sharing stories from AOT2’s trip to Ibadan and catching up on the week. They discuss the growing insecurity challenges across Nigeria…
- Hook Up · 1 h 42 minAOT2, and Ugochi kick off with Fan Mails and a catch-up before diving into the Tweet of the Week and the conversations making rounds online. They also discuss Uche Montana’s…
- GOAT · 1 h 38 minAOT2 and Ugochi examine the realities of working in Nigeria as a young person, focusing on opportunities, barriers, and survival strategies. They discuss life in Lagos, break…
- Forgiving Nigerians · 2 h 3 minAOT2, and Ugochi discuss Fela Kuti and Sade Adu’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognition and fan mails. They move into Tweet of the Week and Release Therapy, then unpack Blessing…
- Overheating · 2 h 3 minAOT2 and Ugochi kick off with the AMVCA nomination list, breaking down the biggest snubs before catching up on the week. They move into a weekly rant and Fan Mails, then unpack…
- The Great Rant · 2 h 9 minAOT2 and Ugochi open with a rant on the state of electricity in the country, linking it to everyday wellbeing and productivity. They examine corruption and how it shapes…
- Throwback Thursday · 1 h 30 minAOT2 and Ugochi kick off with childhood pop culture, sharing defining moments and memories before discussing the Oscars. They catch up on recent events and reflect on…
- The Voice · 1 h 29 minAOT2, and Ugochi kick off with an introduction before catching up on the week’s events. They unpack X of the Week, including the strange story of Nigerians protesting for North…
- Yakubu Manage! · 2 h 16 minAOT2 amd Ugochi open with the history and culture of the Nok people and extend well wishes to Muslims during the fasting period. They read Fan Mails, review new black market…
- Valentine Is Coming · 1 h 42 minAOT2, and Ugochi start with the Lagos Marathon and Valentine conversations before unpacking X of the Week and the debates it sparked online. They move into Believe It or Not and…
- Love Na Money · 1 h 39 minAOT2 and Ugochi start with fan mails and a weekly catch-up before diving into “Believe It or Not” and relationship scams. They discuss women and love, cover The Grammys and…
- Trilogy · 1 h 46 minAOT2 and Ugochi kick off with a quick introduction and catch up before moving to X of the Week and the conversations it sparked online. They revisit the Ikeja bomb blast in One…
- The Three Fs · 1 h 53 min234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: [email protected] Newsletter: https://234essential.com/ 234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on…
- Everywhere Go First Blur · 2 h 45 min234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: [email protected] Newsletter: https://234essential.com/ 234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on…
- The Plane Has Landed · 1 h 53 min234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: [email protected] Newsletter: https://234essential.com/ 234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on…
- Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t · 1 h 59 min234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: [email protected] Newsletter: https://234essential.com/ 234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on…
- Onwa December · 2 h 5 min234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: [email protected] Newsletter: https://234essential.com/ 234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on…
- 234 Rebellion · 1 h 13 minAOT2 and Ugochi explore the Afrobeat Rebellion exhibition, Fela’s legacy, a surprising “Believe It or Not” story, and how expensive everyday life has become. They dive into Detty…
- Involve Me · 2 h 7 minAOT2 and Ugochi discuss GTBank Fashion Week, the British invasion of the Oyo Empire, Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko’s viral buzz, the upcoming 2026 Michael Jackson biopic, and…
- US AID · 1 h 41 minAOT2 and Ugochi discuss Nigerians celebrating Halloween, the Lagos State Government’s 24-hour traffic management operation ahead of the festive season, and a hilarious “Believe…
- Trace The Source · 1 h 46 minAOT2 and Ugochi catch up on all the news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 12:00 - Catch up 42:40 - X of the week 53:35 - Believe it or not 01:12:00…
- Twosome · 2 h 12 minAOT2 and Ugochi catch up on the AWS major downtime on October 20, 2025, the DHQ’s response to coup rumors, Regina Daniels and Senator Ned Nwoko, and the Senate’s approval of life…
- Late Night Chit Chat · 2 h 40 minAOT2 and Ugochi catch up following the Loose Talk crossover episode, the Spotify Greasy Tunes event, and more. They dive into your favorite segments - Believe It or Not and…
- 65 Years · 1 h 32 min234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: [email protected] Newsletter: https://234essential.com/ 234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on…
- Welcome Back · 2 h 0 minOUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 29:38 - Fan mails 38:40 - Catch up 01:02:40 - New tax law 01:45:40 - Release Therapy 01:58:20 - Sign out 234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram…
- Labour of Love · 2 h 8 minAOT2 and Ugochi catch up on everything that has made the rounds this past week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 26:10 - Fan mails 39:35 - X of the week 4338 - Catch Up 01:16:50…
- NTA & Beauty Queens · 2 h 52 minAOT2 and Ugochi discuss a fan's release therapy, a Magistrate Court fining a lady ₦450,000 for collecting transport fare from a guy and not showing up, NTA appointing a new…
- Pomp and Pageantry · 1 h 42 minAOT2 and Ugochi discuss the bizarre 2015 case of a man in Nigeria who used monkeys and snakes to steal, the surprising journey of Egusi seeds that made it to space aboard a NASA…
- KWAM 1, KWAM 2 · 3 h 1 minAOT2 and Ugochi discuss the airplane incident involving KWAM and Ms. Comfort Emman, the education minister, who has made drug tests compulsory for undergraduate students. This…
- Festac 77 · 2 h 15 minAOT2 and Ugochi discuss Ekiti state police arresting suspects for missing newborn baby, take a walk down history lane about FESTAC 77, D’Tigress winning their 4th title and other…
- Nepo Babies Vs. Lapo Babies · 2 h 43 minAOT2 and Ugochi continue their review of the Nollywood series ‘To Kill A Monkey’, the ongoing debate about Nepo babies and Lapo babies, the Super Falcon winning their 10th title…
- To Kill A Monkey · 3 h 5 minAOT2 and Ugochi review the Nollywood Netflix series 'To Kill A Monkey' , the news about a Pastor's teenage daughters selling private organs for 200k, Super Falcon qualifying for…
- La Bubu · 2 h 9 minAOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Kano 1980 riot, the death and legacy of Buhari and other news that made the rounds this week OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 03:36 - Catch up 18:00 - X…
- Action and Consequences · 2 h 6 minNigeria police arresting a man with a freshly cut female breasts in Asaba, Essentials for job hunting in Lagos, a walk down History lane, Banks resuming international…
- Selective Sinners · 1 h 53 minAOT2 and Ugoochi catch up on their week, discuss Delta stat police fining women 50k for indecent dressing, the poor transportation system in Lagos and the essentials to scale…
- University Edition · 2 h 12 minAOT2 and Ugochi discuss OOU indecent dress code conduct that went viral, Edo state police issues a warning over missing persons, Weekly Essentials, Believe it or not and other…
- Security Architecture · 2 h 19 minAOT2 and Ugochi discuss the Benue Massacre, Believe it or not, weekly essentials segments, and other major news that made the rounds this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:25…
- Mad People Everywhere · 2 h 36 min234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram. Write to us: [email protected] Newsletter: https://234essential.com/ 234 Essential is published by Global Village. Hosted on…
- The Power of Community · 1 h 58 minAOT2 and Ugochi invite Marvis Marshal on this episode. Marvis Marshal is a trained architect with a master’s degree in interior design and a practising project manager with a…
