234 Essential
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.
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Recent Episodes
Celibacy Boyz In Christ
Aug. 3, 2022
It's all about boyfriends describing their girlfriends in the strangest ways, terrorists closing in on the capital, Abuja, and all the Big Brother Naija house updates in episode 106 of the pod. For more information on all e…
Nigeria Will ‘Nigeria’ You
July 27, 2022
In this episode, AOT2 and Ugochi discuss the “Bishops” and “Pastors” attending the Presidential candidates unveiling, the new petrol price and yes, Big Brother Naija is back! Also, the fan mails are worth the listen. For mo…
Akoi Flop
July 20, 2022
New episode of your favourite podcast sees hosts Ugochi and AOT2 discuss the Baba Ijesha saga, Tinubu's Muslim-Muslim ticket, Portable's shenanigans and Adekunle Gold shining. For more information on all episode releases a…
Prison Break
July 13, 2022
In this episode, Ugochi and AOT2 discuss the recent 'prison escape' from Kuje Prison, Nollywood's stab at the Lagos number two seat, Lagos' abortion laws, and the regular degular. For more information on all episode releas…
Glamour Girls
July 6, 2022
From the impact of the rain and fuel scarcity in Lagos to leg-day at the gym, this episode of the pod circles around resilience and survival. In this episode, Ugochi and AOT2 discuss Nigeria and its many problems. For more …
Emi l’okan
June 23, 2022
The duo discuss Atiku picking Ifeanyi Okowa as a running mate, electricity issues in Nigeria and lots more.
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About the Hosts
Ugochi Anyanwu
Co-Host
Ugochi is a seasoned sales professional and a podcast co-host with over seven years experience in the retail industry and currently works as a Sales Manager for a reputable private tailoring and design brand in Lagos.
With her innate passion for building relationships, her training and interactions give way to her interest in people oriented service and also a trainer on customer service and satisfaction to SME's.
When she's not working, she's living her best life ^_^
Ayomide "AOT2" Tayo
Co-Host
AOT2 is a Nigerian journalist, podcast host, scriptwriter and founder of the Naija Times newsletter.
In the past, he has worked with Hip Hop World Magazine, Hip TV, THE NET, SoundCity Blast and others. He also worked at Pulse Nigeria for five years, where he rose to the position of Senior Editor. He is presently a Senior Editor at Opera News Nigeria.
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