We are calling it! The next frontier in media and entertainment is Podcasts. Just doomscroll through any feed that you regularly doomscroll through, and you’ll see the algorithm recommending viral clips from podcasts that you should get into.
Those viral clips have become very popular means of engaging with pop culture, yet many of you have not gotten into podcasts. This is not to say that just any and every podcast out there is worth your time, especially in this era of “As a woman…”
Enter me (duh!) to tell you what podcasts are worth your salt.
See below the 10 best Nigerian podcasts you should get into:
With An S
This is a fairly new podcast about music from Culture Custodian. But already, the hosts, Deji and Moyo, have sat down with Chocolate City CEO Abuchi Ugwu, where he spoke about being paid 2k as a producer. The hosts do not come to the chair with experience writing about music that one might expect, but they’ve offered commentary on everything from the best albums of 2024 to Burna Boy’s music. You can start with that episode with Ugwu from Chocolate City below.
Dear Ife Series
This is a spinoff of the very spicy messages that members of the Diary of a Naija Girl community send to founder Ìfẹ́dayo Agoro. Everything is on the table on this podcast as Ife hosts her celebrity guests to a treat laced with salacious secrets. Start with an episode with former OAP, Gbemi OO.
I Like Girls
This podcast pierces the experience of Nigerian women, interrogating how they are pushing against extremist conservative values in pursuit of wholeness. Hosted by journalist Nana-Aisha Salaudeen, the podcast has covered everything from fibroids to Kayan Mata and even crypto. I particularly loved this episode with the actress Nse Ikpe-Etim.
Afrobeats Intelligence
This has become the de facto Nigerian music industry podcast. Host and music journalist Joey Akan regularly invites industry insiders for a deep dive into the state of Afrobeats. Tee-Y Mix, Ckay, and even Joeboy have dropped by. Start with the Don Jazzy episode below.
Uncultured
These guys can be very, very unserious, but when they are serious and drop a new episode, you’re in for a treat. This is a pop culture podcast with a revolving door of hosts that blends pop culture and history to make sense of the country’s current state. Start with the episode on Afrobeats below:
Loose Talk
Hosted by journalists Osagie Alonge, Steve Dede and Ayomide Tayo, Loose Talk is a podcast supposed to be about pop culture, but it really is about life as middle-aged men pushing forty. The hosts offer commentary on everything from music to politics and media through the older millennial lens. Stream this episode when they spoke about Zikoko below:
Menisms
This is one of the few podcasts about men that offers honest conversations about the experiences of young Nigerian men and not just a punch down on women refusing to sit at home and cook. The hosts, Michael and Murewa, have had everyone from Timini Egbuson to Ebuka Obi-Uchendu drop by. Start with this hilarious episode below:
The Honest Bunch
This podcast was one of the pioneers that ignited the podcast boom in Nigeria, sparking the trend of viral “As a woman…” clips that dominated the space. While some now dismiss it as part of the noise in the industry, it remains a go-to for the juiciest conversations. If you’re looking for unfiltered “tea,” this is where to stop. Start with the episode featuring Kunle Remi for a major dose of drama and insight.
I Said What I Said (ISWIS)
Widely regarded as the leaders of the Nigerian podcasting space, ISWIS hosts Jola and FK have built a massive audience through their raw and honest conversations about money, sex, and navigating life as part of the nouveau riche. For a perfect introduction, start with the episode featuring Ozzy Etomi—it’s a must-listen!
Spit Or Swallow
I stumbled upon this podcast by accident while doomscrolling on YouTube, and I’ve been hooked ever since. It doesn’t get more sex-positive than host Hausachocolate and her guests, who dive into all the tips and tricks to level up your sex life. I especially loved the episode linked below, but what stood out even more was an essay by guest Ed Gothboy on Substack, where he breaks down the concept of “Dependable Fucks.” It’s a fascinating read!
