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AOT2, 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 CEO’s breast cancer scam in Prop and Flop of the Week before wrapping up.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction18:24 - Fanmails52:50 - Tweet of the week01:29:00 - Release Therapy01:45:00 - Prop of the week01:57:00 - Flop of the week----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/

AOT2 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 Nollywood saga involving Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham. The episode also touches on AI in Nigeria, Release Therapy, and wraps up with Prop and Flop of the Week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 15:44 - Catch up 25:00 - Weekly rant 39:00 - Fan mails 57:00 - Nollywood saga - Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham  01:43:20 - Release Therapy 01:24:00 - Prop and flop of the week ----------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/

AOT2 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 elections, public trust, and governance, breaking down recent examples and public reactions before wrapping up.--------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/

AOT2 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 International Women’s Day, highlighting its significance and current conversations before wrapping up.OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 26:00 - The Oscars 01:00:00 - Catch up 01:16:20 - International Women's Day--------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/

 AOT2, 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 Korea, move into Release Therapy, and wrap up the episode with a sign out. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 20:30  - Catch up 52:50 - X of the week 01:14:25 -  Release Therapy 01:24:20 - Sign out --------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/

AOT2 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 rates, and catch up on recent events before unpacking X of the Week and Believe It or Not. The episode also covers the alleged assassination attempt on Peter Obi in Edo State, Release Therapy, and Prop and Flop of the Week before wrapping up.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction 50:28 - Fan mails 01:01:20 - New black market rates 01:03:30 - Catch up 01:34:07 - X of the week 0136:33 - Believe it or not 01:58:50 - Release Therapy 02:09:20 - Prop and flop of the week--------------------------------------------234 Essential on Twitter and Instagram.Write us: [email protected] to 234 Essential: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYfZw6g14juf1m8wxNewsletter: https://234essential.com/

 AOT2, 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 Weekly Essentials, touching on school being a scam and the rising cost of rent in Lagos. The episode also revisits the 2014 Ebola saga in Once Upon A Time and wraps up with Prop and Flop of the Week before signing out. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction35:58 - X of the week58:30 - believe it or not01:14:00 - Weekly essentials 01:20:40 - Once Upon A Time01:33:00 - prop and flop of the week01:41:10 - Sign out

AOT2 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 Fela’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and wrap up with Prop and Flop of the Week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 07:02 - Fan mails 15:24 - Weekly catch up 51:50 - Believe it or not 01:01:45 - Gist 01:06:45 - Prop and flop of the week

AOT2 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 Upon a Time, reflecting on its impact and what it revealed about that period. The episode also breaks down the Prop and Flop of the Week, focusing on the Makoko demolition and the disruption of protests by the police, before signing out. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction09:94 - Catch up57:20 - X of the week01:10:50 - One upon a time - Ikeja bomb blast01:35:10 - PROP AND FLOP OF THE WEEK - MAKOKO DELOMILATION AND PROTEST DISTRUPTION BY THE POLICE01:43:40 - Sign out

AOT2 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 December plans, the idea of hosting a live show in December, X of the Week, and wrap up with Prop and Flop of the Week before signing out.