
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: ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 253 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

AOT2 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 It or Not” story about a woman who reported the sun to the police. They a... more
AOT2 and Ugochi catch up on all the news that made the rounds this week.
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00:00 - Introduction
12:00 - Catch up
42:40 - X of the week
53:35 - Believe it or not
01:12:00 - Weekly essential - Owanbe edition
01:27:50 - Once Upon a Time - Queen ... more
AOT2 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 imprisonment for defiling minors. They also dive into fan mails, Believ... more
AOT2 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 Weekly Essentials, while discussing all the stories that made the rounds this... more
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This show is rad. You are doing a great job. Thank you for all your great work.
PS: Ugochi is hilarious
Love love love this podcast. I live in the States and listening to this podcast keeps me updated on my “sweet”home country NIGERIA
Keep it up guys! Listening to this pod keeps me in touch with naija. I love the vibes and humor. AOT2 needs to be mindful of the things he says sometimes tho. Love from Texas!
Show reminds me why I love Nigeria and why I left Nigeria. Keep on going last last.
“They can’t hear because they are flipping burgers at Burger King” but yet you speak of anti Nigerian “hate” you lack understanding of Black American history and culture then make gross (and false) negative generalizations about them. I also find the statement that Nigerians just “see another black person” interesting…with all the tribalism that goes on really? How ironic.
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Focusing on the vibrant tapestry of Nigerian culture and lifestyle, this podcast features engaging discussions about pop culture, music, movies, and social issues. The hosts, AOT2 and Ugochi, add humor and insight to a range of topics, from societal norms to personal anecdotes, while providing historical context that enhances understanding of contemporary trends. Noteworthy episodes often reflect on critical topics like mental health, community dynamics, and the challenges faced by Nigerian youth, making it an enriching resource for listeners interested in Nigerian narratives and cultural commentary.
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234 Essential launched 6 years ago and published 253 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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