
I Said What I Said is one of Africa’s biggest podcasts, hosted by friends Jola (Jollz) and Feyikemi (FK) Abudu and they have been saying the quiet parts out loud since 2017.
Each week, they unpack pop culture, careers, money, dating, family and the many confusions of modern adulthood with brutal honesty, big laughs and zero pretending.
Come for the banter.
Stay for the hot takes, hard truths and t... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 337 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureComedy | |||

This week, we're joined by Arike Alaso for an episode that takes as many chaotic detours as humanly possible. Before getting into your dilemmas, we dissect why Roblox has the younger generation in an iron-clad chokehold and the existential dread of w... more
Ngozi Okonye, Head of Brand and Communications at Busha is on the Bounce this week for a conversation about money, crypto and building better financial habits. We also revisit some of our unfortunate past business ventures, including snail and pig fa... more
This week, we’re joined by the incredibly hilarious and multi-talented Hauwa Lawal for a special 3-hr Agony Aunt episode. Before the dilemmas, we talk about the realities of running a business in Nigeria, Hauwa’s journey into content creation and why... more
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This episode features a real Gen Z baddie, Jaddy of Lagos, founder of Life Studios and The Transformhers, who joins the ladies for a very eventful episode involving fake dreads, the suffering required for beauty, some deeply unserious men... more
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I think it’s great that you ladies are able to travel outside of Nigeria, however, the comparisons are annoying. Comparing a nation that is 250+ yrs old to a country that is 65yrs old is strange. Of course Nigeria doesn’t have the same standards, infrastructure, or experiences. They also didn’t enslave, torture, and force millions of human beings to build the country for free. New York will never be Lagos, and Lagos will never be New York. Enjoy your travels without feeling the need to constantl... more
Started listening to this podcast during the EndSARS protests. Thank you for keeping us Nigerians living abroad connected to the things happening back home!
This is an amazing podcast, if you have a good sense about f humor, then you’re in the right place
There were things I had experienced that I just couldn’t explain why they were/felt bad but listening to this podcast has helped me name my feelings, understand the situations, my actions-and just know that I am not alone.
There’s a lot I hadn’t learned in my 38 years that listening to 2 girls and their guests have taught me. The conversations people don’t have.
So, thank you.
ISWIS is the only podcast I listen to. I look forward to Wednesdays every week, it’s so fun and such a ‘jolly’ ride listening to them. Thank you ladies!
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A provocative, candid talk show from two friends who unpack pop culture, money, careers, dating, and everyday adulthood with sharp humor and blunt honesty. Episodes feature a wide mix of guests—from artists and creators to founders and activists—alongside the hosts' personal stories, listener dilemmas, and sponsor reads. The show leans into relatable relationships, hustle culture, and navigating modern life in Africa and the diaspora, often blending practical advice with unapologetic banter and scorching takes. Noteworthy is the versatility of formats (interviews, live promos, audience questions) and a steady rhythm of conclusions that mix entertainment with tangible takeaways for listeners and potential guests alike.
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Recent guests on I Said What I Said include:
1. Ngozi Okonye
2. Hauwa Lawal
3. Jaddy of Lagos
4. Beverly Adaeze
5. Gozie Coker
6. Akinola Davies Jr
7. Hilary Taiwo
8. Makinde David
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