The Life As It Is Podcast

By Taiwo Ajibola and Tokunboh Wright

The ‘Life as it is podcast’ focuses on matters bordering on contemporary life issues in the Nigerian space through the lens of two dynamic young women- Taiwo and Tokunboh

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Ep. 22- The aftermath of the ENDSARS protests and the way forward for Nigeria

The Life As It Is PodcastOct 25, 2020

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The Life As it Is Podcast Christmas Episode 2022 🎉

Hey guys! It has been a very long minute and your girls are back with a special Christmas episode.

In this episode we catch up on how life has been for us in 2022, and what we look forward to in 2023. We also dish on our “Detty December” plans 😎

We hope this episode resonates with you as much as it did for us.

Season’s Greetings from us at the TLAIIP

Dec 24, 202216:14

Bad petrol and Nigeria’s Anyhowness episode

On this week's episode, Taiwo and Tokunboh dissect the predicament of the Fuel scarcity in Nigeria, its impact on the environment and the health of individuals and the anyhowness of Nigeria.
We are calling on all science and environmental experts to the show to give us a detailed description of the science around how bad petrol affects the environment. Please contact on us the Anchor app if you want to feature on the show. We cant wait to hear from you.

Have a great listen!

Feb 22, 202225:07

Valentines day, family planning and everything else in between

On this week's hilarious episode, we discuss everything about Rihanna's shocking pregnancy reveal, the fuss about valentines and Tokunboh's obsessions with "hitting things from behind". We want to know how you're doing. please send us a voice message on the anchor app and let us know what topics you would like for us to dissect.

Have a great listen!

Feb 12, 202236:60

Back from Haitus!

After a very long and much needed break from podcasting to deal with life and adulting, Taiwo and Tokunboh are finally back and recording their first episode after almost a year!

In this episode we talk about our major life changes, the lessons that we have learned while away and we re-establish our commitment to keeping you entertained.

Have a great listen!

Feb 02, 202217:55

Dec 14, 202001:11:19

The role of Nigeria’s creative community in preserving the legacy of the ENDSARS movement.

With respect to how hard the government is trying to erase the events unfolding from the #EndSARS protests from our memories, we must begin to desperately seek to preserve its foot-print.

This week we are joined by the phenomenal Blessing Kure, a renowned spoken word artist as she discusses her role as a creative in preserving the legacy of the #EndSARS protests for future generations.

Please don’t forget to rate our show and subscribe on Apple podcast so you’re notified of new episodes as they’re released.

You can also leave us a voice message on the anchor app here: anchor.fm/taiwo-ajibola/message or send us an email with your comments and show suggestions at thelifeasitispodcast@outlook.com

Follow Taiwo and Tokunboh on Instagram at @taiyelolu_ and notes_throughabrokenglass.

Nov 01, 202041:02

Ep. 22- The aftermath of the ENDSARS protests and the way forward for Nigeria

We are in very trying times as a nation and we are trying our very best to comprehend the events that have occurred in the past weeks with the #EndSARs protests and the devastating events that have followed.

Two very estimable friends of the show “The Shittu brothers” -Dr. Yusuf Shittu and Legal practitioner, Mr. Rilwan (Riley) Shittu share their thoughts on the aftermath of the EndSARs protests, the legal implications and the way forward for Nigeria.

You can follow Dr. Yusuf and Rilwan Shittu on Instagram at @tyshittu and @iamrilwan respectively.

Please don’t forget to rate our show and subscribe on Apple podcast so you’re notified of new episodes as they’re released.

You can also leave us a voice message on the anchor app here: anchor.fm/taiwo-ajibola/message or send us an email with your comments and show suggestions at thelifeasitispodcast@outlook.com

Follow Taiwo and Tokunboh on Instagram at @taiyelolu_ and notes_throughabrokenglass.

Oct 25, 202001:04:48

EP 21: SARS and the “Anyhowness” of Nigeria

On this week episode, with another surprise guest host, we dissect the issues surround police brutality in Nigeria, the #ENDSars protests and the police reforms we want to see in the Nigeria of our dreams. We also have a lot of fun on this episode, let’s just say it had an interesting ending! 😉

Please don’t forget to rate our show and subscribe on Apple podcast so you’re notified of new episodes as they’re released.

You can also leave us a voice message on the anchor app here: anchor.fm/taiwo-ajibola/message or send us an email with your comments and show suggestions at thelifeasitispodcast@outlook.com

Follow Taiwo and Tokunboh on Instagram at @taiyelolu_ and notes_throughabrokenglass.

Oct 14, 202001:00:40

The 20th Episode!

This week, we give you our amazing listeners the chance to host the show! We’re keeping the host as a surprise 😉 but Chile!, there’s sure a lot of tea spilling and juicy discussions that you’ll definitely want to hold on to your popcorns and sip some tea as you listen! Please don’t forget to rate our show and subscribe on Apple podcast so you’re notified of new episodes as they’re released.

You can also leave us a voice message on the anchor app here: anchor.fm/taiwo-ajibola/message or send us an email with your comments and show suggestions at thelifeasitispodcast@outlook.com

Follow Taiwo and Tokunboh on Instagram at @taiyelolu_ and notes_throughabrokenglass.

Oct 03, 202001:07:22

Ep 19: Culture shock! -Dissecting the rude awakening Nigerians experience “in the abroad”.

How Una Dey?

On This week’s episode Your philosophical princesses feature a phenomenal Young man- Franklyn Guobadia, a German “JJC” as we call him and he shares his experiences adapting to the culture in Germany, the dating scene, the nightlife as well as some of his most hilarious and scariest experiences adapting to a “strange-man’s land”.

You can follow Franklyn on IG @Franklyn.g and Please don’t forget to rate our show and subscribe on Apple podcast so you’re notified of new episodes as they’re released.

You can also leave us a voice message on the anchor app here: anchor.fm/taiwo-ajibola/message or send us an email with your comments and show suggestions at thelifeasitispodcast@outlook.com

Follow Taiwo and Tokunboh on Instagram at @taiyelolu_ and notes_throughabrokenglass.

Sep 25, 202040:22

Ep. 18: Rants, Vents and Unpacking

Hey lovelies!

On this week’s episode, Taiwo and Tokunboh vent and unpack all of the hot topics from the past week.
From a gifted human calendar, to a-not-so spiritual pastor, to violence against women, we unpack all the bits and pieces of these controversial topics and give our honest and uncensored opinions.

Please don’t forget to rate our show and subscribe on Apple podcast so you’re notified of new episodes as they’re released.

You can also leave us a voice message on the anchor app here: anchor.fm/taiwo-ajibola/message or send us an email with your comments and show suggestions at thelifeasitispodcast@outlook.com

Follow Taiwo and Tokunboh on Instagram at @taiyelolu_ and notes_throughabrokenglass.

Sep 15, 202001:07:13

S1Ep. 17- The role of the Media in achieving Sustainability

Hey guys! I know you missed us for a week but we’re right back like we never left!
On this week’s episode with our very dear super star friend Oviinuchi Prince, we gist about the importance of the media in amplifying our stories and it’s role in contributing to the paint a picture of the world that we wish to see.

If you enjoy the podcast do let us know by sending us a voice message which will be featured on our next episode via the link below:

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You can also send us an email with you feedback and topic suggestions at thelifeasitispodcast@outlook.com

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We love you for listening!

Sep 10, 202051:22

Imposter syndrome: Exposing the tricks of that tiny mean voice in your head that reeks of inadequacy

We have probably all experienced at some point in our lives, that subtle feeling of inadequacy and that tiny voice in our heads that whispers to us that we’ll soon be exposed as a fraud. That feeling has a name and it’s called the “imposter syndrome”. This week we uncover the tricks of the imposter syndrome, our experiences with this and we share how you can quiet that voice and reclaim your worth. If this resonates with you, please free to share your experiences with us via our email at thelifeasitisposcast@outlook.com. You can also send us a dm via any one of our Instagram handles: @taiyelolu_ and @notes_throughabrokenglass.

Aug 25, 202001:02:18

The future of Business in Nigeria

On this Brand new episode, the “philosophical princesses” (that’s our new alias 😉) shed the spotlight on the issues surrounding business in Nigeria and politics from the minds eye of the Nigerian Entrepreneur. Join us as we connect the dots and project the future of entrepreneurship in Nigeria with our very good friend and serial business innovator Chukwuebuka.

Aug 18, 202058:50

The Covid 19 Pandemic: The experiences of a Frontline Health worker

On This week’s episode , we take a deep dive into the Covid pandemic with Dr. Kunmi George and he shares his experiences working in the Isolation center. We also discuss the impact of the pandemic in our personal lives, and as usual, there’s hot gist! Be sure to check out Dr. Kunmi on his Instagram @kinkumii and also share your feedback and suggestions with us through our email thelifeasitispodcast@outlook.com

Aug 10, 202046:48

Hepatitis- The silent killer!

Today in commemoration of the World Hepatitis Day, we have the phenomenal Dr. Obehi Amiosor who is a Medical Doctor and an Advocate for Hepatitis awareness and together we dissect the prevention, myths and create awareness for Hepatitis. Please don’t forget to share your thoughts, comments and feedback with us through our email thelifeasitispodcast@outlook.com

Aug 02, 202047:41

Don’t let man touch you”: The Nigerian guide to parenting on Love, sex and relationships.

On today’s episode, the dynamic curators of this amazing space discuss sex education, love and relationships from the Nigerian millennial perspective, focusing on the role Nigerian parents play in educating their wards in these aspects and it’s subsequent impact on interpersonal relationships in adulthood.

We also share our experiences with hilarious stories of how ‘sex education’ was packaged to us Naija style and ruminate on what we wish we had learnt early on. Please don’t forget to write us with your comments and suggestions on thelifeasitispodcast@outlook.com

Jul 26, 202001:05:24

Deconstructing the popular Nigerian Phrases - "It is well" and its second cousin "We thank God"

If you are Nigerian with your chest, or you know what it means to be Nigerian by blood, then you must have said the phrases - “It is well” and “We thank God” several times. Today, we take a closer look at those phrases beyond the surface and we attempt to deconstruct them while analyzing their impact on the Nigerian culture and it’s implications on the mental health of the average Nigerian. Please Follow Our guest Dr. Yusuf Shittu on Instagram via his handle @tyshittu and don’t forget to write us with your comments and suggestions at thelifeasitispodcast@outlook.com.

Jul 19, 202055:56

Is it really Love or just a situationship part 2

Jul 12, 202001:15:21

Is it really Love or just a situationship

On today’s episode we discuss the nuances of situationships and all the other “ships” that it entails. Interestingly we decided to have two very special guests on both of the gender divides so that we have a balanced and well rounded perspective. We can’t wait for you to listen!

Jun 28, 202001:02:59

Dealing with corporate bullying part 2

On today's episode with 'Debiyi Ajayi- a foremost business consultant, we give a well balanced perspective on corporate bullying and he shares with us different experiences of people who have been bullied in the work place with the aim of challenging employees to understand the immense value that they carry within themselves.

Jun 21, 202001:12:36

Dealing with Corporate bullying- part 1

On this week’s episode , HR professional and talent management consultant, Samuel Akinlotan joins us to discuss corporate bullying in the workplace and it’s subsequent impact on productivity, mental and physical health.
Mr Akinlotan also addresses the need for relevant awareness exercises for Nigeria’s workforce and offers sustainable solutions which can be applied in the event of inappropriate behavior and bullying in the work place.

Jun 14, 202001:04:48

Nigerians in diaspora-changing the Nigerian narrative

Today's episode is so special to us as we welcome our very first guest, The formidable Lola Adegoke (@auntielola) on the ‘Life as it is’ podcast.
As an enterprising First-Generation Nigerian-American, faith based influencer and philanthropist, the lovely Lola tells us about her fierce patriotism, keeping the culture alive through the Soro Ni Yoruba Initiative and waving the Nigerian flag unashamedly in the diaspora.

#YorubaFineapple

Be sure to follow her on Instagram @auntielola.

Jun 07, 202048:22

Episode 5: Why do we get married- for love or for procreation?

Me and Tokunboh were curious as to why people got married and so on today's episode, we discuss the age old topic about marriage and why people get married, for love or for procreation and the social implications for both decisions.

May 31, 202057:18