Needed Delusion

AOT2, Osagie, and Steve are joined by Benjamin Dada for a wide-ranging conversation before Steve reflects on the challenges of accurate storytelling in Nigerian media. They also discuss reports of Mexican drug cartels outsourcing meth production to Nigeria, Peter Okoye’s comments on teaching his children indigenous languages, and the debate sparked by a content creator reportedly dismissed from Zenith Bank over her social media activity. The episode wraps up with reactions to Tyla’s cancelled Lagos show and the wider conversation around xenophobia, before signing out.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction and Interview with Benjamin Dada01:20:38 - Steve on Nigerian media and its lack of accurate storytelling01:27:28 - How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeriahttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmrnxp4nllo01:57:40 -  Peter Okoye Says There Is No Economic Advantage in Teaching His Children His Native Languagehttps://punchng.com/nigerian-languages-not-helpful-peter-p-square-defends-children-speaking-french/02:24:40 - Gist from the internet: Content Creator sacked by Zenith Bankhttps://x.com/TrendingEx/status/2083120390390317231Rebecca is a TikToker who documents her routine.She was reportedly warned several times by her bank before the sack According to her, she was first warned in July 2022 and was made to face a Disciplinary Committee because of a post about a N10, 000 salary increaseShe has been creating videos since 2018.She said she started recording at the office because she didn’t have a fine space in her house02:59:00 - Nigerians push back on Tyler, Lagos show over concerns over the treatment of Nigerians in South Africahttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7vglz56gg5oTyla removed Lagos from her upcoming world tour schedule after a Nigerian petition called for a boycott amid anti-migrant tensions in South Africa.Nigerians have criticised Tyla and other South African celebrities for not speaking out against xenophobia; some artists reportedly face cancelled shows elsewhere in Africa.Commentators say the anger is understandable but argue politicians—not artists—should bear primary responsibility for the crisis.Trevor Noah’s new ad for the South Africa Travel and Tourism board..Nigerians should put the mirror up, though03:39:40 - Sign out----------------Follow Loose Talk on Twitter and Instagram.Write to us: fanmail@loosetalkgiants.comSupport Loose Talk: https://donate.stripe.com/bIY6oW0VHaHS2eA3ccLoose Talk is produced by Global Village.