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- 2 days ago1h 40m
“I Feel Like an Imposter” - Hauwa Opens Up About Her Success & Creativity
Toke sits down with content creator Hauwa the woman behind some of the internet’s funniest, most brutally honest videos for an episode that opens with one running question: what’s the color of your problem?From there, the conversation moves through Hauwa’s start ghostwriting comedy skits before ever showing her own face, her refusal to hide being broke, in debt, or turned down for a UK visa, and her unapologetic stance on wanting to marry a man with money without shame. She and Toke swap notes on marrying young and leaving fast, on choosing peace and financial independence over performing a relationship for anyone’s approval. Then the tone shifts entirely as Toke opens up about surviving the house fire that took both her parents when she was eight, and what therapy finally gave her the words to say a moment Hauwa meets with real tenderness.It’s an episode that swings from pure nonsense to real devastation and back again, a reminder that some of the funniest people are carrying the heaviest things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 3m
Folagade Banks on Building Mama Deola From Zero to a Movie
In this episode of Toke Moments, Toke sits down with content creator and comedian Folagade Banks, the man behind the viral character Mama Deola, for a conversation that traces his path from a failed record label that got him arrested at OAU, to a modeling agency, to accidentally becoming one of Nigeria’s most recognisable characters during the COVID lockdown.Folagade opens up about the deliberate choices behind Mama Deola why he picked the robe over an exaggerated, sexualised costume, why he keeps the character sharply separate from who he is in real life, and the deep hurt behind a viral moment where a women’s empowerment event appearance was twisted online into a controversy he never saw coming. He also talks candidly about underpricing himself early in his career, the friendships he’s had to walk away from, the mental health struggles he was quietly carrying between 2021 and 2023, and the upcoming Mama Deola film a Kava original dropping this September, built to prove that African stories can thrive outside the cinema model.It’s a conversation that moves from laugh-out-loud storytelling to real vulnerability, showing the discipline and heartbreak behind one of Nigeria’s most beloved comedic brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 17m
Inside Mo Abudu’s Empire: From Oil & Gas to EbonyLife Films
In this episode of Toke Moments, Toke sits down with media mogul and EbonyLife Group founder Mo Abudu for a wide-ranging conversation that moves effortlessly between boardroom and heart-to-heart. Mo traces her path from a decade at ExxonMobil to building an entertainment empire from nothing, admitting that leaving a stable career at 40 to chase an idea for a Pan-African talk show felt less like ambition and more like a calling she couldn’t ignore.The conversation moves through Mo’s approach to rejection and fundraising, her decision to walk away from hosting Moments With Mo and hand it to the next generation without ego, and the discipline behind her days — the 4 a.m. wake-ups, the one meal a day, the phobia of flying she had to conquer to build a project in Calabar. She also opens up about returning to cinema after seven years away with her new film, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, and what it took to get the industry’s biggest names on board.This is a funny, unfiltered, and often surprising conversation about legacy, standards, and what it really costs to build something from scratch including Mo’s candid, tongue-in-cheek take on love, marriage, and why she still hasn’t made room for it at 61. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 14, 20261h 2m
Why I Took A Break From Acting in 2024: Erica’s Honest Reset
In this episode of Toke Moments, Toke sits down with Erica for a refreshingly honest conversation that goes far beyond the Big Brother headlines. Erica opens up about the therapy journey that helped her process years of online scrutiny, and the surreal, often invasive comments strangers feel entitled to make about her body and her life.The conversation moves through Erica’s only-child upbringing and how it shaped her independence, the emotional toll of building her own home from scratch as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and her refreshingly specific checklist for the kind of man she wants — fine, romantic, ambitious, and financially secure, no compromises. She also gets candid about dating after fame, protecting her friendships, and learning not to overshare with people who haven’t earned it.This is a funny, self-aware, and surprisingly deep conversation about healing, standards, and staying soft in an industry that constantly asks you not to be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 31, 20261h 19m
Call Of My Life: The Man Behind Nollywood’s Biggest Rom-Com ft. Dammy Twitch
In this episode of Toke Moments, Toke sits down with director Dammy Twitch, the creative mind behind Nollywood’s breakout hit Call of My Life, for a candid conversation about his leap from shooting music videos to directing his first feature film. Dammy opens up about the risk of going straight to cinema, the casting process behind the film’s now-famous on-screen chemistry, and the humbling economics of Nigerian filmmaking.The conversation traces his journey from interning as a BTS photographer in Lagos to becoming one of the most talked-about new directors in the industry, including the sacrifices, the doubt, and the mother who supported him even when she didn’t understand the dream. Dammy also gets refreshingly honest about being his own harshest critic, his love for travel, and what’s next after breaking into the box office top ten.This is a funny, insightful conversation about passion, risk, and betting on yourself in an industry that doesn’t always reward patience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 17, 20261h 9m
Fitness, Fame and Finding Peace ft. Mercy Eke
In this episode of Toke Moments, Toke sits down with Mercy Eke for a candid, high-energy conversation covering love, trust, and everything in between. Mercy opens up about going back to school for her Master’s degree while juggling a business, what it really took to push through, and why she believes education is one of the best investments anyone can make in themselves.The conversation moves through relationships and readiness - dating, trust, boundaries, and the misconceptions that have followed Mercy since Big Brother, as well as her journey building M&M into a lifestyle brand, her commitment to fitness as a form of healing, and what she’s really looking for in love and marriage. Mercy also gets refreshingly honest about female friendships, self-respect, and choosing peace over drama in an industry built on comparison.This is a fun, unfiltered, and at times deeply reflective conversation about growth, standards, and knowing exactly who you are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 10, 202616 min
Toke Moments Is Back: I Was MIA, Here’s My Apology
In this episode of Toke Moments, Toke is back — and she’s got a lot to catch up on. She opens up about stepping away this season to be a more intentional mother, and takes us along on a hilariously chaotic solo trip abroad with her daughter, Yaya.From a diaper emergency mid-flight to becoming an unlikely screen-time convert, Toke shares the unfiltered highs and lows of first-time motherhood, plus a heartfelt shoutout to diaspora moms doing it without help, and the nannies who make it all possible. She also leaves listeners with real, practical tips on how to actually support a mom in your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 13, 20261h 11m
No One Prepares You for Motherhood | Simi Drey on Marriage, Family & Identity
Motherhood changes everything and no one truly prepares you for it.In this episode of Toke Moments, Toke sits down with Simi Drey for an honest conversation about marriage, family, and the identity shifts that come with becoming a mother. Simi opens up about the realities behind the beautiful moments, the challenges many women don’t talk about, and how she’s learning to balance love, partnership, and self-discovery.It’s a heartfelt conversation about growth, womanhood, and navigating a new season of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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