Podcast
I Said What I Said
Hosted by The Carousel Network · EN
I Said What I Said is one of Africa’s biggest podcasts, hosted by friends Jola (Jollz) and Feyikemi (FK) Abudu, who 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 the comfort of knowing somebody else is also figuring life out.
Season 8 Begins this February.
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Facebook Special: The "Made by Africa" Episode ft Osas Ighodaro
1w ago01:23:05Tap to summarizeHappy Africa Day boys and girls! For our final special Africa Day series with Facebook, we’re joined by the incredible actress, Osas Ighodaro.Starting with some spicy dilemmas on friendship loyalty, we navigate what to do when you catch your friend’s man cheating and why age gap relationships will always have the group chat divided. Osas takes us through her journey from pageantry to acting, moving back to Nigeria, building a global career and what “Made by Africa, Loved by the World” really means to her. She also shares some tips for young creatives trying to find their own people in this social media age. We hope you enjoy!Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to, leave a review, share it with everyone you know, and if you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment!Make sure to follow us onTwitter: @ISWISPodcastInstagram: @isaidwhatisaidpodYouTube: @isaidwhatisaidpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Facebook Special: The "BBN To Blockbusters" Episode ft. Tobi Bakre
2w ago01:22:58Tap to summarizeIt’s another special Facebook Africa Day episode! Today, we’re joined by the best actor in the world, Tobi Bakre.We start with our usual catch-up and some very juicy dilemmas, including a listener wondering if she should stay in a long-distance relationship and another trying to figure out how to set boundaries with her husband’s family. Tobi tells us all about his journey from reality TV to becoming one of Nollywood’s biggest stars, building a global community with the help of Facebook, how fatherhood changed him, his hopes for African cinema and his dreams for the future.It’s always an amazing time when Tobi is in the house. Enjoy!Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to, leave a review, share it with everyone you know, and if you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment!Make sure to follow us on:Twitter: @ISWISPodcastInstagram: @isaidwhatisaidpodYouTube: @isaidwhatisaidpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Facebook Special: The “Jill of All Trades” Episode ft Kehinde Bankole
3w ago01:04:41Tap to summarizeSurprise! We have a very special episode!!! To celebrate Africa Day with Facebook, we are joined by the amazing, ever-talented Kehinde Bankole.We start with a quick catch-up on what we’ve been getting up to, a little Ibadan gist and some hilarious dilemmas, including what to do when you’re basically bankrolling your boyfriend’s life. Then we get into her incredible career journey, her many talents and side quests (she’s literally a Jill of all trades) and how Facebook has helped her and other African creatives build and connect with their communities globally.It’s insightful, fun and amazing as always. You already know Kehinde is THAT GIRL. Enjoy!Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to, leave a review, share it with everyone you know, and if you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment!Make sure to follow us onTwitter: @ISWISPodcastInstagram: @isaidwhatisaidpodYouTube: @isaidwhatisaidpodHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The "Unfairly Incarcerated" Episode ft. George
3w ago02:05:29Tap to summarizeThis week, the ladies are joined by George, a very hardworking driver with an unforgettable story. We start with our usual weekend recap and then get into the AMVCAs and the proof is in the pudding because coming on the pod is clearly the secret to success.The dilemmas were juicy as always. We advise a listener whose mother’s staff is a little too attached to her, unpack a listener who is married-men-sexual and discuss what to do when your boyfriend is preparing you to be his second wife.George takes us into a completely different world as he opens up about what life in prison is really like. From the rules and politics of living behind bars to the different characters, survival tactics and so many other wild stories, he shares moments that are hilarious, heavy and eye-opening.Enjoy this amazing episode brought to you by our friends at Busha.Busha is a SEC-licensed digital asset exchange where you can buy, sell, and send digital assets anywhere in the world, and also save in naira or dollars with up to 20% annual interest. Download the Busha App and use the code ISWIS or visit busha.io to get started!Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to, leave a review, share it with everyone you know, and if you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment!Make sure to follow us onTwitter: @ISWISPodcastInstagram: @isaidwhatisaidpodYouTube: @isaidwhatisaidpodHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The "Words of Affirmation in Ikoyi" Episode
4w ago01:57:34Tap to summarizeThis week, it’s just the ladies, and they kick things off with a quick recap of their week, then share an important reminder for everyone to sort out their PVCs. Between consumer exploitation, misuse of power and the current cost of living, it’s clear we need change, and this is the first step.They also talk about business owners and people in prominent spaces being more conscious of their public messaging, the impact of their words, and being fair to workers, especially when it comes to benefits.The dilemmas were delivered as always, with some cases where we really couldn’t support these women’s wrongs. They wrap up with a cute game where they answer a lot of questions, from their warning labels and dealbreakers to why people need Yelp reviews. It’s fun, hilarious and amazing as always. Enjoy this special episode brought to you by Busha!Nigerians, we have a really important election next year. Make sure you are registered to vote - https://cvr.inecnigeria.org/Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to, leave a review, share it with everyone you know, and if you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment!Make sure to follow us onTwitter: @ISWISPodcastInstagram: @isaidwhatisaidpodYouTube: @isaidwhatisaidpodHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The "Jolly, Free and Less Busy" Episode
Apr 2802:20:02Tap to summarizeThis week, we have a special birthday episode for our president, Big Dawg Jollz! The ladies kick things off with a recap of their eventful weekend before getting into the Megan and Klay situation, and honestly, our girl deserved so much better.The dilemmas were delivered as always, with sweet birthday messages for Jola and plenty of interesting entries. This week, they get into feeling like a wife in an insecure relationship, the jealousy that can come with a sibling’s engagement, and constantly coming second to your boyfriend’s baby mum. They also touch on the work behind changing government policies to better protect women.It’s warm, chaotic and very much a Jolly episode. Enjoy!You can catch Zikhona Ndelebe's Difference She Makes Episode here: https://youtu.be/wWdeRqgLeoU?si=Nj9_R9BR-EnrqjyqDon't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to, leave a review, share it with everyone you know, and if you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment!Make sure to follow us onTwitter: @ISWISPodcastInstagram: @isaidwhatisaidpodYouTube: @isaidwhatisaidpodHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The "Retired Little Menace" Episode ft JMB
Apr 2202:09:28Tap to summarizeThis week, FK & Jola are joined by Joel Moses Babatunde, Twitter’s favourite naughty boy, for an episode dedicated to naughty children and all the chaos they bring. From weddings, party costumes and the madness of children’s birthdays, to clowns making kids cry, “wailing as a service”, other deeply unserious career paths, and Oga HR’s childhood escapades, the conversation is ridiculous from start to finish. They also get into quick insights on Odun Longe’s unconventional HR practices, her approach to work, and practical tips for building a healthier, happier workplace culture. The dilemmas also didn’t disappoint, with many of you writing in to confess the truly wild things you did as children. We also got some sad dilemmas about the state of the country and bandits, plus a shocking one about finding out through a DNA test that your father isn’t your biological father. It promises to be a fun and interesting episode, per usual. Enjoy!Nigerians, we have a really important election next year. Make sure you are registered to vote - https://cvr.inecnigeria.org/You can catch Odun Longe’s Difference She Makes Episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBMRf16aPoIDon't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to, leave a review, share it with everyone you know, and if you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment!Make sure to follow us onTwitter: @ISWISPodcastInstagram: @isaidwhatisaidpodYouTube: @isaidwhatisaidpodHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The "Unscheduled Maintenance" Episode
Apr 1402:21:36Tap to summarizeAfter a fun weekend in Abuja for their friend's wedding, FK & Jola are back to talk about seeing your friends in love, group adventures and the pitfalls of the Nigerian aviation industry, which led them to a hot conversation on the importance of registering to vote. They then spoke about Sibongile Ndashe's work in pushing law beyond intention and into impact, and why that matters for African women, before diving into some spicy dilemmas, including friends taking advantage, closure from situationships, and promiscuous ex-boyfriends. It was an excellent episode, if we do say so ourselves! Enjoy Nigerians, we have a really important election next year. Make sure you are registered to vote - https://cvr.inecnigeria.org/You can catch the Difference She Makes Episode here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrjkXvbQU98Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to, leave a review, share it with everyone you know, and if you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment!Make sure to follow us onTwitter: @ISWISPodcastInstagram: @isaidwhatisaidpodYouTube: @isaidwhatisaidpodHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The "Major & Minor Icks" Episode
Apr 801:56:39Tap to summarizeAfter weeks of back-to-back bangers with some phenomenal guests, this week FK & Jola are alone on the couch. The episode starts with a recap of their enjoyment-filled Easter weekend (up Jesus), which leads into an interesting conversation on the importance of excellence and innovation in faith-based endeavours - from books to businesses.They then have a conversation about the very real dangers women face on the internet as a result of the lack of regulation around AI usage, especially with the proliferation of deepfakes being used for sexual harassment and slander. The dilemmas this week were a doozy! From a relationship that might have been held together by sex, to navigating friendships as you grow, cohabiting with zero boundaries and long-distance relationships that suddenly start to look appealing for the wrong reasons - there’s a lot to unpack.They round things off with a heated list of icks and as always, it’s chaotic, honest and very funny. Enjoy!Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to, leave a review, share it with everyone you know, and if you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment!Make sure to follow us on:Twitter: @ISWISPodcastInstagram: @isaidwhatisaidpodYouTube: @isaidwhatisaidpodHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The "Smell Good, Look Good" Episode ft. Teniola Aladese
Apr 101:59:53Tap to summarizeThis week, we have the best actor in the world on the best podcast in the world — Teniola Aladese! We talk about the Super Eagles' ill-timed win against Iran (like PLEASE), the rising cost of living in the country, Teni’s rise to fame in Nollywood and how she structures her career & personal life now as a very prominent actor. We also sort out some juicy dilemmas about infidelity, stealing & mother-daughter trauma (a real trifecta). You know the best episodes are the ones where we have 3 big, beautiful babes so you’re in for a treat! Also, we have a very special scented treat tucked away in the episode, courtesy of our good friends from Beguile By Oma! Shop the most intoxicating scents at beguile.com with our code for 5% off! ISWIS55Teniola’s outfit, which we loooove is also available on her store @thecoolauntyinc Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to, leave a review, share it with everyone you know, and if you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment!Make sure to follow us onTwitter: @ISWISPodcastInstagram: @isaidwhatisaidpodYouTube: @isaidwhatisaidpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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