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I Said What I Said

I Said What I Said

The Carousel Network 317 Episodes Jul 14, 2026

I Said What I Said is one of Africa's biggest podcasts, hosted by friends Jola (Jollz) and Feyikemi (FK) Abudu. 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. The podcast has been running since 2017 and is known for its candid conversations.

Episodes

The "Most Booked" Episode ft. David Makinde Jul 14, 2026 2:00:15 This week, we’re joined by the Most Booked Comedian in Nigeria, Makinde David and we had a very jolly time.We get into his upcoming comedy show, the story behind his title and some very wild moments from his life and career. Our listeners did not disappoint with the dilemmas. We have someone who is convinced their boss is a cultist and another who has somehow become besties with the wife of the ma
The "Fund my Masters" Episode Jul 7, 2026 1:50:11 This week, it’s just us girls.We start off strong with a little chat about water sports which somehow turns into a history lesson. We get into trusting your gut, decentering partners in healthy relationships and some very necessary advice on rejection and getting out of your own head.The dilemmas this week are insane. One listener loves her boyfriend but is starting to question his very intense br
The "Money Comes To Me" Episode ft. Fareedah Abdulsalam Jul 1, 2026 2:44:26 This week, we’re joined by Fareedah Abdulsalam, Product Marketing Manager at Busha, to talk about all things money. We get into our personal money problems, the habits we’ve inherited, investing, the concept (or myth?) of building generational wealth and how finances can shape our friendships and romantic relationships. We also get a little delulu about the levels of wealth we’d love to attain.The
The "It's Not A Family Matter" Episode ft. Alexis Adelu Sanya-Kawa and Zulu Anyaogu of Mirabel Centre Jun 24, 2026 2:01:55 This week, the ladies are joined by Alexis Adelu Sanya-Kawa and Zulu Anyaogu from the Mirabel Centre for a very important conversation on sexual assault, domestic violence and survivor advocacy.As usual, they start the episode with a quick catch-up, dive into a few listener dilemmas, including some exciting updates from previous entries.Alexis and Zulu then guide us through the incredible work the
The "Comment To Get The Ebook" Episode Jun 17, 2026 1:51:46 This week, it’s just the girls and they had a timeee.From Nigeria’s endless stress and FK’s hair drama to Jola’s Abuja adventures, the episode quickly goes from ranting to reminiscing. The ladies get into parenting in the age of social media, Nigerian boarding school stories and the very questionable ways adults treated teenage girls experiencing puberty.Unsafe spaces are back this week, along wit
The "Manifesting to Masterchef" Episode ft. Demilade Akingbe Jun 10, 2026 2:33:14 This week, the ladies are joined by the sensational Chef Demilade Akingbe for a hilarious and completely unfiltered episode. We kick things off with the heavy realities of living in Nigeria and the big debate over whether public figures actually have a responsibility to speak up.Things take an extra chaotic turn as the group gets into sex work, oddly specific turn-offs, and Demilade’s iconic
The "Children Need Care" Episode ft. Ayanfe Jun 3, 2026 2:07:50 This week, the ladies are joined by Ayanfe for a truly unforgettable episode. We start with a quick catch-up, then get into some dilemmas that go from confusing to completely unhinged. One listener’s husband is refusing to have children until his siblings do, another is grieving her sister while secretly falling in love with the husband she left behind.Then Ayanfe takes us through his incredible l
The "Call Of Our Lives Episode" ft. Uzoamaka Power, Andrew Yaw Bunting & Blessing Uzzi May 27, 2026 2:00:49 This week, we’re joined by Call of My Life stars Uzoamaka and Andrew, alongside producer Blessing and somehow, we spent the entire episode screaming “God when?” because what we were witnessing was more than the movie. We talk about Arsenal fans creative celebrations and some crazy dilemmas, including a listener who is trying to get his wife to forgive him after his infidelity.We obviously dive rig
Facebook Special: The "Made by Africa" Episode ft Osas Ighodaro May 25, 2026 1:23:05 Happy 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, movin
Facebook Special: The "BBN To Blockbusters" Episode ft. Tobi Bakre May 20, 2026 1:22:58 It’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 becom
Facebook Special: The “Jill of All Trades” Episode ft Kehinde Bankole May 15, 2026 1:04:41 Surprise! 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
The "Unfairly Incarcerated" Episode ft. George May 12, 2026 2:05:29 This 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-

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