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I Said What I Said

I Said What I Said

The Carousel Network 317 Episodes Jul 22, 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 "Look Good, Feel Great" Episode ft. Hilary Taiwo
The "Look Good, Feel Great" Episode ft. Hilary Taiwo Jul 22, 2026 1:57:15 This week, we’re joined by Hilary Taiwo, founder of Hilary Says, for a fun and insightful conversation about skincare, beauty, business and so much more.We answer some serious—and very unserious—skincare questions, break down the basics of building a healthy routine and discuss how to keep your skin healthy as you get older. Hilary also shares the incredible journey behind building Hilary Says.As
An URGENT Family Microsode
An URGENT Family Microsode Jul 17, 2026 15:01 Gbeborun central in London, Toronto, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles AND ENVIRONSSSSSSSSS this is for you! FK & Jola are calling a brief family meeting to address a serious family emergency, as drastic times call for DRASTIC measures. Buy the rest of the tickets here. Treat as urgent! - https://linktr.ee/theiswispod?mc_cid=caaeca6182&mc_eid=42aaf5efdb Hosted on Acast.
The "Most Booked" Episode ft. David Makinde
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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