The Shrine Podcast

Season 5, Episode 3: In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare explore their understanding of—and try to define Nigerian romance and intimacy, why kindness is worth practicing in our daily lives, the NASA Artemis II mission to the far side of the moon, and more. This episode's Curiosity Session explores brand new topics the hosts are most curious about at the moment and how they are interacting with those curiosities.Wine🍷 : Marlborough Oyster Bay New ZealandWine ratings: Akindare (7), Jemima (10).All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod.For feedback, comments or participation in our "Village Square" segment, please send an email to [email protected] with the subject "TSP VILLAGE SQUARE".The Shrine Podcast is produced by @AKNLWS™, a boutique strategic communications and project delivery studio. #podcast #Nigerian #Culture #AI #popculture #humancondition #uk

Season 5, Episode 2: In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare ponder on the idea of culture being algorithmic in today's world, what "soft life" means , humanity's paradoxical relationship with capitalism, and more. This episode's Curiosity Session explores brand new topics the hosts are most curious about at the moment and how they are interacting with those curiosities. Wine🍷 : Co-op Fairtrade ColombardWine ratings: Akindare (8), Jemima (7.5).All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod.For feedback, comments or participation in our "Village Square" segment, send an email to [email protected] with the subject "TSP VILLAGE SQUARE".The Shrine Podcast is produced by AKNLWS™, a boutique strategic communications and project delivery studio. #podcast #Nigerian #Culture #AI #popculture #humancondition #uk

Season 5, Episode 1: In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare, set the scene for the new season with conversations around the Nigerian condition, charity-core on Nigerian internet and shade in Nollywood. This episode's Curiosity Session includes topics the hosts are most curious about at the moment and what community means for this show. Wine🍷 : Wise Wolf Cabernet SauvignonWine ratings: Akindare (7), Jemima (8.5).All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod.For feedback, comments or participation in our "Village Square" segment, send an email to [email protected] with the subject "TSP VILLAGE SQUARE".The Shrine Podcast is produced by AKNLWS™, a boutique strategic communications and project delivery studio. #podcast #Nigerian #Culture #AI #popculture #humancondition #uk

Season 4, Episode 6: The podcast has not been published in four months and in this episode (recorded in September 2025), hosts Jemima and Akindare, share life updates, share their thought on new age/style Nollywood films, attempt to quantify the real impact of Lagos' incessant floods on everyday Nigerians, and discuss Big Brother Naija Season 10, including predictions on the eventual winner. The main portion of this episode is a conversation about navigating the experience of witnessing our parents get old in real time. Wine🍷 : Vina Albali 2020 CrianzaWine ratings: Akindare (5), Jemima (6.5).All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod.For feedback, comments or participation in our "Village Square" segment, send an email to [email protected] with the subject "TSP VILLAGE SQUARE".The Shrine Podcast is produced by AKNLWS™, a boutique storytelling and strategy studio. #podcast #Nigerian #Nigeria #popculture #humancondition #uk

Season 4, Episode 5: In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare, discuss the Nigerian idea of adoption, social reactions to single, childless women, and new changes to the Academy Awards judging criteria. The main portion of this episode includes conversation with guest Peace Itimi about the tension between hustle culture, ambition and contentment. Wine: Yellowtail MalbecWine ratings: Akindare (6), Jemima (6).All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod.For feedback, comments or participation in our "Village Square" segment, send an email to [email protected] with the subject "TSP VILLAGE SQUARE".The Shrine Podcast is produced by AKNLWS™, a boutique storytelling and strategy studio.#podcast #Nigerian #hustleculture #ambition #Culture #AI #Nigeria #popculture #humancondition #uk

Season 4, Episode 4: In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare, discuss a Nigerian Twitter uproar around children and respect, a Lagos traffic jam for the ages, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uguaghan vs the Nigerian political elite. The main portion of this episode includes conversation about the idea that responsibility of use and application should be front-posted in technological development. Furthermore, just as each of us have a role to play in shaping the society we want to live in, so do we, internet-users, share the responsibility of creating the Internet we want. Hate? Inclusion? Discourse? Bigotry? Access? We decide, each and every one of us.Wine: Sainsbury's SoFresh - Chenin BlancWine ratings: Akindare (5), Jemima (5.5).All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod.For feedback, comments or participation in our 'Village Square" segment, send an email to [email protected] with the subject "TSP VILLAGE SQUARE".The Shrine Podcast is produced by AKNLWS™, a boutique storytelling and strategy studio.#podcast #Nigerian #Internet #Responsibility #Culture #History #Nigeria #popculture #humancondition #uk

Season 4, Episode 3: In this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare, are joined by entrepreneur, feminist activist and Emmy-nominated journalist Kiki Mordi. They discuss the Beyoncé’s AOTY win, Kendrick Lamar and other Grammy moments, the global DEI fallout and Ayra Starr being cancelled. The main portion of this episode includes conversation about the idea that history does not feel like history when you are living through it; the ephemeral, yet never-ending, nature of the present; and the dichotomy in history being a record of the past yet a function of the present.Wine: Freixenet - Sauvignon BlancWine ratings: Akindare (7.5), Jemima (8).All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod.You can find Kiki on all social media platforms (@kikimordi) and her women-focused tech publication 'The Stack Journal' at www.thestackjournal.com. and on all social media platforms (@thestackjournal).For feedback, comments or participation in our 'Village Square" segment, send an email to [email protected] with the subject "TSP VILLAGE SQUARE".The Shrine Podcast is produced by AKNLWS™, a boutique content production and strategy studio.#podcast #Nigerian #Beyonce #Grammy #Culture #History #Nigeria #popculture #humancondition #uk

Season 4, Episode 2: On this episode, hosts Jemima and Akindare, are joined by Ghanaian travel, culture and lifestyle creator Kofi Dotse. They discuss why the Internet thinks that a woman “scamming” a man in the process of him trying to cheat with his wife is worse than the man trying to cheat on his wife, climate change via the lens of the LA fires and other extreme weather events, and the start of the Trump presidency in America. The main portion of this episode includes conversation about Africa's travel culture, difficulties in travelling across the continent, why cultural exchange is an important tool for global understanding and what we have learnt about Africa as we have travelled across it over the years.Wine:19 Crimes - Grape RedWine ratings:Akindare (7), Jemima (9).All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod.You can find Kofi on all social media platforms (@kofigramm) and on his website (kofidotse.com).For feedback, comments or participation in our 'Village Square" segment, send an email to [email protected] with the subject"TSP VILLAGE SQUARE".The Shrine Podcast is produced by AKNLWS™.

Season 4, Episode 1: On this episode, Jemima and Akindare start off discuss the shows' nearly two-year hiatus, improvements in programming and what our most amazing TSP audience can expect from the show going forward. The main portion of this episode includes conversation about beef among Nigerian celebrities, how the internet treats successful women, understanding how to learn and take advantage of consistency as a skill, among other things. All The Shrine Podcast links here: https://linktr.ee/theshrine.pod For feedback, comments or participation in our 'Village Square" segment, send an email to [email protected] with the subject "TSP VILLAGE SQUARE". The Shrine Podcast is produced by AKNLWS™.

Originally recorded in May, 2023. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss understanding Nigeria with Steve Dede, an experienced journalist skilled in media and communications, through the lens of Nigeria's recent elections, political landscape, and history as a tool for political games. What are your most Nigerian experiences? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in April, 2023. Akindare and Jemima discuss the cultural growth of bodily modifications like plastic surgery, body sculpting and so-called body contouring. They explore the pros and cons and and the things that make people invest in it. Do you have any personal opinions to share with us about body sculpting? Let us know on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at [email protected]. We just launched our Youtube Channel: @theshrinepodcast. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in March, 2023. Akindare and Jemima discuss relocation popularly referred to as "Japa" in Nigeria. They discuss some of the reasons why people relocate, some of its causes and effects on relationships, the economy etc. Do you have a friend or family member who has relocated from Nigeria? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at [email protected]. We just launched our Youtube Channel: @theshrinepodcast. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in February, 2023. Akindare and Jemima discuss Nigeria's naira redesign and cashless policy, the fuel scarcity leading up to the elections, and encouraging Nigerians to use the power of their PVC at the next elections in this episode. Did you vote during the presidential election? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at [email protected]. We just launched our Youtube Channel: @theshrinepodcast. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in February, 2023. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss Valentine's day, its history, what it means to both of them as young adults, the pressure on romantic partners (and single people), and more. What are your valentine's day plans and stories? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at [email protected]. We just launched our Youtube Channel: @theshrinepodcast. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in January, 2023. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss Nigeria's leading presidential candidates', elections in Nigeria and why its important for us all to engage with politics on some level. Nigerians, please get your PVCs. What are your thoughts & experiences in the run-up to Nigeria's 2023 elections? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in January, 2023. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima take a look back at 2022, including viral and notable moments, key lessons learned, The Shrine Podcast stats, as well as forward to 2023 and what it holds for the show. What was your 2022 like and what are you looking forward to in 2023? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in September, 2022. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima Jemima discuss entitlement and self-entitlement, including how it manifests in individuals and interpersonal relationships. What are your experiences with entitlement and/or entitled people? Share your thoughts with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod, or by email at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in September, 2022. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss working as a professional in the Nigerian formal work environment with Adebola Feranmi - a human resource professional based in Lagos. Have you had your own fair share of crazy HR experiences as a young professional working in Nigeria or elsewhere? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in August, 2022. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss self-awareness, objectively evaluating yourself, managing your feelings/emotions, aligning your behaviour with your values, and more. How do you think of self-awareness? Is it a continuous process and do you think it's important to be self-aware? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in June, 2022. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss Nigeria's patriarchal laws that adversely impact women with Wuraola '@goldenwura' Abulatan - a human rights and gender equality activist based in Lagos. If you'd want to help ensure that laws favouring women are enacted (or even ideas, advice and counterarguments), please contact us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in May, 2022. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima talk about luxury in Nigeria, including what it is and isn't, how it is represented in various sectors of life, and how Nigerians LOVE to gate-keep luxury. What is your Nigerian experience with luxury like? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in April, 2022. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss Nigerians' inflated sense of self-importance and audacity online with Tobi '@uxtobiaf' Afolabi - a UI/UX designer (and super fan of the show!) based in Lagos. Have you ever received unsolicited advice from a stranger online unprovoked? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in March, 2022. In this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss "the favour bandwidth", knowing when you've done enough for a family member or friend, and the trap of being the saviour. Have you ever felt like you've done enough for a friend and couldn't help them any longer? What did you do? Did you split up? Ghost them? Or were you stuck in middle? Let's discuss on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in Febraury, 2022. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima talk about body policing and what it means for women, from society dictating how women should dress to what is "morally acceptable", and more. In what ways, have you experienced the policing of your body? Share your stories with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in February, 2022. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima talk about sexual history, the value in knowing the amount of sexual partners a love interest has had, and why women are more accepting of their male partners' sexual history than men are of their female partners? At what point do you talk about your past sexual partners if you have to? Let's discuss on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in January, 2022. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss responsibility and blame, how it comes into play when forming new relationships/friendships and if demanding decency from strangers or friends is too much to ask. How do you think about responsibility and blame? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in January, 2022. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss navigating life, relationships, money and more as a religious leader's child with Olumide ‘Jigilola’ Akinnusi [@Jigilola] - a Creative Director and project manager in Lagos. What have you heard about or experienced with a religious leader's child? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in November, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss the begging privilege, what it means among friends and strangers alike, knowing who to ask for help, and instances where this privilege can be abused or misused. How do you handle your relationships/friendships knowing that you have some begging privileges? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in September, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss age difference between romantic partners, understanding power dynamics and how they come into play, and when and if the age difference between partners should be considered. Would you or have you had a romantic relationship with someone significantly older or younger than you? Let's discuss on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in September, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss Netflix's first Nigerian original limited series. The series' longer screen time and higher stakes, the main character, Sola Sobowale's (Eniola Salami) unfuckwithable performance, the characters, director Kemi Adetiba's story telling, the series as a microcosm of the Nigerian society, and more. If you have seen the series what did you think about it? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in September, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss the Big Brother Naija lockdown reunion and all the tea that came up in the show. A whole year has passed since the BBN lockdown housemates spent months in an isolated house to compete for a large cash prize, yet the drama remains. Did any revelation shock you at the reunion? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in July, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima talk about the Nigerian government's ban on Twitter (amid the LOADS of problems the country is facing), its impact on Nigerians and the human rights implications. What impact has the Twitter ban had on you as a young Nigerian living in Nigeria? What are your thoughts on the Twitter ban? Let's discuss on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected]. #KeepItOn

Originally recorded in June, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss social class and earning power differences between partners in a relationship, the dating scene in Lagos, the role patriarchy plays in all of it, and more. Would you be with or have you been with a partner who earns significantly less than you? Let's discuss on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected].

Originally recorded in June, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima talk about online crowdfunding and the begging culture in Nigeria, instances where people overdo it, and when they think it should be acceptable. Have you had any experience crowdfunding (or begging) online? Share with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected].

Originally recorded in May, 2021. On this episode, Akindare & Jemima speak with Dodo Kunle [@Agent_DodoKunle] - a Nigerian real estate manager in Lagos who gives all the tea on renting, property ownership and real estate culture in Lagos! Have you ever had to rent an apartment in Lagos? Share your experience with us on Twitter: @theshrinepod; Instagram: @theshrine.pod; or email us at [email protected].

Originally recorded in April, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima fan-out about their respective G.O.A.T.'s, Burna Boy & Wizkid following their Grammy wins. They talk about what it means for the artists, their fans, and the Nigerian entertainment industry as a whole. Do you have any feedback, suggestions or comments? Share and follow us on Twitter @theshrinepod, Instagram @theshrine.pod, and email us at [email protected].

Originally recorded in March, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima share personal stories about some of their lowest mental health moments and how they dealt with it. Also, a spirited debate about the Big Brother Naija (BBN) fan love and saga. Send us comments, feedback and follow us on Twitter: @theshrinepod & Instagram: @theshrine.pod and [email protected]. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in March, 2021. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss major general events that occurred in the previous year (2020), what caused Theshrine's hiatus, personal struggles and experiences, among other things. How did you find 2020? Did you experience any life-altering event? How did you deal with it? Please share with us! Send us an email at [email protected], or follow us on Twitter at @theshrinepod and Instagram at @theshrine.pod. Everyone is welcome!

Originally recorded in August, 2019. On this episode, Akindare and Jemima discuss cyberbullying in the context of the Nigerian internet, some of its causes and effects and how it generally changes the cyberbullied & sometimes the cyberbully. This episode features Stephanie Odili (@StephanieOdili) - An author and advocate for women’s rights. If you have ever been bullied, how did you handle it? Send us an email: [email protected] and follow the podcast on Twitter: @theshrinepod & Instagram: @theshrine.pod.

Originally recorded in July, 2019.

Originally recorded in July, 2019. On this episode, Jemima & Akindare discussed what you get paid versus what you deserve in Nigeria, being open about your income (or not) and what to look out for when you are getting a new job/gig to ensure you are getting paid what you really deserve. Bringing a different perspective to the conversation is Pamilerin Adegoke [@thepamilerin] - a Nigerian twitter fave (depending on who you ask), marine engineer & brand influencer. Have you ever felt/been underpaid? What did you wish you knew/know? Share your experience with us via email: [email protected] and follow the podcast on Twitter: @theshrinepod & Instagram: @theshrine.pod.

Originally recorded in June, 2019. This episode features Jemima & Akindare's first guest, Hazel Agoni - a blockchain content writer & total badass. The topic of the day is ghosting and Hazel helps break it down: the ripple effect of ghosting, the danger it poses to the recipient's mental health and conditions under which it can be justified. Let us (and Hazel) know how your experience has been with ghosting (as a ghostee or the ghosted) via email: [email protected] and follow the podcast on Twitter: @theshrinepod & Instagram: @theshrine.pod.

Originally recorded in June, 2019. On this episode, Jemima & Akindare discuss religion, holding religious leaders accountable and shutting down that “Touch Not My Anointed” BS. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @theshrinepod & Instagram: @theshrine.pod. You can also send feedback and let us know what you liked (or didn't like) about the podcast, or would like to hear us talk about here: [email protected].

Originally recorded in June, 2019. On this episode, Jemima & Akindare discuss 'the choice of having kids', the end of GOT and vibing to Brymo at Afrovibes Live after a hard day's work. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @theshrinepod & Instagram: @theshrine.pod. You can also send feedback and let us know what you liked (or didn't like) about the podcast, or would like to hear us talk about here: [email protected].

Originally recorded in May, 2019. On this episode, Jemima and Akindare discuss the many layers of financial pressure on the Nigerian man and how to possibly deal with them, Airtel's needlessly controversial ad, Jumia’s IPO woes, among other things. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @theshrinepod & Instagram: @theshrine.pod. You can also send feedback and let us know what you liked (or didn't like) about the podcast, or would like to hear us talk about here: [email protected].

Originally recorded in May, 2019. On this first episode, Jemima and Akindare talk about a Police-led raid/rape of women in Nigeria's capital, actress Tonto Dikeh drop-kicking her ex-husband's faux reputation, the obvious plot holes in Avengers Endgame & Joyner Lucas' Devil's Work video. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @theshrinepod & Instagram: @theshrine.pod. You can also send feedback and let us know what you liked (or didn't like) about the podcast, or would like to hear us talk about here: [email protected].