Tea With Tay Podcast

A roller coaster ride of highs and lows, the last episode of the third season of Tea With Tay ends on a sublime note with PR & Comms whiz, Elizabeth Osho, founder and CEO of PR company, So.Me Solutions. On Tay's couch, Elizabeth takes us down corridors of opulence as she shares her childhood experience, growing up as one of the grandkids of the first female medical doctor in West Africa, Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi. It's however not entirely a rosy experience as Elizabeth had to grow up shuffling between two worlds; her father's and her mother's amidst psychological warfare with her stepmother. We're also taken on a wild ride from Ikoyi, to Ikeja, England and back to Lagos as little Liz grows into Liz Omoja, the TV presenter and recruitment officer with the red convertible and endless inches of hair and dwindling wealth. She then becomes Liz, the stargirl and online editor of Genevieve Mag before setting up shop as founder of PR Company, So.Me Solutions. Now a wife and mother to a toddler, Elizabeth shares how even in marriage and while running a thriving business backed by a man she loves, she'd encountered trials, battling infertility for over 5 years and constantly losing money to failed IVF cycles. A true reflection of the capricious nature of life, this season finale is a story of overcoming traumas to be a better person and just as highlighted in Elizabeth's book, "Who Do You Think You Are?" teaches the ability to fall 7 times and get up 8. This episode is for anyone who's scared to take on their next challenge and is in doubt of their abilities or needs a source of inspiration. This episode is for me & you. Enjoy!https://teawithtay.podlink.to/New-EpisodeClick on this link to check out @lipton_nigeriahttps://instagram.com/lipton_nigeria?utm_medium=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the third season of Tea With Tay begins to wind down, Taymesan is joined by electrifying soul singer, Timi Dakolo who shares with Taymesan how his journey into music began— surprisingly, by accident. Raised by his late grandmother much like Tay, Timi shares extensively on his colourful childhood growing up in Port Harcourt. In Tea With Tay fashion, we’re intimated on Timi Dakolo’s music origin story and how he grew up as the choir boy whose voice was too different to be appreciated by members of the choir to become the winner of the first ever West African Idols music contest. That win was however his first step on a long journey to stardom as Timi had to conquer his lack of knowledge in the art of making music, by learning how to write music, an act through which he graced the airwaves with several evergreen songs. On this episode, Timi’s humorous Port-Harcourt persona takes center stage and we meet the Timi Dakolo we never knew while being regaled with stories of life in Port Harcourt, how he defied the odds, his viewpoint on family as a family man himself as well as his latest album “The Chorus Leader”. Make sure to enjoy this episode with a steaming mug of your fave Lipton tea!https://teawithtay.podlink.to/New-EpisodeClick on this link to check out @lipton_nigeriahttps://instagram.com/lipton_nigeria?utm_medium=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're a fan of Madame Joyce and her banter-filled podcast, Cocktails & Takeaways, this episode of Tea With Tay should be savoured with the understanding that this is more than a podcasters' linkup but also the tea and takeaways episode, not only serving the tea but enough nuggets to serve as take home food for thoughts. Marking the 20th episode of the third season of Tea With Tay, this episode features UK-born and bred podcaster and media personality Madame Joyce who shares a side of her that's never been seen before on Tay's couch as she discusses her childhood and childhood traumas as the kid who never quite fit in. She also relates that child to the adult she's grown to be, drawing parallels with how her adopted personality informed the Madame Joyce we know now. A strong reminder never to despise the days of little beginnings, Madame Joyce also shares how she became to be the media powerhouse she is now after listening to the still small voice in her debt-ridden room years back. From analysing the dynamics of dating in the UK VS in Nigeria to childhood traumas and coming of age moments, battles with maintaining authenticity as media personalities and anxiety and overthinking, this episode is equal parts banter and the group therapy session you didn't know you needed. Enjoy!https://teawithtay.podlink.to/New-EpisodeClick on this link to check out @lipton_nigeria https://instagram.com/lipton_nigeria?utm_medium=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Tea With Tay, Taymesan is joined by the firebrand singer with the most distinguished and cherubic voice; Simi. Born Simisola Ogunleye, over the years since she broke out with "Tiff", her name has become a household one, with her songs earning her a spot as a highly-loved act. Interestingly, despite Simi's sweetheart disposition, she's one singer who never shies away from saying things as it is, no matter who it is. This episode dives into that simply Simi trait and her unshakeable sense of self-validation by going back to the very beginning; her childhood while touching on her foray into music, her relationship with her mother and how her love story with Adekunle Gold started.This episode contains exclusives on the album and helpful insights on building confidence in situations where you're uncertain so it's not only for fans but for everyone trying to be a better version of themselves. https://teawithtay.podlink.to/New-EpisodeClick on this link to check out @lipton_nigeria https://instagram.com/lipton_nigeria?utm_medium=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Tea With Tay, Taymesan takes a seat with fast-rising Afrobeats star, Spyro who's made an undeniable impact on the music scene in the past couple of years with hit songs, "Billing", "Who's Your Guy" and the remix with Tiwa Savage as well as "Only Fine Girl" and its Simi-assisted remix. Now a certified name in the competitive music sphere, it took Spyro a lot of grit, hard work, patience and faith in God through the tough and unrewarding moments to become the Spyro we now know.Listen to the star chronicle his rise from his days in Mushin as a pastor's kid who developed a dislike for religion and a love for painting which he had to abandon before finding himself in music. Success for Spyro has been a long way coming and in this episode, he details how his faith in God kept him through the tough times and biting ridicule he faced. This episode is nothing short of inspiring and is for everyone waiting on their big break. Enjoy!Join the Tea With Tay broadcast channel on Instagram here; https://www.instagram.com/j/AbaR-n5fa20MvZ7E/Twitter; https://twitter.com/teawithtaypodWatch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClga-D_n8Ut3fvfkCzBMRZg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Tea With Tay, Taymesan takes a sit with renowned singer and electrifying performing artiste, Yemi Alade, who has built a career that spans a decade and some years as an international star that's loved in numerous countries and by countless music lovers. It wasn't always rosy for Yemi Alade and on this episode she takes us to the very beginning of her life story, from her background in an affluent multi-cultural home to the moment when all of that became a thing of the past. Rising above all odds and challenges, Yemi Alade tells us about how she constantly gave herself pep talks to give herself the confidence to move past her comfort zone and achieve great things like emerging winner of the Peak Talent show. The superstar also clues us in on how "Johnny" which was initially leaked, became a smash hit and how despite losing her voice completely she was able to push herself to record two songs that were featured on Beyonce's Lion King The Gift album. This episode will motivate you to strive harder and dream bigger in the new year. No goals are too big and no dreams are impossible and Yemi Alade's story is proof. Enjoy. https://teawithtay.podlink.to/New-EpisodeClick on this link to check out @lipton_nigeriahttps://instagram.com/lipton_nigeria?utm_medium=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you been naughty or nice this year? Well, it doesn't matter cause Santa Taymesan and Toke have decided to gift everyone with a special crossover episode where they answer questions and breakdown dilemmas from 10 different people. A roller coaster episode in the best way possible, Taymesan and Toke gift us a fun, banter-filled yet deeply insightful episode as they touch on 2023 in general, the different and mysterious ways God manifests Himself and also go in-depth on the shared dilemmas.With questions ranging from career problems to the sexual and sexual assault, parental problems as well as the challenges of being an autistic mother, this episode is doubly special because there's something for everyone, ergo making it the gift that keeps on giving. Enjoy!Join the Tea With Tay broadcast channel on Instagram here; https://www.instagram.com/j/AbaR-n5fa20MvZ7E/Twitter; https://twitter.com/teawithtaypodWatch on Youtube: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Tea With Tay, Taymesan speaks to two-time Big Brother Naija housemate, Chinonso Ibinabo Opara, popularly known as Kim Oprah, (a Sagittarius Queen whose birthday happens to be today) and are instantly drawn into the world of the beauty Queen, following her childhood story, her time as a student of University of Port Harcourt, down to her days of little beginnings as an aspiring showbiz person as well as her BBN story. This episode brings us face-to-face with the real Kim, Chinonso Opara who in Tay's words is not only shady and unexpectedly so too, but is fun and more importantly, sees no limitations and always keeps it moving no matter the circumstance. In another light, while it's Kim's birthday, she's been magnanimous enough to honour her fans and listeners with a fun and insightful episode, so enjoy!https://teawithtay.podlink.to/New-EpisodeClick on this link to check out @lipton_nigeria https://instagram.com/lipton_nigeria?utm_medium=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Tea With Tay, Taymesan has an in-depth conversation with fashion icon, entrepreneur, lawyer and reality TV star, Chioma Ikowku popularly known as Chioma Goodhair. Co-founder of Goodhair, a prestigious hair company and a restauranteur, Chioma talks about starting her hair business at age 18 with her best friend, Kika. She also let's us into the Ikokwu home with stories of her childhood, growing up as a tomboy as well as her time schooling in England. This episode comes with a lot of tea as Chioma talks about her Real Housewives Of Lagos experience, her family's reactions, her decisions to discontinue the show, and how Iyabo convinced her to do season 2. You don't want to miss out on the tea spilled on this episode. Enjoy!https://teawithtay.podlink.to/New-EpisodeClick on this link to check out @lipton_nigeria https://instagram.com/lipton_nigeria?utm_medium=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Tea With Tay, Taymesan is joined by Chinonso Egemba, a medical doctor who uses storytelling to educate Nigerians on health issues and goes by the alias "Aproko Doctor".On the longest episode of Tea With Tay so far, we witness Aproko Doctor's riveting storytelling skills as he walks us through his childhood in Surulere (which for the larger part saw him help at his mom's roadside pap and akara business after a sad turn of events) as well as his uni days and how he had to do his first year twice. We are also painted a picture of the moment he had the epiphany on the lack of medical education in the country and how that had inspired who he is today; Aproko Doctor. Now an accomplished public figure, Aproko Doctor also lets us know it's still not always rosy as he tells stories of his great times and downsides of fame, how he met his wife and their life together and his experience dealing with a life-threatening tumour in his head.Tea With Tay always comes with a sprinkle of Jesus and this episode comes with copious sprinkles as Aproko Doctor tells us about turning to God in face of his health issues and eventually developing a personal relationship with him. This episode is worth the time for various reasons, sit tight and enjoy!https://teawithtay.podlink.to/New-EpisodeClick on this link to check out @lipton_nigeria https://instagram.com/lipton_nigeria?utm_medium=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're familiar with the Flavour-sung chorus that goes "Africa rapper number one oo, MI microphone audition oh", then you're familiar with the artistry of Jude Abaga, popularly known as MI Abaga and self-adulatingly as Mr Incredible. Arguably lauded as the best hip-hop export out of Africa, Taymesan takes a seat with the iconic rapper for a refreshing reverie on his childhood days in Jos, growing up as the first son to an evangelist and his very first time coming across what would become part and parcel of him; Hip-hop. For MI, hard work and diligence are the surest paths to success no matter how humble the job is. He highlighted how this had been a narrative for him from his childhood to his days at an American college where he moonlighted as a music producer, dancer, coordinator of an acapella gospel group while doing odd maintenance jobs from grass cutting to mopping floors to get by. Ironically but also as expected, MI's grades did not see the better end of his diligence as he paid more attention to his passion; music. Eventually, due to the high cost of tuition, MI had to withdraw from the college-- his second botched attempt at getting a uni degree. This however did not deter him for too long as he recouped in Nigeria, working diligently at low-paying jobs before music came to his rescue.On this episode, MI paints a picture of hard work meeting success as he recalls being the first musician from Jos to win a Headies award in a rap category, we're also told about his Chocolate City days, both as a rapper and an exec and how he was able to uplift rappers and musicians in his circle. Things take a softer rose-tinged turn at the marriage arc as MI narrates meeting Eniola Mafe, who's now been his wife for a year. A deeply passionate rapper, he not only shares the painstaking process behind his lyricism but also speaks on his legacy and creative agency, TASCK. It is said that he who is faithful in little is faithful in much and through MI's story, this episode is proof of that. You should definitely listen. Enjoy!https://teawithtay.podlink.to/New-EpisodeClick on this link to check out @lipton_nigeria https://instagram.com/lipton_nigeria?utm_medium=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Tea With Tay, Taymesan is joined by Afrobeats star, Mayorkun who despite having several hits to his name has zero scandals. But before they go down limelight avenue, we take a look at Mayorkun's childhood with two artistic parents to meet Mayowa Adewale, the boy before the superstar. Mayorkun also shares about his banking history and how despite the tedium of his bank job, he still held on to his love for music, writing verses as a comforter till fortune smiled on him following a cover he made to Davido's "Daddy Mi". From that moment on, he'd put out hits upon hits and become a music industry fave as a DMW flag bearer and even after departure from the label. Coming on the heels of his latest body of work, an EP titled "Love For Free", Mayorkun also speaks on the inspiration for his project which includes heartbreak and recent realisations on the concept of love. This episode is fun and gives insight into Mayorkun's life before fame and lifestyle as the Mayor Of Lagos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Tea With Tay, Temisan sits with fashion designer extraordinaire and founder of Veekee James, Victoria James for a mindblowing tell-all on her childhood, her fashion origin, her success so far as well as her Christian faith. Born and bred in Ajegunle, Veekee James tells us about life as the first daughter to a widowed tailor mom. She gives us the tea on how she'd always been a hustler right from primary school, working as a hairdresser, makeup artiste and any other skills she could pick up. This became a blessing and a curse later on in university as her business flourished but detracted from her studies, eventually contributing to her decision to withdraw in her final year after facing sexual harassment from lecturers. This episode of Tea With Tay shows the perfect plan that's God's plan and how in due time, the dots will align in favour for those who love Him as Veekee James shares how she eventually decided to start a career in fashion design after running it from it due to a perception of it being unlucrative. 5 years later, Veekee James is one of the biggest bridal-styled bespoke fashion brands in Africa, inspiring numerous other designers down the line. But there's even more to Victoria's success story as the designer talks about her fiance, their relationship and her engagement which she'd kept under wraps as well as a scandal that almost rocked their relationship. This episode is an absolute rollercoaster that will enrich and inspire you. Enjoy!https://teawithtay.podlink.to/New-Episode=Click on this link to check out @lipton_nigeria https://instagram.com/lipton_nigeria?utm_medium=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometime in 2018, the Nigerian content creation scene on Instagram was taken by storm by a content creator with a vivid black-and-white theme and a passion for coaching other content creators. That content creator was Salem King. 5 years down the line, numerous widely spread videos and several brand deals in the bag, he's amassed an almost cult-like following with an active community of content creators behind his Instagram account of over 130,000 followers.On this episode of Tea With Tay, Taymesan sits down with this content creator who doubles as an entrepreneur and life coach, Salem King, exploring his past and present to get a full picture of his origin story and mainstay. It will come as no surprise when Salem reveals that his father loves books to the extent that his childhood bedroom has been converted to a storage for books or that he was that nerdy sharp-witted kid in secondary school who may not have been able to throw a punch but could deflect one with his witty rejoinders. It will however surprise you to find out that for Salem, he'd not signed up to become the household name his brand has grown into and had only been motivated by an innate desire to teach others the things he knows.As every netizen who has come across Salem's Instagram page is wont to find out that the content creator is far from the run of the mill with depth and nuggets for days, he likewise makes that clear in no time, sharing wisdom on life, the art of content creation, self-awareness, consistency and self-improvement. In fact, Salem Kinging left Temisan's couch as the only guest so far to have gotten "offering" from Taymesan. This episode is for anyone who is in search of clarity in whatever area of their life and just like Tay was, prepare to be left in awe of Salem's brilliance and depth. Enjoy!https://teawithtay.podlink.to/New-EpisodeClick on this link to check out @lipton_nigeria https://instagram.com/lipton_nigeria?utm_medium=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are your dreams and future aspirations; do they scare you or do they inspire you to keep pushing? On this episode of Tea With Tay Temisan takes a seat with renowned chef and Guinness World Records holder for the longest cooking marathon, Hilda Bassey, 4 years after she'd dreamed of notching that achievement. Now a restaurant owner and a culinary teacher to a total of more than 6,000 students, Hilda had surprisingly not been passionate about her cooking talent and had gone down a different path, trying out her hand at the showbiz world by working as a TV presenter for two years before listening to God's will for her life and acting accordingly. No episode of Tea With Tay is ever complete without surprises and revelations that track back to the guest's childhood. On this seat, Hilda talks about her upbringing as the second child of seven children raised primarily by her mother in Abuja and how unfortunately and for reasons unknown to her, the relationship with her father became rocky. Just like Hilda's dreams inspired her to break and make new records, this episode will enrich and inspire you as it brings us to a full circle moment where we see 8-year-old Hilda whose needs were catered to by her restauranter mom, turn around to be a source of inspiration to her mother whose business encountered some challenges and later on, Nigerians all over the country. This episode is for anyone doubting their dreams, scared of how they'll achieve them. Listen with an open heart and enjoy!https://teawithtay.podlink.to/New-EpisodeClick on this link to check out @lipton_nigeria https://instagram.com/lipton_nigeria?utm_medium=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How informed are you on mental health, disorders and their therapies? On this episode of Tea With Tay and to mark World Mental Health Day, Temisan sits with a rather unexpected but much-needed guest, Funmto Ogunbanwo a clinical mental health therapist and founder of Ibi Ayo-- a therapy consultancy to have an in-depth conversation on the mental health terms that we're not only familiar with but are wont to throw around.Together, Temisan and Funmto table the Nigerian landscape when it comes to mental health as well as its infrastructure, while Funmto takes us down a corridor of knowledge on what the meanings and symptoms of mental health disorders such as depression and its many other forms, anxiety, schizophrenia, OCD and more.Mental health concerns everyone; we all deserve to be physically and mentally healthy, so this episode is for everyone. Don't just listen, share this with someone you love who needs to hear it and let them know to have a hot cup of Lipton to go!https://teawithtay.podlink.to/New-EpisodeClick on this link to check out @lipton_nigeria https://instagram.com/lipton_nigeria?utm_medium=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone has a backstory. Everyone has a driving force that continues to push them past their limits. In this episode of Tea With Tay, Temisan sits down with Abdulrahman Olaitan Ikuforiji aka Oxlade who is inarguably one of the most powerful voices of the new age of Afrobeats for a deep dive into his backstory and his driving force. Oxlade takes us back to the very beginning before his days as a record-breaking hitmaker with "Ku Lo Sa" as he reminisces on his childhood in Mushin when street fights were the order of the day and singing was an escape. He also touches on his uni days with an exposé on factors that led to him being a LASU dropout and eventually finding confidence in his voice and his footing in the music scene. Oxlade also speaks on more recent events in his life, from his sextape scandal to recording what became a smash hit two days after, the aftermath of that song-- "Ku Lo Sa", and his goals and ambition as an Afrobeats star.This episode details Oxlade's story like never before but beyond that is a reminder to everyone that regardless of background or challenges, the sky is the starting point for everyone; there's a star in you. Enjoy!This episode of Tea With Tay is proudly sponsored by Schweppes and their new PET bottles https://www.instagram.com/schweppesng/?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3Dhttps://teawithtay.podlink.to/New-EpisodeClick on this link to check out @lipton_nigeriahttps://instagram.com/lipton_nigeria?utm_medium=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Tea With Tay, Temisan seats with actress, beauty OG; model and video vixen back who was also housemate in Big Brother Africa, Beverly Osu. Aptly described by Temisan as a phenomenal talent in all ramifications, Beverly tells us about her childhood days, life as a student in a convent school and being expelled for being extra with all creative endeavours. Already a known name in the entertainment scene from her teenage days, Beverly spoke about her famous appearance in Ice Prince's "Oleku" video, Kizz Daniel's "Madu" and the energy that was present within those days. She also goes 10 years down memory lane ot recap her Big Brother Africa story from auditioning to being in the house and the aftermath. This episode embodies growth and personal development as Beverly takes us through her Nollywood journey, detailing her resolve to always do her best and eventually, land at the Oscars. If you need a sign to reinvent yourself or make that pivot, this episode featuring the the transitions Queen is it. Enjoy. https://teawithtay.podlink.to/New-EpisodeClick on this link to check out @lipton_nigeria https://instagram.com/lipton_nigeria?utm_medium=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They say the third time is the charm but the fifth episode of Tea With Tay featuring author and Jesus' brand influencer, Titoluwa Sam-Oladapo aka Tito the Writer packs a pleasantly unexpected punch you wouldn't see coming as it shatters many tables that Christians and several churchgoers lay on. An Ibadan-born and bred Christian, Tito had lived all her life as a devout churchgoer and minister in the church but didn't cultivate a relationship with God till 2021 after battling and overcoming Vaginismus. Tito not only opens up on dealing with that condition, but shares the trauma that led to it-- 3 series of sexual assault at age 6, 13 and 15. We also get a robust and demystifying definition that shows the difference between religion and faith, with Tito taking a stance for faith-led Christianity and the need for Christians to allot themselves and others grace instead of condemnation. Equally importantly, Tito attempts to shatter the stigma around vaginismus which while being a prevalent condition among 1 out of 4 women remains underdiagnosed due to stigma and stigmatisation, by sharing her experience of living with and overcoming it. Buckle up and sit tight for a whirlwind ride that touches richly on the core of Christianity; faith versus the art of it-- religion all while shattering sexual stigma in the gospel and the society.https://teawithtay.podlink.to/New-EpisodeClick on this link to check out @lipton_nigeria https://instagram.com/lipton_nigeria?utm_medium=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Tea With Tay, Temisan is joined by the very unique and inimitable star, Teni the Entertainer for what develops into a rollercoaster episode, filled with ups, downs and deeply introspective turns. A member of the prestigious Apata family, Teni takes us to different points in her life, her love-filled childhood amidst the trauma of losing her dad at age 2, her time in Atlanta, where she didn't graduate till 7 years after, and then Nigeria which led to a spiel on life and the need to unapologetically be one's self. This episode is for anyone who doubts the power within them and struggles to find themselves. https://teawithtay.podlink.to/New-EpisodeClick on this link to check out @lipton_nigeria https://instagram.com/lipton_nigeria?utm_medium=copy_link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.