Is This A Safe Space?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with spoken word artist Ibquake as she shares the emotional journey behind discovering her love for spoken word poetry. She opens up about finding her voice, embracing her gift, and watching spoken word grow into a recognized and paying career path.

Ibquake talks about the challenges, the wins, and the moments that shaped her — and how her talent has taken her farther than she ever imagined. This conversation is a celebration of creativity, courage, and the future of spoken word poetry.

If you're a lover of poetry, storytelling, or creative expression, this episode will inspire you deeply.

Topics we cover:

Ibquake’s personal journey into spoken word

The rise and acceptance of spoken word as a profession

Turning passion and talent into opportunities

The impact of poetry and performance

Her vision for spoken word to reach the top

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Ibquake's socials

Instagram: instagram.com/ibquake

Twitter: twitter.com/ibquake

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/ibquake

In this episode of ITASS titled "Marriage, Breakups, Body Struggles & Lipo: Victoire’s Raw, Honest Journey", I sit down with Victoire, a vibrant content creator from Benin Republic who moved to Lagos to start her content creation journey. She opens up about getting married and separated within a year, rebuilding her identity, and transitioning from hair and beauty content to lifestyle creation.

Victoire also speaks honestly about her struggles with body image, the pressure to look a certain way, and how she eventually opted for liposuction after realizing the body she wanted wasn’t achievable through the gym alone.

This is a deep, inspiring, and honest conversation about growth, resilience, courage, and choosing yourself.

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Substack: https://www.osasbaby.substack.com

Victoire’s socials 

Instagram: instagram.com/victoire_mahounou

Twitter: twitter.com/victoire_mahoun 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/victoire_mahounou

In this episode of Is This a Safe Space? titled “Balancing Business, Creativity & Identity in the Music Industry", I sit with Lammy A, a dynamic marketing lead turned creative entrepreneur. Lammy’s journey took her from working at Empire, one of the leading names in the music industry, to co-founding her own creative and music agency - KVLT World.

She also runs The DIY Collective, a growing community that nurtures young talents, helping them build confidence, skill, and visibility in the creative market.

Together, we dive into her thoughts on:

💰 Making money and defining success on her own terms

💍 Her views on marriage and modern womanhood

🌱 How her childhood and early experiences shaped her creative path

If you’re passionate about music, marketing, creativity, or personal growth, this episode will definitely inspire you.

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Lammy’s socials

Instagram: instagram.com/lammy.a

Twitter: twitter.com/lammyy_a

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/lammy.a

Lammy’s brands

KVLT - https://www.instagram.com/kvltwrld

DIY collective - https://www.instagram.com/the_diycollective

In this episode of Is This a Safe Space? titled “Symbol of Hope: Zlatan Ibile Thinks He’ll Make a Great Pastor”, I sit down with the one and only Zlatan Ibile for a real, unfiltered conversation about life, music, and purpose.

From growing up as a pastor’s kid and playing instruments in church, to stumbling on the opportunity that changed his life forever, Zlatan opens up about his humble beginnings, his rise to fame, and the reality of life as a celebrity in Nigeria.

We talk about everything — juggling being an artist and a dad, running his clothing brand ZTTW, and what truly keeps him grounded in an industry that never stops moving.

If you love good gist, inspiring stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from your favorite Nigerian artists, this episode is for you.

👇🏾 Tell me in the comments — what’s your favorite song from Zlatan’s album? Let’s chat!

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Zlatan’s socials

Instagram: instagram.com/zlatan_ibile

Twitter: twitter.com/zlatan_ibile

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/zlatan_ibile

In this episode of Is This A Safe Space? titled “The Super Unserious Episode: Perliks Definition Believes Aliens Are Made Up”, I sit down with the creative genius and director Perliks Definition for a conversation that’s equal parts unserious and inspiring.

From starting out as a set assistant to becoming one of the most in-demand directors in the country, Perliks walks us through his journey - and yes, we get into some very unserious hot takes along the way 👽✨

With an insane portfolio featuring Simi, Rema, Adekunle Gold, Falz, Fireboy DML, Darkoo, Shallipopi, Asake, Johnny Drille, Blaqbonez, Young John, BNXN, L.A.X and more, he breaks down his creative process from wild idea to full-blown masterpiece.

If you’re a curious creative or just love gist with a sprinkle of chaos, this episode is for you.

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Perliks socials

Instagram: instagram.com/perliksdefinition

Twitter: twitter.com/perliksdefinition

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@perliksdefinition_

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@UCaCYoYaodmSTruPRWJ4eENQ