The Grey Area
Welcome to The Grey Area podcast, where five British Nigerian girls - Seyi, Ati, Mayowa, Jemine and Ope - candidly explore the intricacies of life's ‘grey areas’. From identity and culture clashes to relationships and career choices. Tune in every Friday as we navigate the complexities of modern life with humor, honesty, and a unique perspective.
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Episodes
25 episodes
Dating a Friend’s Ex, Location Sharing & Toxic Expectations?! Let’s Talk - S2:E14 | The Grey Area
We’re talking location sharing, time boundaries, and the forbidden topic—dating your friend’s ex. Why do people act like they’re owed your time 24/7? Is sharing your location cute or kinda controlling? And what’s the actual rule on dating someo...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:21:37
Coloured Durags Are a Red Flag Now - S2:E13 | The Grey Area
Coloured durags are taking over — and we need to talk. We also ask the real questions: are you swinging for your man if he gets jumped?
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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59:04
My Man Had the Audacity to Be Thicker Than Me ft @FifeTheOne - S2:E12 | The Grey Area
In this episode, we unpack the absolute betrayal of realising your man might be thicker than you, like sir, who gave you the right?? We also get into AI acting like a licensed therapist, and the slightly deranged people we’ve met along th...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:12:59
Chopped Men Winning, Evangelicals Screaming & Kids Lost the Face Card Lottery S2:E11 | The Grey Area
In this episode, we unpack the chopped man epidemic, aggressive evangelism, and what happens when the baby doesn’t inherit the looks 😭. Chaos, truth, and vibes — all in one.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:40:29
Industry Nephews & Afrobeats Daddies - S2:E10 | The Grey Area
In this episode, we’re talking all things music — from our favourite artists to the true pioneers who shaped Afrobeats. We also get into the benefits (and realities) of nepotism in the industry. Let’s be honest… sometimes it helps to know peopl...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:43:32
Marrying for Money Makes You a Prostitute … BTW - S2:E9 | The Grey Area
In this episode, we unpack why marrying rich might just be classy prostitution, our future as luxury wives, and why men lose all morals the moment they land in Malta.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:23:40
Annabelle’s Missing, Influencers Are Lying & Men Are Cheating… Again! - S2:E8 | The Grey Area
This week, we caught all the tea — from surviving all-girls school madness to the mystery of the missing Annabelle doll, influencer lies, prison escapes, and cheating scandals.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:23:45
He Cheated with a Pensioner, He Robbed Me & Blamed Canada - S2:E7 | The Grey Area
It's our 1-year anniversary, and on today's episode, we're spilling all the tea on our wildest exes - one cheated with a grandma, one hated us, and one stole money (and got caught by the Canadian police!). Get ready for the drama, laughs, and a...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:36:53
Anxiety in My Chest, Outfit in My Cart: Recessland Prep - S2:E6 | The Grey Area
Anxiety’s real, my cart’s full, and Recessland’s almost here. We’re chatting all things vibes, how to survive your 9-5, and why adulting is a scam.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:14:49
Big Sister Burnout & Church Cheating Chronicles - S2:5 | The Grey Area
Big sister struggles meets church scandals! Let's talk burnout, betrayal, and the tea they don't spill on Sunday.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:27:57
From Toolboxes to Jewellery Boxes: Where Did the Men Go? - S2:E4 | The Grey Area
BBLs, missing toolboxes, and a pandemic of the same face. It's getting weird out here.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:25:04
When His Dream Girl Is You… Without a Wig - S2:E3 | The Grey Area
We’re unpacking the chaos — secret daughters, surprise affairs, and the weird pressure to live up to someone’s “dream girl” fantasy. Just a casual chat about the kind of drama people pretend isn’t happening.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:32:27
They Say Shooters Shoot: Is It Bold or Just Begging - S2:E2 | The Grey Area
Today we’re talking about the fine line between fearless and fully unhinged. Some call it confidence. Others call it a cry for help. You decide.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:14:48
Trapped by the Spirit...and the Taxman - S2:E1 | The Grey Area
WE'RE BACK!In episode 1, we're catching up on life - how we've been and what's changed! We talk Marvin Sapp, HMRC headaches, Failed Relationships and Tattoos.It's honest, real, and the perfect start to a new season!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:30:54
Hotel Shenanigans and Surprise Proposals: 2024 in a Nutshell - S1:E10 | The Grey Area
In this episode, we're closing out 2024 and Season 1 of The Grey Area with a mix of hotel stories that have been all over social media and sharing our take on them.Thanks for sticking with us this season - let us know your favourite mom...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:03:12
What even is Black British Culture??? - S1:E9 | The Grey Area
What even is Black British? Like, what does it actually mean? In this episode, we’re just having a chat about identity, culture, and whether the term even makes sense. Is it a thing, or are we all just guessing? Let’s get into it.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:13:57
The Truth About Navigating Friendships in Your 20s - S1:E8 | The Grey Area
In this episode, we talk about navigating friendships in your 20s (spoiler: it’s not always easy) and try to figure out where all the tall men are hiding.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:13:11
'Everyone's Getting Married…Except Us' - S1:E7 | The Grey Area
Everyone seems to be getting engaged or married lately! Today, we’re sharing our thoughts on that and whether it makes us feel romatically behind.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:16:26
Natural Hair Care Journeys + Dating Standards - S1:6 | The Grey Area
On today's episode we discuss our natural hair journeys, as well as our dating standards.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:40:29
‘Her Child Sh*t on me’ + Hairstylist Horror Stories - S1:E5 | The Grey Area
In our first official visual episode, we share hair stylist horror stories and reveal some of our unpopular opinions.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:48:19
DLTMALTA + Can Men and Women be friends - S1:E4 | The Grey Area
After a long hiatus, we're back! In today's episode, we share our thoughts on DLTMALTA and discuss whether men and women can truly have a platonic relationship.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:22:19
How we Met + ‘I don’t think I was a coon…’- S1:E3 | The Grey Area
Join us on todays episode as we discuss whether kids are on the table, share stories of how we met and reflect on questionable decisions we made in school! If you’ve ever wanted to know more about our past lives this is the episode you don’t wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:20:53
‘He Threw a Bag of Tools at Me’- S1:E2 | The Grey Area
On this episode we discuss the search for community, work woes, crazy story times and chime in on the infamous man vs bear debate.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:08:47
Intro to TGA: ‘I’m not afro anything b*tch’ - S1:E1 | The Grey Area
Welcome to #TGA! In our debut episode, we delve into what "TheGreyArea" means to us. Join us as we discuss Afrobeats, Birthday Makeup, Relationships, and more! Get ready for candid conversations and unfiltered perspectives on #TGA!
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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