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
39 episodes
Is Christianity Our Choice… or Our Conditioning? - S2:E28 | The Grey Area
This week we’re asking a question many of us are too scared to say out loud, did we choose Christianity, or did it choose us? Growing up in Black and Nigerian households meant Sunday routines were never questioned, so we’re exploring what it re...
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Episode 28
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1:42:03
Did I Just Hear Muah?! Pickup Lines & The Danish Deception ft ECP - S2:E27 | The Grey Area
We started this episode with our best (and funniest) pickup lines, debated what’s truly bare minimum versus princess treatment, and ended with the madness behind the Danish Deception. ECP joined us for this one, so expect plenty of laughs and h...
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Episode 27
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1:33:59
Black Women Don’t Cheat… We Outsource - S2:E26 | The Grey Area
Black women cheating is simply not in our ministry, and we’re sticking beside that! In this episode, we get into the chaos of covering for your cheating friend, the unspoken laws of girl code, and even discuss if there’s such a thing as “music ...
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Episode 26
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1:39:00
Celebrating Halloween as a Christian: Yay or Nay ft J Gadget- S2:E25 | The Grey Area
This week we were joined by the one and only DJ J Gadget! We kicked things off by practising our MCing skills (who really had the best chant though?) Then we asked the big question, should Christians celebrate Halloween, or is it really n...
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Episode 25
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2:02:14
Fatherless Women: A Church Boy’s Dream??? ft Still Changing Podcast – S2:E24 | The Grey Area
This week we were joined by another amazing pod... Still Changing Podcast. We talked Barbie boys, church boys, and whether people are getting married young just because they're horny??? We also got into sharing your partner's picture with your ...
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Episode 24
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1:54:29
Give Me Pum’ Pum’ Please ft BYC Podcast - S2:E23 | The Grey Area
This week we got into it, joined by @BackYourChat!From girls getting dragged for eating chicken and chips, to the madness that is Love Is Blind, and the real question, why are people out here begging for poussoir ?!?
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Episode 23
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2:03:38
‘You Were Slim Last Year!’ – Why Aunties Fear Peace ft @SentBackPodcast - S2:E22 | The Grey Area
This week we got into it, joined by @SentBackPodcast. From childhood punishments and failed driving tests to traditional wedding dos and don’ts, we had to unpack it all. Because if we’re being honest, growing up Nigerian builds character...
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Episode 22
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1:21:26
He’s Got Two Hands… Why Should I Serve Him Food? - S2:E21 | The Grey Area
This week we got into it — a full breakdown of Nigerian cultural norms: the ones that make sense, the ones that definitely don’t, and the ones that just need to die already. From who should serve food to who gets the biggest piece of meat (iyky...
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Episode 21
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1:25:32
Teenage Confessions: Short Skirts, Sneaking Makeup to School & Linking Boys - S2:E20 | The Grey Area
So we just admitted something we never thought we would… our mums may have actually been right. From skirts being WAY too short for school to sneaking makeup in our bags like it was contraband, we had to break it all down.
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Episode 20
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1:26:40
Going Broke for Azul, TikTok Thirst Traps & Bullying Your OWN Daughter??? - S2:E19 | The Grey Area
So we just recently learned that people are actually renting Azul (yes, renting), and we had to talk about it. We also talk about TikTok thirst traps and the wild comments section, plus the new Netflix show Unknown Number: The High School Catfi...
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Episode 19
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1:19:14
CRB Checks, Cheating Parents & Our Programs??? - S2:E18 | The Grey Area
We’re talking the importance of CRB checks before dating, how we’d react to finding out our parents cheated, and breaking down our programs.
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Episode 18
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1:26:13
Say No to Boys Trips!!! Wedding Do’s & Don’ts, Being a Crazy Girlfriend - S2:E17 | The Grey Area
We’re talking why boys trips shouldn't exist, wedding do’s & don’ts, and the reality of being a “crazy” girlfriend.
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Episode 17
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1:36:11
Love Island Drama, Surviving Dejon, Paying Parents Rent & LA Lounge Bandits - S2:E16 | The Grey Area
We’re talking Love Island drama, the chaos of surviving Dejon (Trigger Warning), whether you should be paying rent to your parents, and the infamous LA Lounge bandits.
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Episode 16
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1:18:21
Davido Cheating Again? RHOA Returns, Tyler Perry Drama & Wild First Crushes - S2:E15 | The Grey Area
We’re talking Davido drama, RHOA, and why Tyler Perry refuses to quit Hollywood. Plus, we confess our wildest first crushes. Is RHOA still giving? Is Tyler Perry overdue for a plot twist? And why do celebs stay messy?
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Episode 15
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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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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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Episode 13
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Episode 6
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