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Episode 2 of The Night the Generator Went Off continues Omotola and Tade’s story as tension builds after a mysterious message changes everything.
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Episode 2 of The Night the Generator Went Off continues Omotola and Tade’s story as tension builds after a mysterious message changes everything.

EPISODE 2 The Message Omotola woke up to sunlight pushing through her curtains. And a notification. Unknown number. “I don’t believe in coincidence. And neither should you.” Her

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The Night the Generator Went Off

Title: The Night the Generator Went Off Omotola had always been the responsible one. At 29, she had built her skincare brand from her small flat in Surulere, shipping products

Egbére and the Mysterious Apẹ̀rẹ̀: A Powerful Yoruba Folktale Explained
Folktales
Egbére and the Mysterious Apẹ̀rẹ̀: A Powerful Yoruba Folktale Explained

Spirit or supernatural being, Egbére is part of the rich tapestry of Yoruba folklore and spiritual cosmology. It is commonly described as a wandering forest spirit, mysterious,

International Mother Language Day: Why Speaking Yoruba Is a Duty, Not Just a Choice
Culture & Custom
International Mother Language Day: Why Speaking Yoruba Is a Duty, Not Just a Choice

International Mother Language Day: Why Speaking Yoruba Is a Duty, Not Just a Choice. Language is more than communication. It is identity. It is memory. It is culture and history

World Day of Social Justice: Building a Fairer and More Inclusive Society
Civic Responsibility
World Day of Social Justice: Building a Fairer and More Inclusive Society

World Day of Social Justice: Building a Fairer and More Inclusive Society The World Day of Social Justice serves as an important reminder that peace and development cannot be

Rape, Justice, and False Accusations: Why Truth Must Remain the Centre
Public Commentary
Rape, Justice, and False Accusations: Why Truth Must Remain the Centre

Rape, Justice, and False Accusations: Why Truth Must Remain the Centre. Today, we are going to talk about a topic that we hardly discuss. It is sensitive. It is uncomfortable. But

One Heart, Different Paths, Same God
National Affairs
One Heart, Different Paths, Same God

Omolola Talkstv Special Message 🤍 As the season of fasting begins, we are reminded of the power of faith, sacrifice, and spiritual discipline. Different paths. One devotion. One

When Fame Fades and Lessons Remain ✨
Public Commentary
When Fame Fades and Lessons Remain ✨

It is truly heartbreaking to see what is happening to Halima Abubakar . The same woman who once appeared strong, vibrant, and full of life on our screens is now fighting a serious

Celebrating the Voice That Speaks to All
Leadership & Ethics
Celebrating the Voice That Speaks to All

Radio is more than sound. It is memory, truth, and community. On World Radio Day, Omolola Talkstv celebrates the power of radio, the joy it brings to older generations, and the

From Vision to Impact: Redefining STEM by Closing the Gender Gap
Inspiring Stories
From Vision to Impact: Redefining STEM by Closing the Gender Gap

"From Vision to Impact: Redefining STEM by Closing the Gender Gap" International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026

Continuation: Gèlè as Identity and Language
Culture & Custom
Continuation: Gèlè as Identity and Language

Continuation: Gèlè as Identity and Language. Like I mentioned in my previous story, gèlè in Yoruba culture is not just a head tie. It is language, status, emotion, and identity

Part Three To Part Six
Culture & Custom
Part Three To Part Six

Continuation 👇 Part Three What Did Not Exist in Traditional Times. In traditional Yorubaland, there was no concept of: suspension letters salary cuts by councils banishment by

Beyond the Box Office
Public Commentary
Beyond the Box Office

A Thoughtful Conversation on Craft, Cinema, and Perspective. At Omolola Talkstv, we believe conversations around culture, creativity, and success should be handled with clarity,

Culture & Custom
Part Two: Traditional Checks and Sacred Balance.

Traditional Checks and Sacred Balance. Traditional Yorubaland had checks and balances, but they were cultural and spiritual, not political. In places like Oyo, Ife, Ijebu, and

Part One Kingship Before Politics in Yorubaland
Culture & Custom
Part One Kingship Before Politics in Yorubaland

Kingship Before Politics in Yorubaland. Before modern colonial and regional governments, kings in Yorubaland were rarely removed by any external authority. Yes, there were

A Proud Son of Otan-Ayegbaju Elevated to DIG
Leadership & Ethics
A Proud Son of Otan-Ayegbaju Elevated to DIG

A Legacy of Service That Inspires a Generation. On behalf of Omolola Talkstv, a Yoruba culture media platform, and as a proud daughter of Otan-Ayegbaju, I extend my heartfelt

When a Young Dream Was Not Ignored
Public Commentary
When a Young Dream Was Not Ignored

Honouring a Living Legend
Culture & Custom
Honouring a Living Legend

They Call It Development. Makoko Calls It Home.
Leadership & Ethics
They Call It Development. Makoko Calls It Home.

Not a Fight: Seun Kuti, Wizkid, and the Legacy of Fela
Leadership & Ethics
Not a Fight: Seun Kuti, Wizkid, and the Legacy of Fela

Fashion and symbolism (Gèlè)
Culture & Custom
Fashion and symbolism (Gèlè)

The fame is loud, but the character is louder.
Leadership & Ethics
The fame is loud, but the character is louder.

Divisions of Time in a Day (Àkókò Ọjọ́)
Culture & Custom
Divisions of Time in a Day (Àkókò Ọjọ́)

Traditional Yoruba Calendar (Kọ́jọ́dá)
Culture & Custom
Traditional Yoruba Calendar (Kọ́jọ́dá)

ÈDÈ YORÙBÁ ( Yoruba proverbs)
Moral Lessons
ÈDÈ YORÙBÁ ( Yoruba proverbs)

ÈDÈ YORÙBÁ ( Yoruba proverbs)
Culture & Custom
ÈDÈ YORÙBÁ ( Yoruba proverbs)

ÈDÈ YORÙBÁ ( Yoruba proverbs)
Culture & Custom
ÈDÈ YORÙBÁ ( Yoruba proverbs)

Culture & Custom
ÈDÈ YORÙBÁ

ÌWÚRÈ FÚN ỌDÚN TUNTUN
Culture & Custom
ÌWÚRÈ FÚN ỌDÚN TUNTUN

National Affairs
MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅

Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities! 💙🌟
Leadership & Ethics
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities! 💙🌟

Minister Wike’s Disrespect to the Nigerian Navy: A Shameful Failure of Leadership
Leadership & Ethics
Minister Wike’s Disrespect to the Nigerian Navy: A Shameful Failure of Leadership

EndSARS Memorial: We Remember 20/10/20
Moral Lessons
EndSARS Memorial: We Remember 20/10/20

World Smile Day – Celebrating the Power of a Smile
Culture & Custom
World Smile Day – Celebrating the Power of a Smile

65 Years After: Is Nigeria Truly Independent?
Inspiring Stories
65 Years After: Is Nigeria Truly Independent?

The Tale of Ẹ̀jì Òwúró (The Two Morning Stars)
Folktales
The Tale of Ẹ̀jì Òwúró (The Two Morning Stars)

The Tale of Orúkọ and Ìwà ("The Name and Character" — a story about identity and inner worth)
Folktales
The Tale of Orúkọ and Ìwà ("The Name and Character" — a story about identity and inner worth)

Beyond the Masks: Understanding Yoruba Masquerades and the Egungun Festival
Culture & Customs
Beyond the Masks: Understanding Yoruba Masquerades and the Egungun Festival