Game-changing discussions on the big ideas that shape our thinking and help move society forward. Hosted by Tokunbo Shitta-Bey.

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From the slums of Lagos... ...to the lights of Times Square. Every move - a fight for something bigger. In Part 1 of One2One with Dr. Tokunbo Shitta-Bey, Tunde Onakoya takes us inside a journey of grit, purpose, and the game that changed his life - and the lives of countless children. Watch now on YouTube: bit.ly/ one2oneS2EP4 • Also on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more. @Tunde_OD @drtsbey #TundeOnakoya #ChessInSlums #one2oneShow #AfricanExcellence #Africa #Nigeria #TimesSquare #GuinnessWorldRecord #Inspiration #ChessLife #NigeriaToTheWorld #Bigldeas
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When a Leader Gets It Wrong “There have been decisions that I’ve made as MD… I’d gotten to Eko Bridge and turned back to the office to go and change those decisions.” “Is this fair? Is this the right decision? Is it in the best interest of the majority?” “Sometimes a leader genuinely makes the wrong decision. But what is totally bad is when a leader does not make any decision at all.” — Dr Adedamola Dada reflects on accountability, self-questioning and the willingness to reverse a decision. Watch Part 3 of the conversation on ONE2ONE. bit.ly/one2oneS6EP7 @drtsbey #ONE2ONE #AdedamolaDada #Leadership #Accountability #DecisionMaking #Nigeria
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“…I had made up my mind early that I would be on the frontline with my staff. My biggest fear as a person was actually getting infected and infecting my mother.” — Dr Adedamola Dada Watch Part 3 of our conversation on ONE2ONE. bit.ly/one2oneS6EP7 @drtsbey #ONE2ONE #Leadership #HealthcareLeadership #AdedamolaDada #Nigeria
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“As soon as the first renovated ward reopened, staff were taking selfies inside it…” For Dr Adedamola Dada, successful reform begins with visible progress. Stop the leakages. Deliver quick wins. Build belief. “There is no institution that cannot be repaired.” Watch the full conversation on ONE2ONE. bit.ly/one2oneS6EP5 #ONE2ONE #AdedamolaDada #Leadership #InstitutionBuilding #HealthcareLeadership #PublicSector #Nigeria
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“It was like an orchestra.” “You wanted to start surgery at 8 o’clock. You were sure you would start surgery at 8 o’clock.” Dr Adedamola Dada reflects on his experience at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, South Africa, and how it shaped his approach to healthcare and leadership. Watch the full conversation on ONE2ONE: bit.ly/one2oneS6EP5 @drtsbey #ONE2ONE #AdedamolaDada #Leadership #HealthcareLeadership #InstitutionBuilding #Nigeria
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“We are very deliberately infusing digital natives into our business… If we don’t have that generation—those types of thinkers—actively driving our decisions, we’re going to fall behind very quickly.” Karl Toriola explains why established organisations must deliberately empower the next generation of thinkers. Watch the full ONE2ONE conversation. bit.ly/one2oneS6EP3 @drtsbey @MTNNG #ONE2ONE #KarlToriola #MTNNigeria #DigitalNatives #Youth #Innovation #Leadership #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #Africa
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”…The generation that’s now between 8 and 30 years old… these are digital natives. They have skills that can compete with anybody in the world.” Karl Toriola on Africa’s greatest strength — a generation of young people with the creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and confidence to build Africa’s future. Watch the full ONE2ONE conversation. bit.ly/one2oneS6EP2 @drtsbey @MTNNG #ONE2ONE #KarlToriola #Africa #Youth #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Technology #DigitalTransformation #Leadership
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“…There was one individual who really switched on my passion for telecommunications. His name was Professor G.O. Ajayi… You were completely immersed. You looked forward to attending his lectures.” Watch the full ONE2ONE conversation. bit.ly/one2oneS6EP1 @MTNNG @drtsbey #ONE2ONE #KarlToriola #Teachers #Education #ProfessorGOAjayi #Engineering #Leadership #Inspiration #Africa
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Leadership is about bringing people together, influencing them towards a common purpose, and leaving the institution in a state where it continues to thrive. From engineer to CEO, Karl Toriola reflects on the evolution of his leadership philosophy—and on what it takes to build institutions that endure. Watch the full ONE2ONE conversation. bit.ly/one2oneS6EP1 @drtsbey #ONE2ONE #KarlToriola #Leadership #InstitutionBuilding #MTNNigeria #Africa #Engineering #DigitalTransformation
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Big Ideas from @OlumideAkpata In this powerful One2One conversation with Olumide Akpata, we’ve pulled together quotes from our discussions on deep structural challenges confronting Nigerian politics. He also shares deeply on leadership, nation building, institutional reform and what still gives him hope that Nigeria can fulfil its promise. ➡️ Swipe through Olumide Akpata’s Big Ideas. 💬 Tell us which one speaks to you most 📌 Save & share to inspire someone today Did you miss the episode? It’s never too late to catch up - bit.ly/one2oneS5EP13 #ONE2ONE #OlumideAkpata #Nigeria #Politics #Governance #Leadership #Institutions #Democracy #PublicPolicy #PoliticalIdeology #NationBuilding #RuleOfLaw #Africa #Podcast #LongformInterview
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Big Ideas from @OlumideAkpata In this powerful One2One conversation with Olumide Akpata, we’ve pulled together quotes from our discussions on deep structural challenges confronting Nigerian politics. He also shares deeply on leadership, nation building, institutional reform and what still gives him hope that Nigeria can fulfil its promise. ➡️ Swipe through Olumide Akpata’s Big Ideas. 💬 Tell us which one speaks to you most 📌 Save & share to inspire someone today Did you miss the episode? It’s never too late to catch up - bit.ly/one2oneS5EP13 #ONE2ONE #OlumideAkpata #Nigeria #Politics #Governance #Leadership #Institutions #Democracy #PublicPolicy #PoliticalIdeology #NationBuilding #RuleOfLaw #AfricaPodcast #LongformInterview
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The Olumide Akpata One – Politics: Does Ideology Still Matter? Full conversation on ONE2ONE. bit.ly/one2oneS5EP13 @drtsbey @OlumideAkpata #OlumideAkpata #Politics #Ideology #NigerianPolitics #Leadership #Governance #ONE2ONE
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“Can the rule of law survive if citizens no longer believe that outcomes are fair?” “Undoubtedly, no.” “…if this becomes the pervasive feeling amongst your citizenry, then you have lost a major plank upon which nations exist, upon which countries thrive.” — Olumide Akpata In this excerpt from ONE2ONE, Akpata reflects on the growing loss of public confidence in the justice system and what happens when citizens no longer believe they can obtain justice through the courts. Watch the full conversation on ONE2ONE. bit.ly/one2oneS5EP12 📡 Channels TV (DSTV) — 8:30 PM and Channels 24 UK (Sky 515) 🌐 Also available on YouTube, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. ©️ 2026 Intelligentsia One Ltd. All rights reserved. @drtsbey @OlumideAkpata #ONE2ONE #OlumideAkpata #RuleOfLaw #Justice #Nigeria #Governance #Institutions
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Big Ideas from @ProfAkinAbayomi In this powerful One2One conversation with Prof. Akin Abayomi, we’ve pulled together quotes from our discussions on COVID-19 and governance, healthcare reform in Lagos and Nigeria, health financing and universal healthcare. He also shares deeply on politics, leadership and public service, AI, technology and the future of healthcare, and trust between citizens and government ➡️ Swipe through Prof. Akin Abayomi’s Big Ideas. 💬 Tell us which one speaks to you most 📌 Save & share to inspire someone today Did you miss the episode? It’s never too late to catch up - bit.ly/one2oneS5EP11 #ONE2ONE #AkinAbayomi #AI #Lagos #PublicHealth #Leadership #Healthcare #Nigeria #Pandemic #HealthPolicy
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“The funny thing about government is that when they’re screening you, they ask: ‘Are you a technocrat or a politician?’ Most people in my position would say “technocrat”. But that’s not the right answer. You have to say you’re a politician.” Prof. Akin Abayomi on power, governance, and the realities of public service. Watch The Akin Abayomi One on ONE2ONE. bit.ly/one2oneS5EP11 📡 Channels TV (DSTV) — 8:30 PM and Channels 24 UK (Sky 515) 🌐 Also available on YouTube, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. ©️ 2026 Intelligentsia One Ltd. All rights reserved. @drtsbey @ProfAkinAbayomi #ONE2ONE #AkinAbayomi #Healthcare #Lagos #PublicHealth #HealthcareReform #UniversalHealthcare #Leadership #AI #Nigeria
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“You lose your right to comfort. You lose your right to peace. It’s non-stop. One personality was war… the other personality was stability.” Prof. Akin Abayomi reflects on leading Lagos through COVID-19. Watch The Akin Abayomi One on ONE2ONE. bit.ly/one2oneS5EP11 📡 Channels TV (DSTV) — 8:30 PM and Channels 24 UK (Sky 515) 🌐 Also available on YouTube, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. ©️ 2026 Intelligentsia One Ltd. All rights reserved. @drtsbey @ProfAkinAbayomi #ONE2ONE #AkinAbayomi #Healthcare #Lagos #PublicHealth #HealthcareReform #UniversalHealthcare #Leadership #AI #Nigeria
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Is sports betting entertainment — or something with deeper societal consequences? A conversation about betting, addiction, responsibility, and the difficult tensions surrounding gaming in modern Nigeria. Watch The Kunle Soname One tonight on ONE2ONE. bit.ly/one2oneS5EP10 📡 Channels TV (DSTV) — 8:30 PM and Channels 24 UK (Sky 515) 🌐 Also available on YouTube, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. ©️ 2026 Intelligentsia One Ltd. All rights reserved. @soname_kunle @drtsbey #ONE2ONE #KunleSoname #Betting #Nigeria #Leadership #Business
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