Lost in Lagos Podcast
Co-hosted by the founder and editor-in-chief of the Lost in Lagos media brand, this show documents how modern Nigerian culture is built.
This is a high-production, two-host interview show that moves beyond lifestyle content to interrogate the systems and structures shaping contemporary Lagos. It's less about 'what's cool' and more about 'how is this industry being built?' featuring guests who are the actual builders—commissioners, directors, and founders. The conversations are framed as a form of documentation, capturing Lagos as it evolves.
“Its unique two-host format, featuring the brand's founder and editor, allows for a dynamic, conversational flow. The focus on systemic issues—infrastructure, policy, funding—sets it apart from more personality-driven Nigerian lifestyle podcasts.”
Who hosts this show
The Lost in Lagos Podcast is the long-form audio extension of the culture-forward media platform of the same name, which has documented contemporary Nigerian life for over a decade through its magazine and Awari app. The show is co-hosted by Lost in Lagos founder Tannaz Bahnam and Lost in Lagos Plus Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Elvis Dante Osifo. Together, they interview the architects of modern Lagos—from government officials to creative industry leaders—to understand the systems shaping the city's future.
Credentials & credits
- Tannaz Bahnam: Founder, Lost in Lagos & Awari App
- Elvis Dante Osifo: Editor-in-Chief, Lost in Lagos Plus Magazine
Other ventures
- Lost in Lagos (Media Platform)
- Lost in Lagos Plus Magazine
- Awari App
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Our resturant in Orca showroomJun 21, 2026 · 54s
- 02Our bedroom in Orca showroomJun 20, 2026 · 44s
- 03Our office in Orca showroomJun 19, 2026 · 46s
- 04How true is this?Jun 19, 2026 · 26s
- 05Who Gets to Tell Nigeria's Story? | Lost in Lagos PodcastJun 17, 2026 · 53 min
- 06Why Lagos is Leading Africa’s Tech EcosystemJun 3, 2026 · 42 min
- 07Why Nigerian Artists Struggle to Scale - Tola Akerele | Lost in Lagos PodcastMay 6, 2026 · 40 min
- 08The Truth About Dining in Nigeria - Lost in Lagos PodcastApr 1, 2026 · 41 min
Notable episodes
- 01Who Gets to Tell Nigeria's Story?
Features The Republic founder Wale Lawal, who argues that a brilliant story about plantain could be more important for Nigeria than another story on Boko Haram, reframing the idea of a 'Nigerian story'.
- 02Why Lagos is Leading Africa’s Tech Ecosystem
Lagos's tech commissioner Olatunbosun Alake details specific government policies like the 'returnee program' designed to attract diaspora talent back to Nigeria with a 'soft landing'.
- 03Why Nigerian Artists Struggle to Scale - Tola Akerele
The GM of the National Theatre, Tola Akerele, shares a story of securing a bank loan over 20 years ago using art as collateral, highlighting the long-standing challenge of valuing creative assets.
What you'll be asked on this show
The interview opens with a broad, thematic question tied to the episode's title (e.g., 'Are we intentionally building this industry?'). The two hosts, Tannaz and Elvis, maintain a collaborative, conversational dynamic, often building on each other's points. They guide guests from high-level, systemic questions ('What do people misunderstand about this sector?') to more personal or forward-looking ones. They don't aggressively push back, but rather use follow-up questions to probe deeper into the 'how' and 'why' behind their guests' work, aiming to uncover the structural realities of an industry.
Co-hosted by Tannaz Bahnam and Elvis Dante Osifo, each episode opens with a scripted narrative voiceover to frame the central question. The format is a three-way conversational deep-dive, not a rigid Q&A, with both hosts actively probing the guest's ideas. Episodes often feature humorous, recurring scripted ad skits, particularly with sponsor Orca.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
13 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
industry
3- Q.01
“Are we intentionally building [your industry], or are we just improvising?”
A framing question used early on to kick off a discussion about an industry's foundational strategy.
- Q.02
“What do people misunderstand most about [your sector]?”
This question is used to debunk common myths and establish the guest's insider perspective.
- Q.03
“Why haven't there been more Nigerian entrepreneurs establishing [specific type of business]?”
Investigates the specific barriers to entry for local founders in a particular niche.
mindset
2- Q.01
“What should the word '[core concept]' practically mean for Nigerians today?”
Asks guests to define a key term like 'innovation' in a local, non-buzzword context.
- Q.02
“Why don't we have a strong [specific cultural trait, e.g., 'do-it-yourself'] culture here?”
Used to explore cultural nuances and potential barriers to certain types of development.
challenges
1- Q.01
“What is the biggest structural factor preventing [your field] from reaching its full potential?”
Probes for the systemic barriers and challenges within an industry, moving beyond surface-level issues.
process
1- Q.01
“Who are you telling these stories for? Who is the audience?”
Explores the intended impact and target demographic of the guest's work, whether it's a publication or a product.
future
1- Q.01
“How do we ensure local success improves broader society, not just one company?”
Connects individual or corporate achievement to wider public benefit and systemic change.
personal
1- Q.01
“What's your favorite thing about being you / doing what you do?”
An opening, personal question used to build rapport and understand the guest's personal motivations.
advice
2- Q.01
“What advice would you give to someone aspiring to enter this industry?”
Elicits practical, actionable guidance for listeners looking to follow a similar path.
- Q.02
“How important are institutions in ensuring young people don't have to do it alone?”
Focuses on the role of infrastructure and support systems for emerging talent.
origin
1- Q.01
“Where did the finesse and grandeur in your work come from?”
An origin question that probes the aesthetic and philosophical roots of a guest's project.
money
1- Q.01
“What is changing in the ecosystem that is bringing back confidence?”
A forward-looking question about positive momentum and recovery in a given sector.
Signature segments
- · Narrative voiceover introductions by both hosts
- · Humorous ad skits filmed in sponsor locations (e.g., Orca showroom)
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically established leaders, founders, and government officials actively shaping a specific Nigerian industry, such as tech, media, arts, or hospitality. The show books the people building the systems, not just commenting on them.
- Wale Lawalon Who Gets to Tell Nigeria's Story?
- Olatunbosun Alakeon Why Lagos is Leading Africa’s Tech Ecosystem
- Tola Akereleon Why Nigerian Artists Struggle to Scale
- Chef Gibbs Gbolabo Adebakinon The Truth About Dining in Nigeria
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The primary sponsor appears to be Orca, a furniture and home goods company. They are integrated through a recurring series of humorous, scripted ad skits where the hosts comically misuse the showroom. Other sponsors like T-Kup have also been featured.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of the Lost in Lagos Podcast?
- The podcast is co-hosted by Tannaz Bahnam, the founder of the Lost in Lagos media platform, and Elvis Dante Osifo, the Editor-in-Chief of Lost in Lagos Plus Magazine.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast is active and releases episodes on a weekly to bi-weekly basis, as of mid-2026.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a long-form interview show with two hosts and one guest. Each episode focuses on the systems and structures of a specific industry in Lagos, Nigeria.
- How can I pitch a guest for the podcast?
- The podcast's official description lists [email — gated] for partnerships and inquiries.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts.
- What is Lost in Lagos?
- Lost in Lagos is a culture-forward media company that started over a decade ago and includes a digital magazine (LIL+), an app (Awari), and the podcast, all documenting contemporary life in Lagos.
Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.
Sources & how this page was built
This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence
- [01]Official YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [02]What Stands Out For Me In Lagos Are The People - Tannaz Bahnam | Arise 360youtube.com
- [03]Movement: Lost In Lagos Plus Magazine Debuts Their Community Issue | BellaNaijabellanaija.com
- [04]'The Culture Issue': Lost In Lagos Plus Magazine Debuts Their Culture Issue | BellaNaijabellanaija.com
- [05]Olatunbosun Alake - Official Lagos State Government Profilelagosstate.gov.ng
- [06]Tola Akerele, General Manager/CEO, National Theatrenationaltheatre.gov.ng
- [07]Wale Lawal | Africa World Initiativeawi.princeton.edu
- [08]Lost in Lagos Plus Magazine on Issuuissuu.com
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