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A long-form interview show that confronts Nigeria's most sensitive societal, political, and personal issues through direct, unfiltered conversations.
A deep-dive interview podcast that uses individual stories to explore systemic Nigerian issues. One episode might feature a military expert and a lawyer debating national security, while the next presents a cancer survivor's raw account of navigating the healthcare system. The host, Femi Obong-Daniels, facilitates intense, often provocative discussions that challenge conventional narratives.
“Unlike many panel shows, Outside The Box excels at pairing high-level societal debates with deeply personal, emotional narratives. Its willingness to ask blunt, controversial questions about sensitive topics like religion's role in business and the government's competence sets it apart from more conventional media.”
Who hosts this show
Outside The Box is the flagship talk show from the NIX Podcast Network, hosted by veteran Nigerian broadcaster Femi Obong-Daniels. The show features candid, long-form interviews with a mix of public figures and everyday Nigerians who have compelling stories. It aims to tackle hard truths about Nigerian society, from national security and politics to personal health crises and the role of religion.
Credentials & credits
- General Manager of Cool FM, Wazobia FM, and Nigeria Info.
- Broadcasting career spanning over two decades.
- Former Group Head of Sports at AIM GROUP.
- Former on-air personality at Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), BCOS, and OGBC.
Other ventures
- The Podcast Network (NIX)
- Cool FM
- Wazobia FM
- Nigeria Info FM
- Arewa Radio
- Kids FM
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
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Notable episodes
- 01CANCER: I've Spent Over 20 Million To Stay Alive| Dawodu Tolulope
A powerful and deeply personal account of a breast cancer survivor's struggle with the Nigerian healthcare system, financial hardship, and social stigma.
- 02The Hard Truth About Kidnapping and Terrorism| Capt. Blade & Fabian Sani
An explosive debate on Nigeria's security crisis, featuring a retired military intelligence officer and a lawyer who clash on controversial solutions like arming civilians.
- 03Are Nigerian Churches a Business? (The Hard Truth)| Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo
A thought-provoking interview where a prominent pastor is confronted with direct questions about wealth, influence, and the commercialization of faith in Nigeria.
What you'll be asked on this show
Femi Obong-Daniels adapts his interview style to the guest and topic. For societal debates, he often opens with a direct, provocative question that frames the entire conversation, such as asking if the Nigerian church is a business or a faith. He will challenge a guest's assertions by pointing to contradictory realities, for example, asking why a country so religious is also so corrupt. In contrast, when interviewing someone about a personal journey, like surviving cancer, he starts gently and uses broad, open-ended prompts like "Tell me about it, how did it start?" to cede the floor to his guest. He listens actively, allowing for long, emotional narratives with minimal interruption, only stepping in to ask for clarification on key details.
The show is purely a one-on-one or small group interview format, hosted by Femi Obong-Daniels. For controversial topics, he acts as a provocateur, posing direct questions to frame the debate. For personal stories, he adopts a more empathetic, open-ended approach, allowing guests to speak uninterrupted for long stretches.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
9 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.
controversy
4- Q.01
“Is the Nigerian version of [X] faith, business, or both?”
He uses this framing to open discussions on sensitive institutions like the church, immediately establishing a controversial premise.
- Q.02
“Why does Nigeria have the contradiction of being so religious, yet so plagued with problems?”
This is a key question he poses to understand the disconnect between national identity and societal outcomes.
- Q.03
“Are you worried that the moral values you mentioned are now eroding?”
He asks this to challenge a guest's positive claims with the country's current negative realities.
- Q.04
“Are you advocating for [a controversial solution]?”
He poses this to get a guest's direct stance on a radical idea being debated, such as arming civilians.
origin
1- Q.01
“Tell me about it, how did it start?”
His go-to prompt for guests sharing a personal journey, allowing them to begin their story in their own words.
personal
3- Q.01
“What do you do currently?”
A standard opening question to establish a guest's background and present-day context.
- Q.02
“Wouldn't a common man be right to conclude the law isn't on his side?”
He uses this to challenge legal or official explanations from the perspective of an ordinary, vulnerable citizen.
- Q.03
“How are you doing?”
A simple, empathetic check-in he uses to begin interviews dealing with personal trauma or illness.
future
1- Q.01
“What do they tell you about the probability of it recurring or spreading?”
A specific follow-up question in health-related stories to understand the guest's long-term prognosis and fears.
Signature segments
- · Outside The Box
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show books guests who are directly involved in major Nigerian issues. This includes subject-matter experts (retired military intelligence, lawyers), prominent public figures (pastors, billionaires, entertainers), and private citizens with extraordinary personal stories (cancer survivors).
- Umar Abanga Aliyu (Captain Blade)on The Hard Truth About Kidnapping and Terrorism| Capt. Blade & Fabian Sani| Outside The Box|Episode 61
- Fabian Sanion The Hard Truth About Kidnapping and Terrorism| Capt. Blade & Fabian Sani| Outside The Box|Episode 61
- Dawodu Tolulopeon CANCER: I've Spent Over 20 Million To Stay Alive| Dawodu Tolulope| Outside The Box| Episode 60
- Pastor Matthew Ashimolowoon Are Nigerian Churches a Business? (The Hard Truth)| Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo |OutsidetheBox Podcast
- Illblisson Igbos helped build Lagos | Rapper, Illbliss | Outside the Box Podcast | Episode 59
- Keji Giwaon Politics controls business in Nigeria | Billionaire, Keji Giwa |Outside the Box Podcast| Episode 58
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
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People also ask
- What is the real name of the host?
- The host is Femi Obong-Daniels, a veteran Nigerian broadcaster also known as Olufemi Obong-Daniels.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a long-form interview podcast. Each episode features host Femi Obong-Daniels in a one-on-one or small group conversation with guests.
- What kind of topics does 'Outside The Box' cover?
- The show focuses on critical Nigerian issues, including national security, political corruption, healthcare, religion's role in society, and personal survival stories.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, based on the episode list, it releases new episodes on a weekly basis.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The full episodes are available on the NIX YouTube channel, with clips also shared there.
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- [01]FEMI OBONG- DANIELS General Manager – Cool FM, Wazobia FM - Marketing Edgemarketingedge.com.ng
- [02]Olufemi Obong-Daniels - Cool FM Nigeria - The Orgtheorg.com
- [03]The Podcast Network - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [04]NIX Podcast: Homenix.network
- [05]Exclusive with Femi Obong Daniels - Nigeria Profilesnigeriaprofiles.com
- [06]Femi Obong-Daniels - Nigeria Info FMnigeriainfo.fm
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