Jola Ayeye, fondly known as Jollz, has emerged as one of the most authentic and influential voices in contemporary Nigerian media.

A podcaster, screenwriter, cultural commentator, and unapologetic storyteller, she has carved a space that feels real, raw, and radically refreshing.

Her presence is not just heard, it’s felt, and her work speaks directly to the minds and hearts of a generation navigating modern African identity, womanhood, and growth.

As co-host of the widely loved podcast “I Said What I Said,” alongside Feyikemi Abudu, Jola has helped redefine digital storytelling for millennials and Gen Zs across Africa.

The podcast, celebrated for its wit, depth, and cultural honesty, has become a safe space for listeners who crave smart conversations laced with humor and insight.

It is not just a show, it is a community, and Jola stands proudly at its core, blending laughter with layered thought.

Beyond the mic, she is the co-founder of Salt & Truth, a production company focused on amplifying African stories with nuance and dignity.

Through this platform, she champions narratives that have often been sidelined, producing content that speaks to lived realities and imagined futures.

She is also the creator of Happy Noisemaker, a reading collective for curious minds, and Grownupicity, a platform that navigates the chaos and clarity of adulting with grace and wit.

Every initiative she touches carries her distinct energy, bold, intelligent, and deeply human.

Jola’s impact has not gone unnoticed.

In 2020, she was honored with the Lord’s Achievers Award in the Media category, a recognition of her rising influence and her role in shaping how stories are told and who gets to tell them.

In 2022, her podcast was nominated for Podcast of the Year at the African Podcast and Voice Awards, further cementing her place among the continent’s top voices.

What makes Jola Ayeye so compelling is not just her creativity, but her clarity.

She knows who she is, she knows what she wants to say, and she says it with a confidence that invites others to do the same.

Whether she’s behind a mic, crafting a script, leading a production, or sharing thoughts online, she carries her platforms with humor, honesty, and intention.

Jola is not just building content, she is building culture.

She is a reminder that media can be meaningful, that storytelling can be both sharp and soft, and that being loud, joyful, and unapologetically smart is a powerful form of leadership.

In a world that often demands perfection, she shows up with realness, and that is why she resonates.