By Ghazali Ibrahim
The anticipation surrounding Isbae U’s Curiosity Made Me Ask has reached another level after former President Olusegun Obasanjo appeared on the popular online interview show.
Obasanjo’s appearance has generated widespread reactions online, with many viewers expressing surprise that the former Nigerian leader agreed to sit for an interview on a programme known for its unconventional questions, sarcasm and comic approach.
The episode, which is scheduled for release on Saturday, September 19, has become one of the most anticipated outings of the show, largely because of the unusual pairing of the former president and the young comedian.
A teaser released ahead of the episode showed Isbae U introducing Obasanjo in his characteristic humorous manner, jokingly describing the former president as someone who once worked for him and telling him to seek permission before drinking water.
The short clip was enough to trigger reactions across social media, with some viewers praising Isbae U for securing such a high-profile guest and others eagerly waiting to see how the full conversation unfolds.
The attention also highlights how far Curiosity Made Me Ask has come since it was launched. The show has built its identity around roast-style interviews in which Isbae U puts celebrities and public figures through unusual and sometimes provocative questions.
In recent weeks, the programme has featured notable personalities including veteran actor Pete Edochie, Femi Branch, Yemi Solade, Deyemi Okanlawon, Teni and Fave.
Its podcast listings show a steady stream of weekly episodes, with more than 190 episodes listed across its platforms.
The Obasanjo episode, however, represents a different level of attention for the programme because of the former president’s stature and the contrast between his public life and Isbae U’s deliberately unserious interview style.
For a show built around asking questions that conventional interviewers may approach differently, the presence of a former president has naturally raised expectations about what Isbae U will ask and how Obasanjo will respond.
The anticipation comes at a time when the programme appears to be receiving increasing recognition for its ability to attract established Nigerian personalities.
Its recent run of guests, coupled with the reaction to the Obasanjo appearance, has put the show firmly in the spotlight.
With viewers now waiting for the full episode, Curiosity Made Me Ask appears to be getting its flowers.
