DJ Annie Macmanus chats to artists, writers, musicians and a host of fascinating people about CHANGE. Each guest talks through the biggest changes they have overcome in childhood and adulthood, and how they effect change. The podcast explores how change punctuates our lives, how it can totally derail us and define who we are. How we confront it, react to it and how we try to activate change has never been more important than in this moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf ...
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We aim to collect true stories of the human experience, based in Nigeria. Telling #storiesthatmatter
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Nigerian American explores the stories and experiences of International migrants. Hosted by eLDee, the show features interviews with guests from all walks of life, including entrepreneurs, artists, activists, and more. Through these conversations, the podcast aims to create a platform for Africans in the diaspora to share their stories and perspectives, while also providing a space for dialogue on topics such as identity, society and culture. The podcast also covers a range of topics, includ ...
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54Lights is committed to elevating creatives of colour. We showcase Africa to the world, by lighting up great guests with roots in the 54 countries of the continent. We’re telling these under told stories from Africa to all corners of the globe. And because each guest has a unique and flavour-filled tale to tell, we will tell these stories with care. So that they can shape and reshape and reframe the narrative, one story at a time. Humbly hosted by Kondwani Mwase
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Helping you better understand the intriguing world of music, arts and entertainment through insightful discussions with African artists, creatives, executives, and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Folashade Anozie.
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Join Kate and Georgie on a GLOBAL journey of murder. Every week a new country and true crime gems as well as fun hotspots to visit. Remember kids, life is a journey, don’t let murder stop you!
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Inside the Techosystem is a tech podcast bringing you fun and insightful topics about tech and its ecosystem in Nigeria. If you're a dev, designer, machine learning engineer, founder, community lead, newbie, or 10x engineer you matter to us and we feel this podcast should matter to you! 😄
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Stories are a big part of the African culture and growing up in the city of Port-Harcourt, these stories shaped my childhood. Times are different now and these bedtime stories which were passed down through generations are not as popular with children as they once were. This podcast aims to bring these stories to the new generation of African children and introduce everyone else to these wonderful stories from the motherland. The lessons and values learnt from these will never be forgotten. ...
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A storytelling-advice podcast that shares personal life experiences and challenges to help you navigate life in your 20s or life in general. Divine Umeh and rotating guests tell stories, give advice and act as cautionary tales so you don’t make the same mistakes they did.
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The Golden Age is a podcast for teens, created by a teen. It is about the youth of our culture and society. We analyze the impact of teen voices, the stories of our past, and how we can change the world.
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Crescent Project Radio is a podcast about God's miraculous movement in the Muslim world. Through testimonies from former Muslims and interviews with ministry leaders, authors, experts, and ordinary Christians following Jesus' call to the lost, we hope to inspire and equip the body of Christ to effectively share the hope of Christ with Muslims.
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Welcome to the I AM A Feminine Leader podcast, conversations with women who have transformed challenging life experiences into powerful lessons that have inspired community building in all aspects of their lives. I am your host, Michelle Hrycauk Nassif, Community Design and Impact Specialist here to activate the community builder in you with inspiring stories, practical tools, and strategies that anyone with passion and vision for community building can use to amplify their impact.
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Changes Focus: Bodies - CMAT, Marian Keyes, Afua Hirsch, Dr Jen Gunter
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In this final Changes Focus of the series we are focusing on Bodies, one of the topics from our popular mini series earlier this year which seemed to resonate with so many of you. With that in mind we’ve pulled out some of the highlights. You’ll hear from the brilliant musician (and fellow Dubliner) CMAT, who gives her refreshing perspective on bod…
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[14.54..SENEGAL] Leading Every Day with Yabome Gilpin-Jackson
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WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Your host, Kondwani Mwase, talks to the accomplished Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson to discuss her inspiring journey from Sierra Leone to Canada, and her impactful work in equity, diversity, and inclusion. Yabome shares profound insights on navigating complex systems, finding home in community, and the importance of e…
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Changes Focus: Trans Lives - Chelsea Manning, Kae Tempest, Travis Alabanza, Shon Faye
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This weeks episode of Changes Focus is a celebration of Trans lives. On this podcast we try to build empathy and connectedness through sharing people’s personal stories and the only way we can understand what it’s like to be a Trans person is by actually listening to those people who are living it every day. In this episode we’ve got Chelsea Mannin…
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Changes Focus: Dealing with Grief - Cariad Lloyd, Grace Dent, Yebba, Jack Rooke
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In this episode of Changes Focus we’re zooming in on a big change that we will probably all experience at some point - grief. Grief shapes us in different ways and hearing other people’s experiences of how they have coped with their loss can help in moving through our own. In this tender and insightful episode, Annie revisits conversations with Car…
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[13.54..BOSTWANA] The Power of Storytelling with Sarah Owusu
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WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Embark on a journey through the vibrant landscapes of African leadership with Sarah Owusu, an Organization Development specialist renowned for her expertise in culture, employee engagement, and change navigation. Rooted in her Danish-Ghanaian and Botswana heritage, Sarah embodies the spirit of a planetary citizen…
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Changes Focus: Changemakers - Rose Ayling-Ellis, Baroness Kidron, Nigel Bromage, Lady Unchained
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Welcome to a new series of Changes Focus where we focus on a specific area of change and hear multiple perspectives from some of our incredible guests. In this episode the focus is on Changemakers - people who are working hard to drive meaningful, positive change in the world. In this powerful episode, Annie revisits her conversation with poet and …
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Matt Haig on finally returning to Ibiza, hope and new perspectives
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Aged 24 in Ibiza, Matt Haig’s life changed forever when he had a breakdown. Now 49 he has returned to the island, facing his past head on, returning with a whole new perspective, more optimism, and now, a new book called ‘The Life Impossible’. Matt has sold over 9 million copies of his books worldwide, and they have been translated into 58 language…
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[BONUS] Make it Malawi with Joy Mwandemange
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WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Kondwani is joined by Malawian-Canadian artist Joy Mwandemange to share her inspiring journey. From her childhood immersed in the arts to navigating a multifaceted career spanning acting, music, and more, Joy shares powerful insights on following your passions, quieting doubts, and paving your own path to success…
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Send us a Text Message. Garrett Van Tiem and I had a conversation that truly embodies what this podcast is all about—a multi-dimensional exploration of ideas, stories, and life itself. We covered many topics including fame, afrobeats, fraternities and the Nigerian civil war. The Video version of this podcast - https://rb.gy/dq6r0q Garrett's Youtube…
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Annie’s personal revelations on her birthday week
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Hello folks, for this episode I took myself into the rave shed and reflected on the big changes that have taken place in my life over the last year. It’s my birthday week, as I’m a Cancer I am trying to extend it into a whole month. I love any excuse for a party so there will be one of those happening for sure, but I also love, more and more, an op…
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Decca Aitkenhead on the life changing power of love
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This conversation is astonishing. Prepare to be completely engrossed and moved beyond belief by the phenomenal Decca Aitkenhead. The Chief Interviewer at the Sunday Times, Decca talks so beautifully with a warmth and lightness that contrasts with what she has lived through. The love story between her and her late husband Tony is like nothing else y…
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[BONUS. NIGERIA..] From Risk-free to Risk-filled with Ikenna Onyegbula
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WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY We got a BONUS episode for you today! 54Lights takes you to the incredible nation of Nigeria (again!) with rich conversation and inspirational thoughts. Join host Kondwani Mwase and he sits down with Ikenna Onyegbula, a Canadian poet with Nigerian Heritage and a global poetry slam champion. Ikenna joins us at The…
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Ruby Wax on not passing on ‘the baton of madness’ and the constant of change
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From inside Ruby Wax’s bedroom, Annie gets up close and personal about Ruby’s life changes - from her troubled childhood and creating a comic persona as a result, feeling like a freak when she became a mother to those famous interviews on ‘When Ruby Wax Met,’ which changed how she was perceived. Ruby’s latest book and touring one-woman play, ‘I’m N…
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Listen to part two of Rashidah's conversation with Brother Ali from northern Nigeria as he talks about challenges and valuable lessons from his personal ministry journey.By Rashidah
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Episode 32 - Discussing Nigeria’s Tech Landscape w/ Benjamin Dada
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In this episode, we sit down with Benjamin Dada, the founder of one of Africa's leading tech publications. We get an insider's view into the Nigerian tech landscape. We also discuss what it takes to be a tech journalist and what the tech market in Nigeria will look like in the future. You can reach out to Benjamin on X (formerly Twitter) at @dadaBe…
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Jack Rooke on growing with grief, using real life for art and being braver
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Jack Rooke is the recent BAFTA winning comic genius behind the incredible multi award winning sitcom Big Boys. Jack won his BAFTA for Best Comedy Writer after using his own life experience of losing his Dad, when Jack was 15, to write and narrate Big Boys. The show follows Jack leaving his mum to go to University where he navigates making new frien…
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Listen to this insightful conversation with Brother Ali, who describes his life in Muslim-dominated northern Nigeria before and after the rise of Boko Haram and the plight of Christians there. His personal experiences with radical Islam include the unfortunate murder of his father in 2022 and his years serving as a pastor and teacher. Ali is curren…
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[12.54..GHANA] In Living Colour with Kofi Frempong
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WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Kondwani Mwase sits down with Ghanaian-Canadian artist Kofi Frimpong for a vibrant discussion about his artistic journey, creative process, and the power of community. Kofi shares insights into how his colourful paintings connect with people, especially those in the African diaspora. Join them as they explore the…
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Aderonke Apata on leaving Nigeria to be a free gay woman
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Imagine being forced to leave your country for being gay or face death. This Refugee Week, we welcome Aderonke Apata, a Nigerian refugee who had to leave Nigeria under threat of persecution for being in love with a woman. When she reached the UK, she embarked on a 13-year battle through the UK immigration system including periods of homelessness, d…
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Vernon Kay on navigating show business, late puberty and keeping family grounded
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Vernon Kay is one of the most recognised people on British TV and radio known for his infectious smile and warm Bolton accent. He first made his mark on Channel 4’s T4 in the early 2000s and has since hosted popular shows like All Star Family Fortunes and Comic Relief. In 2020 he appeared on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! He has been presenti…
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[Bonus] Keep it 100.. Celebrating the Centennial
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WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY In this episode, we relive some great experiences from our first 99 episodes...calling out the many highs from seasons and journey's past. Most poignantly, host Kondwani Mwase pays homage to the audience and artists (creatives) who have made our firat 100 episodes remarkably special. each wildly wonderful in thei…
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Episode 31 - Startup Financing, Product Strategy & Scaling w/ Adebayo Adegbenro
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In this episode, we discuss finance, investments, and product scaling with Adebayo Adegbenro, a product equity investor. He takes us on a journey into venture capital funding and its role in a product's growth. Ade's experiences in this industry help us better understand debt, investment banking, cryptocurrencies, and infrastructure private equity.…
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Miranda July on rethinking everything - marriage, sex and hormones
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Miranda July’s staggering new novel ‘All Fours’ might just completely change the way you think about your life. Miranda is not one for sticking to the rules. An LA based artist, writer and award-winning filmmaker, she has been creating unapologetic, boundary pushing work since her involvement in the Riot Grrrl feminist movement of the 1990s, where …
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Ahmed Alnaouq on the war in Palestine, family and the power of stories
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On 22nd October 2023, Ahmed Alnaouq woke up to the unthinkable news that 21 members of his family had been killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Ahmed Alnaouq is a Palestinian journalist from Gaza and the co-founder of We Are Not Numbers - a non profit organisation that specialises in sharing Palestinian stories. In this episode, Ahmed shares his…
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Sara Pascoe on self worth, detachment and reflecting on separated parents
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Sara Pascoe has a magic ability to take life’s absurdities and turn them into comedy gold, but how does she approach change? Sara’s quick, intelligent wit has seen her competing on many of the UK’s most popular comedy panel shows such as QI and Taskmaster and she also hosts ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’. Not only is she one of the country’s foremo…
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Episode 30 - Let’s talk Indie Hacking w/ Kelvin Omereshone
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Have you ever met any Indie hackers? In this episode, we discuss this unconventional tech career path with our guest, Kelvin Omereshone. He gives a glimpse into his life following this path and defines what it truly means to solve problems as developers. You can reach out to Kelvin on Twitter @Dominus_Kelvin. Follow #InsidetheTechosystem on Twitter…
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George the Poet on being a Black radical, music and the war on Blackness
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George Mpanga, aka George the Poet, is a voice for change but, is it enough to just be a successful Black man in the war on Blackness? From his humble beginnings in North London with Ugandan parents, to graduating from Cambridge University as well as visiting Uganda, George knows a thing or two about the big changes that can shape your life’s direc…
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Listen to part two of this insightful conversation about how sexual abuse trauma can influence a person's perceptions of Islam and the Gospel. In this segment, Jenny, a Crescent Project staff member and sexual abuse survivor, and Mindy, a licensed professional clinical counselor, discuss how to effectively walk alongside someone we know or suspect …
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Afua Hirsch on different cultural views on bodies - body hair, puberty, fertility and aging
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Rounding off this miniseries on Bodies, the incredible journalist, broadcaster and bestselling author Afua Hirsch unpacks Eurocentric beauty standards and discusses unlearning some of the myths around women’s bodies. Why do western cultures think body hair is bad? How do non western cultures treat puberty and aging? Can we change how we view our bo…
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Episode 29 - Bridging the Gap: Design for Users, Win for Business w/ Gabriel Inyamah
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In this episode, we're joined by Gabriel Inyamah, a seasoned product designer. We discuss his career trajectory and the range of industries he has worked in. We also discuss balancing business goals and users' needs when building products. Most importantly, Gabriel points out the risks involved when companies make assumptions about users' needs ins…
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Dr. Jen Gunter answers your questions on sex, periods and menopause
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As part of our Bodies Mini Series, renowned gynaecologist Dr. Jen Gunter tackles your burning questions about your bodies as she and Annie delve deep into the complex world of women's health and the changes involved. Dr. Jen Gunter is the author of bestsellers "The Vagina Bible" and "The Menopause Manifesto," and is the ultimate authority on all th…
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Listen to this important conversation about how sexual abuse trauma can influence a person's perceptions of Islam and the Gospel. Sexual abuse is prevalent in the Muslim world, just as it is globally, and many Muslims around us suffer from its trauma in secret. Jenny, a Crescent Project staff member and sexual abuse survivor, and Mindy, a licensed …
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CMAT on body image, fluctuating weight and Ozempic diets
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To open a new mini series on Bodies we welcome boundary pushing musician, CMAT whose low cut, bum crack exposing dress created one of the most viral moments at the BRIT Awards this year. Her unapologetic attitude towards body image caused a storm on the internet attracting a wave of opinions. CMAT, real name Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson is a one in a …
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It's fantastic to be back! Chuka and Emmanuel return with a sprint episode as they navigate the universal struggle of scheduling and making time for new hobbies. They also reflect on their time away and banter about the difference between Lagos's heat and Amsterdam’s cold. We hope you enjoy the episode! Tell us how you handle scheduling and making …
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Spring is here(!) and we begin our new season with global phenomenon Marian Keyes. Marian is one of Ireland’s most prolific and successful writers of all time with her books having sold over 35 million copies worldwide. Marian has won multiple awards and is an expert in honest storytelling. She writes characters you’ll love with imperfections you’l…
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Changes Focus: Parenting - Zadie Smith, Toddla T, Josh Widdicombe and Jen Brister
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In this week’s Changes Focus we are zooming in on parenting. Whether you are a parent yourself or not, we have all been parented in some way and many of us spend time around people who are parents. We therefore all have experience of parenting and the huge effect it has on our lives. It is no surprise that many of our guests on Changes choose becom…
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Listen to part two of Rashidah's inspiring conversation with Josh of Global Gates ministry as he shares tips for how to incorporate storytelling into our everyday conversations with Muslims and other non-believers and more.By Rashidah
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Changes Focus: Education - Dolly Alderton, Louis Theroux, Idris Elba, Rosie Jones and Michael Sheen
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Introducing Changes Focus! where we zoom in on one popular Changes theme and bring you multiple takes from different guests. In this episode the focus is Education. Our younger educational years can really define us, so much change and growth can happen. Many of our amazing guests have cited their school or university years as experiences that shap…
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Viva la season finale! Where we welcome a total trailblazer and change maker, the iconic sports broadcast Gabby Logan. In her almost 30 year career, Gabby has been at the centre of phenomenal change in a predominantly male dominated industry. She has presented many of the country's biggest sporting events including the Olympics, the Commonwealth ga…
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Listen in on Rashidah's inspiring conversation with Josh of Global Gates ministry as he shares his firsthand experiences with the impact of sharing Bible stories with Muslims—as a missionary in Africa, as well as here in the US.By Rashidah
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[11.54..NIGERIA] From Medical School to Mainstream Retail with Lola Adeyemi
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WHAT TO EXPECT...WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY Kondwani interviews entrepreneur Lola Adeyemi, founder of It's Souper, an Afrofusion gourmet meal company selling flavourful soups, sauces and spices. Hear Lola's inspiring story of leaving medical school in Nigeria to follow her creative passions, moving to Canada, building a career in tech, then creating her fo…
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The day after St Patrick’s day, we welcome an astonishing Irish woman who epitomises change; Katriona O’Sullivan’s incredible no.1 bestselling memoir ‘Poor’ has dominated Irish bestseller lists for 10 months. The book documents her life - from living in poverty raised by parents who were heroin addicts, becoming pregnant and homeless at 15 to chang…
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Ken Loach is one of the greatest film directors of all time and a true British icon. He is known for his powerful, socially engaged films including ‘I Daniel Blake’, which won him a BAFTA for outstanding British film. At 87 years old, Ken’s career spans nearly six decades and his long list of awards includes the first ever British Independent Film …
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