The African Possibility Podcast

About The African Possibility Podcast

The African Possibility Podcast explores the ideas, stories, and experiences shaping Africans across the diaspora and the continent. Through thoughtful conversations with leaders, thinkers, professionals, and creatives, the podcast highlights the possibilities, challenges, and opportunities facing Africans worldwide. The African Possibility Podcast is a place where Africans can speak in their own words about their journeys, struggles, ideas, and hopes for the future.

Publisher

Emmanuel Ogbaki

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jun 2026

Latest episode

19 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Sept 2026

   Trafficked to Russia at 17, Rejected by Cameroon, Reborn in Wales | Dr. Eric Ngalle Charles

   At 17, Dr. Eric Ngalle Charles thought he was leaving Cameroon to study economics in Belgium. Instead, he says he was trafficked to Russia, lost control of his destination, survived violence and homelessness, lived under another identity, and eventually arrived in Wales, the place he says, “gave me back my name.” In this extraordinary episode of The African Possibility Podcast, host Emmanuel Ogbaki sits down with Dr Eric Ngalle Charles, a Cameroonian writer, poet, playwright, and storyteller based in Wales, for a deeply personal conversation about human trafficking, African migration, identity, trauma, memory, language, decolonisation, belonging and the meaning of home. Eric takes us back to his childhood in Cameroon, where storytelling began around the fireside, long before awards, books or academia. He describes surviving on the margins, the violence he endured, losing his Cameroonian identity documents, and the pressure many Africans abroad feel to never return home “empty-handed.” The conversation then turns to Wales, where Eric rebuilt his life and rediscovered his voice through poetry and writing. This is not simply a migration story. It is a conversation about what happens when a person loses a country, a name and a sense of belonging, then slowly rebuilds all three through community, language, literature and memory. If you are part of the African diaspora in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia or anywhere in the world, this episode asks a difficult question: what do we carry from home, what do we lose abroad, and what must we reclaim for the next generation? The African Possibility Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_africanpossibilitypodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theafricanpossibility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576369316103 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-ogbaki-922a623a2/ Dr. Eric Ngalle Charles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericngallecharles/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-eric-ngalle-7bab6293/ Subscribe to The African Possibility Podcast, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, leave a thoughtful comment below, and follow us across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X for clips and behind-the-scenes conversations. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:19 Who Is Eric Ngalle Charles? 04:29 Cameroon, Home, and the Memory of Childhood 06:00 Who Named Cameroon? History, Colonialism, and Identity 07:33 Rewriting the First World War From a Cameroonian Perspective 09:04 “Africa Was Born in Me”: Becoming More African Abroad 11:15 The Family Court Case That Changed Everything 14:04 The Journey to Belgium That Ended in Russia 17:20 Three Days of Torture: Eric’s Darkest Russia Memory 20:49 Living Without Money, Security, or Tomorrow 21:24 The Promise Eric Says His Mother Made with the Ancestors 22:40 The Moments He Thought He Would Not Survive 24:00 Rejected by His Own Embassy and Losing His Identity 25:49 Writing “I, Eric Ngalle” to Reclaim His Name 26:57 Why Returning Home Empty-Handed Felt Like Failure 29:09 The Train Platform Moment That Nearly Ended Everything 29:38 Escaping Russia and the Passport That Was Not His 32:49 Landing at Heathrow Under Another Identity 35:07 The Bus That Unexpectedly Took Him to Cardiff 36:15 Lost in Cardiff and the Stranger Who Became a Brother 37:58 Trauma, Triggers, and Why Therapy Still Matters 39:49 Wales, Poetry, and Learning a New Alphabet of Belonging 42:00 “Wales Gave Me Back My Name” 45:10 Did Writing Rescue Him, or Did Writing Find Him? 46:55 Can Writing Heal Trauma? 48:05 Why He Wrote His Memoir and Confronted Family Memory 50:24 We Are Memory: Bringing Welsh and Cameroonian Writers Together 52:40 What Wales and Cameroon Taught Him About Belonging 56:05 What Success Still Has Not Fixed 59:33 African Possibility: History, Language and Equal Partnerships 1:03:17 The Question From the Previous Guest 01:04:28 Who Should Sit in the Chair Next? 01:05:44 Closing Moments

2. 

   12 Sept 2026

   “My Father Gave Me His Entire Pension So I Could Pursue Art in the UK” | Pascaline Jebet Maiyo

   At 24, Pascaline Jebet Maiyo was on track for a stable career in land administration in Kenya when a university strike changed her life forever. Today, she is a celebrated UK-based visual artist using the human body as a living canvas to address identity, mental health, and climate justice. In this deeply moving episode of The African Possibility Podcast, host Emmanuel Ogbaki sits down with Pascaline to discuss her radical career switch, her father’s extraordinary sacrifice of giving her his entire retirement pension to fund her UK studies, and the harsh, eye-opening reality of relocating to Britain. Pascaline opens up about diaspora isolation, navigating Black identity in the West, holding onto her Kalenjin and Kenyan roots, and how body art became her ultimate sanctuary for healing. Key Highlights in this Episode: • Growing up in Eldoret & strict African parental expectations • The university strike that birthed a global fine artist at age 24 • Walking away from Ministry of Lands corruption & routine • Her father's life-changing sacrifice: Gifting his retirement pension • The concept of the 'Living Canvas' & using human bodies for climate justice • 'Moving here made me realise I was Black' — Diaspora identity & loneliness • Preserving Kenyan heritage, milk, Swahili, and Kalenjin abroad Subscribe & Join The Movement: Subscribe to The African Possibility Podcast for weekly inspiring stories celebrating African brilliance, culture, and transformation across the diaspora. Community Question: What is the biggest sacrifice an African parent has made for you, or what dream did you have to fight for? Drop your story in the comments below! Connect With Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_africanpossibilitypodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theafricanpossibility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576369316103 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033ziScjhKY2NAq0pOmoXZ?si=5334ac55c0c74c46 LinkedIn: Host https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-ogbaki-922a623a2/ Connect with Pascaline Jebet Maiyo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpaskah/ https://www.instagram.com/cheb_arts_/ Bookings/Collab: hrtzartp@gmail.com Chapters

3. 

   4 Sept 2026

   Why Do We Always Blame the Woman? | Dr. Julian Mamiso on Fertility, IVF & African Culture

   When a couple struggles to conceive, why is the woman so often blamed first? In this deeply insightful conversation on The African Possibility Podcast, Dr Julian Mamiso draws on more than three decades in obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive medicine to challenge some of the cultural assumptions surrounding fertility, infertility, and IVF within African communities. Dr. Mamiso explains why fertility is a shared issue between partners, why men should be tested alongside women, how age affects female fertility, when couples should consider seeking professional help, and why male pride can sometimes delay diagnosis and treatment. He also takes us inside the IVF process, from the first consultation and fertility investigations to egg collection, embryo development, transfer and pregnancy testing. The conversation goes much further than medicine. We discuss the pressure African families place on newly married couples, the emotional impact of repeated IVF failure, egg freezing for women delaying motherhood, sperm donation, egg donation, surrogacy, fertility supplements, the relationship between faith and assisted reproduction, and the dangers of an inadequately regulated fertility industry. Dr Mamiso also reflects on his extraordinary personal journey from northern Nigeria to medical training at the University of Ibadan, his move to Britain in the early 1980s, experiencing life in Wales when very few Black Africans lived there, establishing one of Wales' early private IVF services, working internationally, and eventually dedicating decades of his career to helping families have children. This is ultimately a conversation about science, culture, dignity, family, and the possibilities emerging in reproductive medicine across Africa. If this conversation challenges something you were taught about fertility, share it with someone who needs to hear it and subscribe to The African Possibility Podcast for more conversations exploring the deeper stories shaping African lives around the world. #TheAfricanPossibilityPodcast #Fertility #IVF #AfricanFamilies #MaleInfertility #FemaleFertility #ReproductiveHealth #EggFreezing #AfricanCulture The African Possibility Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_africanpossibilitypodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theafricanpossibility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576369316103 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033ziScjhKY2NAq0pOmoXZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/home Where to find Dr. Julian Mamiso LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-mamiso-15143731/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:00 Who Is Dr. Julian Mamiso? 05:00 Childhood, Kaduna, and the Nigeria of the 1960s 08:00 Why His Father Sent Him to Ibadan 10:30 His Mother's Fertility Struggle Changed His Career 13:24 From Nigeria to Britain 15:30 Arriving in Wales and Experiencing Culture Shock 17:27 How Dr. Mamiso Entered Fertility Medicine 18:10 Helping Establish an Early Private IVF Service in Wales 18:35 What Does Infertility Actually Mean? 20:42 Why Women Shouldn't Automatically Be Blamed 22:03 The Male Fertility Problem 24:40 The Problem With Fertility Treatment Regulation in Nigeria 25:10 Why IVF Is So Expensive 27:46 Why Some Men Are Afraid to Get Tested 28:58 The Hidden Risks Around Egg Donation 31:15 Age and Female Fertility 32:47 Should Women Freeze Their Eggs? 34:58 Can Women Still Conceive After 40? 37:29 Can Certain Jobs Affect Male Fertility? 38:28 Bodybuilding, Testosterone, and Sperm Production 39:43 IVF Explained From Beginning to End 47:35 Why Twins and Triplets Can Be Dangerous 48:10 The Hardest Conversations in Fertility Medicine 53:23 Family Pressure After Marriage 54:50 Faith, God, and IVF 59:04 Do Fertility Supplements Really Work? 1:00:47 How Doctors Carry the Pain of Failed IVF 1:03:24 Dr. Mamiso's Most Difficult Career Seasons 1:09:44 The Future of Fertility Medicine in Africa 1:11:09 Final Thoughts & Closing

4. 

   29 Aug 2026

   Africa Doesn’t Need Pity, It Needs Partnership | Fahdili Maghiya

   For decades, Africa has often been presented through the language of poverty, hunger, crisis, and dependency. But who benefits from that narrative? And what happens when organisations design solutions for African communities without Africans genuinely participating in the decisions? In this powerful conversation, Fadhili Maghiya challenges some of the assumptions underpinning international development and argues for a relationship based less on charity and more on solidarity, partnership, dignity, and local knowledge. As the CEO of Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel and Watch Africa, Fadhili has spent years working at the intersection of African diaspora communities, international development, and civic engagement. We discuss why African voices were historically missing from development conversations, why good intentions are not enough, whether the development sector has sometimes reinforced damaging images of Africa, and why Africans with lived experience should be recognised as experts rather than simply beneficiaries. Fadhili also offers an important nuance: while Africa should not aspire to dependency, development organisations have sometimes filled crucial gaps where governments have failed to provide education, healthcare, and opportunities. The conversation expands into African leadership, Rwanda, migration, media representation, Watch Africa, the creative industries, African unity, and the institutions Fadhili believes are necessary for Africa to fulfil its enormous potential. What should the relationship between Africa and international development organisations look like today? Join the conversation and subscribe to The African Possibility Podcast. #Africa #TheAfricanPossibilityPodcast #AfricanDevelopment #AfricanLeadership #InternationalDevelopment #AfricanDiaspora #ChangingTheNarrative #AfricanVoices #DecolonisingDevelopment #GlobalDevelopment #AfricanStories #AfricaRising The African Possibility Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_africanpossibilitypodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theafricanpossibility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576369316103 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033ziSc... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Where to find Fadhili Maghiya Websites: https://www.ssap.org.uk/ https://watch-africa.org.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fadhili-maghiya-3563b650/

5. 

   22 Aug 2026

   Africa Is More Than Poverty | The Photographer Changing How the World Sees Africa

   For decades, much of Africa has been shown to the world through images of poverty, conflict, disease and helplessness. Photographer and visual storyteller Bukunmi challenges that narrative. In this conversation on The African Possibility Podcast, he explains why African photographers must document their communities with dignity, why Africans cannot leave the telling of their stories entirely to outsiders, and how photography can preserve today's realities for generations that have not yet been born. From travelling across 24 Nigerian states to documenting communities across Africa, Bukunmi shares the deeper story behind his camera, his migration to the United Kingdom, rejection, climate storytelling, and his belief that Africa's future must be documented by Africans themselves. If you believe Africa deserves to be seen in all its complexity, beauty and humanity, subscribe to The African Possibility Podcast, share this conversation, and tell us in the comments: What African story do you think the world still misunderstands? #TheAfricanPossibilityPodcast #Africa #AfricanStories #AfricanPhotography #Photography #AfricanCreatives #VisualStorytelling #DocumentaryPhotography #AfricanDiaspora The African Possibility Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_africanpossibilitypodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theafricanpossibility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033ziSc... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Where to find Bukunmi Website: https://bukunmioyewole.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bukunmioyewole/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookunming/

6. 

   16 Aug 2026

   My Daughter Stopped Saying “Mama”—A Mother’s Autism Journey

   When Yvonne first realised that her daughter was no longer responding to her name, she thought she might be losing her hearing. What followed was a life-changing journey into autism, early intervention, motherhood and advocacy. In this deeply personal episode of The African Possibility Podcast, Yvonne shares what she has learned from raising an autistic daughter, building Autism Hidden Voices, and supporting other families navigating diagnosis, stigma and complex support systems.She speaks candidly about the misconceptions surrounding autism in African communities, the emotional strain experienced by parents, why early support matters, the role of faith and religious leaders, and why society must stop assuming that a non-speaking autistic person has nothing to say.Yvonne also reflects on the extraordinary moment her daughter unexpectedly sat at a piano and played several songs, the lessons motherhood has taught her, and why her central message to parents is simple:Assume competence.This conversation is ultimately not about what autistic people cannot do. It is about understanding them differently, giving families the right support and creating societies in which autistic people can thrive.If this episode speaks to you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it today. #AutismIsNotACurse (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/autismisnotacurse) #AutismAfrica (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/autismafrica) #AutismAwareness (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/autismawareness) #TheAfricanPossibilityPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/theafricanpossibilitypodcast) #AutismHiddenVoices (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/autismhiddenvoices) #AfricanCulture (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/africanculture) #FaithAndAutism (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faithandautism) #Neurodiversity (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/neurodiversity) #AfricanParents (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/africanparents) The African Possibility Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_africanpossibilitypodcast/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theafricanpossibility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033ziSc... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Where to find Yvonne https://www.thegroundedadvocate.com https://autismshiddenvoices.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:40 What Is Autism? 06:58 Why Autism Is Called a Spectrum 10:20 Early Signs Parents Should Pay Attention To 14:25 Why Early Intervention Matters 16:05 The Birth of Autism Hidden Voices 20:47 When Yvonne First Noticed Changes in Her Daughter 22:28 “My Daughter Stopped Responding to Her Name” 23:10 The First Conversation About Autism 26:40 Moving Back to Britain for Her Daughter 29:40 Dealing With Extended Family and Cultural Beliefs 32:28 Why Parents Sometimes Need Boundaries 36:10 The Emotional Reality of Autism Parenting 40:05 Isolation Among Parents of Autistic Children 43:10 Autism Support in Africa vs the UK 48:20 What African Communities Sometimes Get Right 54:10 The Beautiful Moments After Acceptance 55:40 Speech Is Not the Only Form of Communication 59:00 Why We Must Assume Competence 59:35 The Day Her Daughter Suddenly Played the Piano 1:01:40 How Her Daughter Changed Her Priorities in Life 1:04:10 Life Skills vs Academic Pressure 1:09:50 Does Yvonne Ever Feel Regret? 1:13:10 Families Raising Multiple Autistic Children 1:15:30 Autism, Genetics and Questions Researchers Are Asking 1:19:45 Challenging Spiritual Stigma Around Autism 1:22:33 A Message to Churches and Faith Leaders 1:33:20 What Yvonne Would Tell African Parents Afraid of Stigma 1:37:20 African Immigrant Families and Accessing UK Support 1:42:00 Is There a “Cure” for Autism? 1:45:42 Learning Directly From Autistic Adults 1:51:00 What African Leaders Should Do About Autism 1:53:45 The Previous Guest’s Question 1:55:20 Whose Story Should TAP Tell Next? 2:00:38 Final Message & Closing

7. 

   7 Aug 2026

   From Braiding Her Own Hair to Styling Premier League Footballers | Nyasha’s Story

   Nyasha Mwenye moved from Zimbabwe to the United Kingdom at six years old and grew up feeling different in spaces where very few people looked like her. What began as a childhood interest in art and braiding gradually became Ace of Braids, a growing beauty brand serving clients from Newcastle, London, Scotland, and beyond. In this deeply personal conversation, Nyasha opens up about faith, entrepreneurship, self-belief and the sacrifices hidden behind business success. She discusses teaching herself to braid, working 14-hour days, building her first salon, caring for both parents during serious health crises, and almost giving up when her second salon repeatedly flooded. She also shares why African entrepreneurs must collaborate rather than compete, how reading transformed her mindset, why our hair tells a story, and her vision to create beauty spaces where Black people feel seen, celebrated, and genuinely pampered. This is a story of purpose, resilience, and trusting God with a talent you once underestimated. If this episode speaks to you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it today. #TheAfricanPossibilityPodcast #NyashaMwenye #AceOfBraids #GracedBeauty #AfricanEntrepreneur #BlackBritishBusiness #ZimbabweanDiaspora #WomenInBusiness #FaithAndBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #AfricanExcellence #NewcastleBusiness The African Possibility Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_africanpossibilitypodcast Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theafricanpossibility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033ziSc... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Where to find Nyasha Mwenye Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ace_ofbraids/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__gracedbeauty/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ace_ofbraids Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:57 Who Is Nyasha? 04:42 Why Faith Is Central to Her Identity 05:32 Moving from Zimbabwe to Britain at Six 06:50 How Zimbabwe Inspired Her Business Vision 08:44 Teaching Herself to Braid 09:56 The Friend Who Recognised Her Talent First 10:37 Choosing Hairdressing Instead of University 10:57 The Church Sermon That Changed Her Direction 12:00 Styling Her First Professional Footballer 12:45 How Ace of Braids Began 14:35 Why People Looked Down on Hairdressing 15:45 Working 14-Hour Days Without Recognition 16:13 Registering the Business and Becoming Accountable 17:03 The Importance of a Strong Support System 17:40 Books That Changed Her Business Mindset 17:26 Her Early Booking-System Mistakes 19:40 How Celebrity Clients Increased Her Visibility 20:47 The Sacrifices People Never Saw 21:25 Running a Salon While Both Parents Were Hospitalised 22:55 Dealing with Difficult Clients Calmly 23:50 The Power of Silence During Conflict 24:33 Nearly Selling the Second Salon 25:41 What Failure and Rejection Taught Her 26:37 Why Nyasha Still Reads Constantly 27:16 Leading a Team Without Leadership Experience 29:23 Why She Still Struggles to See Herself as Successful 31:10 Faith, Resilience and Giving Yourself Grace 32:00 The Bigger Vision for Ace of Braids 33:15 Why Clients Travel Across the UK to See Her 34:20 Entrepreneurs, Community and Advocacy 35:46 Her Legacy: Healing the World One Head at a Time 36:52 Collaboration Instead of Competition 38:11 What African Possibility Means to Nyasha 41:30 Filling Your Mind with Positive Information 45:50 Her Mother’s Stroke and the Faith That Followed 48:18 A Message to Young African Women 49:49 Nyasha’s Global Vision for the Brand 53:50 Why African Creators Must Work Together 55:18 The History and Identity Carried in Black Hair 58:05 Ace of Braids and Graced Beauty Explained 59:18 Travel, Rest and Life Outside the Salon 1:01:10 The Signature Question 1:04:55 The Guest She Wants to See Next 1:05:13 Closing

8. 

   1 Aug 2026

   I Was Depressed Because I Couldn’t Choose One Career | Teinye Boyle

   What happens when you are gifted in many areas but the world keeps pressuring you to choose only one? In this deeply honest episode of The African Possibility Podcast, Emmanuel Ogbaki sits down with multidisciplinary creative, cultural storyteller, and AfriBall founder Teinye Boyle for a conversation about identity, depression, creativity, African heritage, and building meaningful platforms in the diaspora. Teinye shares how he began directing stage productions at the age of eight, but being talented in many areas came with a hidden struggle. In 2017, Teinye experienced clinical depression and an identity crisis as he watched friends become recognised experts in single professions while he continued moving between different creative paths. That difficult period led him to research multipotentiality and eventually to write his book, "Black Multipod," for people who cannot define themselves by a single profession. Teinye takes us behind the scenes of the creation of AfriBall, a prestigious cultural platform created to celebrate and recognise African creative excellence. This episode is about more than creativity. It is about embracing every part of yourself, creating what does not yet exist and ensuring that African stories, talent, and heritage are preserved for the generations coming after us. If this episode speaks to you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today. #TeinyeBoyle #AfricanPossibilityPodcast #AfriBall #AfricanCreatives #BlackMultipod #AfricanDiaspora #CreativeEntrepreneurship #AfricanCulture #NewcastleCreatives #TAPPodcast The African Possibility Podcast Instagram: / the_africanpossibilitypodcast Tik Tok: / the.african.possibility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033ziSc... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Where to find Teinye Boyle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teinyeboyle/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teinyeboyle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teinye/ Website: https://teinyeboyle.com/ Substack: https://teinye.substack.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:38 Who is Teinye Boyle? 03:35 What it Means to be a Multi-Hyphenate Creative 05:05 Directing Productions at Eight Years Old and Childhood Creativity 07:33 Studying Computer Science while Building a Creative Life 09:54 Producing the First Edition of the Face of Legon 10:28 Why Teinye Never Planned to Practise IT 11:18 Clinical Depression and Identity Crisis 12:54 Discovering Multipotentiality and Why He Wrote Black Multipod 13:57 Helping Multi-Passionate People Find their Central Identity 17:10 “Jack of all Trades” is not an Insult. 18:45 British Weather, Work and the Value of Time 22:23 Learning to Value Creative Work 24:57 Teinye the Workaholic 27:05 To Creatives who Feel Pressured—Know who you are Creating For 29:39 Creativity, Culture, Collaboration and Community 32:20 Why Teinye created AfriBall 35:10 Building AfriBall in Newcastle 37:00 Investing his Personal Savings 38:25 Creating a Prestigious African Experience 42:00 AfriBall as a Cultural Institution 43:06 Why African Creatives Need Creators Mix 45:40 The Vision Behind Pop-Up Africa 47:55 Preserving African Identity in the Diaspora 52:18 How Africans can Amplify their Voices 1:01:45 Competition among African Creatives 1:04:23 Creating from the Place of Authenticity 1:06:20 The Personal Cost of Creating AfriBall and Creators Mix 1:10:07 What African Possibility Means to Teinye 1:10:51 Racism, Confidence, and Creating Your Own Platforms 1:18:10 Teinye Boyle’s Legacy 1:19:05 The Future of African Heritage 1:20:36 Who Should Join TAP Podcast Next? 1:21:36 What Teinye Should Do More and Less Of 1:22:50 Closing

9. 

   25 Jul 2026

   From Biafra to Britain: An 82-Year-Old Nurse’s Story of Faith, Racism and Resilience

   Born in Nigeria in 1944, Mummy Cordelia has lived through war, migration, racism, motherhood, and more than five decades of service. In this powerful conversation, she recounts training as a nurse and midwife under Catholic missionaries, caring for wounded soldiers, pregnant women, and children during the Nigerian Civil War, and losing her father amid the conflict. After the war, she moved to Britain in 1971 to continue her nursing career. Despite arriving as a qualified professional, she faced racial discrimination and was initially employed below her level of training. Her competence, discipline, and persistence eventually forced people to recognise what she could do. At 82, Mummy Cordelia shares frank lessons about faith, marriage, independence, and resilience. She explains why she refused to marry without first obtaining a professional qualification and why she believes every young woman should prepare herself for life rather than depend entirely on a husband. She also reflects on African leadership, corruption, and the responsibility of citizens to demand better while refusing to participate in the very behavior they condemn. This is a remarkable story of survival, service, and the determination to remain grounded in faith, culture, and purpose. Subscribe to The African Possibility Podcast for thoughtful conversations exploring African lives, ideas, and possibilities across the world. #TheAfricanPossibilityPodcast #BiafranWar #NigerianHistory #AfricanDiaspora #WomenInNursing The African Possibility Podcast Instagram: / the_africanpossibilitypodcast Tik Tok: / the.african.possibility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033ziSc... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:23 Meet Mummy Cordelia Okwusogu 02:37 Growing Up in a Large Nigerian Family 05:35 The Values Her Parents Instilled in Her 07:55 Why She Chose Nursing 10:02 Training Under Catholic Missionaries 11:30 Becoming a Nurse and Midwife 14:55 Her Traditional Chieftaincy Title 17:10 Working During the Biafran War 17:54 Caring for Wounded Soldiers and Pregnant Women 18:09 Losing Her Father During the War 18:38 Why War Should Never Be Romanticised 19:29 Leaving Nigeria for Britain in 1971 21:30 Starting Again as a Nigerian Nurse in Britain 23:00 The Gory Experience of the War 28:58 Started Nursing in 1962 And Qualified In 1966 30:15 Traditions From Yesteryears She Still Holds Dear 32:33 There Was Never A Time She Thought of Giving Up Everything 35:12 Meeting Her Husband in Britain 37:22 “Don’t Enter Marriage Empty-Handed” 39:00 Lessons for Young Women 40:30 Legacy For Her Grandchildren 42:30 Her First Experience of British Winter 47:37 Why She Left London for Newport 48:32 Experiencing Racism in British Healthcare 49:50 Being Employed Below Her Qualification 50:40 How Her Competence Was Finally Recognised 51:46 Her Approach to Racism and Discrimination 53:10 Navigating The Challenges Of Life 56:50 The Role of Faith in Her Life 59:27 Building a Spiritual and Social Life After Retirement 01:00:47 Her Secret to Staying Strong at 82 01:03:03 Her Message to African Leaders and Citizens 01:07:40 Closing

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    17 Jul 2026

    When Life Felt Too Heavy: Teejay Olakojo's Story of Survival and Hope.

    In this inspiring episode of The African Possibility Podcast, Emmanuel Ogbaki sits down with Teejay Olakojo for a deeply honest conversation about creativity, faith, identity, resilience, entrepreneurship, and the courage to start again. Teejay’s story speaks to the strength of a woman who has lived through difficult seasons yet continues to build, create, and serve through her gifts. As an actor, writer, producer, director, dancer, model, entrepreneur, mentor, minister, and counselor, she brings together creativity, faith, and enterprise in a way that reflects the deeper meaning of African possibility. In this conversation, we explore her journey as a creative, her refugee experience in the UK, the vision behind Edissa Studios and Edissa’s Network, and how storytelling, film, mentoring, and entrepreneurship can become tools for healing, advocacy, and impact. This episode is for anyone who has ever had to begin again, rebuild their confidence, find their voice, or turn pain into purpose. If this episode speaks to you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today. #TheAfricanPossibilityPodcast #TeejayOlakojo #AfricanCreatives #AfricanDiaspora #FaithAndPurpose The African Possibility Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_africanpossibilitypodcast/ Tik Tok: /@the.african.possibilityFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576369316103 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033ziScjhKY2NAq0pOmoXZ?si=c4000474e19d4379 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-african-possibility-podcast/id6789337377 Where to find Teejay Olakojo Instagram: /teejayolakojo/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559511964158 LinkedIn: /tijesunimiolakojo/ Chapters 00:00 A Story of Rejection and Resilience 01:28 Meet Teejay Olakojo 02:43 The Gap Filler at the Intersection of Creativity, Faith, and Entrepreneurship 04:00 The Emotional Cost of Visibility, Creativity, and Identity 07:50 The Motivation Behind Her Bio: “Inspired By Pain, Birth By Divinity” 12:02 The Story of Her Rejection By Her Father 14:46 The Motivation Behind Her Storytelling and Short Films 22:00 She Was Lost For Long, But Have Found Herself 23:23 Nailing MA Drama & MSc Digital Marketing Management with Distinction 30:00 Her State of Mind While She Was Schooling That Enabled Her To Graduate With Distinction 32:30 Her Struggles with the Feeling of Being Misunderstood and Unseen 35:14 Facing Resistance in the Path of Her Career 39:23 The Story of Edissa Studio 41:05 The Stories She Is Most Passionate About Telling. 46:15 Stories She is Afraid To Tell 47:37 Coming Out To Say She’s An Asylum Seeker 53:00 How Faith Sustained Her During Moments of Rejection and Downtimes 57:40 The Conversations About Identity And Belonging Africa And The Diaspora Need To Have. 01:04:15 Getting Mentored Through Books and Videos 01:08:05 The Awards And The Unseen Sacrifices, Disappointments, And Difficult Seasons Behind The Scenes 01:14:50 The Pain Or Struggle That Has Shaped The Way She Guides Others 01:18:15 Changes She Wants To See For Young African Creatives Over The Next Decade 01:22:45 What Success Genuinely Means To Her Now Compared To Years Ago 01:25:45 Moments When She Questioned Her Path And Thought Of Giving Up 01:27:50 Truths About Africans, Immigrants, or Black Experiences That Have Not Been Fully Told. 01:31:58 Personal Transformation She Is Most Grateful For 01:34:32 The Legacy She Wants People To Remember 01:35:45 Signature Question: The One Possibility For Africa And Africans Across The World That Gives Her The Most Hope. 01:37:45 Previous Guest Question, Final Reflections, and Closing.

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    10 Jul 2026

    He Survived a Double Lung Transplant: Sonny Zabadi on Faith, Pain and Purpose.

    In this profound episode of The African Possibility Podcast, I sit down with Sonsare “Sonny” Zabadi for a deeply moving conversation about survival, faith, purpose, resilience, and the extraordinary strength of the human spirit. At the heart of Sonny’s story is his life-changing experience of undergoing a double lung transplant, a journey that brought him face-to-face with fear, uncertainty, vulnerability, and the fragile gift of breath itself. But this conversation is not only about illness. It is about what happens when life takes you through one of its darkest valleys, and you still find the courage to choose hope, healing, and purpose. Sonny reflects on suffering, recovery, identity, leadership, faith, and the lessons that come from surviving something that could have ended everything. This is a conversation about breath, life, courage, and African possibility. If this episode speaks to you, please like, comment, subscribe and share it with someone who needs hope today. #TheAfricanPossibilityPodcast #SonsareZabadi #DoubleLungTransplant #SurvivalStory #faithandresilience The African Possibility Podcast Instagram: the_africanpossibilitypodcast/ Tik Tok: /@the.african.possibility Facebook: The African Possibility Spotify: The African Possibility Podcast Apple Podcast: The African Possibility Podcast Where to find Sonsare Zabadi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonsareliveson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonsare LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonsare-zabadi-mcipr-37bb036a/ Chapters 00:00 A Story About Breath, Faith and Survival 01:17 Meet Sonsare “Sonny” Zabadi 02:22 The Sharp Pain and Breathlessness at Pen Y Fan 04:13 Facing a Life-Changing Diagnosis 05:26 The Reality of Grieving Gradually 08:03 The Moments of Questioning God 10:47 Facing Palliative Care/End of Life at Age 33 12:00 Expecting a Son When Breathing Became a Battle 14:00 Choosing Death Over Surgery, Then Choosing Life 17:08 Getting the Call Just 7 Hours After Joining theTransplant List 19:35 Gratitude to the Donor Who Gave Him a SecondChance 21:52 How His Transplant Deepened His Empathy 22:56 African Men on Pain, Grief and Vulnerability 26:26 The Double Lung Transplant Journey 29:29 Learning to Live Again 31:45 The One Thing He Is Most Grateful For 33:09 Honouring His Parents, Giving Back, andReflecting on Diaspora Responsibility 36:32 The Legacy He Hopes to Leave Behind 39:11 His 2012 Decision to Become an Organ Donor inthe UK and Why Organ Donation Matters 43:09 Sonny on African Possibility 51:25 Sonny’s Leadership Style 56:43 The Unique Role of Africans in the Diaspora 59:09 Challenges that Africa Should be Paying More Attention to 1:05:01 Lessons His Journey in Life has Taught Him 01:09:18 The African Possibility Signature Question 01:10:57 Final Reflections and Closing Message

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    8 Jul 2026

    From Dropping out in Nigeria to Building AfroWales in the UK

    In this episode of The African Possibility Podcast, I sit down with Osamagbe Izevbigie, popularly known as Osama, a cultural innovator, entrepreneur, community advocate, and founder of AfroWales.Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Osama began his journey behind the scenes of Africa’s entertainment industry, working in sound, lighting, and live event production. From starting in church as a young sound technician to working around major names like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Simi, and others, his story is one of early exposure, curiosity, service, and courage.But this conversation goes far beyond entertainment.Osama opens up about dropping out of university in Nigeria, disappointing his father, moving to Wales, graduating from the University of South Wales, struggling with identity, refusing to settle for less, and building platforms that celebrate African and Caribbean culture abroad. He speaks honestly about the hidden cost of the events industry, the reality behind sold-out shows, losing money, homelessness, faith, mentorship, shame, delayed gratification, and the long journey of building something meaningful.This episode explores entrepreneurship, African identity, diaspora life, cultural visibility, leadership, legacy, community, faith, and what it really takes to turn struggle into purpose.It is a conversation for young Africans, creatives, entrepreneurs, dreamers, immigrants, and anyone trying to build a life that goes beyond survival.Welcome to The African Possibility Podcast, where African stories are told with depth, honesty, and hope.Subscribe, like, comment, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear this story. #TheAfricanPossibilityPodcast#OsamagbeIzevbigie#AfroWales#AfricanDiaspora#AfricanPossibilityThe African Possibility PodcastInstagram: the_africanpossibilitypodcast/Tik Tok: /@the.african.possibilityFacebook: The African PossibilitySpotify: The African Possibility PodcastApple Podcast: The African Possibility PodcastWhere to find Osamagbe IzevbigieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/osama_otid/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/osamagbe.izevbigie.92LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osamagbe/Chapters0:00 Introduction and opening highlights1:52 Meet Osamagbe Izevbigie3:18 Started from the Church4:26 Dropped out of Covenant University5:10 Working around Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, and Simi6:03 His first paid job and discovering there was hope in sound6:42 How the church shaped his understanding of production and service10:05 Moving from Nigeria to Wales15:25 When and Why AfroWales Started19:00 What "real impact" means22:45 Feeling unseen and searching for identity23:38 Becoming comfortable with being Nigerian and Welsh24:45 The mindset behind AfroWales and OTID26:23 What really drives success in the event industry32:05 The importance of mentorship and working to learn41:20 Where Afrobeats will be in the next 5 to 10 Years.45:07 The Mindset that made Him turn challenges into Success 49:46 Why sold-out shows can still lose money50:41 Homelessness, sacrifice, and delayed gratification01:07:20 Legacy, purpose, and doing hard things01:13:55 What African possibility looks like in practice01:14:55 Nigeria, governance, and the diaspora perspective01:29:28 Advice to anyone who feels unseen01:31:45 AI, education, and the future of African possibility01:33:45 Advice to Future Generations and What to be Remembered For01:38:00 Closing reflections

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    26 Jun 2026

    The First Black Chair of Swansea West Labour Party Tells Her Story

    In this powerful episode of The AfricanPossibility Podcast, we sit down with Councillor Patience Bentu for a deeplymoving conversation about life, resilience, racism, leadership, faith, service,and the African experience in the diaspora. Councillor Patience shares her journey withhonesty and courage, reflecting on the challenges that shaped her, the valuesthat sustained her, and the deeper sense of purpose that continues to guide herwork and public service. Her story speaks to the strength of African women, thereality of migration, the cost of leadership, and the importance of using one’svoice to serve others. This conversation is more than an interview.It is a reminder that behind every public figure is a personal journey filledwith struggle, growth, courage, and possibility. If you care about African stories, diasporaexperiences, leadership, faith, identity, and the future of African communitiesacross the world, this episode is for you. Subscribe, like, comment and share thisepisode with someone who needs to hear this story. Follow The African Possibility Podcast formore inspiring conversations with Africans at home and across the diaspora. #TheAfricanPossibilityPodcast #PeaceBentu#AfricanStories #AfricanDiaspora #AfricanLeadership #AfricanWomen#DiasporaStories #AfricanPodcast #Leadership #Resilience Where to find Councillor Patience Bentu Instagram:   / pay_bentu Facebook: Patience Bentu LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/patience-bentu-1552866a The African Possibility Podcast Instagram: the_africanpossibilitypodcast/ Tik Tok: /@the.african.possibility Facebook: The African Possibility Spotify: The African Possibility Podcast Apple Podcast: The African Possibility Podcast Chapters 00:00 AConversation Rooted in Courage 01:40 Meet Patience Bentu 03:13 The Story Behind the Woman 06:25 Finding Her Voice Early in Life 08:10 TheJourney Into Public Leadership 13:19 The Seasons That Built Her Strength 24:30 HerWorldview of Possibility 26:50Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 28:01 Racism, Exclusion and the Fight to Keep Going 40:58Direct Experience of Institutional Racism 48:31 Faith,Courage and Inner Resilience 52:55 QuestioningHer Path, Family, and the Weight of Responsibility 54:03 GetUp, Dress Up, Show Up 54:59 What FailureHas Taught Her about Life 56:44 Gender equality and Women in Politics 01:01:51 What Her Journey Has Taught Her 01:04:15The Role of Her Christian Faith 01:06:05 AMessage to Young Africans Finding Their Way 01:08:25 PatienceBentu on African Possibility 01:15:23 Final Words, Gratitude and Closing Reflections

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    19 Jun 2026

    Welcome to The African Possibility Podcast | Inspiring Stories, Transformational Conversations

    Welcome to The African Possibility Podcast. This introductory episode shares the heart behind The African Possibility Podcast: a space for deeper, slower, and more reflective conversations about African stories, African journeys, and African futures. Across the world, Africans are building, leading, teaching, creating, writing, serving, and shaping ideas in powerful ways. Yet many of these stories are not always captured with the depth, dignity, and thoughtfulness they deserve. The African Possibility Podcast is about listening to Africans across the continent and the diaspora as they share their struggles, ideas, lessons, hopes, and the possibilities they see for the future. This platform is not simply about celebrating success. It is about understanding people, what shaped them, what they have learned, and what their journeys can teach the rest of us. Please subscribe, like, comment, and share. #TheAfricanPossibilityPodcast #AfricanPossibility #AfricanStories #AfricanDiaspora #AfricanVoices#AfricanExcellence #TellOurStories

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