Opportunities Episodes

Obinna Elechi, a man of many talents. Hailing from Nigeria, he's an architect, comic book artist, and painter all rolled into one. In his solo episode, he delves into the complexities of parenthood, the societal pressures to adhere to traditional life milestones, and the unique challenges of fatherhood. Obinna candidly shares his experiences of living in the Netherlands, his deep-rooted passion for football, and his personal struggle with identity as a Nigerian living abroad. Furthermore, he of...

With Mother's Day being celebrated earlier in many parts of the world before the United States, I couldn't resist sharing one of my dream episodes - a recording with my incredible mother, Emelia Harry Akponwei. In this heartwarming episode, she opens up about her passion for dancing, her health challenges, love for Ijaw musicians, her favorite American food, and so much more. We dive into topics like humility, forgiveness, respect, trauma, history in Ghana, Nigerian-Ghanaian relations, blended f...

Our guests from episode 87 return for part II, this time joining us in the studio (the first episode was recorded virtually). In this episode, we delve into their experiences in New York, their interactions with Africans, and the increased political awareness and engagement of Nigerians compared to previous years, with a specific focus on social media trends during political events. We also touch on shifts in perspectives and opinions, reactions to a coming out announcement as a Lesbian, lost re...