Voted the best #1 African career and lifestyle podcast. Dive into a world of diverse narratives, cultural insights, and inspiring conversations. Embark on a journey that transcends borders and celebrates the beauty of global cultures. Our podcast is more than just stories; it's a cultural exploration, a celebration of artistry, and a platform for diverse perspectives. Inspiring, motivating, and full of wonder, discover how those who succeed do it. Hear what drives each of our dynamic guests ...
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Wealth Creation, Media, and Empowering Women in Africa with Arese Ugwu and Nkiru Balonwu
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In this episode of Third Culture Africans, Arese Ugwu and Nkiru Balonwu join Zeze Oriaikhi-Sao to discuss financial literacy, storytelling, and African soft power. Discover the unexpected journey of two powerful African women as they share their stories of frustration, vulnerability, and success. From bestselling books to groundbreaking apps, their…
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The Making of Mahogany: How Sola Oyebade Created One of Africa's Top Modelling Agencies
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In this episode of the Third Culture Africans podcast, Sola Oyebade, also known as Mr. Mahogany, shares his remarkable journey from model to founder of Mahogany Productions and Events, one of Africa's largest model agencies. Sola's early interest in the fashion industry began during his secondary school days, where he organized fashion shows as par…
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Unveiling Success: How Tania Omotayo Navigated Fame, Fashion, and Authorship
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In this episode of the Third Culture Africans podcast, host Zeze Oriaikhi-Sao delves into a captivating conversation with Tania Omotayo, an influential figure known for her multifaceted journey through TV, entrepreneurship, and authorship. Tania's unique blend of Austrian and Nigerian heritage, along with her experiences of culture shock and naviga…
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The Business of Fashion: Navigating Entrepreneurship as a Nigerian Designer with Banke Kuku
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In this episode of the Third Culture Africans podcast, Banke Kuku, a renowned fashion designer and founder of the brand Banké Cuku, shares her journey in the fashion industry, discussing challenges, growth strategies, and the future of Nigerian fashion. Banke's experience working with the Designers Guild and her focus on sustainability and collabor…
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Empowering Africa's Future in STEM and AI with Adora Nwodo
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In this episode of Third Culture Africans, Zeze engages in a conversation with Adora Nwodo, a dynamic woman in the tech world. Her career seamlessly blends the corporate nine-to-five routine with entrepreneurial pursuits, driven by her passion for engineering, STEM, and the captivating world of software development. This episode kicks off by diving…
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Challenging Established Paradigms in The World of Museology with Seun Oduwole
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In this episode of Third Culture Africans, Zeze engages in a captivating conversation with Seun Oduwole, the Principal Architect at SI.SA. (Studio Imagine Simple Architecture), renowned for their innovative architectural designs. Together, they explore Seun's inspiring journey and his transformative project, the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Cultur…
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Ayo Akinwolere Exclusive: Reshaping the Narrative Around Black Representation in British Media
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In this episode of Third Culture Africans, Zeze engages in a deep conversation with Ayo Akinwolere, a prominent figure in the UK's media landscape, touching on his versatile career, personal journey, and cultural perspectives on success. They explore the Nigerian concept of achievement, driven by a higher power, in contrast to societies valuing ind…
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Navigating Identity, Entrepreneurship, and UN Advocacy as a Third Culture African: Ikena Carreira
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In this episode of Third Culture Africans, Zeze engages in a captivating conversation with Ikena Carreira, a social entrepreneur whose remarkable journey encompasses entrepreneurship, UN collaborations, television roles, and transformative career shifts. Ikena's narrative unveils her family's history rooted in Angola's struggle for independence, pr…
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The Untold Stories of African Entrepreneurs in Fashion and Cuisine - Live at @SohoHouse
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In this live episode of Third Culture Africans, recorded at Soho House, Zeze warmly invites accomplished figures Yvonne Modupe Telford, Rene Macdonald, and William J. M. Chilila to the stage for a lovely and inspiring conversation. These guests share their insights, struggles, and triumphs, offering a glimpse into their journeys in #creativity and …
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How to Build an Inclusive and Sustainable Slow Fashion Label with Ngoni Chikwenengere
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In this episode of Third Culture Africans, Zeze interviews Ngoni Chikwenengere, the ingenious force behind We Are Kin, a women's wear size-inclusive slow fashion brand rooted in sustainability. Ngoni's journey unfolds from transitioning to London at 10, overcoming challenges tied to her African heritage, to founding a blog at 16 that evolved into d…
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How to Raise 10 Million Dollars in Nigeria with Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph
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In this episode of Third Culture Africans, Zeze interviews Kennedy Ekezie-Joseph, a young entrepreneur and CEO of Kippa. They delve into Kennedy's journey, highlighting his passion for creating socio-economic prosperity in Africa and how his background in philosophy and debating has influenced his success. From being a former national debate champi…
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Balancing Motherhood and Career, Embracing Creativity & Breaking Cultural Norms with Chaneen Saliee
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In this episode, Zeze engages in an inspiring conversation with Chaneen Saliee, a courageous mumfluencer, discussing the importance of embracing creative passions, vulnerability in self-expression, and navigating the challenges of balancing motherhood with a successful career. Chaneen fearlessly shares her motherhood journey, promoting empowerment …
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Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Dreams: Sharmaine Aderemi's Path in the Fashion Industry
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In this episode, host Zeze Oriaikhi-Sao sits down with Nigerian fashion industry professional Sharmaine Aderemi for an inspiring conversation. Sharmaine takes us on a remarkable journey, from her humble beginnings as a receptionist to becoming a Talent Director, all while integrating African talent into the fashion industry. Her story defies societ…
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Empowering Creatives: Bukky Asehinde's Journey of Building Bellafricana and Celebrating African Innovation
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Join Zeze Oriaikhi-Sao in an engaging conversation with Bukky Asehinde, the Founder of Bellafricana, as they dive into the world of entrepreneurship and creativity in the African market. Discover Bukky's inspiring journey as an immigrant entrepreneur, her passion for showcasing African creativity, and her mission to empower and support fellow entre…
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Authenticity, Success, and Motherhood: Dr. Ateh Jewel and Chaneen Saliee @ Brixton Studios
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In this inspiring episode of Third Culture Africans, Dr. Ateh Jewel and Chaneen Saliee join host Zeze Oriaikhi-Sao to explore the transformative power of authenticity and self-expression. Sharing their experiences as Black African women, they delve into topics such as cultural identity, success, activism, and motherhood. Dr. Ateh Jewel discusses he…
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Empowering Diversity and Recognizing Worth: A Journey with Lydia Amoah
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Join host Zeze Oriaikhi-Sao as she interviews Lydia Amoah, a multi-talented individual and leading authority on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Lydia shares her captivating career journey, emphasising the value of every black consumer and sharing anecdotes that showcase her fearless and inquisitive attitude. Inspired by Dr. Dennis Kimbro, she fou…
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African Fashion Unveiled: Stories, Insights, and Impact @ Shoreditch House Live
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Dive into the vibrant and thriving world of African fashion in this special episode of Third Culture Africans, recorded live at the iconic Shoreditch House. 🎙️ Join host Zeze Oriaikhi-Sao and guests Lisa, Denola, Nkwo, and Arieta as they share their inspiring journeys and insights into the industry. 💫 From building brands with authenticity, consist…
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Crafting Narratives: The Power and Impact of Storytelling with Ore Agbaje-Williams and Nancy Adimora
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Welcome to Season 3 of Third Culture Africans! We're kicking off with host Zeze Oriaikhi-Sao engaging in enlightening discussions with British-Nigerian authors Ore Agbaje-Williams and Nancy Adimora. This episode delves into their respective journeys in the literary world, from Ore's anticipation for her debut novel to Nancy's dedication to amplifyi…
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Third Culture Africans Podcast Season 3 is Live!
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Welcome to Season 3 of Third Culture Africans! This season, host Zeze Oriaikhi-Sao is taking you deeper into the lives and journeys of successful Africans in the diaspora. Expect engaging conversations with a dynamic range of guests, from entrepreneurs and artists, to writers and innovators, each sharing their unique experiences and insights. As al…
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Efua Akumanyi on Knowing What Your Business Needs from the Tech World
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In this episode, Zeze interviews Efua Akumanyi, a Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence expert, Co-Founder and CTO of Furnishful, a shopping discovery site for furniture and homewares. She talks about her beginning in the IT world, the choice of her career, and how important it is for her to help other black women to succeed in their busines…
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Chi-chi Ekweozor, Representing and Creating Spaces for Black Women in Tech
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In this episode, Zeze interviews Chi-chi Ekweozor, a social media marketer, software engineer, and the founder of Assenty. Chi-chi talks about the very beginnings of social media and how she founded her company. Also, Zeze and Chi-Chi dive deep into why it is so important to consider representation from many different angles. Chi-chi Ekweozor under…
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Lwazi Wali, Creating a New Space for WOC Entrepreneurs
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In this episode, Zeze interviews Lwazi Wali, a South African investor, entrepreneur, and the founder of H(er)Q. Lwazi talks about the current situation for new businesses and startups in Africa, the barriers faced by women, and the tools that can be used to break these barriers and create our space in the African business world. Lwazi Wali knows mo…
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Vamba Sherif, Surviving Two Wars through the Written Word
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In this episode, Zeze interviews Vamba Sherif, a Liberian best-selling author, essayist, motivational speaker, and activist. Vamba shares his story of survival after the Liberian civil war and the Gulf War. Listen to the episode and learn how these experiences led him to become a thriving novelist and storyteller. Vamba Sherif was living in Kuwait …
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Zukiswa Wanner, Writing and Publishing African Words for Africans
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In this episode, Zeze interviews Zukiswa Wanner, an award-winning South African author and humanitarian. She has published fiction novels, co-authored Nelson Mandela’s autobiography, and started her own publishing house to help bring African literature to the forefront in the African continent. Zukiswa Wanner believes in changing how African litera…
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Aminatta Forna, Changing the Narrative on Identity, Grief, and Appropriation
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Aminatta Forna was raised to be a fighter. As a triple minority, she knew from a young age that she would be great, but she would need to work very hard to get what she wanted. This led her to develop an inquisitive and astute mind that questions the things everyone takes for granted. As a writer, she has explored and shared her grief as well as th…
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Helon Habila, Bringing African Literature to the Rest of the World
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Helon Habila believes in hard work, perseverance, and believing in himself and his capabilities. His motivation to be a great writer led him to defy the wishes of his parents and to challenge the negative beliefs of some of his fellow authors. He always believed his dream was possible, even if he didn’t realize how big that dream could be and the r…
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