Nazos circus

As we celebrate life, we should also be plan for death which is promised us all! What is it about cremation that evokes very extreme views? Some people (myself included) want to be cremated when we pass on and there is the other group who are repulsed and mortified at the thought of being cremated. Have you thought about what how you want to be sent off when you pass on? If so, what are your views...

Dr Nkechi Penberton-Mola (' senior Nkechi as I fondly call her) is a practising psychiatrist in the UK. In this episode we discuss mental health as a whole, the stigma attached to mental health within the Nigerian community and what we can do to help friends and loved ones going through mental health issues. I learned so much in this episode and I also enjoyed it very much because there is no dull...

Sadly, there seems to a hike in Nigerian marriages in the diaspora breaking down. Jenny, Carol and I explore this issue and exchange our views about what could be the possible reasons. Listen and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section!

In my humble opinion, Lent should be observed 365 days a year. Listen and let me know your thoughts!

When women come together in love to support each other, we are a force to be reckoned with! For International Women's Day, I decided to celebrate and appreciate a woman who is selfless and does amazing work for Nigerian Women in the United Kingdom. Tobore Emorhokpor is the founder of Nigerian Women in UK CIC (NWIUK), a UK charity dedicated to bringing together and supporting Nigerian Women who liv...

When children are removed from the care of their parents by social services, they are usually placed with foster carers while next steps are being considered. It is a well-established fact that there is a big shortage of black foster carers in the United Kingdom and as a result black children are very often placed with foster carers not culturally matched with them. What is stopping more black peo...

Duchess Iphie is a sex, intimacy and relationship coach who I love, love, love catching up with. Duchess always keeps it all the way real and in this Q&A episode, she stays true to form! I can guarantee you that one or more questions in this episode has affected you or someone you know so join in the fun; listen in, comment, share!

Children are gifts from above placed in our hands to nurture and care. Parenting is no joke and raising a child with special/ additional needs requires supernatural powers and such parents are 'super heroes' in my opinion. In this episode, Tunde candidly shares her beautiful story as mother to Ayotunde who has special needs and his brother OJ. Happiness is indeed a choice! Listen, comment, share!!

The black woman shares an intimate relationship with her hair; it is her crown, a symbol of her femininity and one of the things used to judge her beauty. So what happens when a black woman loses her hair through no choice of hers but due to a medical condition she has no control over? Does she no longer stop being a black woman or does she stop being beautiful? Absolutely not, she is not her hair...

Happy new year and thank you to my listeners for all your love and support in my first year on this my podcast journey; I truly appreciate you all. I am starting year 2 of my podcast journey with gratitude and love!!!!! May 2025 be kind to us all, let's go again!

My year 1 as a podcaster has been an interesting. This episode talks about my journey as a newbie in podcasting and I re-cap on my episodes. Special thank you to my amazing guests and listeners; without you I would be telling a different story. Let's do it all over again next year! Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Everyone has a story! I admire and celebrate my people when I see them doing well; Charles Emeka is one of such people. In the exciting episode, we start from the very beginning and work our way up to present day. Charles Emeka wears many hats; he is husband, father, public speaking coaching & trainer, entrepreneur, author of many books and in my opinion the very best toastmaster/compere/emcee...

As parents, how and when do we discuss sex with our children? Should we have 'the birds and the bees' conversation? How many of our parents had the conversation with us? Duchess Iphie is a relationship, sex and intimacy coach/strategist and in this fun episode, we discuss sex from the perspective of parents or guardians. Listen, share and comment; I would love to hear your thoughts. Facebook page...

According to Prostate Cancer UK; '1 in 4 Black men will get  prostate cancer  in their lifetime. Black men are more likely to get prostate cancer than other men, who have a 1 in 8 chance of getting prostate cancer. We don’t know why, but it might be linked to genes.' Movember is all about men's health and in this episode, my guests Emeka Onyereri and Henry Okechukwu who are prostate cancer survivo...

Parents of children with special or additional needs are in my opinion 'super heroes'! In the African culture, many of us do not know how to relate with children with special/additional needs or their parents for various reasons; the main ones being fear about hurting the parents feelings and ignorance about the child's special or additional needs. In this frank episode, my younger brother Obumnem...

Here I come again with my thoughts!!! 'Marriage' is a beautiful thing but is it really what determines how good a relationship is? I have shared my thoughts, let me hear yours!!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month! This year, I am celebrating my friend/sister; 'Kolia'. Kolia is an Amazon! She survived breast cancer and now dedicates her life to educating and supporting other women diagnosed with breast cancer. Listen to this brave woman's story of her journey from finding a lump, being given a diagnosis and how she kicked cancer's arse! Breast cancer...

There can be no excuse for a non-resident parent who is not a risk to his/her child to be denied contact with his/her child by the parent who the child lives with. Determination, persistence, wisdom, patience, maturity are some of the many attributes 'child-focused' parents must possess. Knowledge of the law is also crucial for every non-resident parent because the courts will need to inte...

I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Dee; she is 26 years old, Igbo, born and raised in the UK and living her life on her own terms! Acceptance and unconditional love from our immediate family and friends is all we need!

As a black person; i. how do you feel when a non-black person tells you 'I don't see colour'? ii.do you tell your non-black friends that you do not see colour and if you do, what do you mean? I have shared my thoughts and I am very curious to hear yours!!!!!!!!

In this fun episode, I find out more about International Destination Events Premium DJ and CEO of 'Party Dey Here' popularly known as DJ Blox !!! Website: djblox.com IG: @djbloxofficial.com

'Spare the rod, spoil the child' - what exactly does this mean? Is the word 'rod' to be taken literally and to mean a 'cane' or 'hands' or 'implements'. Does the phrase mean that if children are not disciplined by physical chastisement (beating or hitting), then they message is not driven home by parents? Could the phrase not be interpreted to simply mean that parents need to correct their childre...

Life after divorce can be challenging for many. In this hilarious yet informative episode, Duchess Iphie and Ayo Sonoiki candidly share their experiences and how they have navigated life after divorce.

Responses to comments from EP 13 - Fathers supporting fathers (Guest Junior Lewis) and EP 14 - 'Igbo Amaka' - Igbo Cultural and Support Network (ICSN) UK (Guest - Chinazo Anyacho).

Being a hardcore Igbo woman, born and raised in the eastern part of Nigeria (Enugu to be precise), this episode will not come as a surprise. ICSN is a UK registered  non-profit organisation that promotes Igbo culture and heritage amongst 'Ndi-Igbo' in the UK. In this episode, Chinazo tells me all about ICSN including the amazing work it does. Please see links below for ICSN and ICSN singles whatsa...