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One 54 Podcast

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One54, hosted by Akbar and Godfrey, is a first of its kind podcast spotlighting the untold stories of African entertainers, athletes and business leaders. Through unfiltered conversations, this podcast reveals the challenges and culture clashes of growing up African in America. Akbar Gbajabiamila is a former NFL player, sports analyst, and television host best known for co-hosting American Ninja Warrior and CBS' The Talk. Proud of his Nigerian heritage, he brings a dynamic presence to media, blending his athletic background with insightful commentary and a deep connection to his roots. Godfrey...

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Latest episode

Nov 4, 2026

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Episodes

Nipsey Hussle’s Family Blacc Sam & Dawit Asghedom Part 2: Eritrean Roots, Marathon Brand + Bino Rideaux - One54 Africa 04.11.2026

Tickets are on sale NOW for One54 LIVE! Join us January 28, 2027, in Santa Monica for a special live podcast featuring huge guests, a fashion show, music, food, culture, and unforgettable moments. Get your tickets now at  https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/8000/event/1484907    Experience Red Line Venice, a Black-owned boutique hotel where hospitality meets culture, history, and c...

Nipsey Hussle’s Family Blacc Sam & Dawit Asghedom Part 1: Eritrean Roots, Marathon Brand + Bino Rideaux - One54 Africa 04.11.2026

Tickets are on sale NOW for One54 LIVE! Join us January 28, 2027, in Santa Monica for a special live podcast featuring huge guests, a fashion show, music, food, culture, and unforgettable moments. Get your tickets now at  https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/8000/event/1484907    Experience Red Line Venice, a Black-owned boutique hotel where hospitality meets culture, history, and c...

Adeola Fayehun Part 1: Growing Up in Nigeria, #EndSARS, African Identity & Robert Mugabe - One54 Africa 28.10.2026

Tickets are on sale NOW for One54 LIVE! Join us January 28, 2027, in Santa Monica for a special live podcast featuring huge guests, a fashion show, music, food, culture, and unforgettable moments. Get your tickets now at  https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/8000/event/1484907   Reconnect with your African ancestry for National Family History Month. African Ancestry helps you discover th...

Adeola Fayehun Part 2: Tinubu, Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis, Corruption & Boko Haram - One54 Africa 28.10.2026

Tickets are on sale NOW for One54 LIVE! Join us January 28, 2027, in Santa Monica for a special live podcast featuring huge guests, a fashion show, music, food, culture, and unforgettable moments. Get your tickets now at  https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/8000/event/1484907   Reconnect with your African ancestry for National Family History Month. African Ancestry helps you discover th...

Eric Adjepong Part 1: Top Chef, Food Network & How to Cook the Perfect Steak 21.10.2026

Tickets are on sale NOW for One54 LIVE! Join us January 28, 2027, in Santa Monica for a special live podcast featuring huge guests, a fashion show, music, food, culture, and unforgettable moments. Get your tickets now at  https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/8000/event/1484907   Reconnect with your African ancestry for National Family History Month. African Ancestry helps you discover th...

Eric Adjepong Part 2: Top Chef, Ghanaian Jollof, African Cuisine & Elmina Restaurant 21.10.2026

Tickets are on sale NOW for One54 LIVE! Join us January 28, 2027, in Santa Monica for a special live podcast featuring huge guests, a fashion show, music, food, culture, and unforgettable moments. Get your tickets now at  https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/8000/event/1484907   Reconnect with your African ancestry for National Family History Month. African Ancestry helps you discover th...

Masai Ujiri Part 2: The Dallas Mavericks, Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James & NBA Legends - One54 Africa 14.10.2026

Tickets are on sale NOW for One54 LIVE! Join us January 28, 2027, in Santa Monica for a special live podcast featuring huge guests, a fashion show, music, food, culture, and unforgettable moments. Get your tickets now at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/8000/event/1484907 Reconnect with your African ancestry for National Family History Month. African Ancestry helps you discover the African cou...

Masai Ujiri Part 1: Kenyan-Nigerian Identity, Barack Obama & Building Basketball in Africa - One54 Africa 14.10.2026

Tickets are on sale NOW for One54 LIVE! Join us January 28, 2027, in Santa Monica for a special live podcast featuring huge guests, a fashion show, music, food, culture, and unforgettable moments. Get your tickets now at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/8000/event/1484907 Reconnect with your African ancestry for National Family History Month. African Ancestry helps you discover the African cou...

Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. Part 1: Black Identity, African Immigrants, Black History & HBCUs - One54 Africa 07.10.2026

Tickets are on sale NOW for One54 LIVE! Join us January 28, 2027, in Santa Monica for a special live podcast featuring huge guests, a fashion show, music, food, culture, and unforgettable moments. Get your tickets now at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/8000/event/1484907   Reconnect with your African ancestry for National Family History Month. African Ancestry helps you discover the Afri...

Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. Part 2: Black Wealth, AI, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris & Jay-Z Vs Colin Kaepernick - One54 Africa 07.10.2026

Tickets are on sale NOW for One54 LIVE! Join us January 28, 2027, in Santa Monica for a special live podcast featuring huge guests, a fashion show, music, food, culture, and unforgettable moments. Get your tickets now at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/8000/event/1484907   Reconnect with your African ancestry for National Family History Month. African Ancestry helps you discover the Afri...

Themba Gorimbo Part 1: Growing Up in Zimbabwe, Family Loss, Blood Diamonds & South Africa - One54 Africa 30.09.2026

Themba Gorimbo shares his story of growing up in Zimbabwe, losing both of his parents at a young age, surviving poverty, and eventually finding his way into professional MMA and the UFC. Gorimbo opens up about his childhood in Zimbabwe, the impact of the country’s economic struggles, drought, land reform, and food shortages, and how those experiences shaped his outlook on life. He also refle...

Themba Gorimbo Part 2: The UFC, The Rock, Daniel Cormier, Israel Adesanya & Life After Fighting - One54 Africa 30.09.2026

Themba Gorimbo shares his story of growing up in Zimbabwe, losing both of his parents at a young age, surviving poverty, and eventually finding his way into professional MMA and the UFC. Gorimbo opens up about his childhood in Zimbabwe, the impact of the country’s economic struggles, drought, land reform, and food shortages, and how those experiences shaped his outlook on life. He also refle...

Kwame Onwuachi Part 1: Growing Up in Nigeria, His Street Hustle & Becoming a Chef - One54 Africa 23.09.2026

Kwame Onwuachi joins One54 for a conversation about his Nigerian-American and Afro-Caribbean roots, his journey from the Bronx to becoming one of the most celebrated chefs in the world, and the experiences that shaped his approach to food and culture. The James Beard Award-winning chef, New York Times bestselling author, TIME100 honoree, and star of Top Chef and Chopped discusses his childhood in...

Kwame Onwuachi Part 2: Cooking For The Obamas, Drake & Beyoncé & Jay-Z, Michelin Stars & Restaurant Ownership - One54 Africa 23.09.2026

Kwame Onwuachi joins One54 for a conversation about his Nigerian-American and Afro-Caribbean roots, his journey from the Bronx to becoming one of the most celebrated chefs in the world, and the experiences that shaped his approach to food and culture. The James Beard Award-winning chef, New York Times bestselling author, TIME100 honoree, and star of Top Chef and Chopped discusses his childhood in...

Mena Massoud Part 1: Egyptian Roots, Aladdin, Will Smith & Hollywood - One54 Africa 16.09.2026

Mena Massoud joins One54 Africa for a conversation about his Egyptian roots, growing up in Canada, and his journey from studying neuroscience at the University of Toronto to becoming the star of Disney’s Aladdin alongside Will Smith. The Egyptian-Canadian actor opens up about creating Dharma Gin with his wife, blending Egyptian and Indian cultural influences into their spirit, and sharing hi...

Mena Massoud Part 2: Faith, Egypt, Daniel: The Fiery Furnace & Mental Health - One54 Africa 16.09.2026

Mena Massoud joins One54 Africa for a conversation about his Egyptian roots, growing up in Canada, and his journey from studying neuroscience at the University of Toronto to becoming the star of Disney’s Aladdin alongside Will Smith. The Egyptian-Canadian actor opens up about creating Dharma Gin with his wife, blending Egyptian and Indian cultural influences into their spirit, and sharing hi...

Adekunle Gold Part 1: Nigerian Roots, Sade, Skales, Wizkid, Fela Kuti, Pharrell & Beyoncé - One54 Africa 09.09.2026

Adekunle Gold, also known as AG Baby, joins One54 Africa for conversation about his Nigerian roots, music career, creativity, family, and the global rise of Afrobeats. The award-winning Afrobeat superstar, singer, songwriter, designer, painter, sculptor, philanthropist, and performer opens up about his Kosoko family’s royal history in Lagos.    Adekunle Gold reflects on growin...

Adekunle Gold Part 2: Owning His Masters, Rihanna, Fuji, Sickle Cell, Family & Afrobeats - One54 Africa 09.09.2026

Adekunle Gold, also known as AG Baby, joins One54 Africa for conversation about his Nigerian roots, music career, creativity, family, and the global rise of Afrobeats. The award-winning Afrobeat superstar, singer, songwriter, designer, painter, sculptor, philanthropist, and performer opens up about his Kosoko family’s royal history in Lagos.    Adekunle Gold reflects on growin...

Josh Okogie Part 1: Nigeria, Nigerian Culture, Family, Chris Paul, Anthony Edwards, NBA Journey & Hakeem Olajuwon - One54 Africa 02.09.2026

Josh Okogie joins One54 Africa for a conversation about his Nigerian roots, NBA journey, basketball career, Nigerian culture, and representing Nigeria on the international stage. The Nigerian American NBA veteran and Utah Jazz player opens up about his identity, growing up between Nigerian and American cultures, and why returning to Nigeria helped him embrace his heritage with confidence. Josh Oko...

Josh Okogie Part 2: Kevin Durant, Team USA, Nigerian National Team, Jimmy Butler & Giving Back - One54 Africa 02.09.2026

Josh Okogie joins One54 Africa for a conversation about his Nigerian roots, NBA journey, basketball career, Nigerian culture, and representing Nigeria on the international stage. The Nigerian American NBA veteran and Utah Jazz player opens up about his identity, growing up between Nigerian and American cultures, and why returning to Nigeria helped him embrace his heritage with confidence. Josh Oko...

Selema Masekela Part 1: Hugh Masekela, Apartheid, Method Man, Identity & South Africa - One54 Africa 26.08.2026

Selema Masekela joins One54 Africa for a conversation about identity, family, culture, sports, music, and the legacy of his father, Hugh Masekela. The Emmy-nominated host, journalist, broadcaster, musician, filmmaker, and longtime X Games personality discusses his unique upbringing as the son of a South African father, Haitian mother, and Puerto Rican stepfather. Selema opens up about discovering...

Selema Masekela Part 2: Fela Kuti, X Games, Lupita Nyong'o, Surfing & Black Culture - One54 Africa 26.08.2026

Selema Masekela joins One54 Africa for a conversation about identity, family, culture, sports, music, and the legacy of his father, Hugh Masekela. The Emmy-nominated host, journalist, broadcaster, musician, filmmaker, and longtime X Games personality discusses his unique upbringing as the son of a South African father, Haitian mother, and Puerto Rican stepfather. Selema opens up about discovering...

Jeremiah Brown Part 1: Love Island, Dating, Modeling & Life in Fiji - One54 Africa 19.08.2026

Jeremiah Brown, a Nigerian American model, content creator, Love Island USA star, and rising streamer, joins the One54 Africa podcast for a conversation about his journey from modeling and filmmaking to reality TV, live streaming, mental health, and embracing his identity. Jeremiah shares how he discovered his passion for modeling, transitioned from working behind the camera to being in front of i...

Jeremiah Brown Part 2: Kai Cenat, Streaming, Mental Health & Nigerian Cuisine - One54 Africa 19.08.2026

Jeremiah Brown, a Nigerian American model, content creator, Love Island USA star, and rising streamer, joins the One54 Africa podcast for a conversation about his journey from modeling and filmmaking to reality TV, live streaming, mental health, and embracing his identity. Jeremiah shares how he discovered his passion for modeling, transitioned from working behind the camera to being in front of i...

Van Lathan Part 1: Nigerian Roots, Black Identity & The Diaspora Divide - One54 Africa 12.08.2026

Van Lathan, an award-winning journalist, Oscar-winning executive producer, author, and former TMZ personality, joins the One54 Africa podcast for a discussion about identity, culture, history, and the future of the Black diaspora. Van shares stories about growing up in Louisiana, Southern community traditions, and experiencing Nigerian culture for the first time through palm wine, chin chin, and c...

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