Talk and Play

This podcast tells the powerful and heartfelt story of a woman whose life is rooted in love resilience and purpose. She is a devoted mother of four children and her journey through motherhood bringing its own challenges lessons and triumphs. Alongside raising her children she is a passionate entrepreneur. Together with her husband she runs African food stores across different parts of the United K...

Meet Dipo and Yinka Omolabi A couple whose journey is as inspiring as it is heartwarming. 8 years ago, they took a leap of faith and moved to the UK, driven by hope, ambition, and a shared vision for the future. What began as a new chapter in their professional and personal lives soon blossomed into a beautiful story of love, partnership, and purpose. Together, Dipo and Yinka have not only built a...

It was such a joy having Ron on the podcast. He moved to the UK with his family, where he lives with his loving wife and their three wonderful children. Ron grew up in one of the rough areas of the UK, but he shared openly about how he turned his life around, cleaned himself up, and chose to dedicate his life to serving God and being a loving husband and father. Today, he works as a business analy...

In this episode, I sit down with a friend of 25 years who balances life as a devoted doctor, a loving family man, and an ambitious property investor here in the UK. We dive into his journey of building a property portfolio, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how he manages to dedicate himself fully to both his patients and his family. From friendship to finance, this conversation is full...

This week on Talk & Play, I sat down in the studio with Latysha, a brilliant Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) whose presence is as powerful as her purpose. As a specialist social worker, she’s faced with intense, life-altering decisions, and she meets every moment with compassion, clarity, and courage. Her perspective on mental health, responsibility, and empathy is grounded, soulful...

Say hello to the one and only Mr. Campbell — comedian, MC, spontaneous hype man, and believe it or not, a qualified engineer with an MSc from one of the UK’s top universities! His journey is the perfect blend of brains, banter, and boldness. From studying engineering to lighting up stages at weddings, birthdays, and major events across the UK, Mr. Campbell continues to impress with his versatility...

Meet Mo, our vibrant guest on Talk and Play, who brings warmth, wisdom, and a splash of pink to every room she enters. A doctor, wife, and proud mum of two beautiful daughters, Mo shared her inspiring journey from relocating to the UK in 2017 to building a fulfilling life filled with love, resilience, and joy. She describes her husband as her best friend, treasures her support network, and balance...

Meet Akay Obekpa—a peaceful warrior from Benue State, Nigeria, now living in the UK—on this inspiring episode of Talk and Play Akay shares his incredible journey from his early days in Nigeria, where his love for music first began in school, to building a new life abroad as a husband, father, and creative dreamer. Often compared to Nigerian music legend Tuface Idibia, Akay opens up about what that...

In this inspiring episode, Raisa shares her journey from Portugal to the UK, where she found love in the most unexpected place and built a beautiful life with her Nigerian husband. She talks about the challenges of starting over, landing a job within ten days, and recently earning her master’s degree. Her story is one of resilience, faith, and unwavering positivity. Tune in to hear how she turned...

On this episode of Talk and Play, we have the privilege of sitting down with Dominic (@Postdom), an exceptional photographer whose journey through the world of fine arts, graphics, and photography is nothing short of inspiring. Hailing from Nigeria, Dominic’s path to success is one marked by both determination and creativity as he recounts his experience of relocating and building his personal bra...

Meet Bukky, a vibrant and compassionate Child Psychiatrist who brings joy, wisdom and heart to every space she steps into. She is the kind of doctor who lights up a room with her energy and makes you feel at ease just by being around. Her life’s work is rooted in purpose and she is deeply committed to improving the lives of children and their families, one little smile and one thoughtful conversat...

On this episode of Talk and Play , we sit down with the incredibly talented and hardworking Folashade—a woman of many skills and passions! From being a personal shopper to a makeup artist and a natural host, she has always loved creating experiences for people. But today, she is best known as a chef and content creator, hosting exciting cooking events on social media. Folashade’s journey to becomi...

In this episode of Talk and Play , we sit down with the amazing Tolu Talks, a talented female Event Party MC and "Joy Activator" who is making waves in the entertainment industry. Tolu’s journey started with a simple realization—she had a unique gift. Curious to discover her strengths, she began asking the people around her what they thought she was good at, which set her on an incredible path to...

This episode is an exciting and heartwarming conversation with Tola Osaji, a dedicated doctor who relocated from Nigeria and is now working as a general practitioner in the United Kingdom. She shares her journey of moving to a new country, building a career in medicine, and balancing work with family life. Tola is happily married to a wonderful man and is a proud mother of three lovely children. B...

What started as casual jokes among friends on campus has now grown into a remarkable journey. From university gigs to becoming a well-known name in comedy, MCing and event hosting, he's brought joy to audiences both big and small. While making people laugh on stage, he also makes a difference in classrooms as a dedicated special needs teacher in the UK. With strong roots in both the UK and Nigeria...

It was such a joy having these two incredible souls Dr Adetola @themsnella and Tinuke Susan @tinusuz in the studio with me—what a beautiful and inspiring conversation we shared. Both moved to the UK separately in 2011, unaware that their paths would eventually cross in the most unexpected yet meaningful way. It wasn’t until a few years ago that fate brought them together—through their local church...

Inem was born in the early '90s in Nigeria. Her late father served as a diplomat, while her mother works in healthcare in the UK, and Inem describes her as incredibly hardworking and supportive. She opens up about her journey to the UK, having spent her childhood in various European countries. Inem shares the joy of motherhood, her fulfilling career, and the deep love she has for her husband. As s...

Welcome to Talk and Play – where we keep it real about life in the UK, relationships, and all things podcast! Whether you're here for the laughs, the insights, or just to vibe with us, we've got you covered. We’re launching on the 8th of March, so set your reminders to catch us on every social media platform at 8pm. Catch full videos on YouTube and tune in to podcasts everywhere. Now, let’s talk a...