One 54 Podcast

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 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 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 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 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 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, 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, 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 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 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 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 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, 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, 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, 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...

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...

Wyclef Jean joins the One54 podcast for a conversation about music, identity, Haiti, Africa, and the power of unity. The three-time Grammy Award winner and Fugees co-founder opens the episode by sharing his excitement over discovering through DNA testing that he is more than 50% Nigerian, sparking a discussion about the African diaspora, Haitian heritage, and the deep cultural connections between...

Wyclef Jean joins the One54 podcast for a conversation about music, identity, Haiti, Africa, and the power of unity. The three-time Grammy Award winner and Fugees co-founder opens the episode by sharing his excitement over discovering through DNA testing that he is more than 50% Nigerian, sparking a discussion about the African diaspora, Haitian heritage, and the deep cultural connections between...

Chinedu Unaka joins One54 for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about growing up as the child of Nigerian immigrants, embracing his Igbo identity, and building a successful career in comedy and Hollywood. Known for his roles on Abbott Elementary and Insecure, Chinedu shares how his Nigerian upbringing shaped his perspective, from family traditions and learning the meaning behind Igbo names to...

Chinedu Unaka joins One54 for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about growing up as the child of Nigerian immigrants, embracing his Igbo identity, and building a successful career in comedy and Hollywood. Known for his roles on Abbott Elementary and Insecure, Chinedu shares how his Nigerian upbringing shaped his perspective, from family traditions and learning the meaning behind Igbo names to...

Award-winning Beverly Naya joins the One54 Podcast for an inspiring conversation about her remarkable journey from London to Lagos to New York, building one of the most successful careers in Nollywood. Beverly Naya reflects on becoming a Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa honoree, creating her groundbreaking Netflix documentary Skin, and how she continues to evolve as an actress, filmmaker, producer, and s...

Award-winning Beverly Naya joins the One54 Podcast for an inspiring conversation about her remarkable journey from London to Lagos to New York, building one of the most successful careers in Nollywood. Beverly Naya reflects on becoming a Forbes 30 Under 30 Africa honoree, creating her groundbreaking Netflix documentary Skin, and how she continues to evolve as an actress, filmmaker, producer, and s...

Princess Sarah Culberson joins One54 to share the extraordinary true story of discovering that she was born into African royalty after growing up adopted in a white family in West Virginia. From reconnecting with her biological father in Sierra Leone to learning she was part of a royal family with generations of leaders dedicated to public service, Sarah reflects on the emotional journey that chan...

Princess Sarah Culberson joins One54 to share the extraordinary true story of discovering that she was born into African royalty after growing up adopted in a white family in West Virginia. From reconnecting with her biological father in Sierra Leone to learning she was part of a royal family with generations of leaders dedicated to public service, Sarah reflects on the emotional journey that chan...

The legendary voice and composer behind Disney's The Lion King joins the podcast for a powerful conversation about music, history, and identity. Lebo M shares what it was like growing up during apartheid, witnessing the Soweto Uprising, leaving South Africa in exile, and eventually becoming one of the most influential figures in African music. Lebo also opens up about his ongoing lawsuit, explaini...