Overnight Wisdom

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. Shruti Ganguly is a filmmaker, writer, and creative entrepreneur whose work spans continents, cultures, and causes. In this episode of Overnight Wisdom, Shruti opens up about the life-altering loss that led her from banking to film, the complexities of navigating identity across geographies, and the discipline of bu...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. In this deeply reflective and expansive conversation, Dr. Yaba Blay — cultural critic, scholar, and author — joins Chisom Udeze to explore identity, race, and beauty through the lens of lived experience, history, and consciousness. Born in New Orleans to Ghanaian parents, Dr. Blay shares how growing up between cultu...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. In this solo episode, Overnight Wisdom host Chisom Udeze steps away from her usual seat as interviewer to share her own story — the lessons, losses, and wisdom behind about two decades of building. From founding a school in Nigeria, to leading global consulting work, to creating one of her companies, HerSpace — a wo...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. Wanjira Mathai is a formidable force in environmental advocacy, dedicated to advancing sustainable and equitable development across Africa and beyond. With over two decades of leadership experience, she has become a global voice for climate resilience, restoration, and social justice. She is the Managing Director fo...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. What does it really mean to lead Nigeria into the future? In this candid and fiery conversation, I sit down with my childhood friend, Prince (or Ifeanyi “Ify”, as I’ve always known him), to unpack the complex realities of Nigerian politics, religion, and identity. We explore the deep fault lines that shape leadershi...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. Dayo Okusami is a partner at TEMPLARS , and one of Nigeria’s most respected transactional lawyers — a negotiator who lives where international practice meets local complexity. Born in Lagos and raised between Nigeria and the United States, Dayo returned to Nigeria early in his career with a conviction: that Nigerian...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. Courage in Action: Leadership in a Fractured World In this episode, recorded live at the Nobel Peace Center, Chisom Udeze and Sayantani Saha sit with the messy, urgent questions of our time: What does it mean to lead with courage in a world unraveling? How do we hold hope when governance is fragile, apathy is rising...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. DJ Bwakali is a Kenyan writer, journalist, and pan-African organizer whose work spans climate advocacy, governance reform, and citizen media. He co-founded the Africa Youth Initiative on Climate Change and the Africa Youth Trust, and now hosts African Awakening , a platform dedicated to decolonizing education and mo...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. Babatunde Akinboboye is a Nigerian-American baritone and the creator of Hip Hopera — a groundbreaking fusion of classical opera and hip hop that has redefined how audiences experience both art forms. Born in the United States and raised partly in Lagos, Babatunde’s dual heritage has deeply shaped his identity and ar...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. Lujang De’Nyangos is a South Sudanese artist whose journey through grief, displacement, and cultural fusion has shaped his sound and purpose. He discovered the healing power of music after the death of his father, realizing it was therapy not just for himself but for others. Having lived in South Sudan, Uganda, Egyp...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. Thaïs Sala is a singer/songwriter, producer and cultural curator. She grew up between Marrakech and the UK before pursuing studies in Montreal, where she integrated a community of musicians with whom she continues to hone her sonic identity. An audiovisual addict, she approaches her craft through “sight, sound and s...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. Chef Kuda is a Zimbabwean culinary visionary whose work transforms food into a powerful medium for storytelling, cultural reclamation, and connection. As the founder of Kandiro, his celebrated pop-up dining experience, he brings Zimbabwean flavors to global tables — reimagining traditional dishes while honoring thei...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. This episode is a conversation about truth, visibility, and the emotional weight of teaching and motherhood. Joy Mbakwe share some reflections of what it means to live as a Black woman in the UK, raising children and educating other people’s children while navigating systems that were never designed with them in min...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. This episode of Overnight Wisdom with Tendai Angela Rokkones is a radiant, soul-baring conversation between two women who hold deep reverence for self-discovery, ancestral wisdom, and spiritual reclamation. Tendai, Zimbabwe’s first Black certified female yoga teacher, shares her remarkable journey from studying law...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. In this solo episode of Overnight Wisdom, host Chisom Udeze reflects on the journey of building something from the ground up. With a guest unexpectedly absent, Chisom seizes the moment to explore the unseen weight of courage, the sacredness of the middle ground, and the emotional cost of starting anew. She speaks ca...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. Lord Lamba , born Kelvin Anagbogu, is a well known Nigerian digital storyteller. Known for his viral comedy skits that mirror the chaos, charm, and contradictions of everyday life, he has built a digital empire with over 13 million followers across platforms. But behind the laughter is a man shaped by survival, disc...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. In this profound episode, Chisom sits with Zimbabwean political activist, human rights defender, and founder of the Labour Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) party, Linda T. Masarira . From her early days as a labour rights advocate and train driver to becoming one of Zimbabwe’s most fearless political voices,...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. In the next episode of Overnight Wisdom, we sit with Ghanaian creative duo TwinsDntBeg - Samuel and Emmanuel Appiah Gyan - whose photography has not only captured presidents and celebrities but also the vibrant pulse of African identity. From rejected music demos to the halls of global influence, their journey is on...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. Today’s guest is Jameson Timba , a steadfast advocate for democracy whose name has become synonymous with courage, conscience, and conviction in Zimbabwe’s political narrative. A former Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and a current leading figure within the Citizens Coalition for Change, Timba...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. Today’s guest is Chidiebere Ibe ,  medical student, trailblazing medical illustrator, and a global voice for representation in healthcare. His work is deeply intentional,  illustrating not just anatomy, but humanity. You may know him from his now iconic image of a Black fetus that rippled across the world, awakening...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. Today’s guest is Lola Akinmade , a Nigerian-born, U.S. raised and Sweden-based author, travel storyteller, photographer, and creative force whose work moves across borders and hearts. Through her bestselling novels, award-winning photography, and global expeditions, Lola captures the fullness of life with honesty, r...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. Today’s guest is Michael Aboya, a self-taught Ghanaian photographer whose work doesn’t just capture images - it captures truth. With a lens attuned to emotion and a soul deeply invested in storytelling, Michael has emerged as one of Africa’s most celebrated visual artists. His photographs, rich with tenderness, dign...

We'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, and suggestions. Overnight Wisdom Podcast explores the personal philosophies, transformative moments, and quiet wisdom that shape how people live, lead, and create. It offers deep, reflective conversations that go beyond soundbites. It is anchored in truth, legacy, and cultural impact. Support the show ------------------------------...