Tiffany Haddish on Eritrean Roots, Nipsey Hussle & Life Beyond Comedy

Tiffany Haddish joins One54 Africa for one of her most personal conversations yet — opening up about identity, grief, and healing. From growing up without her father to eventually finding him later in life, Tiffany shares the emotional journey that shaped who she is today. She reflects on reconnec…

David Otunga on Kenya, WWE, Hollywood, Jennifer Hudson & Losing His Father

David Otunga joins One54 Africa for a powerful conversation on identity, loss, and reinvention. Born to a Kenyan father and American mother, Otunga reflects on his father’s journey to the U.S. through the historic African Airlift program — and the discipline and values that shaped his upbringing. …

Christian Okoye: The Nigerian Nightmare, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL & Surviving War | One54 Africa

NFL legend Christian Okoye joins One54 for a powerful conversation on legacy, identity, and resilience. Known as “The Nigerian Nightmare,” Okoye shares his incredible journey from growing up in Nigeria during the Biafran War to becoming one of the most dominant running backs in NFL history. He re…

Goapele On South Africa, Apartheid, Oakland, Complexity Of Mixed Identity & Creating Music | One54

Neo-soul pioneer Goapele joins the One54 Africa Podcast for a powerful conversation on identity, legacy, and building a career on her own terms. Born to a South African father who fled apartheid and a German-Jewish mother, Goapele reflects on growing up in Oakland, navigating race and belonging, a…

Marcus Samuelsson on Ethiopia, Racism & Building a Global Food Empire | One54 Africa Podcast

World-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson joins One54 for a powerful conversation on identity, resilience, and building a global legacy through food. Born in Ethiopia and adopted into a Swedish family, Marcus shares his journey from surviving childhood illness and loss to growing up in Sweden and navi…

Samson Dauda on Mr. Olympia, Nigeria to UK & Becoming the Nigerian Lion | One54 Africa Podcast

Mr. Olympia champion Samson Dauda joins One54 for a powerful conversation about discipline, identity, and what it takes to become the best in the world. Born in Nigeria and raised in the UK, Samson shares his journey from strict boarding school life to discovering rugby, fitness, and ultimately bo…

Joy Reid on Congolese Roots, America, Africa, War, Politics, Sinners & Reconnecting The Diaspora

Joy Reid joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on politics, history, and the global Black experience. The discussion begins with the 2024 election, Donald Trump, and shifting global power dynamics, including whether the world is entering a “China Century” as America faces growing political…

African Americans Don't Appreciate Contributions Of Immigrants: Akbar & Godfrey React To Viral Video

Dr. Donald Grant, Akbar, and Godfrey come together for an expansive and thought-provoking conversation on mental health, accountability, culture, and personal evolution. Bringing together clinical expertise, lived experience, and sharp cultural commentary, the trio dives deep into the emotional rea…

Learnmore Jonasi On Zimbabwean Roots, Lion King, America's Got Talent, Comedy, & Finding His Voice

Learnmore Jonasi joins the show for a powerful and hilarious conversation about resilience, identity, and finding purpose through pain. Born and raised in Chimanimani, Zimbabwe, Learnmore reflects on growing up in a small mountain village surrounded by farmland, animals, and community—a childhood r…

Vic Mensa on Ghana, Barack Obama, iShowSpeed, Black Star Line & Navigating Culture | One54 Africa Podcast

Vic Mensa joins One54 for a powerful conversation about identity, activism, and reconnecting the African diaspora. Born Victor Kwasi Mensah, Vic reflects on growing up on Chicago’s South Side and living near figures like Barack Obama and Minister Farrakhan. He opens up about race, redlining, and n…