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…

Boris Kodjoe on Ghanaian Roots, Reclaiming African Identity & Navigating Racism | One54 Africa

Boris Kodjoe joins the show for an expansive conversation on identity, culture, and purpose. Born to a Ghanaian father and German mother, Boris opens up about growing up Black in Germany, navigating racism, learning English later in life, and the intentional work it took to build a career in Hollyw…

Gabourey Sidibe on Life After “Precious”, Senegalese Roots & Finding Home | One54 Africa Podcast

Academy Award nominee Gabourey Sidibe joins the One54 Africa Podcast for an honest and reflective conversation about identity, heritage, and life beyond Precious. Gabourey opens up about how Precious shaped the way the world sees her, while sharing what it was like growing up Senegalese American i…

Tolú Ekundare on Netflix Fame, Nigerian Identity & Being Called “Too African” | One54 Africa

Tolú joins for an unfiltered conversation about identity, culture, and navigating fame as a Nigerian woman in America. Tolú opens up about her experience on Netflix, including her time on The Trust and Perfect Match, where she became one of the most talked-about personalities. She reflects on winn…

Ugo Mozie On Styling Beyoncé, Diana Ross, Chris Brown & Michael Jackson’s Influence | One54 Africa

Ugo Mozie sits down for a candid conversation about identity, creativity, and his journey from growing up Igbo to becoming one of fashion’s most influential stylists. Ugo opens up about his childhood, being raised in an Igbo household, and how cultural values, discipline, and self-belief shaped th…