In this very first episode of Born Before Borders™, I share my story, how I came to understand identity, and why I started this podcast. Growing up, I didn’t think of myself as “Black” or “African” — I just was. My whole world was Nigeria. But leaving home and stepping into a world shaped by colonial history and racial identity made me ask deeper questions.

This podcast is about reclaiming our history and telling our stories on our own terms. Over the next six months, I’ll dive into themes of origins, pre-colonial Africa, colonisation, false independence, racism outside Africa, and rewriting the narrative.

Follow the journey, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who cares about history, identity, and the future of Africa.