In this episode, Mofi B talks to someone I’ve known for a few years now, who she was curious to unpack more of his story. On this episode, we talk about how naming is deeply tied to lineage, identity, community, resistance, and care. The guest shares how naming is a ceremonial, communal, and spiritual process in his culture. One that involves elders, ancestors, clan identity, and the individual. A name isn’t just given, it’s chosen, and sometimes, fought for.

From the legacy of having a school named after him, to choosing one of his names as his artist name, to navigating naming as a trans man and immigrant. This conversation is a powerful reminder that naming isn’t just something that happens to us. It’s a practice of self-definition, dignity, and ancestral connection. It’s a conversation about roots, identity, and standing in your truth and I’m so excited for you to listen to the epsiode/

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