GoodLiving Podcast

Fast fashion is failing us — and Africa is paying the price.

In this episode of the Goodliving Podcast, we sit with fashion designer Vanessa Nwudo to discuss why modern clothing no longer lasts, how Africa has become a dumping ground for global fashion waste, and why traditional fabrics like Akwete offer a sustainable future.

We explore:

How to tell if clothes are low quality

Why hand-me-down culture is disappearing

The environmental impact of fast fashion in Africa

The story and power of Akwete fabric

Capsule wardrobes and thoughtful fashion design

This conversation will change how you shop, dress, and think about clothing.

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Episode recorded for the sake of my birthday in 2026 where I turn 28. My thoughts feeling surrounding the event and the emotions on the day itself

Sorry for letting you hang this long…. At this point I hope you people don’t listen but cause I share too much. But luckily only those who care enough, listen so I don’t really care.

In this episode of the Goodliving Podcast, we sit down with Bruno Kema—writer, storyteller, and ghostwriter—to have an honest conversation about Nollywood, the Nigerian movie industry.

From unrealistic acting and poor attention to detail, to underpaid writers and rushed productions, Bruno breaks down the core problems holding Nollywood back. But this isn’t just criticism—he also highlights what Nollywood is doing right, the areas where Nigeria truly shines, and what the industry can become if storytelling is taken seriously.

We discuss:

🎭 Why Nollywood acting often feels unrealistic

🎥 The difference between visuals and real storytelling

✍🏽 How Nollywood undervalues writers and script development

📉 The dangers of prioritizing star power over talent

💰 Why rushing movies for views hurts the industry

🍿 Why cinema and Netflix Nollywood films feel more polished

📖 Why everyone can be a storyteller

👻 How ghostwriting really works (books, fiction & NDAs)

🧠 Creative freedom, cancel culture, and owning your voice

Bruno also shares practical advice for writers and creatives, encouraging them to embrace their imagination, stop diluting their voice, and create boldly—because storytelling is power.

Whether you’re a film lover, writer, content creator, or someone curious about the future of Nollywood, this episode will challenge how you see Nigerian films and creativity as a whole.

⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Nollywood’s realism problem

Acting, choreography & attention to detail

Writers vs producers: who really matters?

Ghostwriting explained

Advice for young writers and creatives

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📌 About the Goodliving Podcast

The Goodliving Podcast features honest conversations with creatives, professionals, and thinkers on life, work, culture, and personal growth—especially from a Nigerian and African perspective.

In this powerful episode of The Goodliving Podcast, Koke sits down with media personality and OAP Kelvin AB as he opens up about how Nigerian Idol almost broke him.

Kelvin shares his experience auditioning for Nigerian Idol three times, why the show isn’t just about talent, and how repeated setbacks forced him to rethink his dreams of becoming a musician. He explains how losing Nigerian Idol pushed him to reinvent himself through comedy, social media content, and authenticity, leading to a new creative path.

The conversation also covers:

The reality behind Nigerian Idol auditions

Why he took a break from music

Using comedy and “clowning” to build an audience

Questioning symbolism in music videos

His journey into radio and becoming an on-air personality

This episode is a raw, funny, and honest conversation about failure, reinvention, purpose, and doing life on your own terms.

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MAKFEST Founder Ochowoka Daniel sits with us to give us an insight into the ethos and direction of Makfest and it was impressive. Imagine and event designed so you can network easily and get distracted from your as opposed to real life where our phones and screens distract us from everything else.

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As we bury my father this weekend, the importance of pictures have become more glaring. Once we die, we can’t take more pictures or make more memories

Koke and Mayweda have a discussion on how relevant the Old Testament of the Bible is to modern day Christians. They discuss

• ​The character differences in God in both testaments
• ​The contradiction of values and laws
• ​The real reasons the gentiles hated Jesus
• ​The new message of Jesus Christ

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I don’t want my audience to know anything else

In this deeply eye-opening and emotional episode, I sit with Queen (@uduakoscar) to have one of the most honest conversations you’ll ever hear about pregnancy, labour, childbirth, and the realities women rarely talk about publicly.

Queen takes us inside her journey through multiple pregnancies, sharing the truth behind:

🔥 What labour really feels like

– Why period cramps are only the “beginner level” compared to labour

– The sharp, indescribable pain that every woman feels differently

– How the movies exaggerate childbirth and what actually happens in real life

🔥 The dramatic differences between each pregnancy

– How cravings, emotions, reactions, and even smells change with each child

– Why no two labour experiences (or pains) are ever the same

🔥 Normal delivery vs C-section — a brutally honest comparison

– Why she personally prefers normal delivery

– The hidden pains of C-sections:

• difficulty moving

• not being able to carry your baby

• intense thirst

• needing full support

– How recovery after CS can last weeks or months

🔥 The mental + physical struggles after childbirth

– The tiredness, nighttime crying, and emotional adjustments

– How motherhood reshapes identity, routines, and relationships

– Why even experienced mothers still fear labour

🔥 Encouragement for young women

Queen shares a powerful message to young girls who are scared of childbirth — a reassurance built from real experiences, not sugarcoating.

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This episode is raw, educational, emotional, and full of truths that every man and woman should hear — especially if you’ve never been close to someone going through pregnancy.

🎙️ Hosted by: @koke_the_podcaster

👤 Guest: Queen — @uduakoscar

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