Nazos circus

'Cerebral Palsy is a group of permanent, non-progressive neurological disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, balance and posture.'

My amazing, brave, courageous, funny and intelligent guest popularly known by many as 'Chi Chi Iro' was born with Cerebral Palsy in Nigeria in the 60s and candidly and wittingly shares her how she bravely navigated childhood and adulthood whilst raising awareness of the condition.

Chi Chi Iro is living example of living life successfully with disabilities; her positivity and zest for life is unmatched!!!!

Chi Chi Iro is married and a mother to 4 adult children. She is a lawyer, disability advocate, author, motivational speaker is committed and passionate about advocating for individuals with disabilities to live life to the fullest through her organisation; The Enabled Life which is funded and run by volunteers.

You can find out more about the work done by 'The Enabled Life foundation and support the amazing work they do through their website:

https://www.theenabledlife.org/

We are all struggling with something; I hope this episode resonates with you, makes you laugh and gives you strength and positivity.

My musings are my therapy! They have no beginning and no end! Do you muse? Are your musings consistent? Are your musings about anything specific or are they all over the place like mine? Do you feel better once you have poured your thoughts out? I am waiting for your responses?

In the hustle and bustle of work and childcare in the diaspora, many parents do not get to teach their children their native language; not my brother and his wife!!

My 12 year old twin nephews; Akanna and Echefunam were born and bred and live in America yet they speak better Igbo than I do!!

'Umu boys' (young boys) as I fondly call them use original words when speaking Igbo when I float between Igbo and English.

I promised Umu Boys a podcast when they visited the UK this summer so here we go!!! I hope you enjoy listening to us!!!!

Is the Nigerian-Jamaican rivalry really as deep as people make it out to be? Or is there much more love, connection, and shared experience between us than the stereotypes suggest?

If the former is true, how have my girl, Fiona Ramsay (who I fondly call 'Ms Ramsay') born of Jamaican/ Bajan parents managed to sustain a close friendship spanning over more than a decade?

In hilarious, honest and personal episode, Ms Ramsay and I 'chop it up' about culture, identity and our friendship which challenges the stereotypes and conversations out there about Nigerians and Jamaicans not getting along.

Let us celebrate our differences and embrace our similarities; love wins every time.

I hope you enjoy this episode, I did!!!!

If you have not listened to part 1, please leave now and come back after you have.

In this concluding episode, Kenechukwu and I finalise our conversation about Sam's encounter with 'Fear, Obligation, Control, Comparison, Perfection, Expectation, Desire, Pain and Resentment, the Witness, Prescence, Self love and Intuition not as enemies to defeat but as parts of our inner self asking to be understood.

The Unwritten Path is a must -read! If you have read it or have any thoughts, share them in the comments and remember to share this podcast with your friends and subscribe for new episodes.

You can purchase from this amazing book from most book stores and Amazon (see link below)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unwritten-Path-Modern-Awakening-Transformation-ebook/dp/B0H2FJ5GRL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HWOHZSEWCT9O&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qWD2ZJa3emCQGxT5rahEE_CjXtqPjSIcxmqBsZ5PcFZcoykQ7oawLJRleFHWvst-h5DGetNcatOTjE1ORyOMrgy5imfwla4eg5o-GRh6NswkhaiS0nYhutxWDptZDLzXKOokbMHpzqy6s8jaa9XfAjD5WHGme84dzmALYvjozCBVpKYUTM6lebGg1epePJsXKVLjgmKLUXu0up2ajGuSFWiSbdzlgQxSsLFvTtKuxR4.sKbNpXAB9IiXAqFw6VRT6b3jA38QZiGgYvuinIjrH34&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+unwritten+path&qid=1787766509&sprefix=the+unwritten+path%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1

'The Unwritten Path' written by Kenechukwu Dumogu (known to many as 'Kenny Nwosu') is a must read.

Fear, Obligation, Control, Comparison, Perfection, Expectation, Desire, Pain and Resentment, the Witness, Presence, Self-Love and Intuition are forces we all encounter.

In this book, 'Sam' encounters these forces not as enemies to defeat but as parts of the inner self asking to be understood.

In this episode, Kenechukwu and I discuss the book and I share my own understanding and take from it. Kenechukwu and I are keen to know your views on the book when you read it so please share in the comments.

Attempting to summarise 'The Unwritten Path' is doing the book and the author injustice, it is a must-read and is available on Amazon in Hardcover and Kindle on the link below.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unwritten-Path-Modern-Awakening-Transformation/dp/1806343290/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2IHPNCZF3WMQO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qWD2ZJa3emCQGxT5rahEE_CjXtqPjSIcxmqBsZ5PcFYGdDAk0CrL0VxuJXwe22iXpgBtIhWR7yIH-SJ_XovsgcD8wTc9xN0W_06YOP7pAPWyx4ntNX11M0EEVsw6ScPxeFXvvx7UpLCU_p1y2f6RBA5DHrP9uuyZ-PH5tFT6ywDa99pkxw4uFH6DlbkQVpUf2ZnLjUhoWlHBgpaiKT-UafQ9o0iZnmcOqYkV5oNws24.11wOtaUtTWsKcizXWu8Mb8N4nt1P-cK3PRRdPvaQmYQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+unwritten+path&qid=1786271281&sprefix=the+unwritten+path%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-2-spons&aref=u2JdUZW4fH&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

After so much persuasion, Nazo's circus has finally progressed to video podcasts!!! Thank you for listening in, now you can see the guests too!! Let's keep going!!!!

'Oga boss', Illbliss, Illychapo', Illy' are some of the names he is known, I know him as Tobe Ejiofor.

Tobe shares his music journey spanning many decades; from his love for rap music as a young boy decades ago in the once quiet town of Enugu, Eastern Nigeria to life in Lagos as a banker, hustling in the UK and his return back to Nigeria to face music full time.

Tobe's story is one of determination, persistence, resilience, hard work, he has grafted hard and earned his flowers as an accomplished musician in a tough industry.

Listen in!!!!

Parents raising children with additional needs are heroes!

Children who have additional needs are truly special!

In this truly inspiring episode, my guests IK Nnadi & Amaka Nnadi and Kenny Nwosu share candidly about their journey raising their amazing children Kamsi and Kobimtochi who are on the autistic spectrum.

Simply put; I am in awe!

Listen, comment, share, subscribe!

Parents raising children with additional needs are heroes!

Children who have additional needs are truly special!

In this truly inspiring episode, my guests IK Nnadi & Amaka Nnadi and Kenny Nwosu share candidly about their journey raising their amazing children Kamsi and Kobimtochi who are on the autistic spectrum.

Simply put; I am in awe!

Listen, comment, share, subscribe!