Growing up, all Dingile (shortened to Dings) wanted; was to see her name recognised. A trip to Zambia would later reveal a space of familiarity, where the majority could pronounce her name. Listen as she shares her name-story, offering candid reflections on life, loss & legacy. 

Topics discussed:

• South African roots 

Dings: 

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Shope’s Yoruba full name, holds a meaning worthy of clinging to. His highly optimistic outlook concerning names and legacy is also deserving of recognition. Listen as he shares the story of his name, addressing the power of gratitude, positivity and perspective. 

Topics discussed:

• School in Nigeria vs School in the UK

Shope: 

Socials: https://www.instagram.com/investmentconnoisseur/ 

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In the Yoruba culture, the act of naming; is a ceremony closely aligned with circumstances. This reigns true for Tosin, whose middle name reflects not only the order and location of her birth, but an ancestry rooted in royalty. Listen as she fondly reflects on the story of her name, bringing to life a picture of rootedness and belonging. 

Topics discussed:

• Being born overseas 

Tosin: 

Socials: https://twitter.com/tosinlmd 

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As a Designer, Jesse knows too well- the influence and power of branding behind names. His own name is a popular title in Ghana, further complimented with a name signifying his place of seniority within his family. Listen as he shares more, opening up a conversation about the intersection of culture, history and identity.

Topics discussed:

• Generational stories and legacy

Robert Jesse: 

Socials: https://www.instagram.com/prsnl.hb/ 

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https://www.instagram.com/robertjesse_/ 

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Names generally bestow a sense of individuality upon us as human-beings. 

In this episode of self-reflection, our host Juliana breaks down the background of the podcast and shares the significance of her own Igbo middle name, learning that hers means as much to others, as it does to her.  

Topics discussed:

• Names as reminders 

Juliana: 

Socials: https://twitter.com/juls_ogechi 

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For Shingi, her full name conjures up either an association with certain formalities or memories of her younger years. Today, although there are reservations to the use of her full name, there are no limits to the meaning and the impact that it’s had on her life. Listen, as she gives a personal account of what it means to live a life fuelled by perseverance. 

Topics discussed:

• The familiarity of names 

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Walter was named after his late grandfather, rendering him ‘Kalada’, which simply translates to ‘Little Father’ or ‘Junior’ in the Okrika language. Junior he may be, but as one of seven to be given this name, he assumes a unique position of responsibility and leadership within his family. Listen as he shares more about what it means to literally carry the name of his ancestor. 

Topics discussed:

• Native names in Nigeria 

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In Ndjingo’s native Namibia, names are not taken lightly. Names are testimonials. Names are prayers. Ndjingo Ndjingonekero is no exception. Translating to ‘goodness and mercy’ in the Otjiherero language, listen as he shares the story of his birth and subsequently, the story of his name. 

Topics discussed:

• “The meaning of my name and my birth always keeps me encouraged…”

Ndjingo: 

Socials: https://www.youtube.com/user/ndjingo100  | https://twitter.com/youngndjingo 

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Standing tall at 6 foot something, Adeleke exudes an immense amount of joy. With a charismatic and soulful demeanour, it is hard not to believe that he is the embodiment of his name. For Adeleke, his name is his essence. Listen to this episode, as he shares when and how he came to this realisation. 

Topics discussed:

• Naming in the Yoruba culture

Adeleke: 

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Memunat, commonly referred to as Mems, features on the very first episode of the No Shame In My Name podcast. Throughout life, her full name has endured unsolicited and unhelpful commentaries.  However, as she navigates her roots in her adult-life, even though she is widely known as Mems, she has come to a place of embracing her name in all its beauty and fullness. In this episode she shares her personal story and drops some unexpected revelations in the process. 

Topics discussed:

• The arabic origins of the name; Memunat

Mems: 

Socials: https://twitter.com/gwestminster 

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