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This episode is a conversation about truth, visibility, and the emotional weight of teaching and motherhood. Joy Mbakwe share some reflections of what it means to live as a Black woman in the UK, raising children and educating other people’s children while navigating systems that were never designed with them in mind.

The discussion moves through layers of identity and culture. Joy shares the unspoken inheritance of being the daughter of  Nigerian parents, where resilience was taught not as a choice but as a condition of existence. That history and tenacity lives in her work, in the way she advocates for Black children in classrooms, and in the way she builds her life online - visible enough to speak truth, but careful to protect her inner world.

Motherhood threads through the episode like an undercurrent. Joy speaks vulnerably about the weight of nurturing life while holding her own, about the complicated love and responsibility of raising Black children in a world that can be both unsafe and unkind. The conversation moves beyond the romanticized vision of parenthood into the honest emotional labor it requires, grappling with guilt, grace, and the desire to break cycles while still healing from them.

The heart of this episode is not just Joy’s story, but the mirror it holds up to listeners. It asks us:
•What truths are we afraid to tell?
•How do we show up for the next generation while still carrying our own unhealed parts?
•And how do we claim our space in a world that often misunderstands us?

This conversation lingers because it is about more than education or social media. It is about humanity, legacy, and the courage to live fully and honestly.

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#identity #mentalhealth #race #education #advocacy #parenting #culturalexpectations #representation #schoolculture #Blackwomen #nigerian

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This episode of Overnight Wisdom with Tendai Angela Rokkones is a radiant, soul-baring conversation between two women who hold deep reverence for self-discovery, ancestral wisdom, and spiritual reclamation.

Tendai, Zimbabwe’s first Black certified female yoga teacher, shares her remarkable journey from studying law to building a healing-centered wellness business rooted in yoga, community, and rebellion. Through stories of her mother’s recovery, the sacredness of soft Black womanhood, and balancing motherhood, marriage, and leadership, she speaks of how yoga became a political and spiritual act of resistance.

The conversation explores how Black and African bodies have been historically excluded from wellness spaces, and how Tendai disrupts this through visibility, softness, and intentional presence. She and Chisom dive into the intersection of business, motherhood, joy, and legacy - how holding space for others requires an ocean-deep well of self-awareness, ritual, and boundaries.

The episode ends with powerful affirmations, embodied wisdom, and a reminder that healing, courage, and softness are radical acts - and also our birthright.

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In this solo episode of Overnight Wisdom, host Chisom Udeze reflects on the journey of building something from the ground up. With a guest unexpectedly absent, Chisom seizes the moment to explore the unseen weight of courage, the sacredness of the middle ground, and the emotional cost of starting anew. She speaks candidly about the challenges of podcasting, the discipline of consistency, and the grace required to remain in process when success is yet to arrive. This is an offering to the builders, the dreamers, and the ones navigating the stretch between vision and fulfillment — a call to honor the middle not as failure, but as formation.

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Lord Lamba, born Kelvin Anagbogu, is a well known Nigerian digital storyteller. Known for his viral comedy skits that mirror the chaos, charm, and contradictions of everyday life, he has built a digital empire with over 13 million followers across platforms. But behind the laughter is a man shaped by survival, discipline, and an unwavering belief in possibility.

A self-taught content creator, producer, and director, Lord Lamba turned scarcity into vision. His brand may be humour, but his mission is layered: to teach through comedy, to reflect culture back to itself, and to speak truths often hidden in plain sight. Whether unpacking masculinity, navigating criticism, or speaking on faith and mental health, Lord Lamba brings a rare mix of honesty and craft to his work.

In this conversation, we meet the man and the reflective artist still building, still learning, and still reaching.

#lordlamba #contentcreator #nigeria #nigeriancomedy #africa #influencer #mensmentalhealth   

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In this profound episode, Chisom sits with Zimbabwean political activist, human rights defender, and founder of the Labour Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) party, Linda T. Masarira. From her early days as a labour rights advocate and train driver to becoming one of Zimbabwe’s most fearless political voices, Linda reflects on her journey of resistance, leadership, and purpose. 

She recounts the systemic injustices she witnessed and endured - gender-based discrimination, labour exploitation, and political repression - which shaped her fierce commitment to equity and justice. Her activism, which led to multiple arrests and time in solitary confinement, became a turning point. In isolation, she found clarity. In hardship, she discovered a deeper sense of calling.

Throughout the conversation, Linda delves into:

The labour injustices that radicalized her early activism

Founding LEAD as a response to a binary and populist political system

Solitary confinement and how it reshaped her approach to leadership

The imperative of pan-African sovereignty and financial independence

Re-indigenizing African governance and reclaiming African spirituality

Feminism as intrinsic to African liberation

The emotional labour of being a woman in politics

Her vision for a united Africa, shaped by agency, dignity, and collective history. 

This episode is a bold, unflinching look at what it means to lead in the face of state-sanctioned resistance, and to carry a vision that may not fully bloom within one’s lifetime.

#activism #political-leadership, #labour-rights #decolonization #pan-Africanism #gender-justice, #Zimbabwe #LEAD #financial-sovereignty

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In the next episode of Overnight Wisdom, we sit with Ghanaian creative duo TwinsDntBeg - Samuel and Emmanuel Appiah Gyan - whose photography has not only captured presidents and celebrities but also the vibrant pulse of African identity.

From rejected music demos to the halls of global influence, their journey is one of relentless reinvention, cultural reclamation, and visual storytelling rooted in purpose.

We explore how rejection became redirection, why African stories must be told by African lenses, and what it means to remain grounded while working at the highest levels of visibility. 

Whether advocating for youth in politics or archiving the elegance of everyday African life, Twinsdntbeg offers a powerful reminder: creativity, when anchored in belief and hardwork, becomes legacy.

This episode is for dreamers, builders, and anyone committed to betting on themselves.

#ghana  #TwinsDntBeg #photographers  #collaboration  #africanculture  #success #africanphotography #cinematography #creativeentrepreneurs 

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Today’s guest is Jameson Timba, a steadfast advocate for democracy whose name has become synonymous with courage, conscience, and conviction in Zimbabwe’s political narrative. A former Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and a current leading figure within the Citizens Coalition for Change, Timba has long stood at the intersection of policy and principle.

This is a man who has not only written legislation but has also lived its consequences, most recently spending over five months in detention for daring to gather and remember the lives of Africa’s children. And yet, through it all, his voice has not wavered. In fact, it has only grown clearer.

Today, we speak with someone who doesn’t just talk about freedom. He risks for it. 

#zimbabwe #politics #zanupf #activism #africa #opposition #politicalactivism #democracy #ccczimbabwe 

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Today’s guest is Chidiebere Ibe,  medical student, trailblazing medical illustrator, and a global voice for representation in healthcare. His work is deeply intentional,  illustrating not just anatomy, but humanity. You may know him from his now iconic image of a Black fetus that rippled across the world, awakening a much-needed reckoning in medical education and beyond. But what you may not know is the story behind the art,  a story of grief, faith, unshakable purpose, and a refusal to wait for permission. In this episode, we speak about the intersection of medicine, art, and social justice, and what it means to draw the unseen with spiritual conviction. This is Chidiebere Ibe.

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Today’s guest is Lola Akinmade, a Nigerian-born, U.S. raised and Sweden-based author, travel storyteller, photographer, and creative force whose work moves across borders and hearts. Through her bestselling novels, award-winning photography, and global expeditions, Lola captures the fullness of life with honesty, reverence, and grace.

But more than just documenting the world, Lola writes and photographs to help us see each other more clearly, to create connection in a time of deep fragmentation. Whether she’s writing about the complexities of Black womanhood in Europe or reflecting on what it means to carry your voice across geographies, Lola does so with a kind of quiet courage that invites us to be more honest with ourselves.

She is a National Geographic Explorer, founder of Geotraveler Media, and author of In Every Mirror She’s Black, Everything Is Not Enough and most recently, Bitter Honey. But more than her accolades, it is her unwavering commitment to truth and her belief in storytelling as a sacred act that makes her unforgettable.

Lola joins us today not just as a guest, but as a mirror — for those of us who have ever felt othered, muted, or unsure of where we belong.

From listening to this episode with Lola Akinmade, you will gain:

• A Deep Understanding of Voice and Belonging
• Insight into the Sacredness of Storytelling
• Permission to Rest and Reclaim Joy
• Clarity on Navigating Identity in Global Spaces
• Reflections on Legacy, Integrity, and Enoughness:
• Wisdom on Creativity and Career:

You will walk away with grounded, practical, and soul-deep advice about standing firm in purpose, resisting dilution, and thriving without assimilation.

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Today’s guest is Michael Aboya, a self-taught Ghanaian photographer whose work doesn’t just capture images - it captures truth. With a lens attuned to emotion and a soul deeply invested in storytelling, Michael has emerged as one of Africa’s most celebrated visual artists. His photographs, rich with tenderness, dignity, and quiet power, have reframed how the world sees Black life, beauty, and being.

Following the loss of his father in 2016, Michael made a bold decision: to pursue photography with everything he had, understanding that life’s fragility demanded authenticity. What has followed is a body of work that is as intimate as it is iconic. From his internationally acclaimed “Songs of Freedom” to his evocative portraits of everyday Ghanaians, Michael creates imagery that feels like memory and prayer all at once.

He was the first Ghanaian artist featured on Adobe Lightroom’s splash screen, but more than accolades, it is his depth of presence, his reverence for his subjects, and his quiet devotion to truth that make him unforgettable.

Today, we sit with a man who doesn’t just take photos. He listens with his camera - and shows us who we are.

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