'We may look the same, but I am not you... We share nothing but a reflection in the mirror'.

Welcome back to another episode of the Sòrò sókè podcast. Today, we are joined by the wonderfully talented Salma Ibrahim as we discuss her debut novel, Salutation Road.

This is an in-depth conversation about belonging, finding purpose, and the big 'what if?' question.

You can find the book at your local bookstore, in Waterstones, and on Amazon. Please purchase the book and leave a review. This is very important, especially for a debut author.

What would you give up to know what could have been?

See you next week, Thursday. Until then, Sòrò sókè!

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It's been a hot minute, but fear not The sòrò sókè podcast is back with a great new season!

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Today we are joined by the wonderful Tomisin Adepeju who is a British-Nigerian filmmaker, writer and curator based in London. His award-winning shorts have screened at over 150 film festivals, including Sundance, BFI London Film Festival and London Short Film Festival.

He has just completed a new short Journey Mercies and is currently developing his debut feature, The Light of the Living with Ken Loach’s Sixteen Films and BFI. In this episode along with discussing Journey Mercies we also discuss his short Film Appreciation.

Tomisin is also the founder of DAILIES, a screening programme where he regularly curates shorts and feature films.

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with an incredibly insightful guest Nicholas Anakwue—a PhD student from Queen Mary University of London—to dive deep into two pivotal social movements: the #EndSARS movement in Nigeria and the #ThisFlag movement in Zimbabwe.

We discuss the meaning of political identity and how these movements have shaped the fight for justice, freedom, and representation. From protests to digital activism, we explore how technology has revolutionized political participation and empowered everyday citizens to raise their voices.

Today's guest is Muwanguzi Daniel - an African literature enthusiast who has found comfort and truth in the words of many African writers.

In this episode, we delve into two of the many key themes namely colonialism and masculinity, aiming to grasp a deeper understanding of the award-winning novel.

Things Fall Apart has now sold over ten million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than fifty languages. Is it in your book list?

This episode does contain SPOILERS!!

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Today’s guests are Funto and Stanley, the founder and co-founder of Unideals and Kashfox—two entrepreneurs with a track record of working with top companies and now launching their own ventures. In this episode, they share their journey, discussing both the challenges and successes of being entrepreneurs from Nigeria, and whether they plan to expand across the continent.

This is a must-listen for anyone interested in starting their own business or curious about the key infrastructural differences between the UK and Nigeria when it comes to entrepreneurship. 🏗️🌍

Don’t just listen—join the conversation! 💬 Your thoughts matter, so share them while you tune in. Let’s dive into this insightful and thought-provoking episode together. 🎧🔥

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Don't miss today’s episode featuring the incredible Bianca Vivion! As a former New York Times opinion writer, creator of the talk show "Generational Anxiety" and the host of popular advice podcast ASK VIV, Bianca brings a wealth of experience and insight on what it means to be African American in today’s world. Her unique perspective and engaging storytelling will inspire and challenge your views.

Join the conversation and share your thoughts while you listen—your voice matters! Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that you won’t want to miss!

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Sòrò sókè is brought to you by your truly, Zaynob Sumon. This is an independent production aiming to create Afrocentric conversations.

Salaam alaikum and until next time speak louder about Africa!

It is undeniable that the African Identity has gone through many trials and tribulations but do Africans still have a thread of commonatily between them when discussing their identity?

Today we are following on from last week's episode where we laid the foundation of the African identity as a concept, now we are asking the community what it means to them to be African.

Do join the conversation by sharing your thoughts!

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Sòrò sókè is a podcast where we aim to learn, understand and demystify Africa and African lives and in this week's episode, we are speaking louder on the African Identity with Wacera Thande and Wacera Muriuki.

Topics range from understanding the significance of language such as 'developing', 'third-world', 'global south' and much more in African history and how it has impacted our identity.

My guests are well versed in this topic, however you should always do your own fact findings.

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This episode and podcast are an independent production brought to you by yours truly Zaynob Sumon. If you'd like to keep up to date with new releases please follow @Sòrò sókè on Linkedln and Zayyynob on Instagram.

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As-salaam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu & see you on the next one. Until then speak louder about Africa!

"The Congo is like a nightmare in heaven"

In this episode, we delve into the current conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo with Friends of the Congo's Executive Director, Maurice Carney.

Topics range from understanding the significance of The Congo in African history to the Rwanda and Uganda invasions and the ongoing theft culture.

Maurice is clearly well versed in this topic, however you should always do your own fact findings.

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This episode and podcast are an independent production brought to you by yours truly Zaynob Sumon. If you'd like to keep up to date with new releases please follow @Sòrò sókè on Linkedln and Zayyynob on Instagram.

If you have any suggestions or recommendations please reach out to [email protected].

As-salaam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu & see you on the next one. Until then speak louder about Africa!