One 54 Podcast
Episodes
Korra Obidi on Nigeria, Nollywood, Balancing Motherhood And A Global Career
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Korra Obidi joins One54 Africa for a raw, unfiltered conversation about identity, culture, and carving your own path.The Nigerian singer, dancer, and ...
Tiffany Haddish on Eritrean Roots, Nipsey Hussle & Life Beyond Comedy
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany Haddish joins One54 Africa for one of her most personal conversations yet — opening up about identity, grief, and healing.From growing u...
David Otunga on Kenya, WWE, Hollywood, Jennifer Hudson & Losing His Father
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Otunga joins One54 Africa for a powerful conversation on identity, loss, and reinvention. Born to a Kenyan father and American mother, Otunga re...
Christian Okoye: The Nigerian Nightmare, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL & Surviving War | One54 Africa
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NFL legend Christian Okoye joins One54 for a powerful conversation on legacy, identity, and resilience.Known as “The Nigerian Nightmare,” ...
Goapele On South Africa, Apartheid, Oakland, Complexity Of Mixed Identity & Creating Music | One54
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neo-soul pioneer Goapele joins the One54 Africa Podcast for a powerful conversation on identity, legacy, and building a career on her own terms.Born t...
Marcus Samuelsson on Ethiopia, Racism & Building a Global Food Empire | One54 Africa Podcast
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
World-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson joins One54 for a powerful conversation on identity, resilience, and building a global legacy through food.Born ...
Samson Dauda on Mr. Olympia, Nigeria to UK & Becoming the Nigerian Lion | One54 Africa Podcast
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Olympia champion Samson Dauda joins One54 for a powerful conversation about discipline, identity, and what it takes to become the best in the worl...
Joy Reid on Congolese Roots, America, Africa, War, Politics, Sinners & Reconnecting The Diaspora
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joy Reid joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on politics, history, and the global Black experience. The discussion begins with the 2024 ele...
African Americans Don't Appreciate Contributions Of Immigrants: Akbar & Godfrey React To Viral Video
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Donald Grant, Akbar, and Godfrey come together for an expansive and thought-provoking conversation on mental health, accountability, culture, and ...
Learnmore Jonasi On Zimbabwean Roots, America's Got Talent, Global Comedy, & Finding His Voice | One54 Africa Podcast
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learnmore Jonasi joins the show for a powerful and hilarious conversation about resilience, identity, and finding purpose through pain. Born and raise...
Vic Mensa on Ghana, Barack Obama, iShowSpeed, Black Star Line & Navigating Culture | One54 Africa Podcast
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vic Mensa joins One54 for a powerful conversation about identity, activism, and reconnecting the African diaspora.Born Victor Kwasi Mensah, Vic reflec...
Boris Kodjoe on Ghanaian Roots, Reclaiming African Identity & Navigating Racism | One54 Africa
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Boris Kodjoe joins the show for an expansive conversation on identity, culture, and purpose. Born to a Ghanaian father and German mother, Boris opens ...
Gabourey Sidibe on Life After “Precious”, Senegalese Roots & Finding Home | One54 Africa Podcast
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Academy Award nominee Gabourey Sidibe joins the One54 Africa Podcast for an honest and reflective conversation about identity, heritage, and life beyo...
Tolú Ekundare on Netflix Fame, Nigerian Identity & Being Called “Too African” | One54 Africa
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tolú joins for an unfiltered conversation about identity, culture, and navigating fame as a Nigerian woman in America. Tolú opens up abo...
Ugo Mozie On Styling Beyoncé, Diana Ross, Chris Brown & Michael Jackson’s Influence | One54 Africa
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ugo Mozie sits down for a candid conversation about identity, creativity, and his journey from growing up Igbo to becoming one of fashion’s most...
Folake Olowofoyeku On Growing Up In Nigeria, Beauty Standards, Representation In TV & CBS | One54
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning actress Folake Olowofoyeku joins for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about identity, beauty, culture, and carving out space in Holl...
Demetria Obilor on Going Viral, Body Positivity & Pressure Put On Women In Media | One54 Africa
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Demetria Obilor joins One54 for a raw, thoughtful, and deeply personal conversation about going viral, navigating online backlash, and standing firm i...
Festus Ezeli A Nigerian Genius, NBA Champion, Golden State Warriors, Steph, Klay, Meg Thee Stallion | One54
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of One54, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Godfrey sit down with Festus Ezeli for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about identity, ...
Prince Amukamara on Nigerian Roots, Super Bowl, New York Giants, NFL & Football | One54
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Super Bowl champion and former NFL standout Prince Amukamara joins for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation. From growing up Nigerian in America t...
Elsa Majimbo On Kenya, Colorism, Going Viral, Beyoncé, Lupita & Rihanna | One54
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Global viral sensation Elsa Majimbo joins Akbar and Godfrey for a powerful, hilarious, and deeply honest episode of One54. Born and raised in Kenya, E...
Jimmy Akingbola on Bel-Air, Will Smith, James Bond & Becoming a Global Nigerian Icon | One54
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Akingbola has built a career that spans British theatre, Hollywood television, and global film — but the journey wasn’t easy. In thi...
Olly Sholotan on Bel-Air, Nigerian Roots, Music Genius & Hollywood Hustle | One54
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olly Sholotan — actor, musician, producer, and the breakout star who redefined Carlton Banks in Peacock’s Bel-Air — joins Akbar and Godfrey fo...
Darryl Vega on Nigerian Childhood, Immigration Struggles, Comedy & Finding His Voice | One54
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Darryl Vega, Nigerian-born storyteller, creator, and rising comedic voice, joins Akbar and Godfrey for an honest, funny, and deeply personal episode o...
Ling & Lamb: Viral Love, Intercultural Marriage, Nigerian Pride & American Slang | One54
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ling & Lamb—viral creators with 8.5M+ followers and 3B+ views—join Akbar and Godfrey for a laugh-out-loud, culture-rich episode of One54.From ...
Emmanuel Acho On Nigerian Roots, Oprah, Uncomfortable Conversations & Matthew McConaughey | One54 Full Episode
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emmanuel Acho, Emmy Award–winning host, New York Times bestselling author, and creator of Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, joins Akbar ...
Uzo Aduba On Growing Up Nigerian, Code-Switching, Beyoncé, Gap & Orange Is the New Black | One54 Full Episode
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uzo Aduba, the three-time Emmy Award–winning actor, joins Akbar Gbajabiamila and Godfrey Danchimah on this episode of One54. Born to Nigerian parent...
Nigerians vs Americans, Colonization, Colorism & Comedy | One 54 Full Episode
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of One 54, hosts Akbar Gbajabiamila and Godfrey Danchimah unpack what it means to grow up African in America, mixing raw honesty with ...