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Ep. 42 · Mar 15, 2026 · 1h 18m
Gabourey Sidibe on Life After Precious,
Senegalese Roots & Finding Home
Academy Award nominee Gabourey Sidibe joins Godfrey & Akbar for an honest conversation about identity, heritage, and what it means to reconnect with Africa — from Gorée Island to the jollof rice debate.
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Two proud Nigerians
Godfrey Danchimah
Co-Host · Comedian & Actor
Nigerian-American with 30+ years in comedy. Known for Soul Plane, Zoolander, and 30 Rock. Bringing sharp wit and cultural truth to every conversation.
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Akbar Gbajabiamila
Co-Host · NFL Alum · TV Host
Former NFL player turned media powerhouse. Co-host of American Ninja Warrior and CBS' The Talk. Proudly Nigerian, building bridges across the diaspora.
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Ep. 42 · Mar 15, 2026
Life After Precious, Senegalese Roots & Finding Home
Guest: Gabourey Sidibe
Academy Award nominee on identity, heritage, and the door of no return at Gorée Island.
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Ep. 41 · Mar 8, 2026
From Bel-Air to Nigerian Roots — Carlton Banks Redefined
Guest: Olly Sholotan
Actor & musician on Nigerian roots, Hollywood grind, and what Carlton Banks really means culturally.
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Ep. 38 · Dec 17, 2025
Kenya, Colorism, Going Viral & Beyoncé, Lupita & Rihanna
Guest: Elsa Majimbo
Global viral sensation on Nairobi, colorism, and standing tall in the face of global fame.
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Ep. 36 · Nov 28, 2025
NBA Champion, Identity & Growing Up Nigerian in America
Guest: Festus Ezeli
From basketball at 14 in Nigeria to an NBA Championship with Golden State — on resilience and faith.
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Ep. 33 · Oct 22, 2025
The 2024 Election, Global Black Power & the China Century
Guest: Joy Reid
MSNBC anchor on Trump, shifting global power dynamics, and a new geopolitical era for Black communities.
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Ep. 29 · Sep 10, 2025
Super Bowl Champion, Faith & Life After the NFL
Guest: Prince Amukamara
Super Bowl champion on growing up Nigerian, discipline, faith, and NFL locker room realities.
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Ep. 22 · Jun 18, 2025
Cross-Continental Investment & Building Wealth Across Africa
Guest: Boris Kodjoe
Actor-investor on diaspora investment, generational wealth, and why Africa is the next frontier.
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Ep. 19 · May 5, 2025
Styling Beyoncé, Diana Ross & Michael Jackson's Influence
Guest: Ugo Mozie
Igbo fashion visionary on going from Nigeria to dressing global superstars.
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Ep. 14 · Mar 12, 2025
Ghana, Barack Obama, iShowSpeed & the Black Star Line
Guest: Vic Mensa
Grammy-nominated artist on African-American relations and the historic Black Star Line movement in Ghana.
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