One54 Africa

Our next guest is one of the most influential voices in African music and film. 🇿🇦 From his upbringing in apartheid-era South Africa to becoming the unmistakable voice behind one of the most iconic film soundtracks of all time, he has helped bring African music and storytelling to audiences around the world.

From creating and performing the legendary opening chant of The Lion King, to collaborating with Hans Zimmer, working alongside global artists, and producing music that has defined generations of film and television, this episode is powerful, inspiring, and deeply personal.

From conversations about growing up in South Africa, preserving African culture through music, working in Hollywood, entrepreneurship, legacy, and using creativity to tell the African story, this episode is packed with wisdom, history, and inspiration.

We are blessed to have @thereallebo_m on One54 tomorrow!

Audio will be available wherever you listen to podcasts at midnight and on YouTube at Noon EST tomorrow!

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Thank you to everyone who has watched, listened, commented, shared, and supported One54. Every single view reminds us why we started this journey: to celebrate Africa’s 54 countries, one story at a time.

We're still building, still learning, and still dreaming bigger. This is only the beginning, and we're so grateful you're on this journey with us.

You can rep the brand new One54 clothing line, including the Door of Return t-shirt.
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In this heartfelt episode of One54, Akbar reflects on an unforgettable nine-day journey through Nigeria, sharing what it meant to reconnect with family, heritage, and identity after decades away. He discusses taking his children to experience their ancestral homeland, the emotional impact of walking where previous generations lived, and why preserving cultural roots matters.

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Watch the full episode on One54 Africa YouTube at noon eastern!

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Our next guest is one of the most influential Nigerian-American creators on the internet. 🇳🇬 From her Nigerian roots and upbringing in America to building a global audience through comedy, storytelling, and culture, she has become a powerful voice for Africans and the diaspora around the world.

From leaving a career in engineering to becoming a Forbes-recognized creator, amassing millions of followers across social media, and creating viral content that celebrates Nigerian culture with humor and authenticity—this episode is funny, insightful, and incredibly relatable.

From conversations about growing up Nigerian, balancing African and American identities, content creation, entrepreneurship, building a personal brand, taking risks, and turning passion into purpose, this episode is packed with laughs, wisdom, and inspiration.

We are blessed to have Drea Okeke on One54 tomorrow!

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Today on Juneteenth, we honor the profound resilience, triumph, and history of African Americans. The fight for liberation in America is an undeniable chapter of our global story.

With so much conversation surrounding One54 lately, we also want to reaffirm our mission: bringing us together.

We believe meaningful progress comes through honest dialogue. That means having difficult conversations. It means making mistakes at times. It means learning, growing, and extending grace to one another along the way.

We are all navigating systems and narratives that have shaped Africans around the world for generations. Our goal is not to deepen division, but to help build bridges across it.

African Americans continue to make sacrifices and immeasurable contributions to this country. Thank you. From our origins to our futures, we are stronger when we remember that our roots are connected.

Happy Juneteenth. ❤️🖤💚

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Our next guest is one of the most groundbreaking voices in comedy. 🇳🇬 From her Nigerian heritage and upbringing in London to becoming an international stand-up sensation, she has shattered barriers across comedy, television, and Hollywood.

From becoming the first British comedian to perform on Def Comedy Jam, to starring on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, co-creating the hit CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola, and building a global career that celebrates African culture with humor and authenticity—this episode is hilarious, insightful, and unfiltered.

From conversations about growing up Nigerian, African identity, representation in entertainment, breaking into Hollywood, entrepreneurship, and finding success on your own terms, this episode is packed with laughs, wisdom, and inspiration.

We are blessed to have Gina Yashere on One54 tomorrow!

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Our next guest is one of the most accomplished actors, producers, and storytellers of his generation. 🇳🇬 From his Nigerian roots to portraying icons like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma and Bass Reeves in Lawmen: Bass Reeves, he has used the power of storytelling to bring history, culture, and purpose to audiences around the world.

From conversations about growing up between Nigeria and the UK, African identity, faith, family, Hollywood, breaking barriers, the responsibility of representation, and building a global career while staying connected to your roots—this episode is thoughtful, inspiring, and deeply impactful.

An award-winning actor, producer, director, and proud son of Nigeria, his journey is a masterclass in excellence, perseverance, and purpose.
We are blessed to have David Oyelowo on One54 tomorrow!

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Our merch line has officially landed. ⚡️

Head to www.one54africa.com/ for all of the details.

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Our next guest is one of the most influential marketing executives of our generation. :flag-gh: From her roots in Ghana to leading global brands like Netflix, Uber, Apple Music, Beats, PepsiCo, and Endeavor, she has helped shape culture, business, and storytelling on a worldwide scale.

We are blessed to have Bozoma Saint John on One54!

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“Every boy needs a man to teach him how to be a man, and every girl needs a man to teach her how to be loved by a man.” - Remi

Watch the full episode on One54 Africa YouTube!
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