The Obani show

Thank you all for being with us this season. This closing episode is dedicated to all of us.

Love is embedded in all of us, the difficulty is understanding each other - Helen Fischer, would you like to know what an MRI machine thinks Love is? Join us as we review this TEDTALK.

Pardis Sabeti shares her experience from her work during the Ebola pandemic of 2014. How does collaborations and unrivalled transparency change our lives, join us at The Obani Show as we find out together.

Today's Tedtalk takes us on a journey with Bozoma Saint John A.K.A Badass Boss, as she shares with us tips on how to recognise great ideas despite conventional wisdom. She challenges us to capture the electricity and make it work for us. Join us at The Obani Show Studio as we glean from her insights.

We constantly emphasise the importance of telling our stories. What is not emphasised often enough is the importance of telling complete stories. On this episode of The Obani Show, Linda Ajilore joins The Obani Show to discuss Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Ted Talk titled, “The Danger of A Single Story”. Enjoy!!!

Is there any truth to the stereotype of the "Angry Black Woman"? On this episode of The Obani Show, Tosin and Uncle C are joined by Eseoghene Okereka as they discuss Angela Shaw's TED talk titled, "Busting the Myth of The Angry Black Woman"Enjoy!!!

Do you feel lucky? What does luck mean to you? On this episode we learn that luck could be regarded as a wind and we could build sails to capture it. If you are interested in knowing more join us at the Obani Show as we share our review of Tina Seelig's TEDtalk.

Did I just hear right? Everyone is a liar?... Join us at The Obani Show as we review our perspective of Pamela Meyer's (World renowned professional lie detector) 2011 TEDtalk. It was so much fun, let us know what you think.

Meet Evy Poumpouras, a former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent, TV personality, host, and multi-media journalist with expertise in national security, law enforcement, crime and human behavior in her 2015 Ted Talk. Listen as Tosin and Uncle C identify gems from her speech, analyzing them for deeper insights as they relate these insights to their realities. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did making it.

Tosin & Uncle C takes the time to listen and share insights derived from Isabelle's 2016 TEDtalk.How much time do you spend worrying? Is it a force that can be broken? Can our life have a distinct focus that would drive up our productivity? Join us at the Obani Show as we join Isabelle to explore the HERO in you and I.

What leads to burnout? How do you know you are burnt out? How do you recover from a burnout?These are some of the questions discussed by Tosin and Uncle C on this episode of The Obani Show. Enjoy!!!

“Being a great father is like shaving. No matter how good you shaved today, you have to do it again tomorrow.” - Reed MarkhamOn this episode of The Obani Show, Uncle C shares from his personal experience what he believes wholesome fatherhood entails. Enjoy!!!

Every child deserves equal opportunities. Even those living with disabilities. On this episode of The Obani Show, Crystal Chigbu, founder of The Irede Foundation talks about how the organisation helps children living with disabilities live life to the fullest and how we as individuals can be a part of this goal. Enjoy!!!

Conflict is inevitable, but after conflict, there should be restitution. Listen to this episode of The Obani Show to hear Tosin and Uncle C discuss what genuine restitution entails.Enjoy!!!

What is cryptocurrency? When should you acquire some? How do you decide which to acquire? These are some of the questions answered by Fregene Adebowale David (FAD), a crypto analyst and coach, as he joins Tosin and Uncle C on this episode. Enjoy!!!

If you could choose, what superpowers would you love to have?On this episode of The Obani Show, Tosin and Uncle C discuss what makes us heroes in our own little ways and what sometimes stops us from recognising our superpowers. Enjoy!!!

For ages, man has sought to live forever and has been seemingly unsuccessful on this quest. On this episode of The Obani Show, Tosin and Uncle C discuss Immortality and how we may succeed at living forever. Enjoy!!!

When was the last time you learnt something new?On this episode of The Obani Show, Tosin and Uncle C discuss the importance of learning, some obstacles to learning and a very effective method of learning. Enjoy!!!

Fight or Flight? How exactly do you usually respond in the face of fear? On this episode of The Obani Show, Tosin and Uncle C discuss deciding which would be the more appropriate response in a particular situation. Enjoy!!!

On this episode of the Obani Show, Tosin and Uncle C are joined by Andrew Banigo who is a curator for the global shapers community Port Harcourt, Karina Olali, a mental health advocate and Deborah Ikechukwu, a practising therapist. Together, we discuss the importance of paying more attention to our mental health as a society and how we could make mental healthcare more affordable and accessible to everyone.Enjoy!!!

How exactly do you deal with the Nigerian dysfunction? Are you one of those who create more dysfunction to profit or have you simply become apathetic, adapting as you need to but not particularly doing anything to affect the circumstances positively?On this episode of The Obani Show, Tosin and Uncle C discuss what the right attitude to the dysfunctional systems in Nigeria should be. Enjoy!!!

Does Luck happen to be something of which we can play a part or is it simply out of our control? On this episode of The Obani Show, Tosin and Uncle C discuss dealing with luck that's less than the best and generall influencing our luck at different points. Enjoy!!!

Now more than ever, more Nigerians emigrate beyond the shores of Nigeria in search of a better life. On this episode of The Obani Show, Tosin and Uncle C discuss the resulting effects on us all as individuals and as a nation.Read the related article here: https://bit.ly/3fQ3BztEnjoy!!!

On this episode of The Obani Show, Frank Hodgins - author of "Value Investing Tip Book" - joins Tosin and Uncle C to discuss the value of investing in stocks and the best way to go about doing it.You can purchase "Value Investing Tip Book" here: https://paystack.com/pay/aneltatradingEnjoy!!!

How should we define productivity? How should we deal with downtime? What are the benefits of downtime?These are some of the questions answered on this episode of The Obani Show by Tosin and Uncle C.Read the related article via: https://bit.ly/3kp2WFqEnjoy!!!

Referencing the story of Uncle C’s Grandparents who dared to invade an evil forest and begin farming on it, Tosin and Uncle C discuss the lessons on courage, vision and collaboration to be learnt from such a courageous story.You can also read the full story here: http://bit.ly/3qySL3iEnjoy!!!

On this episode of The Obani Show, Tafadzwa Mukwena urges us to dream and help others dream. He drives his admonition home by sharing his own dream with us.Enjoy!!!

On this episode of The Obani Show with Tosin and Uncle C, Tosin illustrates the importance of seeing the value in everything we have to do through his story. You can also read the related article via: http://bit.ly/3aBpdepEnjoy!!!

What was 2020 like for you? What do you think 2021 will be like? What do you hope for it to be? On this episode of The Obani Show, Tosin and Uncle C answer these questions from their own perspective.Enjoy!!!

On the final episode of Season 1, hosts, Uncle C and Tosin discuss some of what they've learnt along the way.

Patrick Uduma shares how being kind, knwowing your identity and having a personal philosophy can help bring about tangible changes both within and around you.

Otto Canon, a fervid environmentalist explains how vital volunteering is to nation-building.

Otto Canon, a fervid environmentalist explains how vital volunteering is to nation-building.

On this episode, Engineer Chibueze Ohia, shares how he overcame several challenges and pushed through with determination in order to establish Higher Grounds International Schools as part of his commitment to ensuring the accessible and affordable education for every Nigerian child.

Find out how Uchechi Arinze, an architect, managed to transition and thrive in the highly competitive fashion industry.

For a while after NYSC, Nikki, who is now a process Engineer was still without a job and even when there seemed to be hope, it all got crushed. On this episode, Nikki shares how she managed to get through what she describes as one of the lowest points in her life. Enjoy!!!

After recovering from a suicidal state, Anil Gupta dedicated his life to helping people find happiness. On this episode, he shares his happiness formular. Enjoy!!!

David Dokun - a developer, coach and speaking trainer - shares his stories of overcoming obstacles and achieving seemingly impossible goals. Enjoy!!!

Aramide Akintinmehin, a teacher and founder of Talent Mine Academy (A free school for out of school children in Nigeria) shares her experiences as they relate to being a part of the educational system and how we could lead reforms in the system.

On this episode of The Obani Show, Audrey Abayomi, life-coach, psychotherapist and founder of The Healing Place tells us through her stories that we are capable of anything so long as we make realistic plans and follow through with them. Connect with The Healing Place on IG: @thehealingplace.ng or via www.thehealingplace.com.ngEnjoy!!!

On this episode of The Obani Show, Tobore Olumoye, a former banker who is currently a Personal Finance Planner, shares why she thinks personal financial planning is a journey which we must all embark on IMMEDIATELY and how we could do so effectively.

On this episode of The Obani Show, Survivor X shares her heart-wrenching stories of Sexual Abuse.

Olatunji Adegbite is a professional with over 12 years experience in strategy, supply chain and business transformation. He is also the founder of Naspire, a company that helps entrepreneurs and professionals succeed through social learning. On this episode of The Obani Show, he shares with us what it takes to build a formidable business as well as why it is important for the stories of African businesses to be told. Enjoy!!!

On this episode, our guest, Tobiloba Ajayi, a law graduate, disability management advocate and Mandela Washington Fellow shares how she managed to overcome adversity and chase her dreams while living with Cerebral Palsy.

On this episode of The Obani Show, our guest, Winner Anigbogu, an Electrical Engineer who is currently embarking on a PhD in micro and nanoscales systems engineering at Louisiana Tech University, shares how important it is to play our part in pursuing our dreams. He points out through his stories that while we would have to wait for opportunities to present themselves, we would only be able to make ample use of these opportunities if we are adequately prepared. In summary, he believes that opportunity meets preparation. Enjoy!!!

On this episode of The Obani Show, Lauretta Ovine Ogbum, a certified life coach, therapist and mental health professional who focuses on marriages and relationships shares through her story how she had a breakthrough in her marriage after 14 years. The tips which she shares are not only applicable to marriage but can be applied to most forms of relationships. Hopefully, Lauretta’s story teaches you a thing or two about the gentle art of persuasion. Enjoy!!!

“Any body in the world should be just about 3 phone calls away from you.” These are the words of our guest Christopher Chukwunta.On this episode, Christopher, a pipeline engineer who is also a YEFL official representative at the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and an Appointed Trustee at the Imperial College Union Trustee Board, shares stories highlighting how his network has not only added value to him but also taken him places his individual brilliance would never have been able to. Find out how he managed to build and mantain such a solid network.Enjoy!

How would you react to the death of a loved one? Especially one which allowed for little to no closure.Would you spend the rest of your life in pursuit of justice and closure?On this episode, our guest, Salt Essien-Nelson, who is an Internal Communications Manager at a multinational, blogger, author, host of the Salt Talks podcast and founder of the Shola Adefolalu Gaska Foundation AKA the Sholly Smile Factory shares with us how her experience with tragedy has gone on to shape her as a person.Tragedy might be inevitable but how we choose to deal with it is mostly up to us.You can learn more about Salt by checking out her instagram page: saltmatters7 as well as buying a copy of her new book “Oluwashola - The Story of Us”.Enjoy!!!

How do you deal with disappointments?Disappointments could be very discouraging especially when we have been very hopeful prior to them. However, it is our attitude during disappointing times that mostly determine how well we bounce back. By sharing her story with us, our guest today, Marylyeen Ndubuaku tells us that our lives may not always go according to plans but we must keep our eyes on our goals and follow through with achieving them. We must ensure we never get entirely consumed by our set-backs and disappointments.Check out more about her by visiting her blog: scholarleen.comEnjoy!!!

Did you know that people who are much less pigmented should not be referred to as “Albinos” but “People with albinism”?On this episode, our guest, Chimezie Udechukwu, Communications Director of the Onome Akinlolu Majaro Foundation, shares his experience as a person living with Albinism and the different ways through which we could all be more helpful and accommodating to those living with albinism.Today (June 13th) marks the commemoration of International Albinism Awareness Day. It would be great to not only learn more but also show our love and support by participating in any of the virtual events taking place worldwide. Let us join our hands and make the world a better place for everyone.