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Celebrating the stories behind names.
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Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
In the Yoruba culture, the act of naming; is a ceremony closely aligned with circumstances. This reigns true for Tosin, whose middle name reflects not only the order and location of her birth, but an ancestry rooted in royalty. Listen as she fondly reflects on the story of her name, bringing to life a picture of rootedness and belonging.
Topics discussed:
- Being born overseas
- The significance of Yoruba names
- Inspired by the book ‘Homegoing’
Tosin:
Socials: https://twitter.com/tosinlmd
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Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
As a Designer, Jesse knows too well- the influence and power of branding behind names. His own name is a popular title in Ghana, further complimented with a name signifying his place of seniority within his family. Listen as he shares more, opening up a conversation about the intersection of culture, history and identity.
Topics discussed:
- Generational stories and legacy
- Being Ghanaian, Salone (and possibly Nigerian)
Robert Jesse:
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/prsnl.hb/
https://twitter.com/RobertJesse_
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Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
Names generally bestow a sense of individuality upon us as human-beings.
In this episode of self-reflection, our host Juliana breaks down the background of the podcast and shares the significance of her own Igbo middle name, learning that hers means as much to others, as it does to her.
Topics discussed:
- Names as reminders
- The Igbo language
- Speaking to Dad
Juliana:
Socials: https://twitter.com/juls_ogechi
https://www.instagram.com/julsogechi/
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Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
For Shingi, her full name conjures up either an association with certain formalities or memories of her younger years. Today, although there are reservations to the use of her full name, there are no limits to the meaning and the impact that it’s had on her life. Listen, as she gives a personal account of what it means to live a life fuelled by perseverance.
Topics discussed:
- The familiarity of names
- “It takes a lot for me to give up on things …”
- Name etiquette
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Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
Walter was named after his late grandfather, rendering him ‘Kalada’, which simply translates to ‘Little Father’ or ‘Junior’ in the Okrika language. Junior he may be, but as one of seven to be given this name, he assumes a unique position of responsibility and leadership within his family. Listen as he shares more about what it means to literally carry the name of his ancestor.
Topics discussed:
- Native names in Nigeria
- “It means that you’re given some form of responsibility of leadership”
- What do you want the world to know about your name?
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Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
In Ndjingo’s native Namibia, names are not taken lightly. Names are testimonials. Names are prayers. Ndjingo Ndjingonekero is no exception. Translating to ‘goodness and mercy’ in the Otjiherero language, listen as he shares the story of his birth and subsequently, the story of his name.
Topics discussed:
- “The meaning of my name and my birth always keeps me encouraged…”
- Names in the Bible
- Naming patterns in Namibia
- What do you want the world to know about your name?
Ndjingo:
Socials: https://www.youtube.com/user/ndjingo100 | https://twitter.com/youngndjingo
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Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Standing tall at 6 foot something, Adeleke exudes an immense amount of joy. With a charismatic and soulful demeanour, it is hard not to believe that he is the embodiment of his name. For Adeleke, his name is his essence. Listen to this episode, as he shares when and how he came to this realisation.
Topics discussed:
- Naming in the Yoruba culture
- Understanding the meaning of my name
- “I believe there’s a spiritual essence behind it..”
- What do you want the world to know about your name?
Adeleke:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aj.ra7/ | https://www.instagram.com/bundatpodcast/
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Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Memunat, commonly referred to as Mems, features on the very first episode of the No Shame In My Name podcast. Throughout life, her full name has endured unsolicited and unhelpful commentaries. However, as she navigates her roots in her adult-life, even though she is widely known as Mems, she has come to a place of embracing her name in all its beauty and fullness. In this episode she shares her personal story and drops some unexpected revelations in the process.
Topics discussed:
- The arabic origins of the name; Memunat
- Growing up in Ghana
- Taking ownership over names
- How do names impact self-esteem?
- Names in the workplace & in school
- What do you want the world to know about your name?
Mems:
Socials: https://twitter.com/gwestminster
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Saturday Apr 04, 2020
Saturday Apr 04, 2020
The No Shame In My Name Podcast is a storytelling platform exploring something so common, yet unique. Our names.
Hosted by Juliana Ogechi, listen as our special guests shamelessly unravel the stunning accounts of culture, memories and identity tied to their names.
We’d love to hear from you, so join in the conversation, and tell us the stories behind your names. noshameinmynamepod@gmail.com.
We’re also on Instagram @noshameinmynamepod, so make sure you follow us to stay up to date with the conversation!