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Celebrating the stories behind names.
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Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Joseph’s names are a reflection of his unique Kalabari and Yoruba heritage, combined with the story of his mother’s answered prayer for a son. Listen as he shares his name-story, bringing home the importance of names with meanings.
If you’re interested in sharing your name-story, send us an email: noshameinmynamepod@gmail.com.
We’re also on Instagram too! Follow us @noshameinmynamepod.
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Ever since she can remember, Veronica has been fascinated with names. It’s clear, as she eloquently dissects the layers of her own name Igbo name - Ezinne. Listen as she shares her name-story, exploring an expansive view of motherhood.
If you’re interested in sharing your name-story, send us an email: noshameinmynamepod@gmail.com.
We’re also on Instagram too! Follow us @noshameinmynamepod.
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Joseph and Gbenga have a lot in common: from their Lagos origins, to their London upbringing. However, their tribal differences are marked in the shadow of a troubling Nigerian history. Listen as they share their name-stories, reflecting on language, life and the places they call home.
If you’re interested in sharing your name-story, send us an email: noshameinmynamepod@gmail.com.
We’re also on Instagram too! Follow us @noshameinmynamepod.
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Kuzivakwashe translates to ‘The knowledge of God’ in the Shona language. For Dennis, it doesn’t just speak to an important spiritual reminder, but it tells the story of the influence of positive role models. Listen as he shares his name-story and more.
If you’re interested in sharing your name-story, send us an email: noshameinmynamepod@gmail.com.
We’re also on Instagram too! Follow us @noshameinmynamepod.
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Hannah’s name is a reminder of the faithfulness of God through a season of waiting and wrestling - a theme that has followed her throughout her life. In this episode she shares her name-story, reflecting on its biblical inspiration and more.
If you’re interested in sharing your name-story, send us an email: noshameinmynamepod@gmail.com.
We’re also on Instagram too! Follow us @noshameinmynamepod.
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
In the Igbo culture, names are not mere labels, but as Chibundu puts it, ‘they are sentences.’ Listen as she gives an eloquent yet entertaining account of her name-story.
If you’re interested in sharing your name-story, please do drop us an email: noshameinmynamepod@gmail.com.
We’re also on Instagram too! Follow us @noshameinmynamepod.
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Some see names as a trivial matter. Obehi sees names as something far more weightier. Listen as he shares his name-story, including an introduction to his Esan culture.
If you’re interested in sharing your name-story, please do drop us an email: noshameinmynamepod@gmail.com.
We’re also on Instagram too! Follow us @noshameinmynamepod.
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
The name Ọghẹnẹfẹga is rare. So rare that it attracts a certain curiosity, even amongst native Urhobo people. In this episode, listen as Fega shares her name-story, reflecting on a long, but worthwhile journey to embracing her name.
If you’re interested in sharing your name-story, please do drop us an email: noshameinmynamepod@gmail.com.
We’re also on Instagram too! Follow us @noshameinmynamepod.
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
In the Igbo language, Chinny’s full name translates to ‘God caters for me’, owing to the circumstances around her birth. Listen as she gives us a portrait of her name-story, exploring the value in education, culture and curiosity.
If you’re interested in sharing your name-story, please do drop us an email: noshameinmynamepod@gmail.com.
We’re also on Instagram too! Follow us @noshameinmynamepod.
*Audio may have some distortion. Apologies in advance.*
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Jess has always had a strong attachment to her name, even though on an everyday-to-day basis, it is rarely used. Listen as she expresses fondness for her legal name; Wanwisa Dokkulab. A layered name that edges her closer to her Thai heritage.
If you’re interested in sharing your name-story, please do drop us an email: noshameinmynamepod@gmail.com.
We’re also on Instagram too! Follow us @noshameinmynamepod.
*Audio may have some distortion. Apologies in advance.*