Episodes

Monday Apr 05, 2021
KAESHELLE RIANNE
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Kaeshelle’s name has travelled far and wide. From resembling a circular fortress in Ireland, to being totally transformed on a trip to South America. Listen, as she gleefully shares the anecdotes attached to her name, including the fond memory of her late Athletics coach, Lloyd Cowan, who would habitually refer to her as ‘Koscielny’.
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Monday Mar 29, 2021
ORITSEWEHINMI
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Wehinmi’s early world was shaped by events which would later lead to embarrassment of his name. But a sit-down conversation with his Dad, in his mid-teens changed everything. Listen as he tells us more about his journey to acceptance and celebration.
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Monday Mar 22, 2021
SKYE.
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
It’s not everyday you come across someone with a name like Skye’s. Her name, so distinctive, it simply cannot be boxed in. Listen as she shares her name-story, telling of its unique symbolism and its universal association.
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Monday Mar 15, 2021
OLUWATOBILOBA
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
From an early age, Tobi King discovered the art of playfully engaging with his name. Not only did it give him a sense of ownership, but served as a foundation for the confidence he would later require when choosing a professional stage name.
Listen, as he shares multi-layered stories about his Yoruba name, expressing the courage of searching, learning and improvising.
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Monday Mar 08, 2021
IFEOLUWAPO
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
From as young as she can remember, Ife has been thrust into situations that have inadvertently taught her to embrace the multi-faceted nature of her Yoruba name. In some contexts, common, and in other contexts, unique. Listen as she shares her name-story with an infectious and animated outlook.
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Friday Feb 19, 2021
HAFSA
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Friday Feb 19, 2021
In her childhood and adolescence, Hafsa was ashamed of her unique name, for fear of standing out. However, with maturity and a tenacious curiosity, she has grown to embrace her name with its multifaceted layers and powerful meaning. ‘Young Lioness’. Listen as she eloquently recounts her journey of discovery.
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Monday Feb 08, 2021
AZUBUIKE
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
For Chid Suzan, her family name speaks volumes. It is a mantra, which she lives by, but also, a collective reminder of their immigration experience to Canada. “Those behind you are your strength.” Listen as she passionately explains the implications of this, on all facets of her life and story.
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Monday Feb 01, 2021
OLUWAMAYOWAMI
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Mayowa’s full name is monumental, representing the unexpected yet bittersweet circumstances surrounding his birth. Joy in the midst of sorrow. In the first episode of the year, listen as he celebrates the story of his name, with poised reflections.
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Monday Dec 07, 2020
APRIL JOY & ZEPHANIAH DANIEL
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
When it came to their names, April & Zephaniah’s parents chose carefully and prayerfully, drawing inspiration from their Christian faith. Listen as Simon (Dad) recounts the stories of their names, enriched with themes of joy and God’s providence.
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Monday Nov 30, 2020
ARISTARCHUS
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
It was a day-care teacher who informed Aris, that his full name ‘has a star in it’. A memory that has since served as a sweet reminder of his unique potential. Listen as he opens about the value of leadership, in family and community.
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