Trigger Warning: this episode addresses issues involving sex trafficking and trauma.In this episode, I chat with Evon Benson-Idahosa, a leading expert and thought leader on the subjects of modern day slavery and gender based violence in sub-Saharan Africa

Pax vobiscum! This is The Swinging Palm Trees podcast, where I talk to my guests about their lives and they share the quotes and sayings that continually inspire them. My name is Akin, creator and host of the podcast and thanks for stopping by.For regular

On today's episode I chat with author and graphic novel creator Ram V about his career.  Ram shares how he started within the industry, his first self published graphic novel and his work with DC comics and Marvel.  Ram talks about his creative proce

On today's episode I chat with actor, writer and cinematographer in the making, Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo.  She shares with us how she got into theatre, her time at RADA, her first acting gig and her career on stage and on screen so far.  Ronkẹ also discusses

My guest today is film critic and broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon.  She shares with me her love for films and how she started off within the industry. We discuss what it means to her being a critic, and her opinions.  Rhianna also talks about her role as a mo

On today's episode, my guest is restaurateur & entrepreneur Aji Akokomi.  On the menu today we talk about what Pan-West African fine dining is all about, and the importance of the experience  reaching a wider and diverse clientele.  Aji discusses

On today's episode, artist MURUGIAH shares his story about his career and how he started out.  We talk about his formal education in Architecture  and he has repurposed these skills to his advantage as an artist. We talk about what's currently i

On today's episode, my guest is Certified Wellness coach and author David Greenwalt.  David talks about his interest in exercise started at a  young age; his time as a State Trooper in the State of Illinois and how he took up powerlifting and bodybui

My guest on today's episode is Healthcare Practitioner Nkem Ndefo.  Nkem shares with me how she began her career within this field, including how she trained as a midwife to her current role as founder of Lumos Transforms and creator of The Resilienc

My guest on today's episode is film curator and author Nadia Denton.  We discuss Nigeria film making and why she coined the term 'Beyond Nollywood.  We talk about the Nigeria film space, her visits to Nigeria, content coming out from the region,