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 One54, hosted by Akbar and Godfrey, is a first of its kind podcast spotlighting the untold stories of African entertainers, athletes and business leaders. Through unfiltered conversations, this podcast reveals the challenges and culture clashes of growing up African in America.

Akbar Gbajabiamila is a former NFL player, sports analyst, and television host best known for co-hosting American Ninja Warrior and CBS' The Talk. Proud of his Nigerian heritage, he brings a dynamic presence to media, blending his athletic background with insightful commentary and a deep connection to his roots.

Godfrey Daneschmah is a comedian and actor who's resume spans over 30 years and known for his sharp wit, spot-on impressions, and energetic stand-up performances. Drawing from his Nigerian heritage, he infuses cultural insight into his comedy, making him a standout voice in the entertainment industry.

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  • Jimmy Akingbola on Bel-Air, Will Smith, James Bond & Becoming a Global Nigerian Icon | One54

    Jimmy Akingbola on Bel-Air, Will Smith, James Bond & Becoming a Global Nigerian Icon | One54
    Dec 11 2025

    Jimmy Akingbola has built a career that spans British theatre, Hollywood television, and global film — but the journey wasn’t easy. In this One54 Africa conversation, the Bel-Air star opens up about breaking into the U.S. industry, navigating identity, and why so many UK actors — from Daniel Kaluuya, Idris Elba, John Boyega, David Oyelowo, Damson Idris, to Cynthia Erivo — are reshaping Hollywood. Jimmy also speaks on the moment his peers urged him to take bigger swings, what it felt like to finally reconnect with family in Nigeria, and why his community believed he had the presence to one day step into iconic roles — even James Bond.

    Jimmy opens up about losing his father, healing generational wounds, and the emotional reconnection with his mother that reshaped his identity as a man and as an artist.

    This episode dives into culture, legacy, identity, grief, success, and the powerful journey of finding where you truly belong.

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    1 h et 58 min
  • Olly Sholotan on Bel-Air, Nigerian Roots, Music Genius & Hollywood Hustle | One54

    Olly Sholotan on Bel-Air, Nigerian Roots, Music Genius & Hollywood Hustle | One54
    Dec 3 2025
    Olly Sholotan — actor, musician, producer, and the breakout star who redefined Carlton Banks in Peacock’s Bel-Air — joins Akbar and Godfrey for a hilarious, soulful, and deeply honest conversation on One54. From Nigerian roots to Hollywood sets, Olly opens up about the journey that shaped him into one of the most compelling young creatives in entertainment today.Born in Atlanta, raised between Nigeria, the UK, and Houston, Olly shares how culture, identity, and constant reinvention sharpened his artistic instincts. He talks about learning accents out of survival, finding community as a first-generation kid, and discovering his passion for storytelling.

    Olly breaks down how he taught himself to produce music from scratch, why Billie Eilish’s early career inspired him at UCLA, and how he blends his voice into complex sound design. He shares stories of grinding through auditions, the nerves of almost landing a role in Logan, and the pressure of stepping into one of TV’s most iconic characters with Bel-Air.

    They also explore Nigerian food culture, jollof rice superiority, Yoruba spirituality in Cuba, African influence around the world, and the shared thread between Nigerian, Caribbean, and Black American communities.

    From being a tech-loving kid who thought he’d study computer science…
    To performing Shakespeare in British dialects…
    To singing full Cuban songs phonetically for an Off-Broadway musical…
    To starring in a global reboot of a cultural classic…

    Olly’s story is a reminder that African creativity is boundless — and unstoppable.A vibrant, comedic, and meaningful conversation filled with identity, art, hustle, culture, and laughter.
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    1 h et 57 min
  • Darryl Vega on Nigerian Childhood, Immigration Struggles, Comedy & Finding His Voice | One54

    Darryl Vega on Nigerian Childhood, Immigration Struggles, Comedy & Finding His Voice | One54
    Nov 19 2025
    Darryl Vega, Nigerian-born storyteller, creator, and rising comedic voice, joins Akbar and Godfrey for an honest, funny, and deeply personal episode of One54. From losing his mother at a young age to navigating the turbulence of immigration, identity, culture shock, and rediscovering his voice, Darryl’s journey reflects the resilience, humor, and heart found across the African diaspora.
    Born in Lagos and raised between Nigeria and the United States, Darryl opens up about the pain and confusion of childhood loss, the difficulty of adjusting to a new country, and the ways culture, grief, and survival shaped him. He recounts the sharp discipline of Nigerian upbringing, the expectations placed on first-generation kids, and the emotional toll of navigating two worlds while trying to figure out who he truly was.

    The hosts and Darryl dive into the duality of being African in America — the code-switching, the misunderstandings, the stereotypes, and how comedy became a way to process trauma, honor his roots, and express truth. They explore how his storytelling style was influenced by Nollywood, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, and the Nigerian uncles who can turn anything into a lecture.
    Darryl also opens up about the hustle behind creating content in today’s digital world — from writing sketches to understanding the TikTok and Instagram algorithms to going viral unexpectedly. He talks about carving a space for African humor online, building a loyal audience, and wanting to represent Nigerians in a way that is authentic, layered, and human.

    The conversation explores family, friendships, manhood, and how the absence of his mother shaped his emotional world. Darryl reflects on healing, therapy, faith, and the moments where he felt closest to quitting — and the surprising breakthroughs that kept him going. From the immigrant survival mindset to the pressure of being “the one who made it,” he shares raw insights about loneliness, identity, and starting over.

    Filled with laughter, vulnerability, and cultural pride, this episode tackles grief, creativity, reinvention, purpose, and the complex beauty of growing up Nigerian in America. Darryl Vega’s story is a testament to the strength found in struggle and the power of holding onto your true self, no matter how many times life breaks you down.
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    2 h et 31 min
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