Seedz of Revolution: Daughters of the Whirlwind

Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali, Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael and Aiyisha T. Obafemi

Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah) and Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed) are the daughters of lifelong liberation movement builders, educators, intellectuals, performing artists and all around dope humans! Continuing the rich legacy of their parents and community elders, these sisters carry on traditions of leadership, education, activism, organizing, land ownership, business entrepreneurship and cooperative economics. Listen up! They have something to say.

  1. Growing Up . . . Through the Seasons

    08/12/2025

    Growing Up . . . Through the Seasons

    As they close out Season 4, Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah), and Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation) look back on the journeys, revelations, and powerful conversations that shaped this 'Growing Up' season. From resilience to reimagination, they’ve moved through storms, stillness, and breakthroughs together. But this isn’t just a season recap. They also open up about where they are now: in the thick of transition and the uncomfortable beauty of "growing up" in real-time -- emotionally, spiritually and creatively. Join them as they honor where they’ve been, name where they are, and plant seeds for what's next. 🎧 If you enjoy our conversations and want to support the podcast, you can contribute via Cash App at $seedzofrevolution. Every contribution helps us grow the movement.

    1h 11m
  2. Growing Up Sunni-Ali Part II w/ special guests Tehura Ama, EzeSunni, Dimene and Khal

    07/28/2025

    Growing Up Sunni-Ali Part II w/ special guests Tehura Ama, EzeSunni, Dimene and Khal

    It's another very special episode! Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah), and Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation) are joined by Tehura Ama, EzeSunni, Dimene, and Khal, the third generation of the Sunni-Ali family, for a heartfelt and spirited conversation about legacy, identity, and purpose. As the grandchildren of movement builders Bilal and Fulani Sunni-Ali, these young visionaries reflect on what it means to grow up within a revolutionary lineage. They share stories, dreams, lessons, and how they’re each carrying forward the creative, cultural, and liberatory spirit of their family in this present moment. 🎧 If you enjoy our conversations and want to support the podcast, you can contribute via Cash App at $seedzofrevolution. Every contribution helps us grow the movement.

    1h 21m
  3. Growing Up Sunni-Ali w/ special guests Fatihah Sunni-Ali, Ayana-Ayo Sunni-Ali and Warren Jackson

    07/16/2025

    Growing Up Sunni-Ali w/ special guests Fatihah Sunni-Ali, Ayana-Ayo Sunni-Ali and Warren Jackson

    On this special episode, Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah) and Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation) are joined by their siblings Fatihah Sunni-Ali, Ayana-Ayo Sunni-Ali and Warren Jackson, for a powerful reflection on what it meant to grow up Sunni-Ali. Together, they share personal stories, lessons, laughter, and the unshakable values instilled by their parents, Bilal and Fulani Sunni-Ali, revolutionary artists, and lifelong movement builders. From childhood memories rooted in Afrikan liberation to the creative, spiritual, and cultural legacies they carry forward, this conversation offers an intimate look at the making of a freedom-centered family. If you enjoy our conversations and want to help us keep creating, you can support the podcast via Cash App at $seedzofrevolution. Every contribution helps us grow the movement.

    1h 24m
  4. Growing Up Kochiyama w/ special guest Akemi Kochiyama-Ladson

    06/30/2025

    Growing Up Kochiyama w/ special guest Akemi Kochiyama-Ladson

    On this episode, Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah), and Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation) welcome special guest Akemi Kochiyama-Ladson, granddaughter of the legendary activist Yuri Kochiyama. Akemi discusses her ongoing work to preserve and share her grandmother’s powerful legacy, including efforts to manage Yuri’s archival materials and expand public access for students, educators, and communities committed to justice. She is the co-director of the Yuri Kochiyama Solidarity Project and co-editor of Passing It On: A Memoir by Yuri Kochiyama. To learn more about Yuri Kochiyama and the work Akemi is doing, visit yurikochiyama.com. If you enjoy our conversations and want to help us keep creating, you can support the podcast via Cash App at $seedzofrevolution. Every contribution helps us grow the movement.

    1h 28m
  5. How I Became A Shakur w/ special guest Talib Shakur

    06/16/2025

    How I Became A Shakur w/ special guest Talib Shakur

    Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah), and Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation) return with Part 2 of Season 4's "Growing Up" series, joined by special guest Talib Shakur (@tnmobiledetailing). In this powerful episode, Talib discusses his upcoming documentary, How I Became A Shakur, which chronicles the deeply personal journey of discovering in adulthood that he is the son of Dr. Mutulu Shakur, a name he had heard throughout his life from his next door neighbors and larger community. He reflects on legacy, identity, honor, and the responsibility of protecting the Shakur name.

    1h 21m
  6. Growing Up Hampton w/ Chairman Dr. Fred Hampton, Jr.

    12/10/2024

    Growing Up Hampton w/ Chairman Dr. Fred Hampton, Jr.

    In this powerful episode Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah) and Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation) sit down with Chairman Dr. Fred Hampton Jr. (@officialchairmanfredhamptonjr) to discuss his journey as the son of revolutionaries and his role in carrying forward the legacy of his father, Chairman Fred Hampton Sr. and mother, Mama Akua Njeri. From the lessons of growing up Hampton to the ongoing fight for liberation, this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, love, and revolution.

    1h 12m
  7. Growing Up Sadiki w/ special guest Ksisay Sadiki

    11/25/2024

    Growing Up Sadiki w/ special guest Ksisay Sadiki

    Do you know who Kamau Sadiki is? If not, this episode is a must-listen. Join Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah) and Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation) in conversation with Ksisay, the loving and devoted daughter of Kamau Sadiki, as she shares her personal reflections on her father—a quiet warrior, revolutionary, and political prisoner. Kamau’s life is a testament to resilience, love, and the fight for liberation. Through Ksisay’s powerful narrative, we explore his legacy, the sacrifices he has made, and the urgent call for his freedom. What’s the call? Free ’Em All!

    1h 14m
  8. Growing Up Sadiki with special guest Ksisay Sadiki

    11/25/2024

    Growing Up Sadiki with special guest Ksisay Sadiki

    Do you know who Kamau Sadiki is? If not, this episode is a must-listen. Join Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah) and Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation) in conversation with Ksisay, the loving and devoted daughter of Kamau Sadiki, who shares her personal reflections on her father—a quiet warrior, revolutionary, and political prisoner. Kamau’s life is a testament to resilience, love, and the fight for liberation. Through Ksisay’s powerful narrative, we explore his legacy, the sacrifices he has made, and the urgent call for his freedom. What’s the call? Free ’Em All!

    1h 14m
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Dr. Asantewa Sunni-Ali (@actsofliberation), Princess Mdaiyah Yisrael (@princess_mdaiyah) and Aiyisha T. Obafemi (@aiyishatheblessed) are the daughters of lifelong liberation movement builders, educators, intellectuals, performing artists and all around dope humans! Continuing the rich legacy of their parents and community elders, these sisters carry on traditions of leadership, education, activism, organizing, land ownership, business entrepreneurship and cooperative economics. Listen up! They have something to say.

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