5mins with an AKATA?

The AkataTheory Brand
5mins with an AKATA?

What does the Nigerian word ‘Akata’ actually mean? Iyore has a theory about the term that is unmatched after talking to Nigerians of various backgrounds for over 10 years. Now she wants to share this journey with you -- without hijacking your whole day! She just wants five minutes.

  1. 08/29/2023

    35 steps closer to defining Akata with Véronique George (Season 4)

    New season, more time! Season 4 is entitled: 'More mins with an AKATA?'. New host, Angela Njob, speaks with Véronique George, Founder & Owner of VLG Productions and Interim Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Salem Academy and College. Come on the show at theakatatheory@gmail.com!

    7 min

  2. 06/18/2023

    A Special Father’s Day Show

    We interrupt our regular schedule for a special father's day episode. We hope it blesses you.

    1h 11m

  3. 05/31/2023

    33 steps closer to defining Akata with Tiffany Ginyard (Season 4)

    New season, more time! Season 4 is entitled: 'More mins with an AKATA?'. New host, Ezekiel Ajeigbe, speaks with Tiffany Ginyard, a Special Reporter to The Afro Newspapers. Ginyard is the founder of the Fly Girl Network Inc., a non profit focused on the collective consciousness and well-being of Black People in Baltimore. Come on the show at theakatatheory@gmail.com!

    13 min

  4. 05/23/2023

    32 steps closer to defining Akata with Justin Jones-Fosu (Season 4)

    New season, more time! Season 4 is entitled: 'More mins with an AKATA?'. New host, Angela Njob, speaks with Justin Jones-Fosu, Founder and CEO at “Work-Meaningful”. Fosu is the author of “The Inclusive Mindset” and “Your WHY Matters NOW.” Award winning entrepreneur and business consultant.  Come on the show at theakatatheory@gmail.com!

    9 min
  5. Bonus Episode - Exclusive Red Carpet Interviews

    02/21/2023

    Bonus Episode - Exclusive Red Carpet Interviews

    Not everyone has heard of the Nigerian word ‘akata. What are some of the reactions from red carpet stars of the Pan African Film & Arts Festival? Listen to this exclusive and extended episode to find our. This episode features: Jonathan Majors, Thomas Q. Jones, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Big Lez, Fredia Gibbs, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Antonique Smith, Novi Brown, Keshia Thompson, Nika King, Skyh Black, Jasmine Burke, Adonis Armstrong, Brandon T. Jackson, Stefani Robinson, Stephen Williams, Joyful Drake, Elise Neal, Enyinna Nwigwe, Tosin Morohunfola, Robi Reed, and Mike Merrill.   Come on the show at theakatatheory@gmail.com!

    31 min

  6. 01/31/2023

    30 steps closer to defining Akata (Season 3)

    Iyore speaks with a man of the baby boomer generation who was born and raised in South Africa.  Come on the show at theakatatheory@gmail.com!

    5 min

  7. 01/31/2023

    29 steps closer to defining Akata (Season 3)

    Iyore speaks with a woman of generation Z, who was partially raised in Kenya and the east coast of America.  Come on the show at theakatatheory@gmail.com!

    5 min

  8. 01/31/2023

    28 steps closer to defining Akata (Season 3)

    Iyore speaks with a man of generation Z, who was born in Tanzania and raised on the west coast of America.  Come on the show at theakatatheory@gmail.com!

    5 min
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What does the Nigerian word ‘Akata’ actually mean? Iyore has a theory about the term that is unmatched after talking to Nigerians of various backgrounds for over 10 years. Now she wants to share this journey with you -- without hijacking your whole day! She just wants five minutes.

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  • Creator
    The AkataTheory Brand
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
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