No Shame In My Name NSIMN

In the opening chapter of Sheela’s book – What’s In A Name?, she writes, ‘our names reveal a multitude of stories, reveal feelings, states of consciousness and lost histories that embody who we really are and where we come from’. Listen as she exposes the deeply intimate process of writing a book about her own hybrid name – and that of her close friends. 
Themes explored:
Hybrid name in 60’s Britain
What’s In A Name? - The book & the process
Speaking Bangla 
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Sheela’s Instagram: @sheelabanerjeewords
*What’s In A Name? is available across all major bookstores in the UK.*
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From an early age, Bryan was exposed to a side of Africa seldom spoken of in mainstream media. In 2016, after a trip to his home-country Kenya with close friends, he returned with an idea. To expose the sounds and creativity that were pulsating from Africa. Listen as he shares the community-fuelled origin story of ‘The Ubunifu Space’, as well as giving us an insight into his Luo name and culture. 
Themes explored:
Naming patterns in Kenya
The Ubunifu Space
Luo, Language & Culture
Creativity from the continent
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Bryan’s Instagram: @bryanobonyo
Check out The Ubunifu Space: @ubunifuspace
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Ndukwe is from a place called Abiriba, in the eastern part of Nigeria.
He grew up on a large and varied diet of stories and words which has since translated to a varied career in advertising, poetry and politics. Listen as he breaks down the story behind his name, revealing the depth of his Igbo identity. 
Themes explored:
Abiriba in Abia
Storytelling in Nigeria
The Voice Of The People 
Igbo Dialects 
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Ndukwe’s Instagram: @endi2g
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In 2014, Bísí was crowned the winner of Miss Nigeria 2014 UK. It follows that her full Yoruba name is full of uncanny symbolism. ‘The crown has given birth to more’. Listen as she reveals her name-story, and tells of her curiosity with documentaries, African history and skincare.  
Themes explored:The Crown Has Given Birth To More  All things – @AllThingsAfricaThe genesis of SELF:I:E This current season is called…—---Bisi’s Instagram: @bissakinsFollow @allthingsafrica for African facts and insights—---Unravel more name and origin-stories here:
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Confidence has been a key hallmark of Zainab’s life story so far. By way of her Yoruba name – Ashabi, listen as she beautifully shares the multiple streams of her self-expression journey.
Themes explored:
Ashabi’s journey 
Confidence club 
Multiple streams of self-esteem
Expression through movement
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Zainab’s Instagram: @ashabisjourney
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The meaning of Clayton’s name – ‘bearer of clay’ – alludes to setting the foundations of a building. In this episode, listen as he unearths the layers of stories behind his name and shares his journey of building business, building networks and building a successful podcast. 
 
Themes explored:
The aspiration of names 
New markets, new names 
Business world
The Cashflow Show Podcast
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Listen to The Cashflow Show Podcast: https://thecashflowshowpodcast.com/ 
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