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After visiting 8 countries on The Continent of Africa, I'm inspired to have serious dialogue with people on the same vibe about the future and what role we must play, especially when it comes to reconnecting to Africa. The best way I know how to share my journey of Africa and beyond is storytelling…

I Am...Gayima. A Podcast.


    • Nov 6, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 137 EPISODES


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    Episode 49: The Founders of DoAm, A Global Digital Community Unifying African Diasporans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 61:04


    This episode features music by Bas Money & Mellow Seven.

    Episode 48: Blaq Pages, The African Music Ambassador

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 56:19


    This episode features music by Rapper & Singer Stefflon Don.

    Episode 47: Who's Ms. Netta? w/ Kris (kris.in.transit)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 6:25


    Episode 46: Reflections: André3000 Is The Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 74:08


    Episode 45: Lekan-Singer|Songwriter | Child of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 48:56


    Episode 44: Complifuckincation of Libra vs. Leo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 24:18


    The episode includes music from Jazmine Sullivan ft. H.E.R., Sisqo, and John Coltrane.Original song for the podcast ‘Gayima Show' was written and produced by Jermaine Holmes.

    Episode 43: Chris Rob- Music Manifestor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 59:52


    Episode 42: ‘Blackness' with Elegant Glitter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 39:52


    Episode 40: Brian Taylor- The Dogfather of Harlem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 56:15


    Episode 39: Shani Anne- The Marvelous Hoola Creatrix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 62:03


    Episode 38: Kofi Boayke - Hollywood's Ghanian Thespian

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 104:53


    Episode 37: Hafsa Kamara- Sierra Leone's Olympic Humanitarian

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 61:26


    Episode 36: Fuad Sannoh vs. Frysouplova

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 81:39


    Episode 35: Mike Burton- Your Favorite Music Celebrity's Saxophonist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 55:03


    Episode 34: Fatima Sesay- Inside the Diaspora

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 60:57


    Episode 33: Christina Jovonn- The M.A.G.I.C.A.L. Yogi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 58:38


    Episode 32: Afropolis New York Megamix by DJ Rab ‘The International' Bakari, Co-Founding DJ|Producer of HipLife

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 60:23


    This mix was produced in New York, New York by DJ Rab ‘The International' Bakari for Amyang Fashun, A Lifestyle Brand.

    Episode 31: Conversations with Creatives: Rab Bakari, Co-Founding DJ|Producer of HipLife

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 88:06


    This episode was originally recorded via Instagram Live in 2020.

    Episode 30: Forty. A Milestone in Gratitude.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 19:34


    Gayima reflects on the intentions, realities, and emotions she faces as she completes her 40 years around the sun.

    Episode 29: The Saga of an African Fada (Father)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 26:10


    In an intimate reflection, Gayima goes deep in reflection as she unpacks how grief and reality have affected her relationship with her father, a prideful West African Man originally from Sierra Leone with a historical commitment to the culture that helped define him and his relationships.

    Episode 28: 7 Love Letters to Myself-A Flourish Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 9:18


    As Gayima maneuvers through the days of Summer ‘21, she takes a moment to share a mental roadblock and how she hopes this new challenge will help her to move forward.

    Episode 27: When Going Fast Goes Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 10:59


    At the airport, Gayima sneaks into a corner to share a quick story and lesson about the use of time in between flights.

    Episode 26: How to Avoid Looking Like an Ass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 12:44


    Gayima shares a strategic approach that has assisted her for years as a leader within the walls of Corporate America, as an Entrepreneur, and beyond.

    Episode 25: Dear Enemy of Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 24:33


    A story of community, creativity, and unexpected wins that happen because of a commitment to honoring the creative flow inside of yourself. A message for naysayers.

    Episode 24: Words of Affirmation while Grieving

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 20:09


    Gayima shares how ‘Words of Affirmation', a principle of Mental Fortitude that she practices and references in her book is aiding her as she focuses on rebuilding her mental fortitude in a state of grief.

    Episode 23: Angie. My Golden Girl.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 48:22


    Tragically, Gayima's best friend of 21 years, Angie, abruptly passes away days before her 40th birthday. Struck with grief and sadness, Gayima expresses where she's at mentally and what daily life in grief looks like.

    Episode 22: Introduction to Perseverance. A Flourish Mixtape

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 21:00


    Gayima shares the intention behind the third season of this podcast, Perseverance, and what she hopes her audience will take away from the season.

    Episode 21: Prelude to Perseverance.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 29:23


    It's December 1, 2020. 4:30am. Gayima shares what's on her mind as she reflects on a pandemic year and what she learned about herself since she had the time (due to a whole global pandemic). Perseverance is the theme.

    Episode 20: A Sierra Leonean Diasporic Tale ft. Sunny Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 59:12


    Before the infamous 2019 #yearofthereturn hosted by the West African country Ghana, African Diasporans were passionate about bridging the gap of understanding between them and their African American friends. Friend of the podcast Sunny Sunday shares his story of how he changed one of his friend's life with one trip to the Motherland.

    Episode 19: A Nickle for Your Kiss-New York Edition ft. Sunny Sundays Page

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 43:27


    Why is everything in New York City so damn special, even when it's a simple first date? Friend of the podcast Sunny Sunday stops by to join the conversation.

    Episode 18: Hip Hop Intellects ft. Maada Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 57:28


    Have you ever sat around with your favorite family members and just discussed pop culture? Rap? Well… this is it. Gayima captures a moment with one of her favorites, Maada Thomas.

    Episode 17: Hot Girl Summer ‘19

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 44:05


    Megan thee Stallion. Gayima discusses why she's a phenomenon that has staying power. It's a Hot Girl Summer and then some…

    Episode 16: Elevation ft. Demetrius Philp

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 58:39


    Jamaican-born, San Francisco-based Celebrity Photographer shares his journey, challenges, and what motivates him to pursue his passion despite the challenges of living as a Media Creative.

    Episode 15: Weekend Wax Radio Interview ft. Amyang Fashun Co-Founders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 71:55


    Co-Founders Sallay and Gayima Kanu are guests on Weekend Wax Radio based in Brooklyn, New York. Hosted by Producer DJ Baby XL. They discuss fashion, their journey as creatives, cultural challenges as daughters of Sierra Leone soil and the USA.

    Episode 14: Talk is Cheap Actions Are Everything ft. Ishmael Kanu

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 45:16


    Filmmaker and Scriptwriter Ishmael Kanu sits with Gayima after conducting his first screenwriting workshop in Freetown, Sierra Leone. He shares his motivations and inspirations to return to his homeland and give back to the young Creatives of Sierra Leone.

    Episode 13: Answering Questions and Talkin' Shit w/ Style Slayer Kayslaay

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 76:12


    Gayima answers questions from her community about her travels with the assistance of her sister, Sallay aka Kayslaay.

    Episode 12: First 48 Hours (Back in America)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 29:52


    Gayima shares an emotional ‘in the moment' reflection as she steps through the first 48 hours of her return to the USA after being gone from the USA for a total of eight months, exploring several countries on the Continent of Africa.

    Episode 11: Swit Salone…The Last 48 Hours in Salone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 40:03


    Gayima shares an emotional ‘in the moment' reflection as she steps through the last 48 hours before she departs from Sierra Leone after living there for six eventful months and being gone from the USA for a total of eight months.

    Episode 10: Is Dumb Donald Correct about Africa??

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 15:35


    Donald Trump made negative controversial statements about the whole of Africa that sent media outlets and social media platforms buzzing. Gayima reflects on these statements while on The Continent of Africa. Is Donald right? Is Donald wrong?

    Episode 9: African Elections… Na Wahala!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 33:11


    A rant. Get ready. This episode sheds light on why many African Diasporans avoid returning to the country they were born in during election seasons.

    Episode 8: Are African Americans REALLY Welcomed in Africa???

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 32:29


    While in Tanzania, Gayima reflects on her experiences as an African American woman visiting a country foreign to her… Tanzania.

    Episode 7: I have proof that Tribalism is Bullshit! Ft. CHOSAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 10:28


    Friend of the podcast, Childrens' Advocate and Gospel Artist CHOSAN and Gayima are caught up in a heavy discussion about how Tribalism continues to affect the dynamics of their homeland, Sierra Leone.

    Episode 6: KRIOBORBOR- A Conversation in Freetown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 93:11


    Online Personality Nick Woods shares how his experiences as a white guy from Utah, USA completing his mission as an 18-year-old member of the Church of Latter-Day Saints in Sierra Leone changed his life, making Sierra Leone a focus for his future business endeavors and more. Our connection began online, but we happened to be in Freetown, Sierra Leone at the same time… so we linked.

    Episode 5: KENECIA LASHAE- Sprinkling #blackgirlmagic Throughout Africa and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 63:42


    Celebrity Make-up Artist and Travel Influencer Kenecia Lashae share her experiences as a young African American woman traveler that is curious about the world and excited about connecting to the Continent of Africa and the spiritual growth that awaits her.

    Episode 4: CHOSAN- For the Love of Sierra Leone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 73:35


    Childrens' Advocate and Gospel Artist CHOSAN share his experience of returning to his homeland, Sierra Leone, for the first time in decades and the cultural challenges faced during that experience. Was there Wahala (drama)? Yes…

    Episode 3: The African Relative-Fight Fear with Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 22:01


    A taboo topic that plagues many African families is the topic of African Juju. Can you trust your relatives when you go home to visit? Gayima shares her thoughts.

    Episode 2: Why I Don't Take Social Media for Granted

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 11:57


    Gayima reflects on an encounter with a relative she had never met in person but was connected for via phone for years. Social media allowed the connection to grow, and one day, a miracle happened. There is a power that exists in social media.

    Episode 1: Welcome to No Wahala…The Podcast.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 6:55


    Welcome to I Am Gayima. A Podcast.  A safe space to listen to Gayima and her guests reflect on experiences in the space of travel, business, culture, mental fortitude, and more.  Open hearts.  Open Minds. Backstory-The original name of this podcast was No Wahala.  Why?  Gayima wanted to create a space where she could connect and express herself with others and it would promote togetherness.  Fortunately, she was challenged by another podcast.  They claimed ownership of the name No Wahala.  Although legal counsel to Gayima provided proof that their claims were false, Gayima was prompted to get creative and utilize her resources available.  She knew that she invested in her name already.  That's the story.

    Dear Sierra Leonean Diasporans, Do We Love Ourselves?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 1:14


    The message speaks for itself.  A triggered reaction to the viral video of the Neo-Colonialists from China physically abusing workers […] The post Dear Sierra Leonean Diasporans, Do We Love Ourselves? appeared first on Amyang Fashun™.

    I Am Gayima is on Patreon!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 4:44


    As Gayima grows, she goes… deeper and deeper.  Experience new, fresh, raw I Am Gayima. The Podcast. on Patreon.  For full […] The post I Am Gayima is on Patreon! appeared first on Amyang Fashun™.

    The Last Month of 2020 Has Arrived.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 30:51


    Reckonings have happened this year in a major way… especially for those folks that are not used to having to […] The post The Last Month of 2020 Has Arrived. appeared first on Amyang Fashun™.

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