Episode 45: Lekan-Singer|Songwriter | Child of God
Lekan, a first-generation Nigerian-American R&B singer/songwriter/musician from Columbus, Ohio, brings something new. While his towering presence dominates the stage, his silken baritone sings a message—one full of feeling and love. His soothing, inviting music is rooted in Classic R&B, while also dipping into other eras and genres—weaving soul, pop, and trap together to create his unique, timeless sound. Lekan, who names Frank Ocean, D’Angelo, and Brandy as influences, takes listeners on an exploration of love, infatuation, sex, heartache, and inspiration that is inherently healing in its vulnerability. His raw, infectious lyrics are designed to invoke a range of emotions—utterly relatable in feeling but refreshingly original in delivery.
Episode 44: Franklyn Dero-Fashion Creative & Humanitarian A Discussion on FGM
Hailing from Sierra Leone, West Africa, Conversations with Creatives welcomes Franklyn Dero to the conversation. In this episode, we unpack his inspiration and process as an advocate for ending Female Genital Mutilation in his local communities. To support his initiatives, connect with Franklyn on social media. Instagram: @franklyndero. He is in partnership with Pfefferminzgreen, a German-Based organization with a commitment to #shiftthepower. For more information about their work, visit www.pfefferminzgreen.com
Episode 9: African Elections… Na Wahala!
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 3: The African Relative-Fight Fear with Faith
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.