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African Father In America podcast (AFIA Podcast) is produced by One Vibe Media and hosted by Simon Javan Okelo. AFIA Podcast has become a staple for many people across the African Diaspora globally. The podcast is a sacred space with over 650k views on YouTube, has attracted over 5,000 members in the African Father in America Club on Clubhouse, has been downloaded more than 150,000 times, has published over 315 episodes that feature African spiritual leaders, poets, entrepreneurs, authors, non-profit leaders, activists, and other guests that have been hosted since February 2020 when AFIA Podcast was first broadcasted.
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Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
#AfricaDay #AfricaDayCH #AfricaDay2022 Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organization of African Unity which took place on 25th May 1963. Africa Day was formerly known as African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day. It is celebrated in various countries in the African continent, as well as around the world. The organization was transformed into the African Union on 9th July 2002 in Durban, South Africa, but marking the holiday continues to be celebrated worldwide annually on 25th May. For Africa Day 2022, One Vibe Africa will be hosting a 24-hour Digital Marathon. One Vibe Africa produced Africa Day at the Gates Foundation’s Discovery Center in 2018, 2019, and in 2021, the Africa Day celebration took place on Clubhouse, a social audio app. That event was attended by over 10,000 people. In alignment with the African Union’s official Africa Day theme for 2022, our theme this year is “Sustaining a Healthy Africa”. Throughout the day’s festivities, we will be taking over Clubhouse’s platform by hosting a day’s worth of conversations on topics such as food conservation, indigenous languages and African spirituality as well as poetry, musical performances, and keynote speeches from esteemed guests including Cristina Duarte who serves as the Special Adviser on Africa to United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres. This is a unique opportunity for you to join us in making the second Africa Day on Clubhouse possible, associate your brand with diverse people of African descent worldwide, and educate your team and community through our carefully designed Africa Day celebration. Together, we will facilitate a diverse virtual social audio experience. Groups of up to 1,500 people every hour for the 24 hours on Africa Day are expected to be in attendance on Clubhouse and across other online platforms. #Marathon #24hrs #Clubhouse #Africa #Africans #AfricanUnity #africanliberation #AfricaDayDiaspora DATE: May 25th TIME: 12 a.m. PST VENUE: Clubhouse (Africa Day Club) TICKETS: FREE with RSVP: Africa Day 2022 on Clubhouse For more information, visit Africa Day Diaspora #### Contact: Simon Javan Okelo 206-613-9581 okelo@onevibeafrica.org About One Vibe Africa One Vibe creates a liberated African narrative through collaboration among Africans “at home” and in the diaspora. Starting with the youth, we generate a future for Africa through cultural events, video content, education, music, and the arts. To learn more about One Vibe Africa visit onevibeafrica.org and to learn more about Simon Javan Okelo who is the Founder and Executive Director of One Vibe Africa and the CEO of One Vibe Media, please visit simonjavanokelo.com
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
Cooperation is key to success in today's world. In this episode, I'm going to show you some examples of how cooperation has led to amazing things.
Hey everyone! In this video, I'm going to talk about the importance of cooperation in our lives. It's no secret that teamwork can lead to some pretty amazing things, but sometimes it's hard to see how that applies to us. I'm going to use a few examples from history and everyday life to show you just how powerful cooperation can be. Stay tuned!
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"You cannot beat a drum with one finger", is a South African Proverb
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Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
You've probably heard the saying "a rat-trap catches both the guilty and the innocent." But what does it mean? In this episode, I'm going to explain the meaning of this African proverb and how it applies to your life.
Hey, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and I'm really excited to share with you this African proverb that has a lot of wisdom packed into it. This proverb is called "a rat-trap catches both the guilty and the innocent" and I'm going to explain what it means in detail so that you can apply it to your life. Stay tuned.
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"A rat-trap catches both the guilty and the innocent" is a Kenyan proverb.
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Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
You know, I was thinking the other day about why thieves always seem to be under suspicion. And I came up with this really interesting theory.
Hey everyone, in today's episode, I want to talk about something that's been on my mind lately. Why do thieves always seem to be under suspicion?
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"A thief is always under suspicion." is a Somali proverb
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Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Distance doesn't have to be a barrier to love. In this video, we talk about love!
When you're in love with someone but they're miles away, it feels like the world is against you.
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"Love is like young rice: transplanted, it still grows." is a Madagascar proverb.
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Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Honesty is the best policy, right? In this episode I'm going to talk about the benefits of honesty and how it can help you in your everyday life.
Hey everyone, in this video I'm going to talk about the benefits of honesty. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Isn't honesty always the best policy?" And while that may be true, there are a lot of other benefits to being honest that go beyond just following the golden rule.
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"When a ripe fruit sees an honest man, it drops." is a Lesotho proverb
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Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
So many of us are held back by the fear of making mistakes, but in this episode I'm going to show you how to overcome it and start living your life to the fullest.
Hey there, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and I know that a lot of us are held back by the fear of making mistakes. We're scared to take risks, try new things, or even put ourselves out there because we're worried about what might happen. But in this video I'm going to show you how to overcome that fear and start living your life to the fullest.
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"Fear to let fall a drop, will always make you spill a lot." is a Malawi proverb.
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Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
In this video, I'm going to share with you a really interesting secret that will change the way you look at life forever.
Hey there, in this episode I'm going to talk about something that can change your life for the better. Most people go through life pretending to be someone they're not, but what if I told you that you could be anyone you want to be?
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"You are who you pretend to be." is a Chad Proverb
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⭐ "When mosquitoes work, they bite and then they sing." Mali Proverb
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⭐ "Your ears are wiser than you are." - Senegal
🔗https://youtu.be/2uDPdyuyhKI
⭐ "The squirrel does not talk back to the elephant." - Angola
🔗 https://youtu.be/PghN8f4Be3k
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Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Most people think that in order to be successful, they need to be constantly striving for more. But what if I told you that contentment can lead to greater success than complacency?
Hey there, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and in this episode I'm going to talk about the power of being content. A lot of people think that in order to be successful, they need to be constantly striving for more. But what if I told you that contentment can lead to greater success than complacency?
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" The sun does not refuse to shine on a village just because it is small." is a Kenyan Proverb
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⭐ "A deer tethered with a golden chain can escape to the forest to eat grass." Malawi Proverb
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⭐ "Your ears are wiser than you are." - Senegal
🔗https://youtu.be/2uDPdyuyhKI
⭐ "The squirrel does not talk back to the elephant." - Angola
🔗 https://youtu.be/PghN8f4Be3k
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Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Emotional intelligence is a critical life skill that can help you in your personal and professional relationships. In this video, I'm going to share with you seven tips to help you build up your emotional intelligence.
Hey friends! In this episode, I'm going to share with you seven tips to help you build up your emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is a critical life skill that can help you in your personal and professional relationships. Stay tuned for some great tips that can help make your life easier.
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" If you want to dismantle a hedge, remove one thorn bush at a time." is a Somalia Proverb
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⭐ "A cow is milked by gentle hands." Nigeria Proverb
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⭐ "Your ears are wiser than you are." - Senegal
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⭐ "The squirrel does not talk back to the elephant." - Angola
🔗 https://youtu.be/PghN8f4Be3k
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