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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.
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.
Episodes

Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Friendship is one of the most powerful forces on earth. In this episode, I'm going to talk about the dazzling power of friendships and how they can change your life for the better.
Hey friends, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and in this video I want to talk to you about an amazing thing called friendship. Friends are people who make our lives better just by being around them, and I want to share with you some of the amazing things that have happened to me because of my friendships. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this video about the dazzling power of friendships.
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday! https://youtu.be/96IXybVuYac
SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn
" Sorrow is like a precious treasure, shown only to friends." is a Madagascar Proverb
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๐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/okelojavan/
๐ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan
๐ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/
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๐ฌ SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
โญ "Knowledge is like a baobab tree; no one can encompass it with their hands." Ghana Proverb
๐ https://youtu.be/SzHn26JLFDY
โญ "Your ears are wiser than you are." - Senegal
๐https://youtu.be/2uDPdyuyhKI
โญ "The squirrel does not talk back to the elephant." - Angola
๐ https://youtu.be/PghN8f4Be3k
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Friday May 06, 2022
The Power of Unity: How Coming Together Can Change the World | AFIA Podcast
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
Imagine a world where anything is possible. A world without wars, hunger, or suffering. That world is possible, but it starts with us. In this video, I'm going to show you the power of unity and how coming together can change the world.
Hey friends, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and I believe that we have the power to change the world. In this episode, I'm going to talk about the power of unity and how if we come together we can make a real difference in the world. Stay tuned.
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday! https://youtu.be/A3YddPZ918A
SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn
" All cassavas have the same skin but not all taste the same." is a Kenyan Proverb
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๐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/okelojavan/
๐ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan
๐ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/
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๐ฌ SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
โญ "When mosquitoes work, they bite and then they sing." Mali Proverb
๐ https://youtu.be/f2GNJ34AV5g
โญ "Your ears are wiser than you are." - Senegal
๐https://youtu.be/2uDPdyuyhKI
โญ "The squirrel does not talk back to the elephant." - Angola
๐ https://youtu.be/PghN8f4Be3k
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#FridayForFuture #AFIAPodcast #FridayVibes #FridayMotivation #AfricaNow #Seattle #FlashBackFriday #positivityiskey #positivitybreedspositivity #bmentalhealth #bmentalhealthmatters #hmentalhealthawareness #motivationforlife #motivationforsuccess #motivationeveryday #book #music#OngeRingo #DailyAfricanProverbs #IamOneVibeAfrica #RootedInLove #OneVibeMedia #OneVibeTV #OneVibe #OneVibeExperience #AfricanCommunities #TravelInAfrica #MadarakaFest2022 #AfricaDayDiaspora #MitiNiDawa

Friday May 06, 2022
The Power of Unity: How Coming Together Can Change the World | AFIA Podcast
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
Imagine a world where anything is possible. A world without wars, hunger, or suffering. That world is possible, but it starts with us. In this video, I'm going to show you the power of unity and how coming together can change the world.
Hey friends, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and I believe that we have the power to change the world. In this episode, I'm going to talk about the power of unity and how if we come together we can make a real difference in the world. Stay tuned.
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday! https://youtu.be/A3YddPZ918A
SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn
" All cassavas have the same skin but not all taste the same." is a Kenyan Proverb
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๐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/okelojavan/
๐ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan
๐ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/
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๐ฌ SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
โญ "When mosquitoes work, they bite and then they sing." Mali Proverb
๐ https://youtu.be/f2GNJ34AV5g
โญ "Your ears are wiser than you are." - Senegal
๐https://youtu.be/2uDPdyuyhKI
โญ "The squirrel does not talk back to the elephant." - Angola
๐ https://youtu.be/PghN8f4Be3k
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#FridayForFuture #AFIAPodcast #FridayVibes #FridayMotivation #AfricaNow #Seattle #FlashBackFriday #positivityiskey #positivitybreedspositivity #bmentalhealth #bmentalhealthmatters #hmentalhealthawareness #motivationforlife #motivationforsuccess #motivationeveryday #book #music#OngeRingo #DailyAfricanProverbs #IamOneVibeAfrica #RootedInLove #OneVibeMedia #OneVibeTV #OneVibe #OneVibeExperience #AfricanCommunities #TravelInAfrica #MadarakaFest2022 #AfricaDayDiaspora #MitiNiDawa

Friday May 06, 2022
The Power of Unity: How Coming Together Can Change the World | AFIA Podcast
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
Imagine a world where anything is possible. A world without wars, hunger, or suffering. That world is possible, but it starts with us. In this video, I'm going to show you the power of unity and how coming together can change the world.
Hey friends, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and I believe that we have the power to change the world. In this episode, I'm going to talk about the power of unity and how if we come together we can make a real difference in the world. Stay tuned.
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday! https://youtu.be/A3YddPZ918A
SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn
" All cassavas have the same skin but not all taste the same." is a Kenyan Proverb
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๐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/okelojavan/
๐ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan
๐ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/
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๐ฌ SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
โญ "When mosquitoes work, they bite and then they sing." Mali Proverb
๐ https://youtu.be/f2GNJ34AV5g
โญ "Your ears are wiser than you are." - Senegal
๐https://youtu.be/2uDPdyuyhKI
โญ "The squirrel does not talk back to the elephant." - Angola
๐ https://youtu.be/PghN8f4Be3k
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#FridayForFuture #AFIAPodcast #FridayVibes #FridayMotivation #AfricaNow #Seattle #FlashBackFriday #positivityiskey #positivitybreedspositivity #bmentalhealth #bmentalhealthmatters #hmentalhealthawareness #motivationforlife #motivationforsuccess #motivationeveryday #book #music#OngeRingo #DailyAfricanProverbs #IamOneVibeAfrica #RootedInLove #OneVibeMedia #OneVibeTV #OneVibe #OneVibeExperience #AfricanCommunities #TravelInAfrica #MadarakaFest2022 #AfricaDayDiaspora #MitiNiDawa

Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
In this episode, I'll share my personal experience with balancing relationship needs and personal goals.
Hi! My name is Simon Javan Okelo and in today's video, I want to talk about the balance between your own goals and the needs of your relationships. This can be tough but it's important that you figure out what works for you personally so that you are able to achieve both in a healthy way.
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday! https://youtu.be/JshS8XHVgQg
SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn
" All cassavas have the same skin but not all taste the same." is a Kenyan Proverb
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๐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/okelojavan/
๐ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan
๐ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/
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๐ฌ SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
โญ "When mosquitoes work, they bite and then they sing." Mali Proverb
๐ https://youtu.be/f2GNJ34AV5g
โญ "Your ears are wiser than you are." - Senegal
๐https://youtu.be/2uDPdyuyhKI
โญ "The squirrel does not talk back to the elephant." - Angola
๐ https://youtu.be/PghN8f4Be3k
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#ThrowBackThursday #AFIAPodcast #ThursdayThoughts #abundance #ThursdayVibes #DailyQuotes #ThursdayMotivation #Seattle #nature #ThursdayMorning #Africa #Culture #positivityiskey #positivitybreedspositivity #bmentalhealth #bmentalhealthmatters #hmentalhealthawareness #motivationforlife #motivationforsuccess #motivationeveryday #book #music#OngeRingo #DailyAfricanProverbs #IamOneVibeAfrica #RootedInLove #OneVibeMedia #OneVibeTV #OneVibe #OneVibeExperience #AfricanCommunities #TravelInAfrica #MadarakaFest2022 #AfricaDayDiaspora #MitiNiDawa

Wednesday May 04, 2022
How to break free from mental blocks and limitations | AFIA Podcast
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
In this episode, I'm going to show you how to break free from mental blocks and limitations so that you can finally achieve your goals.
Hey, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and I know how it feels to be held back by mental blocks and limitations. In this video, I'm going to show you a simple technique that will help you break free from them once and for all. So grab a pen and paper, because you're about to learn something that will change your life.
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday! https://youtu.be/FxxbqQvhacI
SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn
" All cassavas have the same skin but not all taste the same." is a Kenyan Proverb
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๐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/okelojavan/
๐ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan
๐ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/
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๐ฌ SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
โญ "When mosquitoes work, they bite and then they sing." Mali Proverb
๐ https://youtu.be/f2GNJ34AV5g
โญ "Your ears are wiser than you are." - Senegal
๐https://youtu.be/2uDPdyuyhKI
โญ "The squirrel does not talk back to the elephant." - Angola
๐ https://youtu.be/PghN8f4Be3k
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#WisdomWednesday #AFIAPodcast #IamOneVibeAfrica #Poetry #WednesdayVibes #Seattle #WednesdayMotivation #TransformationWednesday #AfricanFatherInAmerica #DailyAfricanProverb #motivation #positivityiskey #positivitybreedspositivity #bmentalhealth #bmentalhealthmatters #hmentalhealthawareness #motivationforlife #motivationforsuccess #motivationeveryday #book #music#OngeRingo #DailyAfricanProverbs #IamOneVibeAfrica #RootedInLove #OneVibeMedia #OneVibeTV #OneVibe #OneVibeExperience #AfricanCommunities #TravelInAfrica #MadarakaFest2022 #AfricaDayDiaspora #MitiNiDawa

Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
In this episode, I'm going to show you how to set realistic goals for your business and achieve them.
A lot of people think that in order to be successful, they need to have outrageous goals that seem impossible. But in reality, it's better to set smaller goals and achieve them consistently than to set one huge goal and not achieve it. In this video, I'm going to show you how to set realistic goals for your business and make sure that you reach them.
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday! https://youtu.be/sHeNVufLLac
SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn
" All cassavas have the same skin but not all taste the same." is a Kenyan Proverb
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๐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/okelojavan/
๐ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan
๐ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/
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๐ฌ SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
โญ "When mosquitoes work, they bite and then they sing." Mali Proverb
๐ https://youtu.be/f2GNJ34AV5g
โญ "Your ears are wiser than you are." - Senegal
๐https://youtu.be/2uDPdyuyhKI
โญ "The squirrel does not talk back to the elephant." - Angola
๐ https://youtu.be/PghN8f4Be3k
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Monday May 02, 2022
The Dangers of being too smart | AFIAPodcast
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
In this episode, I'm going to talk about the dangers of being too smart.
Hey, it's me, Simon Javan Okelo and in this video I want to talk about something that a lot of people don't really think about. What are the dangers of being too smart? It might sound like a strange topic but trust me, there are some serious risks associated with having a high IQ. So if you're curious to find out what they are, stick around and I'll share them with you.
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday! https://youtu.be/SzHn26JLFDY
SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn
" All cassavas have the same skin but not all taste the same." is a Kenyan Proverb
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๐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/okelojavan/
๐ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan
๐ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/
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๐ฌ SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
โญ "When mosquitoes work, they bite and then they sing." Mali Proverb
๐ https://youtu.be/f2GNJ34AV5g
โญ "Your ears are wiser than you are." - Senegal
๐https://youtu.be/2uDPdyuyhKI
โญ "The squirrel does not talk back to the elephant." - Angola
๐ https://youtu.be/PghN8f4Be3k
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#monday #mondaymotivation #motivationmonday #AFIAPodcast #AfricanFatherInAmerica #DailyAfricanProverb #africanproverb #proverbs #motivation #positivityiskey #positivitybreedspositivity #bmentalhealth #bmentalhealthmatters #hmentalhealthawareness #motivationforlife #motivationforsuccess #motivationeveryday #book #music#OngeRingo #DailyAfricanProverbs #IamOneVibeAfrica #RootedInLove #OneVibeMedia #OneVibeTV #OneVibe #OneVibeExperience #AfricanCommunities #TravelInAfrica #MadarakaFest2022 #AfricaDayDiaspora #MitiNiDawa

Friday Apr 01, 2022
All cassavas have the same skin but not all taste the same
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
One of the most common misconceptions people have is that they can tell what a person is like by their appearance. But in this episode, I'm going to show you why that's not always true.
In today's society, we are very quick to judge someone based on how they look and act but it has been proven time and time again that appearances aren't everything. It takes more than just one glance to get an accurate view of who someone really is so please take my advice when judging a book by its cover because looks can be deceiving.
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday! https://youtu.be/BTYCAeoebZQ
SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn
" All cassavas have the same skin but not all taste the same." is a Kenyan Proverb
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๐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/okelojavan/
๐ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan
๐ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/
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๐ฌ SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
โญ "When mosquitoes work, they bite and then they sing." Mali Proverb
๐ https://youtu.be/f2GNJ34AV5g
โญ "Your ears are wiser than you are." - Senegal
๐https://youtu.be/2uDPdyuyhKI
โญ "The squirrel does not talk back to the elephant." - Angola
๐ https://youtu.be/PghN8f4Be3k
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#FridayForFuture #AFIAPodcast #FridayVibes #PhotoOfTheDay #DailyQuotes #FridayMotivation #AfricaNow #Seattle #FlashBackFriday #motivationalquotes #motivationquotes #motivationalspeaker #positivityquotes #positivityiskey #positivitybreedspositivity #proverbsadaychallenge #bookstagram #booklover #booknerd #bookish #healingjourney #healingenergy #wisewords #wisequotes

Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Your ears are wiser than you are.
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
In this episode, I'm going to talk about the different ways we can grow wisdom in our lives.
Hey, my name is Simon Javan Okelo and I believe that one of the most important things we can do in life is to grow wisdom. In this video, I'm going to talk about the different ways we can do that, whether it's through books, teachers, or personal experience. So sit back and relax as I share with you some of my thoughts on growing wisdom.
Join us at 6 am PST / 5 pm EAT at Clubhouse and YouTube from Monday to Friday! https://youtu.be/2uDPdyuyhKI
SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn
"Your ears are wiser than you are." is a Senegal Proverb
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๐ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/okelojavan/
๐ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan
๐ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/
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๐ฌ SUGGESTED VIDEOS:
โญ "When mosquitoes work, they bite and then they sing." Mali Proverb
๐ https://youtu.be/f2GNJ34AV5g
โญ "If a dog bites you and you don't bite it back, it will say you have no teeth." - Sudan
๐https://youtu.be/0iA8MhomrAM
โญ "If you ask questions, you cannot avoid answers." - Cameroon
๐https://youtu.be/gMa7RzZDz_Y
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#ThrowBackThursday #AFIAPodcast #ThursdayThoughts #abundance #ThursdayVibes #DailyQuotes #ThursdayMotivation #Seattle #nature #ThursdayMorning #Africa #Culture #motivationalquotes #motivationquotes #positivityquotes #positivityiskey #positivitybreedspositivity #proverbsadaychallenge #bookstagram #booklover #booknerd #bookish #healingjourney #healingenergy #wisewords #wisequotes
