Episodes
We’ve heard a lot about mums so far in the series, but what about the guys? Welcome to the “Daddy Edition”, our juicy bonus episode where we explore what it’s really like for dads going through the special needs parenting journey? Recorded live at Africa NXT 2023, join Paul Okeugo, Obinna Okerekeocha, Remi Olutimayin and Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie as they delve into the topic from the male perspective. In part 3 we look at what can be done to support dad’s more and answer some questions from the...
Published 03/17/23
Published 03/17/23
We’ve heard a lot about mums so far in the series, but what about the guys? Welcome to the “Daddy Edition”, our juicy bonus episode where we explore what it’s really like for dads going through the special needs parenting journey. Recorded live at Africa NXT 2023, join Paul Okeugo, Obinna Okerekeocha, Remi Olutimayin and Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie as they delve into the topic from the male perspective. In Part 2 we look at stereotypes of what it means to be a man. How does the special needs...
Published 03/09/23
We’ve heard a lot about mums so far in the series, but what about the guys? Welcome to the “Daddy Edition”, our juicy bonus episode where we explore what it’s really like for dads going through the special needs parenting journey. Recorded live at Africa NXT 2023, join Paul Okeugo, Obinna Okerekeocha, Remi Olutimayin and Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie as they delve into the topic from the male perspective. In part 1 we meet the dads and find out what their special needs parenting journey has been like.
Published 03/03/23
Recorded at Africa Nxt Social Media Week 2022 Landmark Centre Lagos, the hosts share their views on how social media can help and hinder the special needs parenting journey.
Published 06/10/22
Recorded at Africa Nxt Social Media Week 2022 Landmark Centre Lagos, the hosts share their views on how social media can help and hinder the special needs parenting journey.
Published 06/03/22
Recorded at Africa Nxt Social Media Week 2022 Landmark Centre Lagos, the hosts share their views on how social media can help and hinder the special needs parenting journey.
Published 05/27/22
We meet parent advocates and the founder of Cradle Lounge Special Needs Initiative.
Published 05/06/22
We speak to proprietress Tola Makinde. Founder of MDSF and has a 10-year-old daughter with DS. Her daughter Moyin is the voice of Sim Sim in the upcoming Pilot Ep for the animation Ugo and Sim Sim the series
Published 04/29/22
Tagbo is the proud father of 12-year-old Kanye who has autism and has found his voice through his extraordinary paintings. Kanye now exhibits his works all over the world and is breaking ground in the art scene.
Published 04/22/22
We meet a trailblazer in the special needs community, the founder of Down Syndrome Nigeria, Mrs Rose Mordi. She has a 34-year-old daughter with DS
Published 04/15/22
We talk to Gabriel Aigbokhaode, Play Therapist and founder of Play Smart Concepts on the importance of play in the development and how the concept is applied to children with special needs
Published 04/08/22
We speak to Dr. Atinuke Uwajeh on the effect of covid and lockdown on those with special needs. How has life and care been affected as a result?
Published 04/01/22
The relationship between siblings of those with special needs is an interesting one. We chat with recording artist Jessica Bongos-Ikwue whose brother Junior has Down Syndrome. What was life like in the past and what is it like now they are both adults?
Published 03/21/22
We speak to founder Mrs Dotun Akande ACAS (Advanced Certified Autism Specialist) on her journey having a child with autism and what led her to start Patrick's Speech and Language Centre
Published 03/18/22
Creative Director at Red TV talks about raising his son with special needs
Published 03/11/22
We dive into issues of mental health. Statistics show that parents that have children with special needs suffer more mental health issues. Not only that but people with disabilities are also at higher risk of mental health issues. We talk about why and what can be done about it?
Published 03/04/22
We meet our first Non-Nigerian of the podcast series, former Kenyan beauty queen and celebrity Sanaipei Ntimama. We get to know about her son Kalel who is autistic and the founding of the Kalel Institute.
Published 02/25/22
We delve into the importance of the creative arts for all children, but especially for those with special needs. It serves as a vehicle for learning and so much more. We speak to zusi as the founder of FOS inclusive creative arts centre.
Published 02/18/22
The first voice over animation director in Nigeria, who also is on the autism spectrum
Published 02/14/22
The premier Physical Therapist in Nigeria. We get to know more about body-mind connection and the important part physical therapy has for those with special needs
Published 02/04/22
Mrs Emem Nwogwugwu- Founder of Lapax Life Project @emem.ng & The Planting Transformation Ministry @theplantingtransformation. She is a Certified Project Manager & Scrum Master, a Certified Life Coach & NLP practitioner. An author of Parent Organizer a mini coaching book for the family. A Strategic Management Consultant with 15 years of experience. She writes a Column on Businessday Newspaper, She hosts a radio show on African Business Radio- Talking about Work-Life Balance for...
Published 01/28/22
We speak with Mrs Esther Okeugo about her son who got diagnosed with autism and has been involved relentlessly in the autism advocacy community and campaign.
Published 01/21/22
We speak to founder and Board Certified Behavioural Analyst (BCBA) Mrs Eziafakaku Nwokolo on her Shades of Life Centre and her total career change from high flying banker to Special needs advocate and certified Behavioral Analyst as a result of having a daughter with severe autism.
Published 01/14/22
We talk to Adetola about her daughter Tiaraoluwa, who has "limb difference" and how she became a child model breaking boundaries @unlimitedtiaraoluwa
Published 01/07/22