Dodo Vibes
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Dodo Vibes is designed to drive meaningful and open conversations, and uplift the underdog. In every episode, you'll hear Kole Obasa, a British Nigerian Author, storyteller, and entrepreneur share experiences with his guests about trending and societal issues, with the hope that listeners are encouraged.. or even empowered to do great things. Storytelling as a medium for conveying these conversations makes this podcast super unique, so please subscribe. Someone once said Kole Obasa is a natural storyteller... you are about to find out.
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Episodes
Episode 10 - In Conversation with Dara Blaxx - A Multi-Talented Singer/Songwriter
May 12, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBMusic is a great healer. Even the legendary Bob Marley said - "one good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." On this episode, I caught up with Dara Blaxx, a British, Nigerian Singer/Songwriter with a silky, soulful vibe. Dara and I talk about her newly released EP - Arrhythmia, her sound and of course, future plans. It's worth a listen. Enjoy!
Episode 9 - George Floyd: Black Lives Still Don't Matter.
April 28, 2021 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBWhy is the black man inherently nervous around the police? In this episode, I share my thoughts about the recent GUILTY verdict of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. Finding Chauvin guilty is not a cause for celebration BECAUSE we have 'Derek Chauvins' everywhere, including the UK.... and George Floyd happens every day.
Busting the Covid Conspiracy with Dr Daniel Nzekwe
April 15, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBHow is it possible to still find people who do not believe Covid exists? How is it that people still call you 'stupid' or 'sheep' for wearing masks? I needed to slay some Covid conspiracies so I invited Dr Daniel Nzekwe as a guest. Dr Nzekwe is an Emergency Medicine Specialty Trainee - a frontline Doctor with first-hand experience of the devastation and sorrow Covid caused victims and their families. You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Watch the video version of...
Episode 8 - Busting the Covid Conspiracy with Dr Daniel Nzekwe
April 15, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBHow is it possible to still find people who do not believe Covid exists? How is it that people still call you 'stupid' or 'sheep' for wearing masks? I needed to slay some Covid conspiracies so I invited Dr Daniel Nzekwe as a guest. Dr Nzekwe is an Emergency Medicine Specialty Trainee - a frontline Doctor with first-hand experience of the devastation and sorrow Covid caused victims and their families. You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Watch the video version of...
Episode 7 - The Rise of AfroBeats with Mr Vibez
April 01, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, I had a chat with Mr Vibez, a multi-talented singer-songwriter to discuss his latest track - What Do You Mean. This mid-tempo track is super cool and has an undeniable Burna Boy influence. Our discussion focused on the rise of Afrobeats in Nigeria and the latest success of Burna Boy and Wizkid at the recent Grammy Awards this year. Afrobeats is a force globally, this can no longer be denied. Enjoy the episode.
Donald Trump - The Man Who Built a Wall.
March 18, 2021 00:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBThis first episode of season 2 is about Donald Trump and the ruckus that surrounded the just-concluded US elections. Donald told the world he would build a wall at the southern border, but instead, he built a wall in our homes, in the US Senate, in our friendships and relationships.
Episode 6 - Donald Trump - The Man Who Built a Wall.
March 18, 2021 00:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBThis first episode of season 2 is about Donald Trump and the ruckus that surrounded the just-concluded US elections. Donald told the world he would build a wall at the southern border, but instead, he built a wall in our homes, in the US Senate, in our friendships and relationships.
Part 2 - #Endsars and A Couple of Other Pressing Issues - In Conversation with Tai Tom Jones.
October 24, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThis is the 2nd and concluding part of my conversation with my friend Tai Tom Jones. We again touched on the youth and proposed they realise their value to the country. In addition, we discussed most issues troubling Nigerians everywhere. It's worth a listen.
Episode 5 (Part 2) - #Endsars and A Couple of Other Pressing Issues - In Conversation with Tai Tom Jones.
October 24, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThis is the 2nd and concluding part of my conversation with my friend Tai Tom Jones. We again touched on the youth and proposed they realise their value to the country. In addition, we discussed most issues troubling Nigerians everywhere. It's worth a listen.
#Endsars and A Couple of Other Pressing Issues - In Conversation with Tai Tom Jones.
October 17, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBThis episode was recorded at the very beginning of the #Endsars movement in Nigeria, without any indication that the protests would take such a serious turn. At the time of recording this Podcast, SARS as a unit had not been disbanded. So, I caught up with a friend who also has a stake in Nigeria and our conversation touched on Police brutality and the fact that, for so long, Kolade Johnson was the only victim of police brutality most could remember. Meanwhile George Floyd was on the lips o...
Episode - 5 #Endsars and A Couple of Other Pressing Issues - In Conversation with Tai Tom Jones.
October 17, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBThis episode was recorded at the very beginning of the #Endsars movement in Nigeria, without any indication that the protests would take such a serious turn. At the time of recording this Podcast, SARS as a unit had not been disbanded. So, I caught up with a friend who also has a stake in Nigeria and our conversation touched on Police brutality and the fact that, for so long, Kolade Johnson was the only victim of police brutality most could remember. Meanwhile George Floyd was on the lips o...
Episode 4 - Pandemic, Life & Business - In Conversation with Mofolusade Sonaike
September 26, 2020 02:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBMy guest on this episode was Mumpreneur Mofolusade Sonaike, a knowledgeable and successful business owner. We had an interesting chat about the effect of Covid-19 on our lives and our businesses. I had an interesting time sharing banter with Mrs Sonaike, listening to her share her experience about combining parenthood with entrepreneurship. It's worth a listen.
Pandemic, Life & Business - In Conversation with Mofolusade Sonaike
September 26, 2020 02:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBMy guest on this episode was Mumpreneur Mofolusade Sonaike, a knowledgeable and successful business owner. We had an interesting chat about the effect of Covid-19 on our lives and our businesses. I had an interesting time sharing banter with Mrs Sonaike, listening to her share her experience about combining parenthood with entrepreneurship. It's worth a listen.
How do you want to be remembered?
August 06, 2020 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MBFollowing the passing of a dear friend recently, I got thinking about life. The way we live, how we act with other people and the legacy we leave behind when we are gone kept playing on my mind. This episode, short as it may be, opens up some difficult questions about life, and death. Death is a debt we all have to pay, and even though I still find it difficult to wrap my head around mortality, I find that it is an opportunity for us all to act right. Listen and live right.
Episode 3 - How do you want to be remembered?
August 06, 2020 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MBFollowing the passing of a dear friend recently, I got thinking about life. The way we live, how we act with other people and the legacy we leave behind when we are gone kept playing on my mind. This episode, short as it may be, opens up some difficult questions about life, and death. Death is a debt we all have to pay, and even though I still find it difficult to wrap my head around mortality, I find that it is an opportunity for us all to act right. Listen and live right.
Legend of the Nigerian Passport
July 16, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBNigerians are mostly associated with fraud (or fraudulent activities). That is unfair! In this episode I talked about the reasons behind such perception, the reputation Nigerians have created for themselves globally and the consequences for the millions of innocent Nigerians like me.
Episode 2 - Legend of the Nigerian Passport
July 16, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBNigerians are mostly associated with fraud (or fraudulent activities). That is unfair! In this episode I talked about the reasons behind such perception, the reputation Nigerians have created for themselves globally and the consequences for the millions of innocent Nigerians like me.
Episode 1 - Discovering Your Talents In The Midst of This Pandemic.
July 02, 2020 03:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBAs terrible as this pandemic is, it is a huge opportunity for us all to reposition and start winning. We look around and see Covid-19 busy kicking the world's ass, but we can't afford to sit back and not utilise this lockdown to reposition ourselves, for when the lockdown finally eases. Corona Virus has done its worst, its time to do your best. In this episode, I will be sharing some intimate stories with you.. about my own life, my struggles and how I finally discovered my talent. Enjoy!
Discovering Your Talents In The Midst of This Pandemic.
July 02, 2020 03:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBAs terrible as this pandemic is, it is a huge opportunity for us all to reposition and start winning. We look around and see Covid-19 busy kicking the world's ass, but we can't afford to sit back and not utilise this lockdown to reposition ourselves, for when the lockdown finally eases. Corona Virus has done its worst, its time to do your best. In this episode, I will be sharing some intimate stories with you.. about my own life, my struggles and how I finally discovered my talent. Enjoy!
Dodo Vibes (Intro)
June 24, 2020 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MBWho says you can't teach old dogs new tricks? I'm not old, and I'm not a dog but I want to dispel that myth through this podcast. With this podcast, I intend to drive meaningful and open conversation and at the same time empower voices. Whose voices? Your voices! As well as the voices of my guests on the show. On each episode of Dodo Vibes, I'll be sharing life experiences through short stories - with the hope that you learn a thing or four. The conversations will be light-hearted, but I mu...