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In this Candid Conversations Podcast we’ve the honour and privilege to talk to Adekunle Gomez. He is a Storyteller, Story Collector, Writer, co-founder of the African Cultural Project  (also known as the African Institute), and an activist for the progress of humanity. His unique, formidable, humorous attitude and his creativity inspires us on how to conquer without losing dignity or self-respect.

His words, cleverly woven paints 40 historical years of living in Ireland. All the lessons learnt and his lived experiences served him to grow in knowledge, wisdom and understanding that has shaped a positive unrelenting narrative about people of African descent.

This podcast comes highly recommended.

About the series

Join host Mary Oyediran for the Candid Conversations podcast, where she meets members of the African diaspora to discuss their personal experiences living in Ireland. The series explores, in a candid and open manner, the impacts of racism on minority communities. We’ll hear about the cultural experiences and focus on the many positive contributions the African diaspora make to enrich Irish society. Candid Conversations podcast is available on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get podcasts.

Produced in Near FM studios. Coolock, Dublin, Ireland.

Social Benefit content is made with the support of Coimisiún Na Mean, Sound and Vision scheme. Funded by the Television License fee.