Ronu Spirit
Follow Hameed's learning journey through conversations with experts as he explores ways to empower African nations, address the legacies of colonisation, and enhance global respect for Black people and the African diaspora.
If you know of any authors, historians, academics etc that will be interested in discussing that topic, please let reach out and let us know. Hameed would love to speak to them.
Episodes
13 episodes
Episode 12: Harnessing Africa's Youth and Technology for Future Growth
In this episode of the Ronu Spirit Podcast, host Hameed explores the intersection of technology, education, and resilience in the context of Africa's future. Joined by guest Owen Pringle, a leadership consultant and business growth coach, they ...
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Episode 12
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Episode 11: From Ghana's Independence to Black History Month UK: A Conversation with Akyaaba Addai-Sebo
In this episode of the Ronu Spirit podcast, host Hameed sits down with Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, the father of Black History Month in the UK, to explore the significant moments in African history and their lasting impacts. They discuss key historical...
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Episode 11
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1:25:19
Episode 10: From the UK to Ghana: Legal Adventures and Misadventures
In this episode of the Run Spirit Podcast, host Hameed discusses the complexities and challenges of empowering African nations with guest Richard Boateng, a dual national lawyer and entrepreneur with roots in both the UK and Ghana. Richard shar...
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Episode 10
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1:05:18
Episode 9: Live Session 2: Catching Up With Technology, Global Inequality, and The Power of Community
In this live episode of the Ronu Spirit Podcast, hosts Hameed and Sumaira discuss the last three episodes released on YouTube, touching on key themes such as the growing inequality gap between African nations and the West exacerbated by technol...
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Episode 9
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Episode 8: The Power of Genealogy, Family History, African Heritage, and Reparations with Dr. Wanda Wyporska
In this enlightening episode of the Ronu Spirit Podcast, host Hameed is joined by Dr. Wanda Wyporska,, an esteemed historian of mixed heritage, to uncover the profound impact of genealogy in reclaiming identity and history. Together, they explo...
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Episode 7: Exploring Africana Psychology, Identity & Colonial Legacies | Ronu Spirit Podcast
In this enriching episode of the Ronu Spirit Podcast, host Hameed and clarity coach Dr. Sumaira Farha engage in a deep and insightful conversation with Kawthar Ali, a doctoral candidate in counselling psychology. The discussion traverses a myri...
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Episode 7
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1:30:12
Episode 6: A journey of heritage and identity with Peter Fashesin Souza
In this insightful episode of the Ronu Spirit Podcast, host Hameed converses with Peter Kolade Fashesin Souza, a Nigerian professional with Brazilian ancestry and extensive experience in the financial and technology sectors. The discussion delv...
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Episode 6
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Episode 5 Exploring Afro-Caribbean Connections & South African Controversies | Ronu Spirit Podcast Live
Join Hameed and Dr. Samara Farha in this Ronu Spirit Podcast live session as they dive into pressing topics surrounding Afro-Caribbean connections, the desire for economic independence, and the controversial issues in South Africa. They discuss...
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Episode 6
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50:15
Episode 4: Empowering Black Youth - Paul Anderson's Journey & Vision
Join Hameed and clarity coach Dr. Samara Farha on the Ronu Spirit Podcast as they welcome Paul Anderson MBE, CEO of Voyage, a social justice charity supporting young black people. In this episode, Paul shares his personal story of growing up in...
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Episode 5
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Episode 3: Redefining African Narratives: Baffour Ankomah on History, Self-Confidence, and Media Resistance
In this episode, we welcome Baffour Ankomah, a distinguished journalist and former editor of the New Africa magazine. Baffour, who has been a leading voice in African media for over three decades, discusses the importance of self-confidence, hi...
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Episode 4
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1:17:58
Episode 2: Empowering Africa through Literature with Awe Ogun
In this episode of the Ronu Spirit podcast, host Hameed interviews Awe Ogun, a Nigerian lawyer, prolific writer, playwright, poet, and storyteller. They discuss the challenges faced by African writers in getting their stories published, the imp...
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Episode 3
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1:08:42
Episode 1: Revitalizing Africa - The Role of Education and Awareness with Patricia Lamour
In this episode of the Ronu Spirit Podcast, we explore the extraordinary journey of Patricia Lee Sang Lamour MBE, a pivotal figure in the establishment of Black History Month in the UK and a lifelong advocate for education and social justice. F...
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Episode 2
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1:05:07
Episode 0: Exploring the Path to Empowerment for African Nations through Conversation
In this episode, Hameed introduces his new podcast series, Ronu Spirit, aimed at examining the motivations behind his interest in African geopolitics, history, and the black diaspora. Joined by Dr. Sumaira Farha, a clinical psychologist, they e...
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Episode 1
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