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Wellness and Wahala

Dr. Tomi-Omo Obalinktr.ee
A Wellness Wahala Warrior is a WINNER, WORLD-CHANGER, WISE, and WINSOME. They are dedicated to tackling Wahala (which means issues/problems in Nigerian Pidgin) for the good of humanity. Our tribe of subject matter experts in our VILLAGE are a VOICE to the VOICELESS. Oya, join the Diplomat, Ambassador for Christ, Dr. Tomi Ademokun (OmoOba)-a Public Health Advisor, as she gives you the best Public Health Wellness and Wahala gist with wonderful people using their compassion to take action to put us on the pathway to a Wahala free life. **All views and statements represented are her own
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Episodes

Episode 29: Changing the Wahala Narrative of Africa through storytelling (Guest: Kome Agbanoma)

My tribe we have a special honorable guest giving us great gist on his Journey as a storyteller, writer, producer and director of great shows. Kome Agbanoma is famously known for “Unreal Africa” YouTube shows and series called “I got flowers today” shedding light on domestic violence issues. His most recent Unreal Africa’s new web series Lara of Lagos is out now too. The series, Written, Produced and Directed by Wande Thomas, Iyobosa Rehoboth, and Kome Agbanoma promises to be an intriguing and r...

Aug 22, 202044 minSeason 2Ep. 29

Episode 28: Chronic Kidney Disease Wahala (Guest: Sadia Anjum Ashrafi)

My tribe today I bring you a very special guest Honorable Sadia Anjum Ashrafi. She is a brilliant scientist from Bangladesh and I completed my B.Pharm, M. Pharm, and MPH from Bangladesh. Currently, She is a PHD student in the department of community health of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign(UIUC is also my Alma Mater). She is conducting research on hemodialysis patients. In addition, she is working in The Renal and Cardiovascular Disease Research Laboratory in the UIUC under super...

Aug 19, 202031 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Episode 26: OjaExpress-Ethnic Grocery Delivery on Demand (Guest: Boyede Sobitan)

My tribe please listen to this great gist with OjaExpress co-founder Boyede Sobitan discussing how you can use his innovative app and website to get ethnic grocery delivery service on demand. Especially during this pandemic it is a lot of stress shopping and from a public health standpoint it is just safe for OjaExpress to get your products delivered to you conveniently. For more information go to @OjaExpress on all social media and their website https://ojaexpress.com !! Bless up!

Jul 27, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Episode 25: Progressive Minds in Africa & Diaspora (Guest: Sena AKA Alinco)

We have our Special Guest OGA Alinco, Host of “The Progressive Minds Show” giving us great gist on transforming your minds, and being a catalyst of change! You don’t want to miss-so tune in now. His live Facebook show is every Wednesday and can be found at this link: https://www.facebook.com/theprogressivemindsshow/ 🎙Instagram @thePMshow1 and on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPkbN1U6qp-Emyr6a_klA2Q

Jul 14, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Episode 24: Empowerment (Free Online Trainings)

During this pandemic Wahala period we can use this lockdown social distance period to transform and empower our minds. We can access free useful tools and that will increase our knowledge to tackle various Wahala personally, politically, and professionally. Take free online courses at your own pace and earn personalized certificates in Leadership, Business & Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership, Public Management and issues such as human rights, good governance, elections and renewable energy....

Jun 28, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Episode 23: Nurse & Attorney on the frontlines-Emerging with HOPE (Guest: Vivianne Adelagun)

Nurse and Lawyer on the frontlines and Top Humanitarian Vivianne Adelagun gives us great gist on her life of serving as a Nurse and a Legal Health Advocate and Manager. Also, she is the Founder & CEO of ‘HOPE EMERGE” foundation saving and serving many lives back at home through funding from the diaspora. To learn more please visit her website at www.hopeemerge.org and on social media @hopeemerge and you can also donate. Bless up! Wishing you #NoWahala this week.

Jun 09, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Episode 22: Baba God created us-All Lives Matter (Host:Dr. Tomi-OmoOba)

Raise your voice against the #Wahala injustice in our nation against our people. Call to Action: Let us be a voice to the voiceless and call the Mayor of MN-Jacob Frey #6126732100 and DA-Mike Freeman #6123485550 to ensure murder charges are brought on the 4 evil cops & they are arrested and brought to trial for killing #georgefloyd ⚖️

May 28, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Episode 21: Top OGA & Media host expert on the frontlines of COVID-19 Wahala (Guest: BIG MO)

Big Mo gives us great gist on the challenges being faced and stories being heard in Abuja and Africa during this pandemic. He is a top OGA at SoundCity Abuja, Actor, Model, and Ambassador and humanitarian who has been on the frontlines raising his voice for the voiceless, and provides great tips to avoid various Wahala during and post this COVID-19 pandemic. Please follow BIG MO on all social media platforms @BigMoNaija

May 16, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode 20: Paying It Forward (Guest: Dr. Ozi)

My people I have a very special guest, Dr. Ozi, who is a top Microbiologist and Host of the Tales of an African Princess in America (TAPA) Podcast, and Author of E-Book tool kit titled, F1 Visa to Green Card. Dr. Ozi is royalty and she has payed the way forward and helped many through here great advice, e-book, free zoom seminars and mentoring so many to be successful. I salute her and thank her for the great gems of wisdom and gist. Please follow her on Instagram @AfricanPrincessinAmerica on Yo...

May 10, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 17: Media’s role during COVID-19 Wahala(Guest: Journalist Ms. Funke Bayesha)

We analyze the role of media and journalist as essential workers on the frontline of this COVID-19 Wahala. Funke Bayesha highlights the various stories from the communities coming to light during this pandemic. Also, she gives us great tips on how to access the right information and fact check. Thanks to media’s role, and great journalist like Funke who continues to be a “Voice to the Voiceless” during this COVID-19 Wahala. Bless up!

Apr 19, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16: Mental Health during COVID-19 Wahala (Special Guest: Mrs. Kerrie-Ann Thombs a.k.a. KIKI)

Mental health is vital during this COVID-19 pandemic that has caused many people a lot of stress. Coping correctly with stress Wahala will make us, the people we care about, and our community stronger. Our Celebrity TV, Radio Host, and Aligned Jamaica Director Mrs. Kiki will give us great mental help tips to break negative cycles of stress Wahala patterns within us. She is also an Author of her book called “Discovering You:The Search Is Over.” To learn more please reach out to our guest @Aligned...

Apr 15, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 13: Frontline Hero’s (Retired Respiratory Therapist Mercy Amu-Ademokun)

Honoring the Faces on the Frontline of the COVID-19 Wahala Pandemic. Special Guest: MRS. Mercy Aina Amu-Ademokun a retired respiratory therapist with over 2 decades of experience on the frontlines! You don’t want to miss this gist and a nice giveaway at the end. Fun fact-she is also my mom and my personal Hero.

Apr 11, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Episode 15: Nurse on Frontline of COVID-19 Wahala (Mrs. Titi Turton, BSN,RN)

Join me as we honor and salute our Supervisor Nurse- Frontline Heroes fighting this COVID-19 Wahala pandemic. Our special guest is Founding Member of Nigerian-American Illinois Nurse Association, and Board Member of Nigerian Association of Nurses in North America. Thank you to all our frontline workers!

Apr 08, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14: Building Season—in this Wahala! (Guest-Sheila Oshuntuyi, MBA, MPM)

During this COVID-19 pandemic Wahala it is vital we BUILD. Our very special guest Sheila Oshuntuyi, Corporate Leader, and “Suite Herself” Coach, gives great gist on how to build this season. In addition, to know the great events and activities she has coming up please follow her on Instagram @Suit_Herself for excellent wisdom nuggets which will help you plant the right seeds to build this season!

Apr 01, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 12: COVID-19 Wahala and tips to stay well

My tribe I know there is a lot of anxiety out there but I am giving you 4 key wellness tips-Prevention, Preparation, Process & Prayer to stay well this season. Bless up!

Mar 19, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Episode 11: AfroTrap Queen Titi Lokei promotes Wellness from Wahala in her music

Our Celebrity Ambassador and Guest Titi Lokei gives us great gist on her music promoting wellness and wahala. Also, a social justice advocate promoting wellness in our community. Please listen to all her great music on all platforms (Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, et al.) to hear my favorite song “Where is my 10%” featuring other African top artist, and “African Dance” my workout song trying to dance like Lokei! Titi Lokei has opened up for great artists in America, Nigeria, and Canada. Her websit...

Mar 11, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10: Artisan change catalyst promoting Wellness from Wahala

Our guest speaker: Author and Artisan Biodun Abudu talks about how he overcomes various Wahala and empowers wellness through his recent 2 books; 1) Stolen Sanity and 2) Tales of My Skin, along with his great art and clothing line and his love of dance. Bless up and wishing you no wahala this week!

Mar 04, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 8: Tribal Health Disparities and World Social Justice Day. Guest: Krystal Gayle

New @wellnesswahala Episode 8 drops! We chat about closing the inequalities gaps, and remove #Wahala barriers to achieve #socialjustice as we prepare to celebrate #worldsocialjusticeday tomorrow Feb. 20–special guest Krystal Gayle @kgayle_ who is a subject matter expert on “Tribal Health Disparities” facing #nativeamerican #alaskanative! Please visit for FREE the Changing Winds: Public Health Indian county exhibit at CDC showing until May and check out this link for more information https://www....

Feb 19, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 6: Snapshot of Topics

1.) Power of Partnership, 2) Support our African Queens & Kings, 3) Black History Month 4) Conorvirus Public Health topic 5) Tip of the week with African Proverb

Feb 06, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Celebrity Ambassador Titi Lokei, Daughter Princess Lala participates, love to Kobe & Gigi

This new episode of #WellnessWahala podcast we chat with call our Celebrity Ambassador Titi Lokei to wish her happy birthday. We chat with my daughter Princess Lala-she gives you better insight on her mom and tips. Love tribute to Legend Kobe Bryant, Gigi and the 7 other previous lives lost. Also, we take about the great legacy Kobe left and how we can learn from his legacy and create our own custom legacy estate plan. Then I leave you with the new African proverb of the week. This podcast is sp...

Jan 30, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Life Lessons from Prince Harry and Princess Meghan et al.

Episode 4: Lessons from Prince Harry and Princess Meghan, favorite MLK quote, African quote for the week, and great wellness & wahala tips! Wishing you love and light from your host Dr. Tomi (OmoOba). This episode is sponsored by Anchor!

Jan 23, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Lessons from past decade, and strategic planning for new decade!

Great wellness and wahala tips from your host Dr. Tomi(Omo-Oba). Shared the African proverbs of the week and tips on mental health, and strategically planning for the new decade and learning lessons from the past wahala trauma issues in previous decade period. This episode was sponsored by Anchor. Post your comments using our hashtag #WellnessWahala on all social media sites and please follow, like, and share. Wishing you no wahala this week. Love and light!

Jan 16, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Happy new year 2020 and new decade #WellnessWahala

Thanks for tuning in to episode 2 of Wellness and Wahala podcast with your host Dr. Tomi Ademokun-Omo Oba. Blessings and love💛🤗👑 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/ap

Jan 09, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: New launch of “Wellness & Wahala” podcast with your host Dr. Tomi-Omo Oba

Welcome to the 1st episode of “Wellness & Wahala” podcast-sharing vital public health tips on how to stay well, and also how to avoid or overcome various Wahala (Nigerian pidgin English word meaning issues or problems). Your host Dr. Tomi-Omo Oba is a Doctor of Public Health Epidemiologist, social justice advocate, and leader in infectious and chronic disease prevention. Thanks a trillion for tuning into our podcast. Blessings and love💛🤗👑 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The eas...

Dec 19, 201911 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Wellness and Wahala intro trailer

Thanks for stopping by to listen to #WellnessWahala podcast-giving you great public health Prevention tips— and also sharing insights on how to avoid or overcome various Wahala. Wahala in Nigeria Pidgin English means issues/problems. Your host is Dr. Tomi (OmoOba)! Thanks a trillion for tuning in. New episode drops weekly on Wednesday’s. Podcast sponsored by @anchor the best podcast making app!

Dec 19, 201946 sec
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