We dive deep into:

• Identity & belonging
• Growing up between cultures
• Afrobeat, music & creativity
• Confidence & self-expression
• Working with Stonebwoy
• Building an independent career
• Entrepreneurship & hustle culture
• Representation, race & diaspora experiences
• Following your dreams despite fear

Akuvi explains why she calls her music “Afrobeats for emotional gangsters” blending soulful vulnerability with rhythm, energy, and deep storytelling.

This episode is for anyone chasing a dream, navigating identity, or looking for motivation to take the next step in life.

Featuring conversations about:

Ghana • South Africa • Norway • Afrobeat • African music • Music business • Viral growth • Creative confidence • African culture • Emotional healing • Storytelling • Personal development

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From growing up in Lisbon to building his sound in Norway, Babasoul shares:

The journey of finding his voice through 60’s and 70’s funk and soul, and how he blends it with global rhythms

How moving across countries shaped his identity and artistry

The challenges of staying authentic in today’s music industry

The importance of energy, performance, and connecting with people

His unforgettable experience meeting with Charles Bradley and the impact it had on his musical path

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in:

 Music & creative journeys

 Personal growth & self-expression

 Cultural identity & global influence

 Passion, purpose & artistry

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In this episode, Salti shares his journey from Tanzania to Norway and how he transformed personal struggles into creative expression.

We explore:

cultural identity and belonging

family and personal struggles

entrepreneurship and independence

the power of mindset and discipline

using music as a tool for healing

A deep and inspiring conversation about growth, resilience, and building your own path in life :D

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Ra Ortics talks about:

growing up in Cuba

moving to Norway

adapting to a new culture and language

the role of football, dance, and music in his life

taking music seriously in recent years

building his sound and releasing new music

staying disciplined and trusting the process

This episode is for listeners interested in:

music, family, Latino culture, identity, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and inspiring life journeys.

Ra Ortyx also shares the mindset behind his career, why timing matters, and what listeners can expect from his upcoming releases.

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We talk about:

football development

explosiveness and speed training

athlete mindset

coaching elite players

goal-setting and affirmations

the discipline required to reach the top

building a brand in sport and performance

This is an inspiring and practical episode for anyone who wants to improve in sport, business, or life.

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From growing up in Africa to playing in Norway and chasing professional opportunities in England, Victoire shares:

• The reality of pursuing football dreams abroad
• Overcoming loneliness, rejection, and pressure
• Lessons from family, discipline, and mindset
• Why self-belief is everything
• His transition into entrepreneurship and launching a fashion brand

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in:

🎧 Personal development

🎧 Football journeys

🎧 African diaspora stories

🎧 Entrepreneurship & mindset

👉 A story about never giving up, trusting the process, and creating your own path.

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From growing up in Norway to rediscovering his roots in Togo, playing college football in the United States, facing rejection after multiple trials, and eventually signing his first professional contract this episode is packed with real-life lessons about discipline, setbacks, and perseverance.

 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

 How football builds discipline, resilience, and character

 Growing up between cultures and staying connected to your roots

 The reality of college sports in the U.S. (scholarships, trials, pressure)

 Dealing with rejection after almost signing professional contracts

 The mindset needed to keep going when things don’t go your way

 Why he briefly quit football to work in a bank — and came back stronger

 Lessons on chasing your dream even when the path isn’t clear

 The importance of family, support systems, and mentorship

This episode is for anyone interested in:

Entrepreneurship & mindset

Sports & discipline

Life lessons & personal growth

Career setbacks & comebacks

Identity, culture & family values

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From growing up in an active sports family to building a podcast platform with his brother, our guest shares insights on:

The discipline sports create in young people

Why youth sports participation is declining due to costs

How gaming, sports, and community affect mental health

Lessons from elite athletes like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James

Why starting something meaningful is better than waiting for the perfect moment

If you care about sports, personal development, entrepreneurship, or building positive communities, this episode is for you.

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Born in Norway to Congolese parents, Mushaga shares:

• Fleeing war in Congo as a child
• Becoming a top football talent at Rosenborg
• Training with Chelsea at 14 years old
• Being betrayed by his agent (€1M contract scandal)
• Experiencing racism in Norwegian football
• Belgium, Germany & mental challenges in pro sports
• Why Japan changed his life
• Turning down 7x more money in Saudi to follow purpose
• The truth about football life in India
• Writing his biography “Drømmen og Skyggen”
• Transitioning into media & TV after retiring at 32
• Building schools in Congo & launching the “Be Kind” anti-racism initiative

This episode goes beyond football.

It’s about:

Discipline, Identity, Integrity, Business mistakes, Athlete mental health Leadership, Culture and choosing purpose over money.

Key Lesson:

Struggle is not a weakness, it’s preparation.

If you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or someone chasing big dreams, this conversation is for you.

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In this episode of Live Learn Inspire, host Albert Emanuel and co-host Serge Balole Gamwanya sit down with Analisa, a singer, actor, voice-over artist, musical theatre performer, and creative entrepreneur for a deep conversation about building a meaningful career without losing yourself.

This episode goes far beyond entertainment. Analisa opens up about:

🎭 Building a career across music, acting, voice-over & musical theatre

💼 Treating creativity as a business, not just a passion

🔥 Why she didn’t quit even after surviving a life-threatening house fire

🌍 Growing up Ghanaian–Norwegian and turning cultural identity into strength

🎤 Becoming the first Black female lead in Sister Act in Norway

🧠 Self-awareness, mindset, and why knowing yourself is the real currency

♻️ Sustainability, conscious consumption & creative responsibility

🙏 Faith, spirituality, manifestation, and energy in business & life

💍 Love, patience, and trusting timing even when it disrupts your plans

🚀 Using your platform for impact, not just visibility

Key message:

If you have breath, you have purpose, but purpose grows when you do the inner work.

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Dody Obams opens up about:

🌍 Migrating from Congo to Norway and starting life from zero

🧠 Cultural adaptation, humility, and surviving new systems

🎶 Turning church music, street football, and community centers into a music career

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In this Live Learn Inspire episode, Albert Emanuel and co-host Serge Balole Gamwanya sit down with DJ Kiki (Scandinavian DJ, Norway-based) to explore her journey from dancehall house parties to Scandinavian club residencies, international gigs across Denmark & Sweden, opening for major Afrobeats acts, and balancing single motherhood, studies, and late-night performances.

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In this inspiring episode of Live Learn Inspire, Albert Emanuel sits down with Serge Balole Gamwanya, a Norwegian–African footballer whose story is about sacrifice, obsession, and believing in yourself even when no one else does.

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