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Diary of A Naija Girl

Diary of A Naija Girl

Di: Ifedayo Agoro
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  • BUKOLA ‘SUGAR' AKINPELU on Almost Dying in Military Training & Starting Over|Dear Ife Series Podcast

    BUKOLA ‘SUGAR' AKINPELU on Almost Dying in Military Training & Starting Over|Dear Ife Series Podcast
    Sep 25 2026
    Sugar Akinpelu joined us on the podcast for a deeply personal and honest conversation about her life, her memoir *My Life as Sugar*, and the experiences she kept hidden for years. Ife spoke with Sugar about growing up in Nigeria, childhood trauma, financial abuse, relationships, and the difficult decisions that shaped her adult life. She also opened up about moving to America at 22, joining the U.S. Navy, nearly drowning during training, and refusing to give up when she felt she had no plan B. The conversation also explores her relationship, surprise proposal, marriage, and what she learned about love, self-worth, and recognizing unhealthy patterns. There is so much honesty, vulnerability, and insight in this episode. We would love for our community to share their thoughts and perspectives. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. Chapters: Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:14 Meet Sugar Akinpelu & *My Life as Sugar* 00:03:31 Why Sugar wrote her memoir 00:05:26 Growing up in Nigeria 00:08:34 Finding herself in boarding school 00:09:20 A childhood experience she never told her parents 00:12:47 Why she stayed silent 00:14:41 Reflecting on trauma 00:15:23 Recognizing financial abuse 00:17:51 Moving to America at 22 00:18:07 Starting over & joining the military 00:20:13 Almost drowning during Navy training 00:21:45 “I don’t have a plan B” 00:23:46 Becoming a United States Sailor 00:24:20 A new life in America 00:24:34 Reconnecting with her ex 00:25:08 The trip to Turkey 00:25:36 The surprise proposal 00:26:34 “Let’s go get married” 00:28:06 Did Sugar know what love meant? 00:29:07 Looking back at the proposal 00:29:35 The reality of preparing for marriage www.mylifeassugar.com/memoir Want more visual podcasts from DANG? SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@diaryofanaijagirl #DANG #DiaryofaNaijaGirl #DANGWithIfe About Diary of a Naija Girl Diary of a Naija Girl (DANG) is an online community, founded and managed by Ifedayo Agoro, to inspire women across the world through creative storytelling. Back in 2015, it started as an online diary, sharing the everyday adventures of an anonymous Nigerian woman. Fast forward nine years, and it has become a tribe of incredible women, living their best lives one story at a time. DANG is a safe space for women to be unapologetically themselves, a family that laughs, learns and lifts each other, from Lagos to every corner of the world. About Ifedayo Agoro An entrepreneur, creative writer, content creator, content marketer and media strategist, Ifedayo Agoro is the founder of Diary of a Naija Girl (DANG) and DANG Lifestyle, a premium home and body care production company, which she launched in Nigeria in 2020. Ifedayo is passionate about social responsibility and philanthropy. She sponsors several young residents at Little Saints Orphanage and partners with Lots Charity Foundation, a non-governmental aid organisation. Connect with DANG Online: Like DANG on FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/3xLjCkU Follow DANG on TWITTER: https://bit.ly/4aBgy9I Follow DANG on INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/4ay4Axu Follow DANG on LINKEDIN: https://bit.ly/3JhGpHM
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    1 ora e 22 min
  • Daniel Etim Effiong on Netflix success, faith, fatherhood & trolls | Dear Ife Series Podcast

    Daniel Etim Effiong on Netflix success, faith, fatherhood & trolls | Dear Ife Series Podcast
    Apr 17 2026
    Daniel Etim Effiong joined us on the podcast and it was truly an unforgettable conversation. Ife spoke with him about his journey as an actor, filmmaker, and director, including how he navigates criticism and responds to trolls in the public eye. He opened up about a deeply personal spiritual awakening, his father’s prison story, and what it was like growing up, shaping the man he is today. The conversation also explores his life as a husband and father, as well as the experience of producing a film that broke the internet, dominated the cinemas, and made it to Netflix in record time. There is so much depth, honesty, and insight in this episode, and you definitely don’t want to miss it. More importantly, this conversation is not complete without you, so we would love for our community to share their thoughts and perspectives. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. Chapters Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:38 Dealing with trolls & critics 00:05:08 Transitioning from engineering to directing 00:07:42 The making of "THE HERD" 00:12:21 Faith and the "Rain of Grace" 00:16:52 A personal spiritual encounter 00:27:45 The story of hisfather 00:36:45 Lessons on fatherhood & marriage 00:46:50 Prioritizing rest & spirituality 00:53:48 The story: a marriage tested by misunderstanding 00:56:30 Daniel’s advice on betrayal & grace 01:10:07 Closing thoughts Want more visual podcasts from DANG? SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@diaryofanaijagirl #DANG #DiaryofaNaijaGirl #DANGWithIfe About Diary of a Naija Girl Diary of a Naija Girl (DANG) is an online community, founded and managed by Ifedayo Agoro, to inspire women across the world through creative storytelling. Back in 2015, it started as an online diary, sharing the everyday adventures of an anonymous Nigerian woman. Fast forward nine years, and it has become a tribe of incredible women, living their best lives one story at a time. DANG is a safe space for women to be unapologetically themselves, a family that laughs, learns and lifts each other, from Lagos to every corner of the world. About Ifedayo Agoro An entrepreneur, creative writer, content creator, content marketer and media strategist, Ifedayo Agoro is the founder of Diary of a Naija Girl (DANG) and DANG Lifestyle, a premium home and body care production company, which she launched in Nigeria in 2020. Ifedayo is passionate about social responsibility and philanthropy. She sponsors several young residents at Little Saints Orphanage and partners with Lots Charity Foundation, a non-governmental aid organisation. Connect with DANG Online: Like DANG on FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/3xLjCkU Follow DANG on TWITTER: https://bit.ly/4aBgy9I Follow DANG on INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/4ay4Axu Follow DANG on LINKEDIN: https://bit.ly/3JhGpHM
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    1 ora e 11 min
  • Pastor Tolu Odukoya on Woman of God, Firstborn Pressure & Leadership | Dear Ife series Podcast

    Pastor Tolu Odukoya on Woman of God, Firstborn Pressure & Leadership | Dear Ife series Podcast
    Apr 10 2026
    Pst. Toluwani Odukoya joined us on the podcast and it was truly an unforgettable conversation. Ife spoke with her about what it means to grow up as a firstborn daughter, navigate life as a pastor and woman of God, and carry the responsibility of leadership that often comes with being the first. There is so much depth, insight, and real-life wisdom in this episode, and you definitely don’t want to miss it. More importantly, this conversation is not complete without you, so we would love for our community to share their thoughts and perspectives. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. Chapters Chapters 00:00:00 Meeting Pastor Tolu Odukoya 00:03:35 The essence of worship and divine connection 00:05:32 Prophetic beginnings: a mother’s powerful vision 00:08:12 Talent vs. spiritual gifting: what’s the difference? 00:11:15 Growing up in a ministry legacy 00:12:52 Turning 40: choosing authenticity 00:15:51 Finding your identity beyond past mistakes 00:19:35 Growing up in a loving and open home 00:21:18 The weight of being the firstborn 00:23:13 Family dynamics after loss: what changes? 00:28:57 Answering the call to ministry 00:34:00 Rethinking the pastor-congregation relationship 00:36:31 Sympathy vs. spirit-led compassion 00:39:10 Learning from failure and deep reflection 00:44:06 Common marriage mistakes you can avoid 00:46:15 Boundaries and bonding: why both matter 00:48:36 Embracing the truth about your partner 00:50:14 Modeling Christ-like love in marriage 00:58:21 Story: the burden of a firstborn daughter 01:03:59 Prioritizing your well-being and self-care 01:09:47 Final thoughts and gratitude Want more visual podcasts from DANG? SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@diaryofanaijagirl #DANG #DiaryofaNaijaGirl #DANGWithIfe About Diary of a Naija Girl Diary of a Naija Girl (DANG) is an online community, founded and managed by Ifedayo Agoro, to inspire women across the world through creative storytelling. Back in 2015, it started as an online diary, sharing the everyday adventures of an anonymous Nigerian woman. Fast forward nine years, and it has become a tribe of incredible women, living their best lives one story at a time. DANG is a safe space for women to be unapologetically themselves, a family that laughs, learns and lifts each other, from Lagos to every corner of the world. About Ifedayo Agoro An entrepreneur, creative writer, content creator, content marketer and media strategist, Ifedayo Agoro is the founder of Diary of a Naija Girl (DANG) and DANG Lifestyle, a premium home and body care production company, which she launched in Nigeria in 2020. Ifedayo is passionate about social responsibility and philanthropy. She sponsors several young residents at Little Saints Orphanage and partners with Lots Charity Foundation, a non-governmental aid organisation. Connect with DANG Online: Like DANG on FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/3xLjCkU Follow DANG on TWITTER: https://bit.ly/4aBgy9I Follow DANG on INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/4ay4Axu Follow DANG on LINKEDIN: https://bit.ly/3JhGpHM
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    1 ora e 11 min
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