Join us for an exhilarating episode as we dive into the dynamic world of actress, model, and guitarist Fọlákẹ́ Olówófôyekù! Hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, Fọlákẹ́ takes us on a journey from her roots in Nigeria to her rise to fame on prime-time television in the States. We explore her groundbreaking role as Abishola in the acclaimed CBS series "Bob Hearts Abishola," delving into the impact of being the first Nigerian to portray a Nigerian character on mainstream television. But that's not all – we also uncover Fọlákẹ́'s passion for music, discussing her single "Ehen Ehen Okay Okay" and the creative process behind her music video. Plus, get ready for some gaming talk as we explore Fọlákẹ́'s gaming experiences, from childhood favorites to parallels between gaming and acting.

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Produced by SALT

Executive Producers: Nick Panama, Jamie Schefman, and Noah Gersh

Creative Producer: Cameron Tagge

Associate Producer: Andre Rojas

Sound Design & Edit: Aaron Kennedy