Today we have yet another special guest on the pod! Her name is Kamdi Okonjo and she is a visionary leader and passionate advocate for educational empowerment across the African continent and globe. As the Founder of Africa for Africans and a current Master’s student at the University of Cambridge, she combines academic excellence with a heart for impact. Her hard work through various endeavours has earned her recognition from the Black & Irish Awards and the Bezos Foundation, along with features on Elle Magazine SA and Ventures Africa. Her work has taken her to global platforms, speaking in several countries including the United States, South Africa and Hong Kong.
In this episode, which is part of our ongoing series on equipping people to advance the Kingdom, she shares how God has carried her through deeply challenging seasons and how those experiences have shaped her calling. Her powerful testimony is filled with hope, resilience, and encouragement for anyone walking through difficulty while trying to stay faithful to God’s purpose for their lives.
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction and Overview of the Episode
(02:30) Introducing Kamdi Okonjo
(09:05) Facing Adversity: Bullying and Depression
(15:50) Kamdi’s Testimony: Finding Christ Through Narnia
(29:30) The Evolution of AFA: From Teen Tate to a Movement
(43:00) Channeling Your Pain God’s Way
(45:50) The Power of Testimony: Sharing Our Stories
(49:35) Kamdi’s Final Encouragements