Special Mums Africa (SMA) is a groundbreaking podcast hosted by special needs mums and advocates Yemisi Fajimolu-Taiwo (Actress and TV host), Bukola Ayinde (Lawyer and Author) and Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie (Author and Content Producer).
In the Podcast, they do away with myths and explore what it is really like raising a child with special needs. The hosts share their own experiences in exploring such topics as the diagnosis, marriage, intimacy, education, finances, nutrition, siblings, what parents really think but never say out loud.... and more!
Informative and heartfelt, Special Mums Africa delves into the lived experience, realities and impact of having and raising children with special needs.
Note: Each episode ends with “The Honest Truth”. One minute where the hosts ask the guests to share the truth about the journey. Something they may think but rarely say out loud.
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Special Mums Africa (SMA) is a groundbreaking podcast hosted by special needs mums and advocates Yemisi Fajimolu-Taiwo (Actress and TV host), Bukola Ayinde (Lawyer and Author) and Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie (Author and Content Producer).
In the Podcast, they do away with myths and explore what it is really like raising a child with special needs. The hosts share their own experiences in exploring such topics as the diagnosis, marriage, intimacy, education, finances, nutrition, siblings, what parents really think but never say out loud.... and more!
Informative and heartfelt, Special Mums Africa delves into the lived experience, realities and impact of having and raising children with special needs.
Note: Each episode ends with “The Honest Truth”. One minute where the hosts ask the guests to share the truth about the journey. Something they may think but rarely say out loud.
We’ve heard a lot about mums so far in the series, but what about the guys? Welcome to the “Daddy Edition”, our juicy bonus episode where we explore what it’s really like for dads going through the special needs parenting journey? Recorded live at Africa NXT 2023, join Paul Okeugo, Obinna Okerekeocha, Remi Olutimayin and Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie as they delve into the topic from the male perspective. In part 3 we look at what can be done to support dad’s more and answer some questions from the audience
We’ve heard a lot about mums so far in the series, but what about the guys? Welcome to the “Daddy Edition”, our juicy bonus episode where we explore what it’s really like for dads going through the special needs parenting journey. Recorded live at Africa NXT 2023, join Paul Okeugo, Obinna Okerekeocha, Remi Olutimayin and Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie as they delve into the topic from the male perspective. In Part 2 we look at stereotypes of what it means to be a man. How does the special needs parenting journey affects relationships and marriage?
We’ve heard a lot about mums so far in the series, but what about the guys? Welcome to the “Daddy Edition”, our juicy bonus episode where we explore what it’s really like for dads going through the special needs parenting journey. Recorded live at Africa NXT 2023, join Paul Okeugo, Obinna Okerekeocha, Remi Olutimayin and Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie as they delve into the topic from the male perspective. In part 1 we meet the dads and find out what their special needs parenting journey has been like.
Recorded at Africa Nxt Social Media Week 2022 Landmark Centre Lagos, the hosts share their views on how social media can help and hinder the special needs parenting journey.
Recorded at Africa Nxt Social Media Week 2022 Landmark Centre Lagos, the hosts share their views on how social media can help and hinder the special needs parenting journey.
Recorded at Africa Nxt Social Media Week 2022 Landmark Centre Lagos, the hosts share their views on how social media can help and hinder the special needs parenting journey.
We speak to proprietress Tola Makinde. Founder of MDSF and has a 10-year-old daughter with DS. Her daughter Moyin is the voice of Sim Sim in the upcoming Pilot Ep for the animation Ugo and Sim Sim the series
Tagbo is the proud father of 12-year-old Kanye who has autism and has found his voice through his extraordinary paintings. Kanye now exhibits his works all over the world and is breaking ground in the art scene.
We talk to Gabriel Aigbokhaode, Play Therapist and founder of Play Smart Concepts on the importance of play in the development and how the concept is applied to children with special needs
The relationship between siblings of those with special needs is an interesting one. We chat with recording artist Jessica Bongos-Ikwue whose brother Junior has Down Syndrome. What was life like in the past and what is it like now they are both adults?
We speak to founder Mrs Dotun Akande ACAS (Advanced Certified Autism Specialist) on her journey having a child with autism and what led her to start Patrick's Speech and Language Centre
We dive into issues of mental health. Statistics show that parents that have children with special needs suffer more mental health issues. Not only that but people with disabilities are also at higher risk of mental health issues. We talk about why and what can be done about it?
We meet our first Non-Nigerian of the podcast series, former Kenyan beauty queen and celebrity Sanaipei Ntimama. We get to know about her son Kalel who is autistic and the founding of the Kalel Institute.
We delve into the importance of the creative arts for all children, but especially for those with special needs. It serves as a vehicle for learning and so much more. We speak to zusi as the founder of FOS inclusive creative arts centre.
The premier Physical Therapist in Nigeria. We get to know more about body-mind connection and the important part physical therapy has for those with special needs
Special Mums Africa (SMA) is a groundbreaking podcast hosted by special needs mums and advocates Yemisi Fajimolu-Taiwo (Actress and TV host), Bukola Ayinde (Lawyer and Author) and Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie (Author and Content Producer).
In the Podcast, they do away with myths and explore what it is really like raising a child with special needs. The hosts share their own experiences in exploring such topics as the diagnosis, marriage, intimacy, education, finances, nutrition, siblings, what parents really think but never say out loud.... and more!
Informative and heartfelt, Special Mums Africa delves into the lived experience, realities and impact of having and raising children with special needs.
Note: Each episode ends with “The Honest Truth”. One minute where the hosts ask the guests to share the truth about the journey. Something they may think but rarely say out loud.
