Episode #252: The Journey of Uncovering My African Roots! Featuring Richard Kweku EzeAgu Akinyemi
“I legally changed my name once I confirmed what my people group connections are in my DNA.”
Richard Kweku EzeAgu Akinyemi
Author - “Found My People”
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Richard Kweku EzeAgu “Eze” Akinyemi is the Visceral Connections Coach (VCC). His compelling inspirational book “Found My People” has become a #1 Amazon New Release! Eze is passionate about connecting the disconnected to the culture, present but unknown in their DNA.
He believes that each disconnected African descendant can have a “revelation day” that can immeasurably enrich their lives and be nothing short of transformational. Just as a full moon has an equally sized dark side unseen & unknown so it is with most African Americans with our rich culture in the US and our ancestral connections! Eze’s goal is to help illuminate this area for all who desire it.
Upon his first visit to Africa in 2013 he was told by the Igbo's and Yoruba's in Nigeria that he was one of them! When a DNA test proved them correct he legally changed his name to reflect the fact that he is Igbo & Yoruba on his Fathers side and a member of the Fante people of Ghana on his Mothers side! Eze is happily married to his Nigerian Igbo Queen.
Richard joins Audley on The Audacious Living Podcast to discuss:
Understanding one’s identity;
African heritage and cultural identity;
African culture and DNA testing;
Racism, education and success among African Americans;
Connecting with African roots and cultural enrichment.
To learn more about Richard or to pick up a copy of his book “Found My People”, check out his website.
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