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16/11/2025

Halloween or Halleluyah night? Why do some Africans in Europe Reject Halloween?
Some Africans especially those from Christian backgrounds reject Halloween because they believe the celebration is focused on the dead, darkness, ghosts, and witches. Apart from being a mismatch with their cultural or religious values, it is frightening for many young children and does not align with how they want their children to understand community celebrations, or spirituality. Join us on 'Lehin Odi' (Echoes of Yoruba voices in Diaspora) presented by Princess Pamela Ogunwusi for Sure 97.5 fm on Saturdays at 10pm where we disect different issues affecting people in Diaspora.

04/11/2025

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01/11/2025

It was about 9 p.m. A black van made its way through the village to the city, going at a maddening speed. It swerved from one side of the road to the other as the driver tried to avoid potholes. Cramped inside it were people who had been captured. They were mostly women and children. It was so dark inside that they could hardly see each other. The only tiny window that served as a source of ventilation had bars wired across it. There were no seats and, each time the van went into a pothole, the occupants were thrown in different directions. Heads banged and hands stretched out for anything that could be grabbed to keep them from falling. The air in the van was humid, smelly and uncomfortable. Young children fainted from lack of fresh air. Women cried as their babies coughed and choked. The people in the van banged on the barrier that stood between them and the driver. The driver drove on, as if under some spell. He had been given instructions to make the journey as fast as possible, so he could go back to pick more victims.
The tyres screeched as the driver brought the van to a final stop in front of two tall gates. In a moment, the massive gates flung open and the driver drove the van into a large compound. The gates roared to life again, shutting their jaws with a loud bang.

Extracted from 'Her Story', written by Princess Pamela Toyin Ogunwusi

12/09/2025

A middle aged man pushed a gate open. He noticed the gate man's hands were tied behind him, and his mouth gagged with a piece of cloth. Five heavily armed men stormed out of the bus parked by the gate and made their way into the premises of a newspaper house. The driver of the bus swung the bus around, leaving the engine running and positioning the bus at a suitable angle for an easy get away. The newspaper house was almost deserted. Most of the writers had left for different assignments. For twenty fearful minutes the five men tore the office apart, shredding every paper on sight and turning every machine upside down, but not before tying the hands and legs of the only person they met in the office. Later that day, Bintu watched the news trembling. Her boss and a few other men had been murdered when the convoy in which they were travelling came under attack. By the time the news was over, Iye's eyes were red and swollen shut. Her mentor and the only person who gave her hope for a bright future was gone.

05/09/2025

Chile lost her parents when she was in college. Left with the burden of taking care of her six younger sisters and a brother, she didn't know what to do. In the small two bedroom bungalow where she and her siblings were cramped, you could feel the presence of poverty staring you in the face. The food shelves were empty and the bedroom had mattresses placed on hand woven mats on the floor. The gasolines stove for cooking was so old and rusty, it's fragile weight could hardly carry a large pot. Though the house looked simple, and neat, everything spelt poverty. The extent of this poverty fired Chile's determination to equip herself and her siblings with good education, the most potent weapon against poverty.

Excerpt from
'Her Story' a book that shares true life migration stories of African women living in Ireland.

Written by Princess Pamela Toyin Ogunwusi

03/09/2025

*'Lehin odi'* - Echoes of Yoruba voices in the Diaspora - Lehin Odi is a Yoruba program with a concept designed to authentically showcase the lives, struggles, and achievements of Nigerians, especially Yorubas in the diaspora. Participants share their memorable and unforgettable times, as well as their diaspora journeys. The program is designed to celebrate their resilience, identities, and richness and to build bridges between Nigerians at home and those in the Diaspora. Lehin Odi is produced by Echoes Media International on Sure 97.5fm. Download the Radio App today to enjoy intriguing stories from the Diaspora. For any enquiries about participating or advertising on the program, email us on: [email protected]

30/08/2025

This video captures the content of Vol 3, issue 1 of Echoes Magazine, giving you a dynamic visual summary of the edition, and offering you a compelling glimpse into this edition’s highlights. Enjoy!

28/08/2025

Prince Abel Sunday Ayodeji from Owu Kingdom in Ogun State Nigeria, graduates with flying colors from Irish Police College

19/08/2025

Violet went from house to house in the scorching sun, begging people to buy the second-hand clothes she sold. Her week old baby needed food and clothes. The day went fast, and at the end of the stressful day, Violet retired to the dilapidated house she shared with tramps and destitutes. This went on for weeks, which ran into months, yet Violet could barely survive. Determined to make it, she went from house to house begging people to help them wash and iron their clothes. At night she was back on the streets, and soon her health started to deteriorate.

Extracted from
'Her Story' (true life migration stories of African women living in Ireland.

Written by Princess Pamela Toyin Ogunwusi

14/08/2025

Fear gripped Lydia as she approached the guesthouse. As soon as she stepped into the compound she sensed danger. The gate, which was usually locked was wide open. The silence around the place was unusual. Then suddenly Lydia heard a loud thud. She removed her shoes and tiptoed close to the window from where the sound came. Her heart raced. Carefully concealing herself, she peeped and almost screamed at what she saw. Her body froze with shock. Her friend's hands were tied to the back of the chair on which she sat. There were whip lashes on her body. A piece of rag gagged her mouth. She looked pale, weak and tired. Tears rolled down her cheeks and her eyes pleaded for mercy.

Excerpt from
'Her Story', a book that shares true life migration stories of African women living in Ireland.
Written by Princess Pamela olutoyin Ogunwusi

12/08/2025

Welcome to 10 @ 10, Your 10 minutes News at 10 o'clock. 10 at 10 cuts through barrage of lumped news to serve you interesting, intriguing news and the latest trends that are often ignored by mainstream outlets. Join Princess Pamela, journalist, author and TV presenter as she explores where others don't, shining light on the unconventional, the underreport€d, and the unexplor€d.

04/08/2025

Emma was frustrated. She had become stubborn and unruly. She suffered depression in prison. She was told her life would be reduced to nothing and finally snuffed out if she tried to play smart. She was constantly tortured and hardly fed. Even though the weather that particular day was steaming hot, Emma's body shook with cold in her prison room. She had discovered she was pregnant a few weeks after she was brutally r***d. She cried her eyes out but rather than attract sympathy, she experienced more hostility. Despite being in her third month, she felt all the signs of labour. She struggled for an old rugged chair by her bed, as her knees gave way, and she slumped. When her eyes blinked, she opened her mouth but was so weak she could hardly hear her own scream for help. Her health had deteriorated. She was behind bars for stepping on the wrong toes. She had published the name of her father's murderer and she was paying dearly for it.

Extracted from
'Her Story' a book that shares true life migration experiences of African women living in Ireland.
Written by Princess Pamela Toyin Ogunwusi
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