Yemi Adenuga’s extraordinary story

About this episode

Dominique interviews Yemi Adenuga about her extraordinary life experiences and views on identity and resilience.

This week on IMAGE The Motherload, Dominique is joined by Councillor Yemi Adenuga . Broadcaster, community organiser, mother of four and the first Black woman elected to public office in Ireland, Their conversation covers Yemi’s extraordinary childhood as one of 27 children in Nigeria, her journey to Ireland, the realities of motherhood while building a public life, and the strength it takes to remain open hearted in the face of serious racism. This is a powerful conversation about identity, resilience, and Yemi’s deep belief that people can change the world around them. IMAGE The Motherload is powered by Peugeot, and sponsored by Liffey Valley, Avoca, Revive Active, Aptamil Advanced and Tigers Childcare

People in this episode

Guest: Yemi Adenuga

Topics covered

• racism
• community organizing
• identity
• resilience
• motherhood

Keywords

• public office
• Ireland
• Nigeria
• mother of four

Sponsors

Liffey Valley, Avoca, Revive Active, Aptamil Advanced, Tigers Childcare

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Motherload, Peugeot

Books & works: The Motherload

Places: Ireland, Nigeria

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