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Wellness and Wahala
Hosted by Dr. Tomi-Omo Oba · EN
A Wellness Wahala Warrior is a WINNER, WORLD-CHANGER, WISE, and WINSOME. They are dedicated to tackling Wahala (which means issues/problems in Nigerian Pidgin) for the good of humanity. Our tribe of subject matter experts in our VILLAGE are a VOICE to the VOICELESS.
Oya, join the Diplomat, Ambassador for Christ, Dr. Tomi Ademokun (OmoOba)-a Public Health Advisor, as she gives you the best Public Health Wellness and Wahala gist with wonderful people using their compassion to take action to put us on the pathway to a Wahala free life. **All views and statements represented are her own
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Episode 127: WIDESPREAD WAHALA — Killings & Insecurity in Nigeria
5d ago00:14:18Tap to summarize🎙️ WELLNESS WAHALA PODCASTEpisode 127: WIDESPREAD WAHALA — Killings & Insecurity in Nigeria 🇳🇬💔Host: Dr. Tomi Ademokun (Omo-Oba)🔥 Episode Key Points: From Plateau (Jos) to Kaduna, Benue, Kwara, and growing concerns in Oyo — insecurity is spreading across Nigeria. Approximately 3.3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) remain affected by conflict and insecurity. Thousands have been killed, kidnapped, or displaced across affected communities. Children, teachers, schools, churches, mosques, and farming communities continue facing attacks. Calls for urgent action, justice, stronger security, and accountability.📊 Statistics Highlighted:🔴 ~3.3 million IDPs due to conflict and insecurity🔴 Plateau: Thousands killed over recent years, including major attacks in Jos/Bokkos areas🔴 Benue: Nearly 6,900+ deaths linked to violence in recent years🔴 Growing kidnappings and attacks affecting schools and communities nationwide🙏🏾 Our Demands:✅ Bring ALL kidnapped victims home ALIVE✅ Immediate prosecution of terrorists, kidnappers, and killers✅ Better protection for schools and vulnerable communities✅ Justice for ALL victims regardless of tribe or religion📖 Scripture Focus:“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” — Proverbs 31:8🎵 Outro Song:As we close this difficult conversation, we leave you with hope and prayer through “Holy Ghost Power” by Titi Lokei from the new album Pioneer 💿🔥Because in times of fear, grief, and uncertainty — we still hold on to faith.🎙️ Stay prayerful. Stay informed. Keep fighting for wellness even in the wahala
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Episode 126: Private Truths & Public Wahala (VIP Guest: Biodun Abudu)
2w ago00:45:09Tap to summarizeWellness Wahala Podcast — Episode 126Private Truths & Public WahalaFeaturing Special VIP Guest: Biodun AbuduHost: Dr. Tomi Ademokun (Omo-Oba)Episode Theme: Hidden Conversations, Healing & Authentic Storytelling⸻This powerful Episode 126 of the Wellness Wahala Podcast, titled Private Truths & Public Wahala, dives into the realities many people are afraid to discuss openly — identity, culture, emotional healing, mental wellness, vulnerability, and the courage to tell authentic stories.Special VIP Guest Biodun Abudu shares his inspiring journey as an award-winning Nigerian-American author, poet, artist, and creative whose work challenges societal silence and encourages honest conversations around pain, healing, and self-expression. Together, Dr. Tomi Ademokun and Biodun explore how culture, diaspora experiences, creativity, and wellness intersect in today’s world.The conversation also highlights the importance of mental wellness, authenticity, and breaking generational silence while encouraging young Africans and diaspora creatives to boldly share their stories without fear. The episode concludes with wisdom-filled reflections, encouragement for aspiring writers, and powerful African proverbs focused on knowledge and leadership. ⸻Key Highlights from the Episode* The inspiration behind Biodun Abudu’s focus on “hidden conversations” society often avoids.* How Nigerian culture and growing up in America shaped his storytelling and worldview.* The importance of vulnerability, emotional wellness, and honest dialogue for both men and women.* Navigating creativity, public recognition, and staying mentally grounded.* Encouragement for young African and diaspora creatives to embrace authenticity.* The role books, poetry, and storytelling play in healing and social awareness.* Reflections on identity, culture, emotional struggles, and breaking societal taboos.* African wisdom and proverbs centered on knowledge, leadership, and purpose.⸻Featured African Proverbs“Reader today, leader tomorrow.” — Nigerian Proverb“Wisdom pass gold.” (Wisdom is more valuable than riches.)⸻Connect with Biodun AbuduInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/biodunabudu/Website: https://www.biodunabudu.com/⸻Wellness Wahala PodcastFollow and support the Wellness Wahala Podcast hosted by Dr. Tomi Ademokun for inspiring conversations focused on wellness, faith, culture, leadership, authentic living, and global impact.Wellness Wahala Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wellnesswahala⸻Ending Song Feature 🎶Closing out Episode 126 is the reflective and poetic track “Epilogue” by Biodun Abudu, featured on Titi LoKei’s new album Pioneer. The song beautifully captures themes of truth, healing, identity, and transformation — perfectly aligning with the heart of this episode.Music Feature: “Pioneer” by Titi LoKei — the empowering new anthem from Nigerian-American artist, rapper, songwriter, and creative visionary Titi LoKei, known for bold storytelling and inspirational music focused on resilience, authenticity, and purpose.Official Website: https://www.ilokei.com/Listen to Pioneer: https://www.ilokei.com/pioneerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelokei/Listen to “Epilogue” here:https://youtu.be/ySwMP5eo20U?si=ng678s8nNhUF-IBq
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Episode 125: Chapter 6 Recap – Turning Workplace Wahala into Wellness
Feb 400:20:40Tap to summarize🎙️ Episode 125: Chapter 6 Recap – Turning Workplace Wahala into WellnessIn this powerful episode of the Wellness Wahala Podcast, Dr. Tomi Omo-Oba dives deep into Chapter 6 of Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty — “Wahala in the Workplace: When Systems of Service Are Saturated with Injustice and Ego.”This episode is for anyone navigating: • Workplace injustice and retaliation • Toxic leadership and broken systems • Being silenced for integrity • Serving faithfully while under pressureRooted in scripture, African proverbs, and lived experience, Dr. Tomi reframes workplace challenges as refining fire, not failure. Listeners are guided through spiritual discernment, courage, healing, and divine repositioning.✨ This episode also launches a 7-Day Prayer, Praise & Intermittent Fasting Reset for clarity, justice, healing, and restoration in work and leadership spaces.🔥 Key takeaway:Your wahala is not wasted. God is refining you for favor.———-📖 FREE DEVOTIONALStart the FREE Wellness Wahala Bible Plan on the YouVersion Bible App👉 Available now via the Wellness Wahala Youversion Bible app link hub:🔗 Join me in reading this free 🆓 devotional-Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/59897⸻📘 GET THE BOOKPurchase Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty👉 Available via the same link hub:🔗 https://linktr.ee/Wellnesswahala?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=62ba4003-06dc-429b-b2ae-5fe1e15ee574⸻🎧 LISTENER CHALLENGEShare this episode with: • A woman in leadership • A public servant • Anyone facing injustice at workAnd remember:Stay well. Stay prayed up. And never waste your wahala. 💛🔥
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Happy New Year: Chapter 5 Fire on the Field-Turning Wahala into Wellness
Jan 700:20:42Tap to summarizeIn this powerful first Wednesday episode of 2026, Dr. Tomi Omo-Oba welcomes listeners into the FIRE 🔥 section of her memoir Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty, beginning with Chapter 5 – Fire on the Field.Released on January 7th, this episode reflects divine alignment—5 (grace) and 7 (God’s perfection and completion)—as Dr. Tomi shares raw testimony, biblical insight, and global perspective on how seasons of betrayal, heartbreak, and unexpected trials refine purpose and birth resilience.This episode reminds every Wellness Wahala Warrior that fire is not punishment—it is preparation.⸻🔑 Key Takeaways • 🔥 Wahala no dey knock door – trouble often enters without warning, but God still reigns • 📖 Biblical numerics: the power of 5 (grace) and 7 (completion) in divine seasons • 💔 Lessons from Chapter 5 – Fire on the Field: betrayal, resilience, and inner strength • 🌍 How personal fire shapes global impact and leadership • 🧬 Why roots, village, and faith matter in seasons of testing • 📰 Wahala News Gist: reflections on current challenges facing Venezuela, Nigeria, and America • 🙏 Prayers for the nations—turning chaos into wellness, justice, and restoration⸻📚 Order the Book (Now on Sale!)Experience the full Wellness Wahala journey—from Faith, through Fire, into Favor.👉 Order your copy here:🔗 https://linktr.ee/Wellnesswahala
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Episode 123: Chapter 4-When GOD Opens Doors: A Virtual Deep Dive into Wellness Wahala Book
Nov 1300:22:43Tap to summarize🎙️ Episode 123 — Chapter 4 “When God Opens Doors” Divine Positioning No Human Hand Can BlockIn this episode, Dr. Tomi Omo-Oba breaks down Chapter 4 of Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire & Favor on Diplomatic Duty, sharing powerful truths on divine timing, bold faith, and walking through the doors God Himself opens.Theme Scripture: Revelation 3:8 — “I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.”Episode Highlights: Why divine doors sometimes look like delays or detours “Favor follows obedience” — what this means in real life Identity warfare at the gate of elevation African proverbs + practical faith gems Key quotes straight from Chapter 4⸻📰 Wahala News of the WeekA timely update on the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria and the new bill presented to President Trump condemning the persecution of Christians.🎧 Listen to Episode 83: Humanitarian Wahala Crisis in Nigeria 🇳🇬https://open.spotify.com/episode/521VViH0ruXzOMwJOvow0NAs VP of NIDO Americas (South Savannah Chapter), I stand with advocates calling for justice and protection for: 50,000+ Christians killed 5,000,000+ IDPs displaced Families + communities destroyed by Boko Haram & ISIS-WAAfrican Proverb:“When a village stands together, even fire cannot consume it.”⸻💬 Affirmation of the Week“What God opens, no man — no wahala — can shut.My steps are ordered, my doors are divine, and my favor is for kingdom impact.”⸻📚 Grab the BookOrder Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire & Favor on Diplomatic Duty now:🔗 https://linktr.ee/Wellnesswahala?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareAvailable on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Books, Apple Books, Kindle, Selar & Kobo.⸻✨✨✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨✨✨👉🏾 YALI Free Certification Courses:https://yali.state.gov/courses/⸻🙌🏾 SPONSORS👕 Seek Jesus Apparel15% OFF with code GODisINVOLVED15Shop: https://seekjesus.co✈️ Toyin Travel AgencyMention WELLNESS WAHALA Podcast for exclusive travel dealshttps://linktr.ee/toyintravelagency👩🏾🍳 ToMuTi CookbookRecipes from Mama Amu-Ademokunhttps://a.co/8A1yAOf📡 NIDO Radio – 24/7 OnlineDiaspora empowerment + wellness contenthttps://nidoradio.nidoamericassouthsavannah.org/⸻🎼 Outro Music“BACK THEN” — Titi Lokei ft. Mike Jones🎶 https://youtu.be/rYlbq_B76_0?si=bwOBl7Cxq5m0DmN7⸻🎧 Stay well, stay wise, and keep turning your wahala to wellness! 💖
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Episode 122: Virtual Wellness Wahala Book Reading Gems – Chapter 3: “The Call to Serve”
Oct 1600:30:19Tap to summarizeEpisode 122: Virtual Wellness Wahala Book Reading Gems – Chapter 3: “The Call to Serve”Host: Dr. Oluwatomiloba “Tomi” Omo-Oba AdemokunBook📕: Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty Series⸻Episode Summary:In this inspiring episode, Dr. Tomi “Omo-Oba” Ademokun, global public health diplomat, author, and faith-driven wellness advocate, takes listeners on a powerful journey through Chapter 3 of her memoir, Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty.Titled “The Call to Serve,” this virtual book reading explores the divine connection between faith, purpose, and global service — from humble beginnings in volunteerism to walking the halls of international diplomacy. Dr. Tomi shares authentic reflections on leadership, motherhood, and service under fire, reminding listeners that every act of obedience births favor, and every wahala (challenge) can be transformed into wellness and witness.⸻Key Highlights & Gems:💎 Service begins with humility and obedience to God’s whisper.🌍 Faithful service in small places leads to divine impact across nations.🔥 True leadership carries both a towel and a crown — service is not just an act, it’s a mantle.🌸 Wahala can be the soil where purpose and favor bloom.⸻Scripture of the Episode:📖 1 Peter 4:11 (NIV) – “If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised.”African Proverb Gem:“He who wants to plant a tree must first dig a hole.” — Yoruba Proverb⸻Affirmation:“I am called to serve. My service is sacred. My obedience births favor, and my wahala becomes my wellness.”⸻Listen & Connect:🎧 Available on all streaming platforms.📚 Order the book Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty and download the free devotional on the YouVersion Bible App.🔗 https://linktr.ee/wellnesswahala✨ Grateful Feature Alert! ✨Huge thanks to the amazing Kemi Ajumobi and the entire Inspiring Women Africa (IWA) magazine team for featuring my Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty book review — along with top endorsements and reflections from global leaders and faith champions — in their newly released October edition! 🙏🏾💖It’s such a blessing to see Wellness Wahala spotlighted among stories of inspiring women across Africa and the diaspora. 🌍📖 Dive into the full book reviews and read the inspiring endorsements here:👉🏾 https://theiwagroup.com/book-review-wellness-wahala/💫 From Africa to America — this is not just a memoir, it’s a movement of Faith, Fire, and Favor!#WellnessWahala #InspiringWomenAfrica #DrTomiAdemokun #BookFeature #FaithFireFavor #AfricanAuthors #DiasporaStories #IWA #WellnessWahalaWarrior
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Episode 121: Virtual Wellness Wahala Book Reading Gems, Chapter 2-The Wilderness of Waiting
Sep 2500:23:56Tap to summarize🎙️ Wellness Wahala Podcast – Episode 121Title: Virtual Book Reading Gems – The Wilderness of WaitingIn this episode, Dr. Tomi Mercy Ademokun (Omo-Oba) takes listeners inside Chapter 2: The Wilderness of Waiting from her memoir Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty.🌿 Through powerful storytelling and spiritual insight, she shares how seasons of silence and delay are never wasted—they are womb seasons of preparation.⸻💎 Gems from Chapter 2 “Waiting is not passive—it’s prophetic.” “Each delay was divine. Each closed door was heaven’s protection, not rejection.” “Delay is not denial. Hiddenness is not rejection. The wilderness is not a wasteland—it’s a womb.” “My wilderness became my womb. My waiting became my weapon.” “God is writing a story through your silence that will one day shout His glory.”⸻✝️ Faith ScriptureIsaiah 40:31 (KJV):“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”⸻🎁 Free Gift for Wellness Wahala WarriorsThe Wellness Wahala Bible Plan is live on the YouVersion Bible App—FREE in two languages!👉 English Version: Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic DutyLink: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/59897👉 Yoruba Version: Ìlera àti Wahala: Ìgbàgbọ, Iná, àti Oore Ọlọ́run ní Ìṣẹ́ AṣòfinLink: https://www.bible.com/yo/reading-plans/61340⸻📚 Order the BookGrab your copy of Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty today!Amazon Order Link: https://a.co/d/gnIDTZR⸻🕊️ ClosingYour wilderness season is not wasted—it’s womb season. God is birthing something new in you. Stay encouraged, stay rooted, and always remember: wellness will always overcome wahala.
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Episode 120: Wellness Wahala Virtual Reading-Chapter 1 (Born for a Purpose)
Sep 1400:16:37Tap to summarize🎙️ Episode 120: Wellness Wahala Virtual Reading Gems 💎 – Chapter 1: Born for a PurposeWe’ve hit a milestone, Warriors! Episode 120 kicks off our brand-new Wellness Wahala Virtual Reading Gems Series 💎. For the next 12 weeks, we’ll dive into each chapter of my book Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty—pulling out the fire-filled gems of wisdom, faith, and favor to fuel your journey.In today’s episode, we start with Chapter 1 – Born for a Purpose.🔥 Gems from Chapter 1 include: • “I was born…a miracle baby, birthed through warfare and wrapped in destiny.” • “Every syllable of my name is a banner over my life.” • “I was born with a crown and a calling.”💡 Reflection: No matter your beginnings or battles, God has already placed a crown and calling on your life.🙏 Warrior Challenge: Reflect on your own story this week. What names, roots, or experiences shaped your destiny? Where has God’s purpose shown up in your pain?💎 How to Ignite the Wellness Wahala Warrior in YOU: • 📚 Grab your copy of Wellness Wahala → https://linktr.ee/Wellnesswahala • 🎁 Gift it to family & friends this holiday season. • 📖 Request the book in your local library or book club. • 👩🏾🤝👨🏿 Start your own Wellness Wahala book club. • 🙌 Lead a Bible study with the free Wellness Wahala Bible Plan → https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/59897✨ Already got your copy? Upload your photos & videos 📸🎥 and leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review—it helps spread the word globally and inspire more Warriors to rise in Faith, Fire & Favor!📅 Next week: Chapter 2 – The Wilderness of Waiting: a reminder that “the wilderness is not a wasteland—it’s a womb.”
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Aug 3001:17:50Tap to summarize✨ Wellness Wahala Warrior Watches Webinar ✨Thanks a TRILLION 🙌🏾 to everyone who joined the Wellness Wahala Warrior Watches Webinar!Special gratitude to my spiritual father & teacher, Apostle Michael Adeyemi Adefarasin (Kingdom Lifeline Apostolic Ministries, Abuja, Nigeria) for his covering and teaching.🎉 Congrats also to all the winners of our trivia giveaways Free copies of Wellness Wahala book—you are true Wellness Wahala Warriors!🔑 Key Points from the 8 Prayer WatchesEach day is divided into 8 “time gates.” Whoever possesses the gate controls the outcome of the day. Here are the major watches and their prayer focus:🌙 Night Watches (6 PM – 6 AM)6–9 PM (Divine Beginnings & Covenant Renewal) – Lam. 2:18–19, Matt. 16:16–19-The beginning of the Watches9–12 Midnight (Favor, Protection, Provision) – Ps. 5:12, Zech. 9:1212–3 AM (Spiritual Warfare & Deliverance) – Acts 16:25–34, Ps. 119:623–6 AM (Resurrection & Morning Glory) – Isa. 60:1, Job 38:12–13☀️ Day Watches (6 AM – 6 PM)6–9 AM (Strength & Healing) – Acts 2:15–18, Isa. 60:19–12 Noon (Forgiveness & Fruitfulness) – Gal. 2:20, Col. 3:2–1112–3 PM (Warfare & Victory) – Ps. 91, Prov. 4:183–6 PM (Restoration & Miracles) – Acts 3:1, 1 Kings 18:36–39✨ Remember: Every watch is a gate of destiny—Stand, Guard, Possess, and Pray Through!📖 Free Resources & Links🔗 Bible Plans on YouVersionWellness Wahala Bible Plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/59897-wellness-wahala-faith-fire-and-favor-on-diplomatJoseph Mandate Bible Plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/46390-the-joseph-mandate8 Prayer Watches Bible Plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/46398-the-eight-prayer-watches-praying-through🎧 Wellness Wahala Podcasthttps://linktr.ee/wellnesswahala📚 Study Biblical Hebrew/Greek – 10% OffInstitute of Israel Biblical Studies: https://go.israelbiblicalstudies.com/DrTomi🌍 Connect with Apostle Michael Adeyemi Adefarasinhttps://michaeladeyemiadefarasin.org/🙏🏾 Stay aligned with Heaven’s timetable and walk in victory daily as a Wellness Wahala Warrior Watchman!#WellnessWahala #PrayerWatches #FaithFireFavor #AmbassadorForChrist
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Episode 118: Launching Nigerians in Diaspora Organization first ever book club with Wellness Wahala
Aug 1200:50:18Tap to summarize“Wellness Wahala-Faith, Fire & Favor: Launching NIDOA’s First-Ever Book Club with Trailblazing Author Dr. Tomi Ademokun of Wellness Wahala”⸻🎧 Episode 118 Description:History is in the making! 📚✨ Join President Collins Ikegwuonu, host of NIDO Radio, as we launch the first-ever Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Americas Book Club with trailblazing author, public health diplomat, and NIDOA South Savannah Vice President Dr. Tomi Ademokun—the powerhouse behind Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty.Get ready for a powerful conversation diving into:🙏 FAITH – The Foundation: How faith became her unshakable base in life and leadership.🔥 FIRE – The Refining: How challenges and ‘Wahala moments’ shaped her character.💎 FAVOR – The Restoration: How God turned delays into destiny.💝 Special Gift – Download the Wellness Wahala Bible Plan for FREE and take a deeper dive into the Faith, Fire & Favor journey that’s inspiring the diaspora worldwide.📖 Buy the Book & Access the Free gift Bible Plan Here 👉 https://linktr.ee/Wellnesswahala
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