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Dr. Tomi-Omo Oba

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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  • S7 · E132
    September 19 · 30 min

    Episode 132: GOD is in the Waiting Room (With You)-VIP Guest: Mrs. Ebika Mark

    God Is in the Waiting Room | Ebika Mark on 10 Years, 5 Miscarriages & God's Timing | Wellness Wahala Book Club DESCRIPTION Welcome to the Wellness Wahala Book Club Series, where we spotlight great authors from Africa and the Diaspora. In this episode, Dr. Tomi Mercy Ademokun sits down with Mrs. Ebika Mark — banker, ministry leader, wife and mother — author of the debut book God Is in the Waiting Room (With You): For People Navigating Delay, Uncertainty, and God's Timing. Over ten years, Ebika walked through ovarian cysts, hormonal imbalances, blocked fallopian tubes, five miscarriages and a failed IVF cycle — all while serving in her church's children's ministry and building a career in banking. This conversation is that testimony, and the teaching that came out of it. WHAT WE COVER Welcome & Book Club Series introduction Meet Ebika Mark — banker, ministry leader, author When she realised the journey to motherhood would be a long one Preparation vs. warfare vs. a delay of your own making — how to tell them apart The "prayer of inquiry" and how it changed the way she prayed Serving in children's ministry while still waiting for her own child Letting go of a promise without giving up on it Faith and work: carrying a private struggle through a demanding career For the person who has done everything right and still sees no breakthrough What she hopes readers carry away Closing word, Prayers for those in Waiting Wahala season & where to get the book LINES THAT STAYED WITH US "The waiting room is not where life pauses. It is where God prepares you for the life you prayed for." "How you wait matters as much as what you are waiting for." "Surrender is not defeat. It is the highest form of trust." GET THE BOOK Order God Is in the Waiting Room (With You) — hardcover, paperback and eBook: https://www.ebikamark.com Publisher: Madda Book Media — https://www.maddabookmedia.com Bulk orders & book club sets: maddabookmedia@gmail.com CONNECT WITH EBIKA MARK Website: https://www.ebikamark.com Instagram: @momsinwaiting | @moneymattershq Facebook & LinkedIn: Ebika Mark Email: ebikusmark@gmail.com CONNECT WITH WELLNESS WAHALA Host: Dr. Tomi Mercy Ademokun, DrPH, MPH Read the memoir Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favour on Diplomatic Duty: https://a.co/d/iYP1aMQ Follow @WellnessWahala — and please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, SHARE and leave a review. Bless up! Never waste your wahala. 🤎 #WellnessWahala #WellnessWahalaBookClub #EbikaMark #GodIsInTheWaitingRoom #ChristianBooks #FaithAndInfertility #GodsTiming #AfricanAuthors #NigerianAuthors #DiasporaVoices #WomensMinistry #Testimony #WaitingSeason #ChristianPodcast

  • S7 · E131
    August 19 · 45 min

    Episode 131: How Nigerians Are Winning in the Diaspora | VIP Guest: Dr. Chinyere Eze

    Nigerian culture is going global — from Afrobeats topping charts to Ankara on runways — but what does it really take to thrive in the diaspora? In this episode of Wellness on WAHALA x NIDO Radio South, Dr. Chinyere Eze, President of NIDO California, gets real about identity, mentorship, mental health, and the rise of Nigerians in America. We cover: The diaspora reality check: "no work, no survival" and the myth that everything's alright once you arrive Nigerian fashion decoded — George fabric, coral beads, gele, and the truth about Ankara & jollof origins How NIDO mentors the next generation into scholarships, grants, and business ownership Abia State's transformation: 24 years of stagnation reversed in ~2 years Breaking the mental health stigma in Nigerian and African communities Nigerians stepping into political and professional leadership across the U.S. 🎉 Don't miss NIDO California Cultural Day — August 22nd — featuring all six geopolitical zones in traditional attire. Open to Nigerian Americans and African Americans alike. Streaming live on NIDO Radio TV & YouTube. 📻 NIDO Radio streams 24/7 worldwide. Subscribe for more Wellness on WAHALA conversations on health, culture, and community. #WellnessOnWahala #NIDO #NigeriansInDiaspora #Afrobeats #Ankara #NigerianCulture #AbiaState #MentalHealthAwareness #DiasporaLife #NigerianAmerican

  • S7 · E130
    August 10 · 49 min

    Episode 130: Nigeria to America-Culture, Fashion, Love, Diaspora (VIP: Hon. Mrs. Valencia Stovall)

    🎙️ NIGERIA TO AMERICA: CULTURE, LOVE & DIASPORA | YEYE METO SPEAKS Welcome to NIDOA Radio × Wellness Wahala, where we connect culture, community, wellness, history, and the Nigerian-American diaspora. In this inspiring conversation, Hon. Valencia Stovall, Yeye Meto of Papalanto, Ewekoro LGA, Ogun State, Nigeria 🇳🇬🇺🇸 joins Dr. Tomi and Collins Ikegwuonu as she is live in Nigeria the Giant of Africa-to share her firsthand experiences traveling through Nigeria, exploring historical sites, building cultural connections, and launching her Monife USA Adire business. From the emotional history of Badagry’s Point of No Return to the breathtaking heights of Olumo Rock in Abeokuta, Hon. Stovall offers a unique perspective on Nigeria, its heritage, and the importance of preserving and sharing African history with the global diaspora. 🌍 IN THIS EPISODE 🇳🇬 Badagry & the Point of No Return — Exploring an important site connected to the transatlantic slave trade and African-American ancestral history. ⛰️ Olumo Rock, Abeokuta — Her unforgettable experience climbing the historic rock and discovering the communities and scenery surrounding it. 🇺🇸 American Space in Nigeria — Discovering a U.S.-supported resource where Nigerians can access information, technology, Wi-Fi, and educational resources about America. 👘 Monife USA & Adire Entrepreneurship — Her vision for using beautiful Nigerian Adire textiles to connect African culture with African-American celebrations, including Juneteenth, Black History Month, weddings, galas, and other cultural events. 🌍 Nigerian-American Diaspora Engagement — Discussing how Nigerians and African Americans can build stronger relationships through cultural education, collaboration, and meaningful engagement. ❤️ Love, Marriage & Immigration — Sharing personal experiences and challenges surrounding international marriage and the U.S. immigration process. 📚 Preserving African History — Why historical sites such as Badagry must be protected and better appreciated so future generations can understand their significance. 🤝 Building Cultural Bridges — Exploring opportunities for NIDO South Savannah and the African-American community to collaborate on cultural events and entrepreneurship. 💡 KEY MESSAGE This conversation is about more than travel. It is about identity, history, culture, entrepreneurship, love, diaspora connection, and building bridges between Nigeria and America. Hon. Stovall's journey reminds us that when we learn each other's histories and traditions, we create opportunities for greater understanding, respect, collaboration, and unity. 🎙️ NIDOA Radio × Wellness WahalaHosted by Dr. Tomi Mercy Ademokun 📍 Featuring: Hon. Valencia Stovall — Yeye Meto of Papalanto, Ewekoro LGA, Ogun State 👍🏾 LIKE this video💬 COMMENT — What part of Hon. Stovall's journey inspired you most?🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more NIDOA Radio & Wellness Wahala conversations📲 SHARE with someone passionate about Nigeria, Africa, history, culture, and the diaspora. #NIDOA #NIDORadio #WellnessWahala #ValenciaStovall #YeyeMeto #Nigeria #OgunState #Papalanto #Ewekoro #Badagry #OlumoRock #Adire #MonifeUSA #AfricanDiaspora #NigerianAmerican #AfricanAmericanHistory #DiasporaEngagement #CulturalHeritage #NigeriaToAmeric ⸻ Wellness Wahala 📡Podcast, Book 📕 , and Adire 👚 Follow 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 ⸻ Honorable Mrs. Valencia Stovall Instagram link 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/valenciastovall?igsh=b2I5dHBmcjRkbmRl

  • August 6 · 17 min

    Episode 129: 45th Birthday full of GODs grace and gratitude & giveaways gifts

    🎂✨ NEW EPISODE: 45 & FULL OF GRACE & GRATITUDE 🙌🏾A powerful birthday testimony, declarations of favor, and a reminder that God is STILL working 💛 📖 4 = Creation 🌍 | 5 = Grace ✨ | 9 = Completion 🍇This is a season of overflow, alignment & completion 🎧 Listen now + start the devotional:https://www.bible.com/reading-plans 📕 Order Wellness Wahala:https://a.co/d/08mJFASj 🎁 GIVEAWAY + TRAVEL DEAL ALERT ✈️✨ Only 3 spots left for my birthday giveaway 👀🔥Don’t miss your chance to win a FREE copy of Wellness Wahala! Intro song 🎵 Track #13 Wellness Wahala Jehovah G-hova on Titi Lokei new 🆕 Pioneer album 💿 found on all streaming platforms and at this link 🔗 https://www.ilokei.com/pioneer 🚨 JOIN THE GIVEAWAY: Download YouVersion Bible App Search “Passport to Promise” Start Day 1 + screenshot & tag @WellnessWahala and ✈️ Book your next affordable vacation package with Toyin Travel Agency 💫 Use code: Wellness Wahala for a special discount 📲 Secure your trip. Secure your peace. Secure your reset. ✨ “When God dey your side, no wahala fit stop your shine.” #45AndFavored #WellnessWahala #GraceSeason #TravelWithToyin #GiveawayAlert #AffordableLuxury Closing song and gratitude 🎧 AGGS blessed me with a beautiful thank-you video, birthday prayers, and songs of gratitude — celebrating both my birthday and my mother’s 75th birthday, in honor of her legacy as an AGGS alumna. 💐 In honor of my Mother, Mercy Ehiwehma Amu-Ademokun (AGGS Alumni): ​ 🎓 3 Scholarships to the top 3 graduating students headed to college — ₦25,000 each (₦75,000 total) ​ 🌿 A grass cutter for school grounds maintenance ​ 🏀 Basketballs, kits, and brand-new jerseys for the AGGS Girls’ team — bearing my mother’s name ​ 🔊 A new speaker system for the school ​ 📚 Copies of Wellness Wahala for the school library — for students, administrators, and teachers It was an honor to give back and invest in these girls — the future leaders, mothers, and Queens of our nation. 👸🏽✨

  • July 17 · 28 min

    Episode 128: When Wahala Systems Fail You

    What happens when the systems built to protect you… fail you? In this powerful episode of Wellness Wahala, we take a deep dive into Chapter 7: Standing in Truth When Systems Break You Down—a raw and unfiltered conversation about betrayal, resilience, and reclaiming your voice when everything you trusted collapses. This episode is both personal and global. After nearly two decades of service at the CDC—from fellow to consultant contractor to full-time employee—this year marks a full-circle moment. As the CDC celebrates its 80-year anniversary, I share my lived experience navigating purpose, public health, and the painful reality of being impacted by a mass federal layoff (RIF). This is more than a career story. This is a truth-telling moment about systems, service, and survival. We also unpack: ✨ The emotional and spiritual lessons from Chapter 7 ✨ What it means to stand in truth during betrayal and breakdown ✨ The paradox of serving systems that don’t always protect their own ✨ Frontline insights from Ebola outbreak responses ✨ Ongoing domestic and global public health crises ✨ How to maintain your identity, purpose, and wellness in the face of institutional failure From personal heartbreak to public health emergencies, this episode connects the dots between individual healing and systemic realities. If you’ve ever: * Felt let down by institutions you trusted * Given your all to a system that didn’t give back * Had to rebuild your identity after loss, betrayal, or transition This conversation is for you. 💡 Key Message: When systems fail, your truth becomes your anchor. — 🎙️ Wellness Wahala is where culture, faith, health, and real life collide—turning chaos into clarity and purpose. — 📌 Don’t forget to: 👍 Like 💬 Comment your thoughts 🔔 Subscribe for more powerful conversations 📚Wellness Wahala Book on SALE➡️ https://linktr.ee/Wellnesswahala #WellnessWahala #PublicHealth #CDC #Ebola #SystemFailure #HealingJourney #CareerTransition #FaithAndWellness #GlobalHealth #Resilience #TruthTelling

  • S7 · E127
    May 28 · 14 min

    Episode 127: WIDESPREAD WAHALA — Killings & Insecurity in Nigeria

    🎙️ WELLNESS WAHALA PODCAST Episode 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

  • S7 · E126
    May 17 · 45 min

    Episode 126: Private Truths & Public Wahala (VIP Guest: Biodun Abudu)

    Wellness Wahala Podcast — Episode 126 Private Truths & Public Wahala Featuring Special VIP Guest: Biodun Abudu Host: 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 Abudu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biodunabudu/ Website: https://www.biodunabudu.com/ ⸻ Wellness Wahala Podcast Follow 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/pioneer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelokei/ Listen to “Epilogue” here: https://youtu.be/ySwMP5eo20U?si=ng678s8nNhUF-IBq

  • February 4 · 20 min

    Episode 125: Chapter 6 Recap – Turning Workplace Wahala into Wellness

    🎙️ Episode 125: Chapter 6 Recap – Turning Workplace Wahala into Wellness In 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 pressure Rooted 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 DEVOTIONAL Start 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 BOOK Purchase Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty 👉 Available via the same link hub: 🔗 https://linktr.ee/Wellnesswahala?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=62ba4003-06dc-429b-b2ae-5fe1e15ee574 ⸻ 🎧 LISTENER CHALLENGE Share this episode with: • A woman in leadership • A public servant • Anyone facing injustice at work And remember: Stay well. Stay prayed up. And never waste your wahala. 💛🔥

  • January 7 · 20 min

    Happy New Year: Chapter 5 Fire on the Field-Turning Wahala into Wellness

    In 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

  • Nov 13, 2025 · 22 min

    Episode 123: Chapter 4-When GOD Opens Doors: A Virtual Deep Dive into Wellness Wahala Book

    🎙️ Episode 123 — Chapter 4 “When God Opens Doors” Divine Positioning No Human Hand Can Block In 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 Week A 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/521VViH0ruXzOMwJOvow0N As 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-WA African 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 Book Order Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire & Favor on Diplomatic Duty now: 🔗 https://linktr.ee/Wellnesswahala?utm_source=linktree_profile_share Available 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 Apparel 15% OFF with code GODisINVOLVED15 Shop: https://seekjesus.co ✈️ Toyin Travel Agency Mention WELLNESS WAHALA Podcast for exclusive travel deals https://linktr.ee/toyintravelagency 👩🏾‍🍳 ToMuTi Cookbook Recipes from Mama Amu-Ademokun https://a.co/8A1yAOf 📡 NIDO Radio – 24/7 Online Diaspora empowerment + wellness content https://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! 💖

  • Oct 16, 2025 · 30 min

    Episode 122: Virtual Wellness Wahala Book Reading Gems – Chapter 3: “The Call to Serve”

    Episode 122: Virtual Wellness Wahala Book Reading Gems – Chapter 3: “The Call to Serve” Host: Dr. Oluwatomiloba “Tomi” Omo-Oba Ademokun Book📕: 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

  • Sep 25, 2025 · 23 min

    Episode 121: Virtual Wellness Wahala Book Reading Gems, Chapter 2-The Wilderness of Waiting

    🎙️ Wellness Wahala Podcast – Episode 121 Title: Virtual Book Reading Gems – The Wilderness of Waiting In 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 Scripture Isaiah 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 Warriors The 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 Duty Link: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/59897 👉 Yoruba Version: Ìlera àti Wahala: Ìgbàgbọ, Iná, àti Oore Ọlọ́run ní Ìṣẹ́ Aṣòfin Link: https://www.bible.com/yo/reading-plans/61340 ⸻ 📚 Order the Book Grab your copy of Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty today! Amazon Order Link: https://a.co/d/gnIDTZR ⸻ 🕊️ Closing Your 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.

  • Sep 14, 2025 · 16 min

    Episode 120: Wellness Wahala Virtual Reading-Chapter 1 (Born for a Purpose)

    🎙️ Episode 120: Wellness Wahala Virtual Reading Gems 💎 – Chapter 1: Born for a Purpose We’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.”

  • S7 · E119
    Aug 30, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min

    Episode 119: Wellness Wahala Warrior Watches (VIP Guest: Apostle Michael Adeyemi Adefarasin)

    ✨ 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

  • Aug 12, 2025 · 50 min

    Episode 118: Launching Nigerians in Diaspora Organization first ever book club with Wellness Wahala

    “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

  • Jul 31, 2025 · 29 min

    Episode 117: Rise, Reign, and Rebuild as a Wahala Warrior!

    🎙️ Episode 117: 7 Days to Launch – Rise, Reign, and Rebuild as a Wahala Warrior! Wetin dey happen my people! 🎉 Only 7 days left until the worldwide launch of my debut memoir Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire & Favor on Diplomatic Duty on my birthday, August 5! This no be just any book—na manual, movement, and mandate for warriors who have faced betrayal, burnout, and silence—but still rise with wellness and wahala-free purpose. In today’s episode, I dey break down: ✅ Full chapter-by-chapter guide 🎁 Giveaway info for U.S. & Nigeria 💸 Scholarship impact funded by book proceeds 📖 Nigerian Pidgin quotes, scriptures, and affirmations 🔥 Call to action for every Wellness Wahala Warrior 🌙 Midnight Watch prayers & repentance mandate 📣 New Ambassador Announcement – Israel Institute of Biblical Studies 📚 7 Powerful Reasons to Get the Wellness Wahala Book 🔥 It’s not just a memoir—it’s a survival manual through injustice, silence, and restoration. 🌍 It shares my true story from Abuja to Atlanta, from courtroom to global health frontlines. 📖 It equips you with spiritual strategies for navigating betrayal and burnout. 💫 It’s packed with African proverbs, scriptures, affirmations, and healing reflections. 💸 Proceeds go toward scholarships for diaspora and Nigerian students. 🛡️ You’ll find faith-based wisdom on resilience, restoration, and divine favor. 💥 It will awaken the Wellness Wahala Warrior in YOU. 📘 Chapter Breakdown: Faith. Fire. Favor. FAITH (Foundation): 1. Born for a Purpose 2.The Wilderness of Waiting 3. The Call to Serve 4. When God Opens Doors FIRE (Refining): 5. Fire on the Field 6. Wahala in the Workplace 7. When Systems Fail You 8. Courtroom and Crossroads FAVOR (Restoration): 9. Esther Moments 10. Double Honor After Disgrace 11. Building Goshen 12. Rise, Reign, Rebuild ✝️ Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord na my shepherd, I no go lack.” 🔥 “No let wahala define your story—use am to refine your glory.” 🎁 Launch Giveaway Details To celebrate this global launch: 🇺🇸 2 U.S. winners – $50 cash 🇳🇬 3 Nigerian winners – ₦50,000 each 🎁 Bonus: Signed books, school kits & wellness packs How to Enter: Pre-order from Amazon, B&N, Selar (Nigeria), Kobo, Apple/Google Books, Kindle, Allensville (Ghana) Follow @WellnessWahala Send a 30–60 sec video or message: “I be Wellness Wahala Warrior because…” 🔗 https://linktr.ee/Wellnesswahala ✡️ Special Announcement: I’m a New Ambassador! I’m excited to announce I’m now a Content Creator Ambassador for the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies! 🙌🏾 You can now deepen your Bible knowledge in Hebrew, Jewish culture, and prophecy with expert teachers straight from Israel. 👉🏾 Start your journey here and get 10% off: 🔗 https://go.israelbiblicalstudies.com/DrTomi 🌙 Midnight Watch – A Time of Repentance & Power (9 PM–12 AM) As shared in my YouVersion Eight Prayer Watches, the Midnight Watch is a sacred time for: 🙏🏾 Repenting of personal and societal sins 🔥 Interceding for justice, broken systems, and global healing 🌕 Giving God thanks at midnight just like David: ✝️ “At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee...” — Psalm 119:62 This is not just a book launch—it’s a spiritual shift. I’m calling all Wahala Warriors to rise up in prayer during this watch. Pray for: 🛐 Healing from injustice ✊🏾 Strength for oppressed voices 🎓 Breakthroughs for students and future leaders 🗣️ Final Call to Action – Join the Movement! Dis book na for anybody wey don: ✔️ Walk through fire ✔️ Face silent battles ✔️ Almost give up—but still believe Now is the time to RISE. REIGN. REBUILD. Just like Joseph. Just like Esther. Just like YOU. 🎧 Listen. Share. Pre-order. This book no just go bless you—e go transform you. #WellnessWahala #FaithFireFavor #WahalaWarrior #BookLaunch #DiasporaScholarships #IsraelBiblicalStudies #MidnightWatch #YouVersion #RiseReignRebuild

  • Jul 22, 2025 · 37 min

    Episode 116: Faith, Food & Fire – Wahala Stories that Nourish the Soul (VIP: Jeremiah Knight)

    🎙️ Next Stop on the #WellnessWahala Book Tour! 🔥 New Episode 116 is LIVE! 🎧 Faith, Food & Fire – Wahala Stories that Nourish the Soul I had the honor of welcoming back my dear friend and VIP guest Jeremiah Knight—U.S. diplomat, chef, and now author of the much-anticipated cookbook Diplomat in the Kitchen! 🍲🌍 🗣️ We chopped it up on food, faith, fellowship, and how culinary diplomacy builds bridges across cultures. ✨ Key Highlights from this Power-Packed Episode: 🔹 Wellness Wahala Memoir officially launched August 5—now available for pre-order! 🔹 Diplomat in the Kitchen drops September 5—pre-order now! 🔹 Jeremiah shares stories of Sunday dinners, feeding dignitaries, and building community across continents 🏡 🔹 Food as an international passport and tool for healing, connection, and joy ✈️ 🔹 Powerful reminder: “Your gift will bring you before kings” — his cooking led him to serve the King of Marshall Islands 👑 🔹 Faith, fire, and food—how Jeremiah stayed positive in adversity and used hospitality as ministry 🙏🏾 🔹 Future plans: second cookbook + drinks edition coming soon! 🍹📖 📘✨ Why You Should Pre-Order Wellness Wahala Book: 🙏🏾 FAITH – Discover how to stand strong when your destiny seems delayed. 🔥 FIRE – Learn how to navigate betrayal, burnout, and adversity with boldness. 👑 FAVOR – Be inspired by true stories of how divine grace leads to restoration and honor. 📚 ORDER THE BOOKS: 🍴 Diplomat in the Kitchen Cookbook 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 Order in USA & Canada: diplomatinthekitchen.com 🌍 Global Orders (Amazon): https://a.co/d/gmP0sTS 📘 Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🌍 🇳🇬 🇬🇭 Order globally & in Africa: https://linktr.ee/Wellnesswahala 🎧 Listen now to Episode 116 on Wellness Wahala Podcast via [Link in Bio] or search on Spotify, Apple & everywhere! #WellnessWahalaWarrior #DiplomatInTheKitchen #FaithFoodFire #CulinaryDiplomacy #JeremiahKnight #WellnessWahalaPodcast #MemoirAndMeals #DiasporaDining #AfricanAuthors #WahalaStories #FoodIsMinistry #BookTourStop #FaithFavorFire #PreOrderNow

  • Jul 17, 2025 · 35 min

    Episode 115: Joseph Mandate Meets Wellness Wahala: Fireside Chat (VIP: Michael Adefarasin)

    🎙️ Episode 115 Title: “Joseph Mandate Meets Wellness Wahala: Fireside Chat on Faith, Purpose & Resilience” ⸻ 🔥 5 Key Takeaways from the Fireside Chat: ​ Joseph Mandate Season – This is a divine time to rise like Joseph—refined through trials, positioned to influence nations. ​ Wellness & Wahala – Dr. Tomi shared how her memoir mirrors Joseph’s redemptive journey, proving there’s purpose in every wahala. ​ Redemptive Gifts Unveiled – Apostle Michael broke down the seven spiritual gifts in our DNA that shape our calling (Romans 12). ​ Kingdom in Culture – Both guests urged believers to take territory and disciple nations through media, arts, government, and more. ​ Faith That Endures – Stories of resilience—including Apostle’s wife’s persecution—show how character is forged in the fire. ⸻ 📱 Quick Recap Social Media Post: 🔥 EP115 Recap: Your Joseph Mandate Season Has Begun! 🎧 This fireside chat with VIP guest Apostle Michael Adefarasin, author of Joseph Mandate, was fire! He and Dr. Tomi explored how our wahala (troubles) are part of our wellness and destiny journey. 📌 Top 5 Takeaways: ​ This is your Joseph Mandate Season—dream big, endure, rise. ​ Wahala is part of your divine wellness story—don’t run from it! ​ Know your redemptive gifts: prophet, ruler, mercy & more (Romans 12) ​ Influence your sphere—arts, media, gov’t—it’s Kingdom takeover time! ​ Hardship builds holiness—your story will show His glory. 📚 Order Joseph Mandate & pre-order Wellness Wahala today! 🎥 Link to Wellness Wahala Book 📕 https://linktr.ee/Wellnesswahala Link to Joseph Mandate Book 📓 https://a.co/d/aYHRGxQ #WellnessWahala #JosephMandateSeason #PurposeInPain #KingdomCallers #ApostleMichaelAdefarasin #DrTomiAdemokun #WellnessWarrior #FiresideFaith

  • Jul 8, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min

    Episode 114: NIDO Authors Showcase-Books, Bold Stories & Big Wahala (VIP: Nnamdi & Dr. Tomi)

    🎙️ Wellness Wahala Warriors—get ready for a special double-dose of literary fire! In this exclusive Nigerians in Diaspora Organizations (NIDO) Americas South Savannah Chapter Author Showcase episode, I chop gist with two powerful voices from the African diaspora: 📘 Nnamdi Kanaga, author of Onwuchekwa (Death waits..)—a thought-provoking journey through Igbo wisdom and ancestral legacy. 📕 Dr. Oluwatomiloba “Tomi” Ademokun (yes, me!), author of Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty—a faith-filled memoir of healing, justice, and divine purpose from Africa to America. 🧠 3 Key Highlights in this Episode: 1️⃣ Igbo traditions and the sacredness of death explored in Onwuchekwa 2️⃣ My behind-the-scenes moments navigating war zones, burnout, and breakthroughs in Wellness Wahala 3️⃣ Why our stories as Africans in the diaspora MUST be told—and heard 💥 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎁 2 winners in the U.S. will receive $50 each 🎁 3 winners in Nigeria will receive ₦50,000 each 📝 To enter: visit the giveaway form at https://linktr.ee/wellnesswahala 🛒 Order your copies and support our movement: ​ Wellness Wahala: https://a.co/d/iGpkUu0 ​ Onwuchekwa: https://linktr.ee/nidoa 📌 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if this episode blessed you! Wellness Wahala Warriors—let’s rise, read, and reclaim our stories! #WellnessWahalaPodcast #WellnessWahalaWarriors #AuthorShowcase #BookLaunch #AfricanAuthors #DiasporaVoices #DrTomi #NnamdiKanaga #FaithFireFavor #SupportBlackAuthors #GiveawayAlert

  • Jun 26, 2025 · 54 min

    Episode 113: Navigating property, technology, and investments Wahala (VIP Guest: Joseph Orji)

    Avoid Real Estate Wahala! Trustcrow CEO Joseph Orji on Safe Investing & Diaspora Empowerment 📌 Description: In this impactful interview, we chat with VIP guest Joseph Orji, CEO/Director of Trustcrow, about how his platform is helping the diaspora avoid real estate wahala and invest with confidence in Nigeria and across Africa. 🏠 Feels like you’re gambling when buying property in Nigeria? STOP guessing with your life savings! Trustcrow helps you verify ownership, validate property conditions, and protect your funds in multi-party transactions—especially in real estate. 🛑🎯 🔥 What We Discussed: • What is Trustcrow and how it works to eliminate fraud and uncertainty • What inspired Joseph Orji to build Trustcrow for the diaspora 🌍 • Real wins: How clients are using Trustcrow to safely invest in Nigeria • How they ensure data integrity, due diligence, and transparency • A range of products for Nigerians abroad and African-Americans looking to reconnect and reinvest • We even touched on the future of Diaspora Voting 🗳️ 📲 Ready to invest smart? Visit: https://trustcrow360.com Instagram: @goTrustcrow #AvoidWahala #Trustcrow #JosephOrji #DiasporaInvestment #RealEstateNigeria #StopGuessing #GoTrustcrow #NigerianDiaspora #AfricanDiaspora #WellnessWahalaWarrior

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