Richton park: Dr Oluwatomiloba Ademokun, Vice-President of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Americas (NIDOA) South Savannah Chapter, has emphasised the importance of promoting wellness among women and girls to preserve African heritage. Ademokun, a Nigerian-American author, global public health diplomat, and host of the Wellness Wahala Podcast, highlighted this need during a virtual inauguration of the literary platform ‘Wellness Wahala’.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the platform was part of Ademokun’s international book tour promoting her memoir titled, ‘Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire and Favour on Diplomatic Duty’, which aims to amplify voices of Nigerian diaspora authors. Ademokun described the memoir as a journey from surviving bomb blasts and bureaucratic challenges to finding divine restoration and purpose.
Ademokun stated that the memoir serves as a call to action for African women and youth to reclaim their voices and heritage. She emphasised the significance of preserving African heritage, promoting wellness, and celebrating the identity and power of African women and girls on a global scale. Proceeds from the book will support humanitarian efforts, including scholarships for students in Nigeria and the diaspora through NIDOA South Savannah and the Reliable Women and Youth Empowerment Foundation.
The memoir, structured around themes of faith, fire, and favour, is available globally on major platforms such as Amazon, Kobo eBooks, and Barnes and Noble, with availability in Nigeria via Sela. Ademokun’s tour includes upcoming events in Atlanta, Abuja, and Accra.
The literary debut is part of a broader effort to amplify the works of Nigerian diaspora authors, featuring demonstrations of Yoruba Ayo traditional games, Afrobeat music, Nigerian fashion parades, interactive storytelling of African folktales, cultural trivia, and live readings from the memoir by Ademokun.
The event attracted members of the African Diaspora, African-American community in the Chicago area, and community leaders to a cultural gathering focused on empowerment and healing. Illinois Governor Jay Pritzker, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, NIDOA youth ambassador, and NIDOA South Savannah President Mr. Collins Ikegwuonu were present. The event celebrated Nigerian resilience and diaspora excellence in conjunction with the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent at Richton Park Library in Illinois.
