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사랑, 순종, 그리고 상실| Fatherhood, Feminism, and Faith: A Candid Conversation — The One with Dr. Ikechukwu Okoro | Episode 20 (2025)

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 사랑, 순종, 그리고 상실| Fatherhood, Feminism, and Faith: A Candid Conversation — The One with Dr. Ikechukwu Okoro | Episode 20 (2025)

What happens when your “common-sense advocate” friend—often (lovingly) accused of being a chauvinist—joins the podcast to talk gender roles? You get a rich, rowdy, and unexpectedly tender Father’s Day conversation.

In this special episode, I sit down with Dr. Ikechukwu Okoro (Or Aikay as I call him): physician, artist, and one of the oldest friendships I’ve kept since our NYSC days in Ibadan. Together, we explore the complex layers of ambition, masculinity, submission, grief, and family legacy.

We dive into what happens when men marry ambitious women and later feel threatened by that ambition. Is ambition unbiblical? Can submission and purpose exist in the same household? We unpack these tensions with scripture, personal stories, and the Proverbs 31 woman as a backdrop. (Yes, there’s a twist at the end.)

Aikay challenges my views while sharing his own, particularly on why ambition should never come at the cost of family. He also opens up about the loss of his father and what it means to grieve without tears. His story is both a celebration of a legacy and a powerful reminder that there’s no one way to mourn.

This episode is a tribute to the fathers we’ve had, the ones we’ve lost, and the ones we hope to become. It’s about choosing honest dialogue over easy answers. Whether you're navigating marriage, grief, identity, or calling, this one’s for you.

법 밖의 삶| The Legality of Surrogacy - The Grey Area We Didn’t Know | Episode 19 (2025)

The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 법 밖의 삶| The Legality of Surrogacy - The Grey Area We Didn’t Know | Episode 19 (2025)

Five beautiful episodes. Seven amazing guests and several deeply personal stories.

Sùúrùgate has reached its final chapter, and I can’t help but feel proud of the ground we’ve covered. We’ve peeled back the layers of infertility, parenthood, and the deeply intimate journey of surrogacy, giving voice to those often left out of the conversation. As we wrap this powerful series, we take a bold turn into a topic that’s rarely discussed: the legal realities of surrogacy in Nigeria.

In this must-listen episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Lawyer Gbenga Adebisi, who brings unmatched clarity to Nigeria’s current surrogacy landscape, one that remains largely undefined by law. Gbenga walks us through the murky legal framework (or better put, the lack of one) and offers critical insight into why treating surrogacy as just a contract is not only misguided but potentially dangerous. His words surprised me, and they just might shift your perspective, too.

We unpack the fundamental question: Is surrogacy even legal in Nigeria? The answer is not what most people think. Gbenga explains how the absence of federal legislation leaves all parties—intended parents, surrogates, and especially the children—exposed and unprotected. He also highlights the often-exploitative systems in place that leave surrogate mothers underserved, unsupported, and without recourse.

If you’ve ever considered surrogacy, know someone who has, or simply care about protecting the most vulnerable in society, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with practical insight into how to navigate this complex terrain more responsibly, even in the absence of clear legal guidelines.

But more than that, I hope this episode ignites something deeper—a call to advocate for comprehensive legal reform in Nigeria. Surrogacy should not operate in the shadows. Every child deserves legal clarity. Every surrogate deserves dignity. Every family deserves protection.

So please, don’t just listen—understand. Share this episode widely. Let’s raise our voices and push for a future where surrogacy in Nigeria is guided not just by hope, but by justice.