My name is Simon Javan Okelo. I grew up in the slums of Manyatta in Kisumu, Kenya, serving as the Field Director of Solace International and Co-Director of the Young Generation Centre from 2002-2010 where I directed humanitarian projects in Malawi, Kenya, Ghana, Liberia, and South Sudan. I also worked as a DJ and producer, organizing Unite The People concerts in 2008 in the wake of post-election violence and founding One Vibe Africa.
I came to the US in 2010, and I have since organized events and digital campaigns celebrating the African diaspora locally and globally. For example, since 2014 I have organized the Madaraka Festival at The Museum of POP Culture headlined by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Sauti Sol, Blitz The Ambassador, Rocky Dawuni, Meklit Hadero, Nik West, Naomi Wachira, Karun, and other renowned Grammy award-winning artists.
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My name is Simon Javan Okelo. I grew up in the slums of Manyatta in Kisumu, Kenya, serving as the Field Director of Solace International and Co-Director of the Young Generation Centre from 2002-2010 where I directed humanitarian projects in Malawi, Kenya, Ghana, Liberia, and South Sudan. I also worked as a DJ and producer, organizing Unite The People concerts in 2008 in the wake of post-election violence and founding One Vibe Africa.
I came to the US in 2010, and I have since organized events and digital campaigns celebrating the African diaspora locally and globally. For example, since 2014 I have organized the Madaraka Festival at The Museum of POP Culture headlined by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Sauti Sol, Blitz The Ambassador, Rocky Dawuni, Meklit Hadero, Nik West, Naomi Wachira, Karun, and other renowned Grammy award-winning artists.
Don’t Buy a Goat Because of Its Voice Only | African Proverb | AFIAPodcast
AFIA Podcast
45 minutes 30 seconds
2 years ago
Don’t Buy a Goat Because of Its Voice Only | African Proverb | AFIAPodcast
The Sierra Leone proverb "Don't buy a goat because of its voice only" is a reminder that we should not judge something or someone based on superficial appearances. Just as a goat's voice does not necessarily indicate its quality, so too can people be deceptive.In this episode of AFIAPodcast, You'll explore the wisdom of the proverb and its relevance to your life today. We'll discuss how we can avoid being misled by appearances and how to make better judgments about the people and things around us.Three nuggets of wisdom:1. Don't judge a book by its cover.2. Appearances can be deceiving.3. Look beyond the surface to see the true value of something or someone.Join me on the #AFIAPodcast at 6 am PST/4 pm EAT on YouTube @okelojavan to listen to the full interview and share your thoughts in the comments below.SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn#MadarakaFestival: https://madarakafestival.com/My New Book: Get your copy of Rooted In Love and dive deep into the world of love, and self-discovery. https://store.bookbaby.com/book/rooted-in-loveRESOURCES:1. Descript: Get the perfect production setup with Descript - the audio and video editing experts who make sure your content looks top-notch. https://www.descript.com/?lmref=877QnQ2. Hostwinds: Get your web hosting sorted with HostWinds – the Webhosting experts that make sure you don't have to worry about your website. https://www.hostwinds.com/12980.html3. Ecamm: Get the perfect streaming setup with Ecamm Live - the live streaming experts that make sure your show looks polished and professional. https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=simon804, Gusto: Looking for a reliable and user-friendly payroll and HR solution for your business? Look no further than Gusto! https://gusto.com/d/simon6633******************************📱 LET'S GET SOCIAL💢 🅵🅾🅻🅻🅾🆆 🅼🅴 🅾🅽:-------💖 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/okelojavan/💖 Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan💖 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/💖 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@okelojavan#AfricanProverb #Wisdom #DontBuyAGoatBecauseOfItsVoiceOnly #AFIAPodcast #SimonJavanOkelo
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My name is Simon Javan Okelo. I grew up in the slums of Manyatta in Kisumu, Kenya, serving as the Field Director of Solace International and Co-Director of the Young Generation Centre from 2002-2010 where I directed humanitarian projects in Malawi, Kenya, Ghana, Liberia, and South Sudan. I also worked as a DJ and producer, organizing Unite The People concerts in 2008 in the wake of post-election violence and founding One Vibe Africa.
I came to the US in 2010, and I have since organized events and digital campaigns celebrating the African diaspora locally and globally. For example, since 2014 I have organized the Madaraka Festival at The Museum of POP Culture headlined by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Sauti Sol, Blitz The Ambassador, Rocky Dawuni, Meklit Hadero, Nik West, Naomi Wachira, Karun, and other renowned Grammy award-winning artists.
