Shaffy Bello: What I Know

What I Know EP 10: Respect in Nigeria: Tradition vs Individuality Across Generations WITH KORTY

What does respect really mean to us as Nigerians—and has that meaning shifted over time?In this episode, I sit down with  @kortyeo  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCTFFhYhkLkxjhcCdwUKmQ5g] for a candid, necessary conversation on the Nigerian interpretation of respect - how we were taught to give it, how we expect to receive it, and how a new generation is questioning it.We talk about the tension between culture and individuality, the weight of “respect your elders,” and whether respect should be automatic or earned. I share my perspective from lived experience, while Korty brings the voice of a younger generation navigating these expectations in real time.This is not a conversation about right or wrong - it’s about understanding. Because if we don’t examine what we’ve inherited, we can’t decide what we want to keep.Watch, reflect, and tell me - what does respect mean to you now?#ShaffyBelloWhatIKnow #Respect #NigerianCulture #GenerationalConversations

What I Know Ep 9 | Elozonam, Charles Born & Eve Bankong on Navigating the Industry

Today, I’m having one of those conversations I wish more people were honest about.On this special Worker’s Day episode of Shaffy Bello: What I Know, I sit with Charles Born, Elozonam Ogbolu, and Eve Bankong, and we talk about the reality of navigating the creative industry. Not the glamour you see on the surface, but the work, the waiting, the discipline, and the constant need to evolve.I’ve learned that talent will open the door, but it’s consistency, resilience, and self-awareness that keep you in the room. And in this episode, we share our personal journeys - the wins, the doubts, the rejections, and the lessons that have shaped us.If you’re building a career in this industry, or even thinking about it, I want you to hear this. There’s no one path, but there are truths that can guide you.This is What I Know. And I hope it helps you on your journey.#shaffybello #whatiknow #nigerianpodcast

What I Know Ep 8: Being a Nigerian Woman: A Conversation on Softness, Love & Purpose with Ife Agoro

My darlings, a woman was never just made to survive, she was designed to thrive. In this episode of What I Know, I’m sitting down with the brilliant Ife Agoro (the voice behind Diary of a Naija Girl). We’re pulling back the curtain on what it truly means to navigate this world as a Nigerian woman.From the "Strong Girl" trap to the radical, beautiful act of choosing softness, we’re talking about the lessons we were taught - and the ones we’ve finally had the courage to unlearn.What we’re diving into:The Silent Lessons: Who taught you how to be a woman?Soft Life vs. The Performance: Is your "resilience" just a mask?Love & Worth: Why being "too much" is actually your superpower.The Weight of the Platform: Purpose, pressure, and protecting your peace.Evolution: Why aging is just us becoming more of who we were meant to be.Your truth isn’t a rebellion, my love. It is your power.Tell me in the comments: What is one thing you have had to unlearn about being a woman?Subscribe to What I Know and let’s go deep together.

What I Know EP7: What Motherhood Really Teaches You – Waje & Sisi Yemmie

On this episode, I’m joined by two amazing women who are thriving in their fields and are mothers too - Waje and Sisi Yemmie.We talk about motherhood: the realities, the lessons, and what it means to raise children while building successful careers.Watch the full episode and join the conversation!#WhatIKnow #motherhood #shaffybello

What I Know EP6: Women in Nollywood | Biodun Stephen, Linda Ejiofor - Suleiman

We’re diving into a world I know intimately - Nollywood. But this isn’t a conversation about scripts or scenes; it’s about the women in front of the camera and behind it. I am joined by two phenomenal forces: the visionary director Biodun Stephen, whose stories truly touch the soul, and the graceful yet gritty Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, a woman who has become a quietly powerful pillar of our screen space.In this episode, we’re stripping away the glamour to speak on the raw, unspoken realities of being a woman in this industry. We’re talking about those early days of feeling underestimated, the heavy silence surrounding pay disparity, and the "labels" we’re given when we finally decide to set boundaries.From navigating the pressures of social media and "follower-count" casting to the sacred balance of family and personal peace, we explore what it truly costs to carry these stories. This is a conversation about legacy, limitations, and the fierce beauty of the woman behind the role.Join us as we share what we’ve learned, what we’ve survived, and ultimately, what we know.#WhatIKnow #nollywood #womeninfilm #ShaffyBello #BiodunStephen #LindaEjiofor