What’s in a Name? (The Power in a Name)
Your name is who you are, especially in Africa- it defines you; it is your destiny and tells your story. In this episode of True2Kings podcast, Temi and Sean discuss the significance of a name, especially in the African culture.
Listen in to understand how your name defines your destiny which is called out by your creator- the one who names you. You will also learn why we as Africans shouldn’t be comfortable with what our oppressors call us.
“If you name something, you have dominance, you own it!” [8:44]
What you will learn:
· [0:25] Why your name is who you are. The significance of a name in Africa and most cultures.
· [2:57] Understanding the context of what your creator has called you to live out your destiny.
· [4:10] How Africans name for purpose, destiny, and to fulfill a promise.
· [6:24] The importance of your correct name and the one who named you.
· [9:12] The creation and division of the African space and people disguised as independence.
· [15:04] Why we need to come together as Africans and stop carrying out the wishes of our oppressors because none of them was designed to work for us.
· [19:12] The importance of uniting as Africans wherever we are in the world to heal our motherland.
