Elizabeth spoke to Olympic legend Kriss Akabusi reveals the extraordinary journey from a challenging childhood foster care during the Nigerian civil war, to becoming a world-class athlete and inspirational figure.
We spoke about:
💪 How discipline and sports became his pathway to self-discovery
🇳🇬 Reconnecting with his Nigerian roots and identity after years of rejecting it
🎙️ His spiritual awakening and complex relationship with faith
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Come to The Sacred Live!
00:00:32 Intro
00:01:32 What is Sacred to you? Kriss Akabusi answers
00:03:02 Childhood Influences
00:05:46 Family Background and Nigerian Heritage
00:09:40 Experiences in Children's Home and Care System
00:12:48 Turning Point: A Moment of Realisation
00:17:04 Reunion with Mother and Cultural Disconnection
00:22:14 Understanding Parental Sacrifices and Forgiveness
00:23:02 Transition to Adulthood and Name Change
00:25:32 Life in the Army and Discovering Athletic Talent
00:27:55 Finding Purpose Through Sport
00:29:04 The 1991 Relay Race: A Game-Changing Strategy
00:34:38 The Spirituality of Sport
00:41:19 Evolving Spirituality: A Personal Journey
00:47:23 Embracing Heritage and Identity
00:50:11 The Gift of Life Awareness
Keywords:
Kriss, Akabusi, Olympic, Champion, Resilience, Foster, Care, Sports, Motivation, Inspiration, Athlete, Success, Overcoming, Adversity, Personal, Growth, Nigerian, Heritage, Spirituality, Faith, Transformation, Life, Journey, Childhood, Trauma, Mental, Strength, Determination, Achievement, Empowerment, Diversity, Inclusion, Multicultural, Identity, Purpose, Mindset, Coaching, Mentorship, Leadership, Autobiography, Memoir, Triumph, Challenges, Breakthrough, Courage, Discipline, Self-Improvement, Motivation, Storytelling, Empathy, Racism, Survival, Resilience, Immigrant, Experience, Mentality, Willpower, Breakthrough, Potential, Mindfulness, Healing, Transformation, Empowerment, Ancestry, Cultural, Legacy, Perseverance, Vulnerability, Authenticity, Wisdom, Redemption
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