David Oyelowo
Work in Progress with Sophia Bush
iHeartPodcasts
4.7 • 3.3K Ratings
🗓️ 8 November 2023
⏱️ 82 minutes
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Summary
His work on the big and small screen has earned him plenty of accolades (Selma, Nightingale), but his philanthropic work is truly inspiring.
Award-winning actor, director, and producer David Oyelowo joins Sophia to chat about growing up in Nigeria, experiencing culture shock when he moved to London, the importance of representation in Hollywood, and the inspiration behind his foundation helping girls in Nigeria.
Plus, David got a call from a mega superstar in the middle of the podcast!
For more information on the David Oyelowo Leadership Scholarship for Girls, visit Geanco.org.
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| 1:07.0 | Are you looking to carve out your own spiritual path on a quest for meaning, purpose, or a sense of belonging. |
| 1:13.8 | Welcome to What's God Got to do with it, |
| 1:16.3 | a podcast with a fresh and relatable take on spirituality and faith. |
| 1:21.2 | I'm your host, Leanne Ellingtonton and I want to meet you exactly where you are on |
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