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One 54 Podcast

Hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila, Godfrey Daneschmah

One54, hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila and Godfrey Daneschmah, features long-form interviews with African entertainers, athletes and business leaders about growing up African in America. The show has 68 episodes with a weekly cadence and typical episodes of 55 to 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor One 54 Podcast

Reach an engaged African diaspora audience through long-form conversations with notable guests

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 289 ratings, with 278 five-star reviews
  • Weekly two-part interviews of 55 to 70 minutes give sponsors extended airtime
  • Audience centred on African identity, sports and entertainment, a clear and specific niche
Best forcultural and lifestyle brandssports and fitness productsAfrican food and beverage brands
Watch forEstimated audience figures are inferred from ratings and have moderate confidence.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Society & Culture55%
Sports25%
Arts & Entertainment20%
Formats
interview, two-part guest series, co-hosted conversation
Tone
candid, warm
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
55 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 289 Apple ratings (band of 1,000 to 5,000 ratings, shifted for the show's young age), weekly cadence, iHeartPodcasts hosting and Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat is it like growing up African in America?How did guests reach their careers in sports and entertainment?How do African and African American identities differ?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇳🇬 Nigeria10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
Other15%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles reference political figures such as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in discussion, without graphic content.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 36 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago.

One54, hosted by Akbar and Godfrey, is a first of its kind podcast spotlighting the untold stories of African entertainers, athletes and business leaders. Through unfiltered conversations, this podcast reveals the challenges and culture clashes of growing up African in America. Akbar Gbajabiamila is a former NFL player, sports analyst, and television host best known for co-hosting American Ninja…
One 54 Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About One 54 Podcast

One54 is a podcast hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila and Godfrey Daneschmah that features interviews with African entertainers, athletes and business leaders. According to the show's feed and website, the conversations explore the challenges and culture clashes of growing up African in America. The show has 68 episodes, releases weekly, and typical episodes run 55 to 70 minutes.

The show holds a 4.9 average on Apple Podcasts from 289 ratings, with 278 five-star reviews, according to Apple Podcasts. Listeners are estimated to be mostly adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States, with a notable share in Nigeria. These audience figures are estimates based on rating counts and show metadata, not published download numbers.

No sponsors are visible in the feed. Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits cultural, lifestyle, sports and food brands seeking a focused African diaspora audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. One 54 Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about One 54 Podcast

How much does One54 Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. These are estimates, not the show's published rates.

What is One54 Podcast about?

One54 features interviews with African entertainers, athletes and business leaders about growing up African in America. Hosts Akbar Gbajabiamila and Godfrey Daneschmah lead two-part conversations with guests.

How do I contact One54 Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked, so you can reach the show directly from the listing.

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