10 From Nigeria to the NFL: Chidi Okeke’s Unstoppable Drive with Traci Lynn Cowan and Chidi Okeke

In this powerful episode, Traci sits down with former NFL offensive tackle Chidi Okeke, who shares his incredible journey from Nigeria to the United States—and from basketball dreams to football greatness.

Chidi talks about arriving in the U.S. with no football background, learning the game on the go, and earning a full scholarship to play Division I football. With an unmatched motor and hunger to grow, he pushed his way to the NFL. Now, he’s on a mission to help other young athletes from Africa pursue their own dreams through training, mentorship, and opportunity.

This episode is all about purpose, resilience, and creating a path where there wasn’t one before.

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