Episode 100: Angela Allen with guest reader Chioma Umeala

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Angela Allen was just 28 years old when she vanished from Syracuse, New York, the day after Christmas in 1979. That morning, she called her mother, sounding tired but otherwise fine. Hours later, she was gone.

Her last paycheck sat unclaimed — until her husband tried to pick it up. Investigators believe she was killed that day, possibly buried in one of two places she once visited on dates. Decades later, her body has never been found, and her daughters still live without answers.

This is a story about love, trust, and betrayal. About a young mother whose life was stolen, and the questions that remain. This is her story.

This week we are joined by Chioma Umeala. Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Chioma Umeala is South African-Nigerian actor, which has allowed her to bring a unique look and a fresh,intercontinental perspective to the industry.

Chioma is most notably known as Nojiko in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of ‘One Piece’. Her other works include her role in the SONY film ‘The Woman King’ appearing on BET’s first African series, ‘Isono’ as Ayo. Additional credits in CBS’s “Shaka: King of the Zulu Nation” and on Novocaine, a comedic film with Jack Quaid at the helm.

Due to her work, Chioma has built many relationships in the film industry including with her now mentors, Julius Tennon and Viola Davis. She is also known as championing

varied stories and characters due to her casting on One Piece. Nojiko’s race was initially non-descript and so being the only black woman in season one, that opened the stage for conversation and integration in the niche anime community. Chioma has been recognised and invited by many global events, such as Comic Con, to speak on her experiences. Chioma is a steadily rising global talent.

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