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In this self-told immersive "true story" of discovery, an audacious young lady, desperately trying to pursue a career in music, is navigating her challenging world, when she receives news that will change her life forever. Journeys with Grace is filled with endurance, survival, hope and humour, set alongside a backdrop of original music composed by Gigi herself, also known as Grace or Tope
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CHAPTER 8.1 - ALMOST TOO LATE Join Grace in two parts, where we learn about the events after Dec 2017 and how determined as ever, she takes her journey into her own hands & fights for the life she deserves (& has worked so hard to build for herself & her loved ones) Part 1 Almost too late If you like what you hear, why not show me some love...you c…
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CHAPTER 8.2 - TURNING POINT Join Grace in the second part of Chapter 8, where we continue to learn about the events after Dec 2017 and how determined as ever, she takes her journey into her own hands & fights for the life she deserves (& has worked so hard to build for herself & her loved ones). How will this journey conclude? Part 2: The Turning P…
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CHAPTER 1 - LIFE’S A ROLLERCOASTER Dealing with Crohn's disease in an ordinary 9-5 world is tough enough, so dealing with it as a football playing, music producing creative, working all the hours and travelling across continents, can make things even harder. Most would quit the dream but Grace's dreams are too big to allow Crohn's to win. However, …
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CHAPTER 2 - HOW DID I GET HERE? After Grace's life changing moment, she takes us back through her journey so far, starting where it all began, her parents. We hear what life was like for them in the 70's & 80's, coming to Britain from Nigeria and how their experiences may have: set the tone for Grace's world. If you like what you hear, why not show…
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CHAPTER 3 - THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME You could use many words to describe Grace's childhood but boring wouldn't be one of them. From a daring dinner money scheme at school, to front row seats watching robberies in the neighbourhood, Grace has experienced more than most, so expect boundary testing, Nigerian discipline & a whole load of hilarious s…
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CHAPTER 4 - TRICKED! They say adults know best & Grace finds out just how far the adults in her life will go for her (& her siblings) ‘betterment’, as she gets the surprise of her life, on a fun filled family holiday (with shocking revelations). If you like what you hear, why not show me some love...you can subscribe, share, leave a review or ratin…
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CHAPTER 5 - FIGHT OR FLIGHT It takes a village to raise a child & Grace looks back on this notion first hand. The last year for her & her siblings had shown Grace another way of life & now back to her ‘usual’ ways, it showed how much of an unknowing effect it had on her. She takes us through the aftermath of this, with different family dynamics, ne…
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CHAPTER 6 - SOMETHING'S GOTTA CHANGE Who can say they’ve been in a girl band, made jingles for radio, been in a garage band, witnessed shootings, worked with Simon Cowell & had the opportunity to play semi pro football. You guessed it! So Buckle in whilst Grace takes us through 12yrs of hard grafting & re-working, to figure out: where she really wa…
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CHAPTER 7 - THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Grace decides it’s ‘now or never’ & takes her dream to the next level. Cue record deals, synchronicities, managers, studio time with top producers & artists, all whilst putting a stop on her Crohn’s disease…only for something bigger to come along & test her. If you like what you hear, why not show me some love..…
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Trailer - Journeys with Grace (extended visual trailer available on Spotify) Here is a taster of what's in store. Soooo what are you waiting for? Strap up, cos it's gonna be a rollercoaster. Written, voiced and produced by myself Grace Gigi Ogun, with Script Editor Dani Moseley. The amazing sound design and mix was by Marc Farey for Thousand Mile M…
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