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Pop Syllabus with Christiana Mbakwe Medina
The Power of “Sinners” With Wunmi Mosaku
49 minutes Posted Feb 25, 2026 at 10:25 am.
Wunmi’s Oscar nomination
“Sinners” and how playing Annie changed Wunmi’s life
Why Annie resonates with audiences
Loving yourself
Wunmi’s Golden Globe pregnancy announcement
Creating Iyadé, a maternity clothing brand
Being careful about who and what you invite in
Admiring Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan’s acting
Self care
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Almost a year later, Sinners is still unforgettable, and Wunmi Mosaku’s Annie stole our hearts. But behind the performance was a woman navigating first-time motherhood, career crossroads, and big life choices. 
On today’s episode, Christiana talks to Oscar-nominated Wunmi about her maternity brand Iyadé, self care, and lessons from a career-defining role.
Wunmi’s maternity brand’s website:.iyadebywunmi.com
Follow Wunmi on Instagram: @wunmimosaku
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