Episode 119: Idie Okonkwo (feat. Murewa Ayodele)

In Episode 119 of CEREBRO, Connor and Marvel writer Murewa Ayodele ( Storm , I Am Iron Man ) heat things up with the inimitable Idie Okonkwo! Created by Matt Fraction, Kieron Gillen, and Whilce Portacio for the series Generation Hope , Idie — best known by the codename Oya — was one of the first post-Decimation mutants to manifest following the messianic arrival of Hope Summers. A devout Catholic teenager from rural Nigeria, Idie was hunted as a witch when her new powers over fire and ice catalyzed to disastrous effect. Her resulting self-loathing made her an unlikely superheroine, but in the 15 years since her debut she has played a critical thematic role in the X-Men franchise. After a memorable role in Victor LaValle's work during the First Krakoan Age, Idie has taken the new codename Temper as a regular team member in writer Jed McKay's current run on X-Men . The CEREBRO character file on Oya/Temper begins at 49:41. (Content Advisory: Idie's story includes racism, religious trauma, and the legacy of colonialism in Africa.) You can support CEREBRO on Patreon ! Our Sponsors: * Check out Mood and use my code CEREBRO for a great deal: Advertising Inquiries: Privacy & Opt-Out:

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Episode 119: Idie Okonkwo (feat. Murewa Ayodele) is an episode from CEREBRO by Connor Goldsmith.

This episode is 168:14 long.

This episode was published on Feb 26, 2025.

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