Felispeaks and Tolü Makay: African-Irish duo build on Tommy Tiernan Show success 

Felicia Olusanya and Tolü Makay first came to many people's attention through a memorable appearance on the RTÉ series. Now, they've launched their own show 

Felicia Olusanya (Felispeaks) and Tolü Makay Picture: Bobby Zithelo

On a Saturday night in the middle of a grim March, Felicia Olusanya and Tolü Makay brought a much-needed burst of joy and energy to a beleaguered nation. Olusanya, a poet who performs as FeliSpeaks, and singer Makay, made an appearance on the Tommy Tiernan Show, and social media was instantly alight as viewers fell in love with their infectious enthusiasm and eloquent insights about their lives as Nigerian-Irish young women.

Olusanya says they were completely swept away by the wave of warmth in the wake of their appearance.