Funky Dineva on Surviving Cancer, Owning Your Truth & The Realities of Black Culture

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Funky Dineva joins Frank Ski on Frankly Speaking for an unapologetic conversation on beating stage-one prostate cancer, radical accountability, and surviving industry politics. Watch the full episode to hear why telling your own story first removes anyone else’s power over you. In this episode of Frankly Speaking, host Frank Ski sits down with digital media pioneer and commentator Funky Dineva (Quentin Latham). From his upbringing in Carroll City, Miami, to finding creative liberation in Atlanta, Funky Dineva breaks down the psychological cost of fame, the realities of new money, and why men, especially Black men, must take control of their health before it is too late. No topic is off-limits: power dynamics in media, extending grace across cultures, and navigating vulnerability with zero shame. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 02:04 Gender Dynamics & Safety 06:08 Translating Complex Issues 13:16 Celebrity Fame & Real Friends 17:26 Prostate Cancer Diagnosis 21:25 Economic Hardship & Village Support 26:22 Polygamy & Cultural Grace 40:13 Controlling Your Narrative 43:41 Black Church & Diddy Fallout 50:16 Politics, Immigrants & RHOA Connect with Funky Dineva: Instagram: www.instagram.com/msfunkydineva YouTube: www.youtube.com/@funkydineva Patreon: www.patreon.com/FunkyDineva Website: www.funkydineva.com — Enjoyed this perspective? Let’s take the conversation further: 💬 FRANKLY SPEAKING: What resonated most with you from Funky Dineva’s takes on owning your own story, health accountability among Black men, and navigating success? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👍 LIKE this video if you value honest, raw, and unfiltered dialogue. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to join the Frank Ski family for deep conversations with tastemakers, cultural commentators, and game changers. — 🔥 Get Your Daily Inspirational Vitamin! For over 25 years, you’ve listened to the Inspirational Vitamin on the radio—now you can get it delivered straight to you every single day! Join our Patreon community for just $4.99/month to receive daily encouragement, uplifting audio messages, and practical wisdom in your inbox or app every morning at 6:00 AM before your day starts. Subscribe today, or gift an Inspirational Vitamin membership to a family member, college student, or friend who needs a positive uplift each morning! 👉 Subscribe to the Inspirational Vitamin on Patreon: bit.ly Frank Ski’s Inspirational Vitamin™ is a trademark of Frank Ski. All rights reserved. — Website: www.mabralaw.com Mabra Law focuses its practice on car wrecks and cases involving injury or wrongful death. We handle cases all over the state of Georgia. Our unyielding passion for justice has resulted in significant recoveries for our clients. Learn more at MabraLaw.com. — 📱 FOLLOW FOR THE RAW CUTS: Instagram: instagram.com TikTok: tiktok.com Website: www.frankski.com #FranklySpeaking #FrankSki #FunkyDineva #BlackCulture #UnfilteredTruth #MenHealthAwareness