When Parents Say You’ve Changed
What happens when immigrant parents and kids try to meet in the middle?This week, we’re talking about parents. Immigrant parents, to be exact. How do we balance respect for their sacrifices with the n...
2 Sep 20251h 26min
Afrobeats to the World: A Year in Review ft. Deji Osikoya
Afrobeats had a massive year, and we’re breaking it all down in this lively “year in review” episode! We chat about unforgettable moments, our songs of the summer, and what’s next for Afrobeats as tre...
26 Aug 20251h 14min
Homecoming: What It Means to Return
This week on Japa Diaries, Timilehin shares his homecoming story returning to Nigeria after 15 years in the U.S. From the grief of losing his grandmother to reconnecting with family, this episode expl...
19 Aug 20251h 11min
Language Loss & Revival ft. Jalil Anibaba & Awujo
We’re talking language loss, revival, and cultural pride with Jalil Anibaba and Oju, creator of Awujo. Hear how Yoruba speakers and learners in the diaspora are keeping the language alive through comm...
12 Aug 20251h 13min
Weddings Are a Lot, Especially as an Immigrant
We’re kicking off Season Four with real talk about the immigrant experience! From wedding planning to visa troubles, we’re catching you up on life since Season Three.We dig into why accountability mat...
5 Aug 202545min
S3Finale: Season Highlights, Going Viral + Season 4 Update
And that's a wrap on season 3!In this special episode, we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, revisiting each of our incredible episodes from this season. We also pull back the curtain and share e...
9 Jul 20241h 14min
S3E10: Navigating Immigration and Identity Through Art ft. UzoArt
In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Uzo Art to discuss her journey moving to the US at just six years old. Uzo opens up about the challenges of assimilation and a period where she almost ...
2 Jul 20241h 12min
S3E9: Demystifying the U.S. Immigration System ft. Diallo Law Group
Japa Diaries is going professional! Tune into our conversation with Aisa Diallo, Esq. from Diallo Law Group, as she breaks down the U.S. immigration system. We discuss U.S. immigration policies, commo...
18 Jun 20241h 17min
