Japa Diaries Podcast

This week we're discussing the "diaspora war" between Africans and Black Americans in the US. We talk about our shared ancestry, using racial slurs and how Africans can be better allies. Special thank...

4 Jul 20231h 3min

An episode for the romantics out there... This week we talked to Angel & Mayowa about relocating with your partner. We discussed what prompted their relocation, surviving long-distance relationships, ...

27 Jun 202352min

This week we talked to Feyi (aka Mummy Kofi) about raising her Nigerian-Ghanian children in the U.S. We discuss her parenting expectations, sending her kids to boarding school, and instilling African ...

20 Jun 20231h 4min

Sofi aka The Odditty stopped by to discuss coming of age in the diaspora, clashing societal expectations, and chasing her Disney channel dreams 💫Spotify listeners: If you never migrated, do you think...

13 Jun 202357min

This week we're joined by Joke/Ashley to discuss changing your name when you move abroad, how each name brings out a different personality, and what we gain/lose by changing our names.Spotify listener...

6 Jun 202350min

We missed you guys!! On this episode Malik and Abimisola fill us in on life between podcast seasons, missing their home country, and what to expect this season. Question for our Spotify listeners: do ...

30 Mai 202348min

And that's a wrap on season 1! This week, Malik and Abimisola recap the discussions we had this season. We reminisce on our favorite episodes, discuss when listeners can expect season 2, and answer th...

6 Des 202235min

This week we talk to Funto about moving back to Nigeria after his student visa lapsed. We discuss his time in America, why he decided to move back home and what comes next for him. Enjoyed the episode...

29 Nov 202239min