Episodes

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Is the season over already?! On this season finale episode, Malik and Abimisola recap their season two episodes. We also reveal some inner gist and when you can expect season 3.Thank you for rocking with us for another season! Make sure to subscribe so you know when season 3 drops. And finally, join our African immigrant community on Instagram @japa.diaries -- you know you want to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We love a good crossover episode! This week we talked to the ladies of Africalypso podcast about their Canadian immigrant experience. We discuss their individual japa stories, Canada's immigration process, and if Canada feels like home. This week's Q&A: Does the diaspora feel like home for you? Let us know in our Spotify poll! New episodes every Tuesday! Go ahead and subscribe -- we know you want to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You know that one cousin/aunt/family-friend you stay with when you first migrate? This episode is about them. This week we spoke with Jalil, our very own family host, about his experience growing up in that household. Spotify poll: As an immigrant yourself, would you host other incoming immigrants? Join our African immigrant community! Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@japa.diaries). New episodes every Tuesday! Go ahead and subscribe -- you know you want to. Hosted on Acast....

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On this episode Tamilore shares her experience going to Nigeria for boarding school. We discuss growing up in ATL, getting "home training," and that one time Abimisola punished her in secondary school 🤭 Spotify listeners: who do you think was a worse senior-- Malik or Abimisola? Vote in the poll below! Join our immigrant community! Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@japa.diaries). New episodes every Tuesday! Go ahead and subscribe -- you know you want to. Hosted on Acast. Se...

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 you to our guest Femi for being a part of the conversation. Spotify listeners: We want to hear from you, vote in the polls below! You can now send us your japa story to be featured on the podcast! Send us a ⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠ or DM us @japa.diaries on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠! New episo...

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, and the gushy details of their London Heathrow reunion 🫶🏾 Spotify listeners: Would you move for love? Vote in the poll below! You can now send us your japa story to be featured on the podcast! Send us a ⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠ or DM us @japa.diaries on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠! New episodes e...

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 pride in her children. Spotify listeners: Would you send your children to school back home? Vote in the poll below! You can now send us your japa story to be featured on the podcast! Send us a ⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠ or DM us @japa.diaries on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠! New episodes every Tuesd...

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 you'd be the same person you are today? Take part in our poll! You can now send us your japa story to be featured on the podcast! Send us a ⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠ or DM us @japa.diaries on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠! New episodes every Tuesday! Go ahead and subscribe -- we know you want to. ...

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 listeners: Are you a part of #TwoNameGang? Take part in our poll! You can now send us your japa story to be featured on the podcast! Send us a ⁠voice message⁠ or DM us @japa.diaries on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠! New episodes every Tuesday! Go ahead and subscribe -- we know you want to. Hosted on Acast. ...

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 you miss your home country? Take part in our poll below! Let's be honest, you enjoyed this episode. Good news: you get to listen every Tuesday! Go ahead and subscribe -- we know you want to. You can now send us your japa story to be featured on the podcast! Send us a voice message or DM us @japa.d...

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 the burning question-- to japa or not to japa? Spotify listeners, we want to hear from you! To japa or not to japa? Tell us below! Thanks for being our day 1 listeners. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to join the Japa Diaries fam! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Go ahead and subscribe -- we know you want to. Want to keep the conversation going? Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to talk about the elephant in the room... This week we talked to a young Nigerian couple about their decision to leave the country. We discuss why so many Nigerians are making the move right now and what they hope to gain from their new home. Spotify listeners, what do you think about Nigeria's Japa Crisis? Answer in our poll below! Welcome to the Japa diaries fam! Go ahead and subscribe -- we know you want to. Join the conversation and follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Hosted on A...

This week, Ivorian-Nigerian influencer Faikat joined our discussion on how relocating affected our mental health. We opened up about our experience with anxiety and depression, seeing a therapist for the first time, and how we're coping now. Spotify listeners, have you ever been to therapy? Tell us below! Enjoyed the episode? Go ahead and subscribe -- we know you want to. Want to keep the conversation going? Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

This week we're talking all things code-switching with Ethiopian content creator, Hewan. We discuss how we got our American accents, switching between languages/accents, and A LOT more! Spotify listeners, how would you describe your accent? Tell us below! Welcome to the Japa diaries fam! Go ahead and subscribe -- we know you want to. Want to keep the conversation going? Follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talked to Cynthia Moka about all things dating after relocating. Listen to our takes on dating outside of your race/ethnicity, dating for papers, and more! Spotify listeners, have you ever dated outside your race/ethnicity? Answer in our poll below! Welcome to the Japa diaries fam! Go ahead and subscribe -- we know you want to. Join the conversation and follow us on Instagram and TikTok! Want some more Cynthia? You can also catch up with this certified lover girl on her own podca...

We talk with Marcel, a Nigerian HBCU grad and Sigma man about identifying as Black in the U.S. We discuss identify crises, pledging fraternities and the "Diaspora Wars" Welcome to the Japa diaries fam! Go ahead and subscribe -- we know you want to. Want to keep the conversation going? Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @japa.diaries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Malik & Abimisola discuss how relocating to the U.S. changed their views on feminism, beauty standards and men's role in dismantling the global patriarchy. TW: we talk about sexual harassment and assault (19:51 - 23:45; 31:23 - 32:49) Enjoyed this episode? Go ahead and subscribe -- we know you want to. Want to keep the conversation going? Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @japa.diaries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talked with Salimata Sanfo about choosing an alternative career path. We talked her Kenyan and Burkinabé roots, modeling for Telfar, and her parents' reaction to seeing her in Vogue. New episodes every Tuesday! Go ahead and subscribe -- we know you want to. Want to keep the conversation going? Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Japa 2.0 for our guests, FK and Simi of F&S Uncensored Podcast. We talk moving from Lagos to London, London to Lagos, and Lagos to London again. Yes, it's complicated. It will make sense after you listen. Enjoyed this episode? Go ahead and subscribe -- we know you want to. Want to keep the conversation going? Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @japa.diaries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this first episode, meet your hosts/sibling duo Malik and Abimisola. We discuss our experience moving from Nigeria to the U.S., personal mishaps, and lessons learned. Let's be honest, you enjoyed this episode. Good news, there's a lot more coming soon! Go ahead and subscribe -- we know you want to. Want to keep the conversation going? Follow us on Instagram and TikTok, @japa.diaries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.