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Season 1

Dec. 6, 2022

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 j...

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Nov. 29, 2022

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 ...

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Nov. 22, 2022

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 t...

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Nov. 15, 2022

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 w...

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Nov. 8, 2022

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 descr...

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Nov. 1, 2022

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...

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Oct. 25, 2022

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 ...

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Oct. 18, 2022

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;...

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Oct. 11, 2022

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 Tu...

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Oct. 4, 2022

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 e...

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Sept. 27, 2022

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, t...

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