Episodes

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Aug. 8, 2023

S2 FINALE

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.
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July 25, 2023

S2 E9: The Canadian experience ft. @AfricalypsoPod

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.
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July 18, 2023

S2 E8: Receiving African Immigrants ft. @Jalil_Anibaba4

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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July 11, 2023

S2 E7: Moving home for boarding school

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...
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July 4, 2023

S2 E6: The Black diaspora wars

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...
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June 27, 2023

S2 E5: A Japa Love Story

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...
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June 20, 2023

S2 E4: Raising children in the diaspora

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...
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June 13, 2023

S2 E3: Adulting in the diaspora ft. @TheOdditty

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. ...
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June 6, 2023

S2 E2: My name is Joke but you can call me Ashley

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. ...
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May 30, 2023

S2 E1: Longing for a home that once was

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...