Season 4

In the season finale of Japa Diaries, hosts Abimisola and Malik take a reflective journey through the year’s biggest moments. They share candid thoughts on producing the podcast and building community, and finding balance bet...

We sit down with Nigerian rap icon M.I Abaga to explore his journey from being a college student in the U.S. to becoming one of Africa’s most influential hip-hop voices. M.I opens up about navigating life between two continen...

Being an international student can be tough… and expensive. In this two-part episode, we sit down with John, who once struggled to fund his education abroad but found hope through community support. That experience inspired h...

This week on Japa Diaries, we’re diving into the big, beautiful, and sometimes complicated world of Pan-Africanism with our guest, Koko! From her journey moving from Africa to Canada, to her passion for African history and ne...

This week on Japa Diaries, we’re giving you the full behind-the-scenes recap of our very first live event! 🎉 From the nerves of ticket sales to the joy of seeing our community show up in person, we're sharing the real ups and...

What happens when immigrant parents and kids try to meet in the middle? In this episode of Japa Diaries, we’re diving into one of the most universal tensions in immigrant life: the relationship between parents and children. W...

Afrobeats had a massive year, and we’re breaking it all down in this lively “year in review” episode! We welcome back Deji, a fan-favorite guest from last season to reflect on the past year in Afrobeats, from the global domin...

In this episode of Japa Diaries, we’re talking about homecoming , literally and emotionally. Timilehin joins Abimisola and Malik to share the deeply personal story of returning to Nigeria after 15 years in the U.S. following ...

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 community, curiosity, and creativity.

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.