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October 07, 2025

Staying Rooted While Going Global ft. M.I. Abaga

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 continents, the lessons he’s learned about staying authentic in an ever-changing industry, and his mission to build bridges between African creatives acro…

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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 continents, the lessons he’s learned about staying authentic in an ever-changing industry, and his mission to build bridges between African creatives across the diaspora.

We laugh through stories of culture shock, creative growth, and M.I’s evolution as both “Jude” and “M.I.” Plus, he gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming album, The Wolf.

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Japa Diaries is a podcast documenting the experiences of African immigrants in the diaspora.

/jah-pah/ - to run away; Nigerian slang meaning to emigrate.

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