What happens when immigrant parents and kids try to meet in the middle?
This week, we’re talking about parents. Immigrant parents, to be exact. How do we balance respect for their sacrifices with the need to live our own lives?
We sit down with our Aunty Tayo, a Nigerian mom and doctor, to talk a…
Afrobeats had a massive year, and we’re breaking it all down in this lively “year in review” episode!
We welcome back a fan-favorite guest from last season to reflect on the past year in Afrobeats, from the global dominance of artists like Rema and Tems to the rise of fresh voices shaping the gen…
This week on Japa Diaries, Timilehin shares his homecoming story returning to Nigeria after 15 years in the U.S.
From the grief of losing his grandmother to reconnecting with family, this episode explores identity, belonging, and what it truly means to go home.
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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.
And because you know we can’t resist a little fun, we play a Yor…
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.
And because you know we can’t resist a little fun, we play a Yor…
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.
And because you know we can’t resist a little fun, we play a Yor…
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.
We dig into why accountability matters when building something bigger than ourselves, and share why destination weddings might just…
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And that's a wrap on season 3!
In this special episode, we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, revisiting each of our incredible episodes from this season. We also pull back the curtain and share exclusive BTS moments, including the thrilling …
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In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Uzo Art to discuss her journey moving to the US at just six years old. Uzo opens up about the challenges of assimilation and a period where she almost lost herself. We also explore her unique perspe…
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Japa Diaries is going professional! Tune into our conversation with Aisa Diallo, Esq. from Diallo Law Group, as she breaks down the U.S. immigration system. We discuss U.S. immigration policies, common issues African immigrants encounter, and se…
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In this inspiring episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Eno, the amazing founder of Naija Comm! Eno shared her incredible journey, from her lifelong passion for creating to building a successful career as a creative entrepreneur. We also dove…
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In this episode, we sit down with Loïc, a passionate Burundian who made the big move to South Africa to study at the prestigious African Leadership Academy. We dive into Loïc's life in Burundi, his experiences living among other Africans, and our share…
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In this episode, we sit down with a courageous Mercy who shares her incredible journey from Nigeria to Italy. She opens up about her upbringing in Nigeria, the challenges she faced traveling through Libya, and the perilous Mediterranean crossing. Tune in…
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What happens when you miss out on the H1B visa lottery? This week Feyi shares his personal US immigration journey, from navigating the complexities of US visa options to the disappointment of not securing the H1B visa. We also discuss why he ultimately c…
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This week we're joined by our own personal besties Folarin and Isioma to discuss maintaining long-distance friendships. We discuss the origin and evolution of our friendships, friendship rankings and how we've managed to stay connected even…
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Wrapping up our conversation with Deji Osikoya on Afrobeats to the world!
We talk about Deji's time at Chocolate City Records in the Love Nwatiti era, the current global recognition for afrobeats, and his thoughts on the future of the genre.
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This week Deji Osikoya joins us to discuss the Afrobeats to the world movement!
We talk about the crossover attempts starting from the early 2000s, the influence of Afrobeats giants like 2Face, D'banj and P-Square, and the role of social media in its ulti…
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This week we had the pleasure of speaking to Kehinde about curating community spaces! We talk about the role community played in his upbringing, his search for a community in the US, and how he's creating physical spaces for others to find their comm…
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We're back!! Malik and Abimisola catch us up on life after season 2 wrapped. We talk Abim's visit to Nigeria after 5 years, an absentee wedding and how we're supporting DRC and Sudan this season.
Donate to our fundraiser at gofundme.com/f/japa-sudan…
