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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.
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Is the season over already?! On this season finale episode, Malik and Abimisola recap their season two episodes. We also reveal some inner gists and when you can expect season 3.
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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, on what it was like growing up in that household.
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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 conve…
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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.
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Sofi aka The Odditty stopped by to discuss coming of age in the diaspora, clashing societal expectations, and chasing her Disney channel dreams 💫
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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.
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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.
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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 japa or not to japa?
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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.
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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 to gain from their new home.
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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 we're coping now.
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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!
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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!
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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"
Want to know Abimisola's theory on the diaspora wars? Listen to the full podcast episode!
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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 to end)
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In this episode, we talk with Salimata Sanfo about her modeling career thus far. We discuss her Kenyan and Burkinabé roots, where she got the confidence to model, and booking her first Telfar gig.
Listen to the full podcast episode for her African parents' reaction to seeing her in Vogue!
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It's Japa 2.0 for our guests, Feyikemi and Simi of F&S Uncensored Podcast. They talk about moving from Lagos to London, London to Lagos, and Lagos to London again.
Listen to the full podcast episode and find out why Feyikemi is triggered by ATMs + Simi's reason for making the big move.
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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. Go listen to the full episode!
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