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video episodes

Nov. 8, 2022

Moving to America and changing accents + code-switching | Japa Diaries Podcast

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! Want the rest of the conversation? Listen to the full podcast episode! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.…
Nov. 1, 2022

Our dating experience after relocating to the U.S. | Japa Diaries Podcast

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! Want the rest of the conversation? Listen to the full podcast episode! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ja…
Oct. 25, 2022

Being Black for the first time in America, Diaspora Wars | Japa Diaries Podcast

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! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple…
Oct. 18, 2022

Relocating to America changed our view on feminism | Japa Diaries Podcast

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) Want to know how that conversation ended with the lecturer? Listen to th…
Oct. 10, 2022

My African parents didn't know I modeled until I booked Telfar | Japa Diaries Podcast

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! Apple P…
Oct. 3, 2022

We moved back to Nigeria, but we're relocating to the UK | Japa Diaries Podcast

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. Apple Pod…
Sept. 26, 2022

Our experience moving from Nigeria to America | Japa Diaries Podcast

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! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/japa-…