Japa Diaries Podcast

On this episode Tamilore shares her experience going to Nigeria for boarding school. We discuss growing up in ATL, getting "home training," and that one time Abimisola punished her in secondary school 🤭

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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 conversation.

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An episode for the romantics out there... This week we talked to Angel & Mayowa about relocating with your partner. We discussed what prompted their relocation, surviving long-distance relationships, and the gushy details of their London Heathrow reunion 🫶🏾

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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. Question for our Spotify listeners: do you miss your home country? Take part in our poll below!

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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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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"

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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 - 23:45; 31:23 - 32:49)

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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. 

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