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June 13, 2023

Will they ever let our names rest 🫠 #JapaDiariesPod

#africanimmigrant #africanname #yorubaname

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June 13, 2023

Finding ourselves in our 20s, adulting in the diaspora ft. @TheOddittyDiaries | Japa Diaries Podcast

#africanimmigrant #japadiaries #internationalstudents Sofi aka ⁠The Odditty⁠ stopped by to discuss coming of age in the diaspora, clashing societal expectations, and chasing her Disney channel dreams 💫 Japa Diaries is a podcast that documents the experiences of African immigrants in the diaspora. You can now send us your japa story…

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June 9, 2023

You cant make this stuff up 🥲 Joke has been through it fr #JapaDiariesPod

#africanimmigrant #africanname #yorubaname

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June 6, 2023

Did you change your name when you moved abroad? #JapaDiariesPod

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June 6, 2023

Should you change your name when you move abroad? | Japa Diaries Podcast

#africanimmigrant #japadiaries #internationalstudents 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. Japa Diaries is a podcast that documents the experiences of African immigrants in the diaspora. Follow…

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May 30, 2023

Do we miss living in Nigeria? Longing for a home that once was | Japa Diaries Podcast

#africanimmigrant #japadiaries #internationalstudents 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. Japa Diaries is a podcast that documents the experiences of African immigrants in the diaspora. Follow us on Instagram…

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Dec. 10, 2022

Africans, are you leaving your home country or staying? #shorts

More of the episode here: https://youtu.be/X82_vOSAcnA Watch Japa Diaries on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0ehQ1tUdxa7hKl4BfRQwQ Listen to full podcast episodes: https://anchor.fm/japa-diaries

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Dec. 6, 2022

To japa or not to japa? Relocating as an African immigrant | Japa Diaries Podcast

#immigrants #internationalstudent #japa 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? Thanks for being our…

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Dec. 2, 2022

Our advice to international students relocating to the U.S. #shorts

More of the episode here: https://youtu.be/oT0z3C5GZmE Watch Japa Diaries on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0ehQ1tUdxa7hKl4BfRQwQ Listen to full podcast episodes: https://anchor.fm/japa-diaries

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Nov. 29, 2022

My student visa expired, what now? | Japa Diaries Podcast

#japa #studentvisa #internationalstudent 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. Want the rest of the conversation? Listen to the full podcast episode!…

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Nov. 29, 2022

Why this Nigerian international student decided to leave the U.S. #shorts

More of the episode here: https://youtu.be/oT0z3C5GZmE Watch Japa Diaries on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0ehQ1tUdxa7hKl4BfRQwQ Listen to full podcast episodes: https://anchor.fm/japa-diaries

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Nov. 25, 2022

AY's thoughts on Nigeria's japa crisis... #shorts

More of the episode here: https://youtu.be/QnbY4EqkX5o Watch Japa Diaries on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0ehQ1tUdxa7hKl4BfRQwQ Listen to full podcast episodes: https://anchor.fm/japa-diaries

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Nov. 23, 2022

Why this young Nigerian couple decided to leave the country and japa #shorts

More of the episode here: https://youtu.be/QnbY4EqkX5o Watch Japa Diaries on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0ehQ1tUdxa7hKl4BfRQwQ Listen to full podcast episodes: https://anchor.fm/japa-diaries

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Nov. 22, 2022

Why we relocated from Nigeria | Japa Diaries Podcast

#japa #nigeria #endsars 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. Want the rest of the conversation? Listen to the…

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Nov. 21, 2022

Does your man crying give you the ick? #shorts

More of the episode here: https://youtu.be/6vTJPzknDZU Watch Japa Diaries on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0ehQ1tUdxa7hKl4BfRQwQ Listen to full podcast episodes: https://anchor.fm/japa-diaries

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Nov. 16, 2022

My African parent's reaction to me changing to another university #shorts

More of the episode here: https://youtu.be/6vTJPzknDZU Watch Japa Diaries on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0ehQ1tUdxa7hKl4BfRQwQ Listen to full podcast episodes: https://anchor.fm/japa-diaries

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Nov. 15, 2022

Moving to America made me depressed | Japa Diaries Podcast

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. Want the rest of the conversation? Listen to the full podcast episode! Apple…

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Nov. 11, 2022

@Hewan has quite the story behind her accent 😂... #shorts

More of the episode here: https://youtu.be/7dTI7yIZtS0 Watch Japa Diaries on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0ehQ1tUdxa7hKl4BfRQwQ Listen to full podcast episodes: https://anchor.fm/japa-diaries

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Nov. 10, 2022

African immigrants, when did you discover you had an accent? #shorts

More of the episode here: https://youtu.be/7dTI7yIZtS0 Watch Japa Diaries on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0ehQ1tUdxa7hKl4BfRQwQ Listen to full podcast episodes: https://anchor.fm/japa-diaries

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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.com/us/podcast/japa-diaries-podcast/id1646664096 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/japa-diaries Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7df41685-a87a-4540-a51b-a15d011fa6e0/japa-diaries-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9iNjI0ZGY2OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw…

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Nov. 7, 2022

Have you ever considered dating for papers? #shorts

More of the episode here: https://youtu.be/Wy3N4r4HBV0 Watch Japa Diaries on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0ehQ1tUdxa7hKl4BfRQwQ Listen to full podcast episodes: https://anchor.fm/japa-diaries

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Nov. 2, 2022

Have you ever dated outside of your race or ethnicity?

More of the episode here: https://youtu.be/Wy3N4r4HBV0 Watch Japa Diaries on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0ehQ1tUdxa7hKl4BfRQwQ Listen to podcast episodes: https://anchor.fm/japa-diaries

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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/japa-diaries-podcast/id1646664096 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/japa-diaries Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7df41685-a87a-4540-a51b-a15d011fa6e0/japa-diaries-podcast Google Podcasts:…

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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.com/us/podcast/japa-diaries-podcast/id1646664096 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/japa-diaries Amazon Music:…

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