In this unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply inspiring episode, I sit down with legendary Nigerian comedian and cultural icon Chief Imo Worldwide to uncover the untold stories behind the name.

We talk about:
 🎭 His journey from humble beginnings to Nollywood fame
 📺 How the name “Chief Imo” came to be—and almost didn’t
 🌍 Advice for Igbo youth in the diaspora
 😂 Signature Igbo banter, storytelling, and wisdom
 ❤️ The role of family, faith, and legacy in his rise

This episode is a celebration of resilience, culture, and the power of laughter to build something lasting.

Follow Convos with Chichi for more powerful African stories, voices, and visionaries.

🔔 New episodes biweekly
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube
💌 Have a story or guest idea? Email us at: [email protected]
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✨ Convos with Chichi is a podcast rooted in culture, connection, and legacy — amplifying African voices and diaspora stories, one conversation at a time.

Ndi Igbo, this one is for us.

In this powerful premiere of Igbo Nwere Mmadu — a Convos with Chichi flagship series — I sit down with Nigerian highlife legend Ruffcoin Nwaba to talk all things culture, hustle, and legacy.

🎤 From growing up in Aba to pioneering a sound that honors our Igbo roots, Ruffcoin shares his honest take on whether Igbo music is being left behind — and what we need to do to keep it alive.

💬 This episode blends Igbo and English, but don’t worry — there’s a full transcript linked below if you'd like to follow along.

Whether you’re in Lagos, London, or Los Angeles, if you love our music, our language, and our story — this one’s for you.

🔗 Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gCXnNPZJeSpAE0Ccmaf5T_lKMb_-2jKV/view?usp=drive_link

 🎶 Be sure to listen to Ruffcoin’s EP Tradomedical Vol. 2 

💛 Andd, if this moved you, be sure to follow, rate, and share. Let’s keep our culture global — one story at a time!

🔔 New episodes biweekly
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube
💌 Have a story or guest idea? Email us at: [email protected]
📲 Follow us for updates, behind-the-scenes, and more:
Instagram: @convoswithchichi @xoxo_maryclare
YouTube: youtube.com/@convoswithchichi

✨ Convos with Chichi is a podcast rooted in culture, connection, and legacy — amplifying African voices and diaspora stories, one conversation at a time.

Welcome to Convos with Chichi — a podcast created for the global African community, rooted in culture, identity, and legacy 🌍

Hosted by Nigerian-American journalist and storyteller Maryclare “Chichi” Chinedo, this platform brings together African voices from around the world to reflect, celebrate, and inspire through honest, powerful conversations.

🎧 On Convos with Chichi, you’ll hear from cultural icons, changemakers, and everyday people across three core series:

• Diaspora Diaries – honest reflections on life abroad, identity, and belonging
• Igbo Nwere Mmadu – honoring Igbo icons, elders, and cultural wisdom
• African Trailblazers – spotlighting leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs shaping Africa and the diaspora

In this short intro episode, I share what inspired the platform, what you can expect, and why storytelling is the heartbeat of it all

🔔 New episodes biweekly
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube
💌 Have a story or guest idea? Email us at: [email protected]
📲 Follow us for updates, behind-the-scenes, and more:
Instagram: @convoswithchichi @xoxo_maryclare
YouTube: youtube.com/@convoswithchichi

✨ Convos with Chichi is a podcast rooted in culture, connection, and legacy — amplifying African voices and diaspora stories, one conversation at a time.