Being an international student can be tough... and expensive. In this episode, we talk to John, co-founder of the African Leadership Bridge, about turning his own struggles into a scholarship fund for African students. 

Then, we hear from Usomine, a current ALB scholar, about how this support is shaping her education and future impact.

Ready to give back? Donate to ALB’s endowment fund here: tr.ee/LzrZAB

Tickets for Press Play game night on Oct 3 are on sale now: posh.vip/e/press-play-independence-edition

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This week, Koko joins us to talk all things Pan-Africanism!

From its historic roots to the challenges of unity today, we talk diaspora identity and why staying connected to African news and stories matters now more than ever.

Tickets for Press Play game night are on sale now: posh.vip/e/press-play-independence-edition 

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We did it! Our first-ever live event was a success, and we can’t thank you enough for showing up and showing love.

In this episode, we recap the highs and lows: from ticket-sale nerves to the epic games and the joy of building community in person. Whether you were there in-person or missed it, come relive the energy with us!

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No new episode this week, we’re still recovering from our very successful community event!

Thank you to everyone who came out, we had a timee! If you missed it, don’t worry, we’re sharing all the details in next week’s episode. In the meantime, catch up on past episodes and we’ll see you soon!

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What happens when immigrant parents and kids try to meet in the middle?

This week, we’re talking about parents. Immigrant parents, to be exact. How do we balance respect for their sacrifices with the need to live our own lives?

We sit down with our Aunty Tayo, a Nigerian mom and doctor, to talk about cultural expectations, independence, and the beauty (and messiness) of intergenerational relationships.

If you’ve ever found yourself caught between “I don’t want to disappoint my parents” and “I need to live my own life,” this one’s for you.

Our community event is less than a week away! Use code AWOOF to save at checkout!

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Afrobeats had a massive year, and we’re breaking it all down in this lively “year in review” episode! 

We chat about unforgettable moments, our songs of the summer, and what’s next for Afrobeats as trends shift and expand worldwide. Plus, Deji shares a curated playlist of songs you need to have on repeat. 

P.S. Our Austin event is less than 2 weeks away, grab your ticket now!

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This week on Japa Diaries, Timilehin shares his homecoming story returning to Nigeria after 15 years in the U.S.

From the grief of losing his grandmother to reconnecting with family, this episode explores identity, belonging, and what it truly means to go home.

Early bird tickets to our game night event are almost gone! Cop yours (and your +1s) now: japadiaries.com/event

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We’re talking language loss, revival, and cultural pride with Jalil Anibaba and Oju, creator of Awujo. Hear how Yoruba speakers and learners in the diaspora are keeping the language alive through community, curiosity, and creativity.

And because you know we can’t resist a little fun, we play a Yoruba-themed game by Awujo which was equal parts competitive and humbling.

Our listeners get 10% off the entire ourawujo.com website (game, classes and events!) with code JAPA-AWUJO.

Plus, tickets are on sale now for our game night event at japadiaries.com/event

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Japa Diaries is a podcast that documents the experiences of African immigrants in the diaspora.

Join our immigrant community!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japa.diaries/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@japa.diaries

New episodes every Tuesday! Go ahead and subscribe -- you know you want to.

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We’re kicking off Season Four with real talk about the immigrant experience! From wedding planning to visa troubles, we’re catching you up on life since Season Three.

We dig into why accountability matters when building something bigger than ourselves, and share why destination weddings might just be the secret to sidestepping cultural chaos.

Oh, and our first-ever community game night is coming up! Tickets are now live at japadiaries.com/event.

So happy to be back with y’all. This season’s going to be a good one. Are you ready?

Keywords: immigrant experience, weddings, community, cultural representation, accountability, destination weddings

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Japa Diaries is a podcast that documents the experiences of African immigrants in the diaspora.

Join our immigrant community!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japa.diaries/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@japa.diaries

New episodes every Tuesday! Go ahead and subscribe -- you know you want to.

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And that's a wrap on season 3!

In this special episode, we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, revisiting each of our incredible episodes from this season. We also pull back the curtain and share exclusive BTS moments, including the thrilling high of going viral.

And what’s a finale without a glimpse into the future? We’re excited to discuss our ambitious plans for Season 4, including how we’re planning to bring YOU, our amazing listeners, into the conversation.

Tune in for a heartfelt, fun, and inspiring wrap-up to Season 3. Thank you for being with us every step of the way. Here’s to many more adventures together!

Last chance to have your donation matched for DRC and Sudan: gofundme.com/f/japa-sudan-drc.

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