The Africalypso Podcast

On this week episode, we're joined by Mfoniso Udofia, an award-winning storyteller, playwright, screenwriter, actress, and educator. We talk about the Nigerian-American experience, with Mfoniso sharing her own experience as a first-generation Nigerian-American.

We also get into Mfoniso’s Ufot Family Cycle, her nine-play exploration of a Nigerian-American family across generations, and her new play creation stories and all the important importants, currently playing at Lincoln Center Theater.

See creation stories and all the important importants at Lincoln Center Theater: https://www.lct.org/shows/creation-stories-and-all-the-important-importants/

Explore Mfoniso’s work: https://www.mfonisoudofia.com/

Follow Mfoniso on socials: @mfudofia

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That's a wrap... for whatever season this is.

On this episode, it was a few days after our very first live show and we looked back on the night (and the season) with a sprint retrospective. We chat about what went well, what surprised us, and what we'd do differently next time. Plus, we end the episode by reading a listener dilemma we didn't get to at the live show.

Thank you for being part of this season with us. While we're on our break, stay connected by following us @AfricalypsoPod on Instagram, TikTok, and X. We'll talk soon!

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Our live show is in a week (May 16th)! Don't forget to get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-africalypso-podcast-live-show-the-nigerian-zillennials-tickets-1985695514738

On this Amebo Interlude, we discuss:

- Kenyan runner, Sabastian Sawe's marathon record at the London Marathon

- Emma Grede on how working from home hurts women’s careers

- Klay Thompson cheating on Megan Thee Stallion

- This week's dilemma had us unpacking the wild bullying culture of Nigerian boarding schools

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Website: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/

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On this week's episode, we break down the Aba Women’s Riot Uprising of 1929, from colonial indirect rule to the powerful tactics women used to challenge oppression and connect it to modern movements like #EndSARS. We also spend a lot of the episode talking about “sitting on a man” (don’t worry, it’s not what you think lol)… and by the end, you might just feel inspired to join our movement yourself.

Our live show is on May 16th! Don't forget to get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-africalypso-podcast-live-show-the-nigerian-zillennials-tickets-1985695514738

Find us @AfricalypsoPod on all socials

Website: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/

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Our live show is on May 16th! Don't forget to get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-africalypso-podcast-live-show-the-nigerian-zillennials-tickets-1985695514738

On this Amebo Interlude, we discuss:

- Kanye headlining Wireless

- Priscilla's Yoruba accent

- Blessing CEO and cancer fraud

- Tinubu's Jos visit and the 2027 elections

- Vietnamese baby hair

- As always, the week's dilemma

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Website: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/

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This week, we are rerunning Episode 42 where we discuss black hair and self-love with our guest St. Clair Detrick-Jules. She is a director, a producer, a documentarian, an activist and the creator of the book, My Beautiful Black Hair (previously titled Dear Khloe: Love Letters to My Little Sister).

Find more about the book on https://www.stclairdetrickjules.com/my-beautiful-black-hair

Don't forget to leave us a review wherever you listen and follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Twitter @AfricalypsoPod

Website: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/

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On this Amebo Interlude, we start by announcing our live show! Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-africalypso-podcast-live-show-the-nigerian-zillennials-tickets-1985695514738

We also discuss:

- Secret Lives of Mormon wives

- Gele vs Ichafu

- Wigs vs Natural Hair

- The festival in Ozoro

- Blue Therapy

- As always, the week's dilemma

Find us @AfricalypsoPod on all socials

Website: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/

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On this week episode, we’re bringing you a special episode in collaboration with Nollywood Cinema Club and Umu Igbo Unite Toronto as we spotlight their upcoming movie night for To Adaego With Love.

To unpack the story and the powerful themes behind it, we’re joined by two incredible guests, Nollywood veteran Bob-Manuel Udokwu, who plays Adaego’s father, and rising star Chisom Agoawuike, who brings Adaego to life. Together, they share insights into their characters, the emotional weight of telling post-war stories, and what it means to portray love and reconciliation on screen.

If you're in Toronto on March 28, join us at the movie night. Grab your tickets here: https://eventnoire.ca/e/uiu-toronto-movie-night-28th-march-2026/tickets

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On this Amebo Interlude, we discuss:

- The US-Israeli war with Iran

- Imanma's (short-lived) strike on Nollywood YouTube movies

- The new 'My Father's Shadow' film by Akinola Davies Jr.

- The Daniel Bwala Al jazeera interview

- Can you live comfortably on a $130k salary?

- As always, the week's dilemma

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Website: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/

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On this episode, we’re joined by Elizabeth Akpan, the creator of archiving(dot)fashion. We talk about the importance of preserving Nigerian history, the realities of archiving fashion and culture, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. 

You can find her work on Instagram and TikTok: @archiving.fashion

On Twitter @fashoverse

And on Substack: https://www.fashoverse.com/

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