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Japa Podcast
by Victor Ugoo Njoku
Japa Podcast documents the experiences of Nigerians (Africans) living in the diaspora. Japa Podcast brings to you conversations about the lived experience of Nigerians and Africans in the diaspora. This podcast covers how relocation decisions are made, the journey of relocating from one’s country, settling into a new country and other experiences that come with diaspora living.
Episodes
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The Tech Bro Episode
Software Engineer, Tobenna was considering moving to the UK but found a job in Germany. Months later, he moved to Germany. In this episode, we discuss: His journey to Germany Learning how to shop and cook in Germany Making new friends The German work culture And a few other things Follow on IG:...
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The Life in China Episode
In this episode, I reconnected with a university friend, Gloria who moved to China for studies in 2019. She is on a Chinese Government Scholarship. In this episode, we discuss: Her journey to China Learning Chinese Culture shock Studying in China And a few other things Follow on IG:...
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The Summer in Europe Episode
In time for summer, I had a chat with Dr. Ezekiel to discuss our summer plans for 2024. Dr Ezekiel also talked about his summer experience in China and Qatar. In this episode, we: Had our usual check in Shared our summer plans Talked about summer in China and Qatar Discussed the need to get some...
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The Deportee Episode
In 2018, Ikenna Okeh moved to Northern Cyprus. But things turned out differently and he was later deported. He wrote the book, Deportee to shine light on the experiences of Nigerians (and Africans) in Northern Cyprus. He has since moved to Turkey and is currently on a 6 months residency in…
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The Stupid African Name Episode
In 2009, Chisom left Nigeria for Canada. Several years later, she has completed her studies and now works in finance. She is also a baker and a dessert stylist and shares her work on Nri Nka, an online page where she tells stories about the human experience. In this episode, we discuss: Her…
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The Leave Your Comfort Zone Episode
Toyosi left her banking job and moved to the UK for a master's degree. Done with the degree, she now works as a project officer. In this episode, we discuss: Her journey to the UK Kindness Studying in the UK Integrating into the UK Getting a job And a few other things Follow on IG:...
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The Ajala Doctor Episode
As a teenager, Ezekiel moved to Doha, Qatar with his family. A few years later, he moved to China, where he attended medical school. Dr. Ezekiel is now in Germany pursuing a master's degree in immunology. In this episode, we discuss: His journey to Qatar, China and Germany Studying in Qatar…
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The Iroko Critic Episode
Mr C and Mrs C host the Nollywood Film Club. Mr C, a British Nigerian moved to the UK at 11, while Mrs C moved to the UK at 17. In this episode, the couple share: Their journey to the UK Studying in the UK Culture shock Twitter NG Men (UK Branch) and Deportation Iroko Critic And a few other…
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The Not A London Babe Episode
The Japa Podcast is back for the second season. In this episode, Victor gives an update on life after the first season. The guest, Vanessa left Nigeria in 2020 following the #EndSARS protest. In this episode, she shares: Her journey to the UK Studying in the UK Finding her first job in the UK...
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The Christmas in Europe Episode (Season Finale)
Following his father's advice, Omojevwe moved to Romania to study medicine. His father had suggested relocation due to the situation in Nigeria. In this episode of the Japa Podcast, we discuss: His journey to Romania Studying medicine in Romania Christmas in Romania And several other things You…
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The Loneliness Episode
Pushed by the outcome of the EndSARS Protest, Jerry Chiemeke decided to leave Nigeria for life elsewhere. But nothing prepared him for how lonely it would get. Jerry Chiemeke is a content and communication specialist, lawyer, film critic and writer. In this episode of the Japa Podcast, we…
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The Tech Sis Episode
The guest today is a tech sis. Although with a background in communication, Ugochi is now a software developer. She has recently moved to the Czech Republic with her husband. In this episode of the Japa Podcast, Ugochi and I discuss: Her journey to the Czech Republic Life after university Moving…
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The Scholar Episode
Within 10 years of arriving in Germany, Dr Niyi Olarewaju earned himself an MSc, a PhD and an MBA. This was achieved even after graduating with a second-class lower back in Nigeria. In this episode of the Japa Podcast, Dr Olarewaju and I discuss: His journey to Germany Starting an MSc with a 2.2...
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The Independence Day Episode
What better way to celebrate Nigeria's Independence Day than a good rant about the state of affairs in the country? Nigeria gained independence in 1960. Several years down the line, things have only gotten worse. As much as it would be nice to talk about Nigeria with excitement, that would be...
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The Post-Study Life Episode
What happens after studies? This is something anyone who has ever studied has pondered. Completing studies as a foreign student adds more layers of questions. Will there be a post-study visa? What are the chances of getting a job as a foreigner? Should I return home? The guest, Ikenna has…
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The Banter with Mena Episode
This episode focuses on life in Hungary as a Nigerian student. The guest, Mena studies physiotherapy at a Hungarian university. She owns a food business and is a co-host of the Banter with M and O podcast. In this episode, Mena and I discuss: Her journey to Hungary Studying in Hungary Doing a…
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The First Class Episode
Recently graduated with a first class in Communication and Media, Biodun is a Nigerian who lives in Poland where he creates lifestyle and travel content for his Youtube channel. In this episode, Biodun and I discuss: His journey to Poland Moving a bachelor's in Agric to an MA in communication...
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The What Kept Me Up Episode
Founded by Ikeade Oriade, What Kept Me Up is a Nigerian digital media publication that focuses on film and television. In this episode of the Japa Podcast, Ikeade and I discuss: His journey to Germany Adapting to Germany How What Kept Me Up came about How he manages to run a Nigerian-based…
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The UK Work Culture Episode
This episode focuses on the UK work culture discussed from the lens of Kehinde James, a Nigerian who lives and works in the UK. Kehinde and I discuss: Her journey to the UK Finding her first job The UK work culture A comparison between working in the UK and working in Nigeria Learning new skills...
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The Returnee Episode
This episode focuses on the experience of two Nigerians who returned to Nigeria after their studies in the UK. The guests Dolly and Isaac are hosts of the Road to 30 podcast, a top podcast for Nigerians in their 20s. They both moved to the Uk for their first degree and returned six years after.…
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The Reflection Episode
Bolanle is a 26yo Nigerian student in Germany. She had moved to Germany to study at a private university. However, she switched to a public university after just a semester at the private university. In this episode Bolanle and I discuss: Bolanle's journey to Germany Studying at a private...
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The Nigerians in Germany Episode
Nigerians in Germany is a Twitter community set up by Chike Diala. Chike saw the need for this community where Nigerians in Germany could connect and support one another. He had observed how Indians, Chinese and Asians generally have leveraged similar communities to develop as a people. In this...
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The Radical Episode
Ella moved to Germany as a teenager. She moved on a family visa to join her father. Ella is currently studying software engineering at a German university. In this episode, Ella and I discuss: Ella's journey to Germany Adapting to Germany Becoming radical in Germany Racism in Germany And a little...
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The Early Japa Episode
Olumide is one of the hosts of the Big Empty Purse podcast. He moved to the US as a teenager. He moved to reconnect with his family. In this episode, Olumida and I discuss: Olumide's journey to Germany His first impression of the United States Adapting to the US school system Assimilating to the…
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The Money Palava Episode
In Kehinde's words, "It is easier to run out of money abroad than in Nigeria". In this episode, Victor and the guest discuss: Kehinde's journey to Germany How he made his money in Austria How he manages his money to avoid gbese And a few other things Kehinde is currently doing a master's…
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The Man of Faith Episode
Faith is the topic for this episode. There is the belief that Nigerians pray less or lose their faith when they move abroad, this was explored in this episode with the guest, Kenechukwu. In this episode, Victor and the guest discuss: Kenechukwu's journey to Poland Building his faith in Poland How...
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The Social Isolation Episode
On this episode, Victor discusses building community, making new friends and getting into a social circle as an immigrant in Germany with the guest, Promise. In this episode, we discuss: Promise's journey to Germany Feeling lonely Trying to make new friends Volunteering, etc Promise has lived in...
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The Working Student Episode
On this episode, Victor discusses studying and working in Germany with Ekene. In this episode, we discuss: Ekene's journey to Germany Finding his first job in Germany Combining work and studies in Germany Compared studying in Germany to studying in Nigeria Ekene is a Master's student from…
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The Dating in Germany Episode
This is the first episode of the Japa Podcast. On this episode, Victor discusses dating in Germany with Mitchelle. In this episode, we discuss: Mitchelle's journey to Germany Finding men to date Going on dates in Germany Compared the experience of dating in Germany and in Nigeria Mitchelle is a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Japa Podcast documents the experiences of Nigerians (Africans) living in the diaspora. Japa Podcast brings to you conversations about the lived experience of Nigerians and Africans in the diaspora. This podcast covers how relocation decisions are made, the journey of relocating from one’s country, settling into a new country and other experiences that come with diaspora living.
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Victor Ugoo Njoku
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Japa Podcast documents the experiences of Nigerians (Africans) living in the diaspora. Japa Podcast brings to you conversations about the lived experience of Nigerians and Africans in the diaspora. This podcast covers how relocation decisions are made, the journey of relocating from one’s country,...
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