Dolapo and Friends

Pursuing growth and reflection through conversation.

Tales of a Nigerian Taxi Driver in NY: Held at Gunpoint, Crack Epidemic

I sit down with my father, D.A. Akinfemiwa and talk about his experiences as a gypsy driver in NY.

09-08
25:49

Episode 12: (Transforming) Changing Your Mindset, Weight Loss/Gain....ft Luryn

I sit down with Luryn and discuss transformations of the mind, soul, and body. 

12-31
25:34

Episode 10: (Black Girl, White Suburbia) Body Shaming, Church Hurt...ft. Lois

Lois and I touch on the challenges we faced growing up with white suburbia.

11-16
44:38

Episode 9: (Girl Talk w/ Jill and Dymon) College and Life Advice, Therapy, Black Fatigue, etc

Dymon, Jill, and I speak about our friendship over the last 8 years. We also touch on college, coronavirus, life goals, and how we felt during the passing of individuals like George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

06-29
42:15

Episode 8: (Anxiety and Depression) Therapy, Medication, and School Ft. Ashton

Ashton, a childhood friend, and I sit down and talk about mental health.

06-05
34:10

Episode 7: (First-Gen) Expectation of the US, Nigerian Born vs American Born Nigerians Ft Bryan

Bryan and I sit down and talk about his experiences as a first generation Nigerian-American.

05-02
37:11

Episode 6: (The Londoners Part 2) Home Is Where The Heart Is Ft Daniel

Daniel, a London native, and I sit down and discuss what it’s like to be back home, traveling for short periods of time vs moving away, UK rap vs US rap, and a whole lot more.

02-29
46:12

Episode 5: (The Londoners Part 1): US vs UK, Interracial Dating, Isolation, etc. Ft Mayowa

My eldest brother Mayowa, a Londoner and a very wise guy with many thoughts, some slightly controversial, and I sit down and talk about family, love, friendship, travel, and life in London.

02-19
46:55

Episode 4: (Validation and The Bro-Zone) Seeking Validation & Stuck in the Bro-Zone Ft Emily

My child-hood friend and I discuss seeking validation from others in our life decisions and being “funny friends” stuck in the Bro-Zone.

01-24
40:06

Episode 3: (Faith) Spiritual Warfare, Limiting God, and Comparison Ft Leeah

This episode almost didn’t happen.....but God. Leeah and I sit down one last time to discuss faith in God.

01-03
29:11

Episode 1: (Friendship) College Taught Us We’re Bad Friends Ft Leeah

Leeah and I sit down and talk out the ups and downs of friendship.

12-18
25:10

Story Time with Dolaps: We Turned Our Suburban Garage Into A Poultry

The lengths Nigerians go for fresh meat....

03-11
11:14

Bonus Episode: (The Misunderstood Girls) Ft Mmeso and Farai

Mmeso and I talk about being the middle child, the tall girl, and just being misunderstood in general.

01-03
47:18

Dolapo and Friends Do Better Podcast Trailer

This podcast is about pursuing growth and reflection through conversation.

12-11
00:47

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