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Japa Podcast
Japa Podcast
Author: 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, settling into a new country and other experiences that come with diaspora living.
29 Episodes
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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: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast
Follow on Twitter: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast
Website: www.japapodcast.com
Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here
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: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast
Follow on Twitter: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast
Website: www.japapodcast.com
Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here
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 rest
And if you have questions for Dr Ezekiel, reach him on IG: @zekesins
Follow on IG: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast
Follow on Twitter: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast
Website: www.japapodcast.com
Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here
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 Mexico. In this episode, we discuss:
His journey to Northern Cyprus
Being deported
Moving to Turkey
Building a creative career in Europe
His books (most of which are available on Amazon and other bookstores)
And a few other things
Follow on IG: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast
Follow on Twitter: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast
Website: www.japapodcast.com
Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here
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 journey to Canada
Experiencing culture shock upon her visit to Nigeria
'The Stupid African Name'
Nri Nka
Navigating Canada
And a few other things
Follow on IG: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast
Follow on Twitter: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast
Website: www.japapodcast.com
Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here




