Episodes

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 Inst...

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 ...

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-a...

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 Find us @AfricalypsoPod on all socials Website: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/ Hosted on...

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 @Africalyps...

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

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 telli...

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 Find us @AfricalypsoPod on all socials Website: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Amebo Interlude, we discuss: - As always, phone addiction - Olympian confessing to cheating on his girlfriend - The Lagos Marathon - The Senegalese HIV-related scandal - The Nigerian student killed in South Africa - Omotola's new movie and people's reactions - Brides talking about their horrible experiences with Nigerian fashion designers Find us @AfricalypsoPod on all socials Website: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

On this Valentine’s Day special, we have a conversation with author, Fatima Bala, about love, identity, and representation. We get into the importance of telling more Arewa stories. Fatima shares her journey to writing her novel Broken and the reception the book has received. Then we dive into her experience of being Hausa in the diaspora and how culture, faith, and community shape who she is. And in true Valentine’s Day fashion, we end the episode with a fun round of “Would You or Wouldn’t You...

On this Amebo Interlude, we discuss what we've been up to in the new year, Burkina Faso dissolving all its political parties, IShowSpeed in Nigeria, and the Nepo baby conversation on Twitter. And as always, we end with a dilemma. Find us @AfricalypsoPod on all socials Website: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Ṣẹwà, a Toronto-based Nigerian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. We talk with Ṣẹwà about her journey into music, how she uses sound and storytelling as a form of self-expression, and what it means to create from a place of vulnerability. Our conversation also touches on loss and how life experiences shape art. Find Ṣẹwà on all social media platforms @askaboutsewa https://open.spotify.com/artist/0O4ZT28upUvTpqFICunfVK?si=PktoZ4-8TFGu8wmdyG3PD...

This week, we are rerunning one of our fan favorites where we were joined by Derick Ofodirinwa, owner of The Medicine Shell, to delve into Igbo Spirituality or Odinani. Be sure to check out Derick's work via the following websites: youtube.com/TheMedicineShell, patreon.com/TheMedicineShell Don’t forget to leave us a review wherever you listen! Website: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Twitter: @AfricalypsoPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Today, we finally did a full Q&A episode where we answered the burning questions you all sent in. From how we became friends to our most unhinged recording moments. And because we can’t end an episode without gist, we wrap things up with a review of the new Nollywood movie, The Herd, on Netflix. Don’t forget to leave us a review wherever you listen! Website: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Twitter: @AfricalypsoPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

On this Amebo Interlude, we discuss: - A video where a nurse was ignoring a black woman in active labor - Ezra Olubi's old tweets - Youtuber's take on domestic staff sending money home - Burna Boy strikes again at his concert - Wike vs. Young Military personnel - The Danish Deception Don’t forget to ask us a question on our Instagram Q&A. Find us @AfricalypsoPod on all socials Website: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we're joined by Yvonne Osagie, founder of Med Melanin, a telehealth platform designed to reduce misdiagnosis in women, especially women of color, and to help them be better advocates as they navigate their healthcare journeys. We talk with her about how to advocate for ourselves and how to be active participants in our healthcare to improve outcomes. Find Med Melanin on all social media platforms @medmelanin You can share things you've done to advocate for yourself and horror ...

On this Amebo Interlude, we discuss: - Blue Jays losing the 2025 World Series - Trump threatening Nigeria with possible military action - Protests in Tanzania over unfair elections - Nigerians seeking justice for Ochanya - YouTube Nollywood movies Don’t forget to leave us a review wherever you listen! Website: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Twitter: @AfricalypsoPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we're joined by Seyi Ajayi, and she shares her experience moving back to Nigeria after an initial move to Canada. In Seyi's words, "Shey you're coming alonggg?" You can find Seyi on Instagram @seyiajayi Don’t forget to leave us a review wherever you listen! Website: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Twitter: @AfricalypsoPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Amebo Interlude, we discuss: - Nigerian wedding fashion - "Polycule" and Twitter usage - The alleged coup plot in Nigeria - The death of ARISE News Anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, and the negative sides of japads And as usual, our question/dilemma of the week Don’t forget to leave us a review wherever you listen! Website: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/ Follow us on Instagram, TikTok & Twitter: @AfricalypsoPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re baaaack… again! It’s been a minute, and we’ve got lots to catch up on. In this comeback episode, we chat about what’s been going on since we last blessed your ears, celebrate hitting our 100th episode (!!), and take a hilarious trip down memory lane with a game of “Guess Who Said It On The Pod.” We wrap things up with a little public service announcement you won’t want to miss Don’t forget to leave us a review wherever you listen! Website: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/ Follow us ...

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ikpeme Neto, a medical doctor, entrepreneur and health economist, to talk about his journey from practicing medicine in the diaspora to starting WellaHealth. Dr. Neto also discusses how the Nigerian Healthcare system works and its challenges. You can find more information about Wellahealth by going to wellahealth.com and on Twitter and Instagram @WellaHealth If you're living in the diaspora and would love to learn about the healthcare plans you can get for...

On today's episode we catch up on what we've been up to on our long break and explain why we've been gone for so long. As usual, we also do some amebo so be sure to listen! Don't forget to follow us @AfricalypsoPod on all socials! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.