Japa Podcast

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.

  1. 08/04/2024

    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: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast Follow on Twitter: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast Website: www.japapodcast.com Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here

    1h 25m

  2. 06/30/2024

    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: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast Follow on Twitter: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast Website: www.japapodcast.com Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here

    1h 25m

  3. 06/16/2024

    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 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

    1h 9m

  4. 05/25/2024

    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 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

    1h 12m

  5. 05/12/2024

    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 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

    1h 8m

  6. 04/21/2024

    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: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast Follow on Twitter: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast Website: www.japapodcast.com Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here

    1h 17m

  7. 04/06/2024

    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, China and Germany Job options that are available to medical doctors who don't want to practice 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

    1h 24m

  8. 03/23/2024

    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 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

    1h 21m
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Victor Ugoo Njoku
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Victor Ugoo Njoku
  • Show Website
    Japa Podcast