A Naija Wife’s Archive

Kya
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A Naija Wife's Archive is a heartfelt podcast sharing the untold stories of American women married to Nigerian men. Each weekly episode explores cultural blending, identity, family, food, love, and the beauty and complexity of life across borders. Hosted by Kya, the show invites listeners into honest, often humorous, and always insightful conversations.

Episodes

  1. Home Away From Home Part 2

    08/09/2025

    Home Away From Home Part 2

    In this second set, we continue our conversation with Tamika, whose husband is now living in America with her. We discuss various topics, including work, dating in America, food, and different activities. Timika emphasizes the importance of maintaining her identity as an American woman and spouse while both her and her husband are adapting to their new lives finally together.

    51 min
  2. Cultural Adjustments Living In Nigeria As a Foreigner and American Woman

    07/27/2025

    Cultural Adjustments Living In Nigeria As a Foreigner and American Woman

    What’s it really like to move to Nigeria as an American woman? In this candid episode of A Naija Wife’s Archive, we dive into the cultural shifts, everyday surprises, and heartwarming lessons that come with living in Nigeria as a foreigner. From adjusting to local customs, navigating expectations, handling culture shock, to discovering unexpected joys — this conversation is real, relatable, and full of insight. Whether you’re planning a move, already living abroad, or just curious about intercultural relationships, this episode will open your eyes and your heart. 💬💛 📌 Tune in to hear: ​ The biggest surprises of Nigerian daily life 🇳🇬​ What it means to blend in vs. stand out​ How resilience, and humor make all the difference​ Real stories, hard truths, and beautiful moments 🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share! #NaijaWife #CultureShock #ExpatLife #PodcastClip ANaijaWifesArchive, #NaijaPodcast, #BlackPodcasters, #InterculturalMarriage, #LoveAcrossContinents, #NigerianCulture, #DiasporaStories, #CultureAndLove, #PodcastLife

    44 min

  3. 07/13/2025

    Home Away From Home

    Let’s talk about transitioning to America and how that feels and looks like for the husband and wife. Imagine leaving a life to begin a new life in an entirely new place, on a new continent and country. Imagine being the helpmate ensuring such a smooth transition but also welcoming all the experiences that come along with that . Let’s talk about that with our guest in today’s episode! #nigeria #naijawife

    43 min
  4. The Funeral Culture in Nigeria

    05/08/2025

    The Funeral Culture in Nigeria

    And this episode I speak about my experiences in Nigeria attending funerals and how they are similar yet vastly different to those in the States. Tune in!

    16 min

  5. 05/01/2025

    Tales from a Car Ride 101

    The rules are different everywhere we go. We’re going to look at things from a very diff ent side of the lens. Nigeria is known as the “African Giant” for a reason. Life there is done BIG all the way down to Population, driving, and conflict resolution!

    19 min
  6. Laying the Nigerian Groundwork

    04/29/2025

    Laying the Nigerian Groundwork

    It’s crucial for me in this Episode to provide a general understanding of some terminology in Nigeria and core concepts, so you can easily follow along. This includes family dynamics, home structures, history and more. Additionally, I’ll share the groundwork I laid out for planning the trip and a checklist I reviewed before traveling to Nigeria. I hope you enjoy this episode and follow the podcast as well as share for more to come!

    20 min

  7. 04/28/2025

    Coming to Be a Naija 🇳🇬 Wife

    In this episode, I’ll take you back to the very start of my journey as a Naija wife. I’ve gathered so much knowledge and experience that I wish I had found it earlier. I’m here to share all the “deets” with you, including how a simple FaceTime call led to a lifetime marriage that I never imagined! I hope you enjoy each story time and follow the podcast for each new release!

    18 min
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A Naija Wife's Archive is a heartfelt podcast sharing the untold stories of American women married to Nigerian men. Each weekly episode explores cultural blending, identity, family, food, love, and the beauty and complexity of life across borders. Hosted by Kya, the show invites listeners into honest, often humorous, and always insightful conversations.

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