Afros in the Diaspora

Afros in the Diaspora

di Sarah Uwadiae

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Dating & Deal Breakers with Nikita

Nikita Kalonji embodies a diverse tapestry of experiences, from her roots as a Congolese-Canadian raised between Quebec and Kinshasa to her flourishing career in entertainment and sports. From a tender age, Nikita’s innate talent for entertaining led her into modelling and acting, eventually securing her lead roles in groundbreaking African Canadian series and thrilling short films. Off-screen, Nikita’s love for sports and the arts shines through. Whether dominating on the basketball court or the boardrooms to performing on the big screen, her passion and dedication are unmistakable. Renowned for her talent in fostering positive team dynamics and achieving impactful results, she continues to set the bar high in all her endeavours. In addition to her achievements, Nikita is deeply committed to advocating for mental health, particularly within the Black community. Through her platform, she champions awareness and support for mental health issues, striving to create a more compassionate and understanding society. With her unwavering dedication and infectious enthusiasm, Nikita continues to inspire and uplift those around her while making a lasting impact in her community. On this episode join us as Nikita shares her unique immigration story, and we chat about our dating experiences as immigrants, being fetishized and our non-negotiable deal breakers. Nikita shares her experience dating as an actor and dealing with and recovering from abusive relationships and growth. We discuss the notion of submitting as women in relationships from our perspectives and some lessons we have learned through dating and relationships. Listen and laugh with us! You may also learn something! Follow Nikita on Instagram at @iamnikitakalonji If you are an African/Black immigrant and would like to be a featured guest on Afros in the Diaspora Podcast, send a DM or email with the information below! Facebook | Instagram - @afrosinthediaspora For Inquiries - hi@afrosinthediaspora.com

Big Ups & Big Downs with Makambe

Makambe K Simamba originally from Zambia, is a multiple award-winning playwright and actor. Select stage acting credits include work with New Harlem Productions, Thousand Islands Playhouse, Ghost River Theatre, Chromatic Theatre, and Sage Theatre. On-screen, she can be seen in projects like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Titans, True Dating Stories, Grand Army and more. As a playwright, her solo work includes the multiple Dora Award-Winning Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers, A Chitenge Story and Makambe Speaks. Makambe intends to be of service through her ability to tell stories. Join us on this episode as Makambe takes us on the journey of her immigration to Canada, her creative exploits within the nuances of the Black aesthetic and umbrella in North America, and how she inhabits her successes and rides the big ups and big downs on her path. Listen, like, share and comment! Follow Makambe on Instagram at @artingwithmakambe Check out her website - https://www.makambe.com/ If you are an African/Black immigrant and would like to be a featured guest on Afros in the Diaspora Podcast, send a DM or email with the information below! Facebook | Instagram - @afrosinthediaspora For Inquiries - hi@afrosinthediaspora.com

Resilience is Key with Hakeem

Hakeem Lawal is an entrepreneur, community advocate, and father originally from Nigeria. He co-founded Fari Hara Custom Tailoring, a custom apparel company located in Alberta and Ontario, Canada. As one of Canada's leading fashion design brands, Fari Hara's work has been featured at the GRAMMYS; the brand has dressed celebrities on major TV stations and has become a household name across North America. Hakeem is also one of the founding executives of Young African Professionals (YAP), a networking organization for Black professionals in Calgary. Hakeem now focuses on empowering entrepreneurs by helping them build the confidence to invest in themselves. Hakeem has worked in a leadership position for one of the leading top 500 Companies, AT & T. He also has a background in Oil & Gas for Cenevus Energy, a leading Canadian Oilsand company. Hakeem holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Windsor and is also a SAIT alumnus. In this episode, Hakeem takes us on his journey moving from Nigeria to Canada, and the numerous obstacles he faced along the way. He highlights how determination, resilience and a sense of hope carried him through and gave him the courage to keep going. He shares how his faith and his mother's support and prayers gave him strength on his path to where he is now. Listen and be inspired by his story! Comment, share and leave a review. Follow Hakeem on Instagram at @just_i_law Check out Fari Hara Custom Tailoring on Instagram @fari_hara and online - https://www.farihara.com/ If you are an African/Black immigrant and would like to be a featured guest on Afros in the Diaspora Podcast, send a DM or email with the information below! Facebook | Instagram | Tiktok - @afrosinthediaspora. For Inquiries - hi@afrosinthediaspora.com

The Ubuntu Way with Misha

Misha Maseka is an award-winning filmmaker, performer, writer and composer who founded Village Girls in 2021. Born in Eswatini to Zambian parents and growing up in South Africa, Australia and settling in Canada, Misha’s adaptability to culture has served her well as a storyteller. Starting her career in opera and theatre performing across Canada and Germany (Calgary Philharmonic, Theatre Calgary, Square One Media, Lyric Studio Weimar, Arts Commons), Lemba has carried over a sense of spectacle and theatricality in her style as a filmmaker. This was made apparent in her celebrated short film “Not That Deep” - winner of two Berlin Short Film Festival awards. When not creating, she has sat on various Canadian granting bodies as a juror and consultant in funding development (Canada Council of the Arts, Calgary Arts Development, Ubuntu Central Alberta, UnCommon Collective). She still makes time to write and perform music under the stage name Lemba and hosts the visual podcast “And I Wonder.” Join us on this episode as we discuss the international Black identity and assumptions of Blackness. Misha shares her story of being born an immigrant, and its role in her artistic practice, always being the new girl and the power of adaptability. She also shares the mandate and motivation behind her company Village Girls Ltd and it's impact in the community. Listen, and leave a review. Follow Misha on Instagram at @mishamaseka And I Wonder Podcast @andiwonderpod Village Girls Ltd @villagegirlsltd and www.villagegirls.ca If you are an African/Black immigrant and would like to be a featured guest on Afros in the Diaspora Podcast, send a DM or email with the information below! Facebook | Instagram | Tiktok - @afrosinthediaspora. For Inquiries - hi@afrosinthediaspora.com

A Mother's Perspective with Shula

Shula Molobeka was born in Lusaka, Zambia. Twenty-five years ago, she made the difficult choice to emigrate in pursuit of a better life for herself and her family. As a mum of five ranging from the ages of 29 to 17, she is blessed with a bonus daughter. Shula wholeheartedly enjoys motherhood. When she is not being mum, she has a career as a Massage Therapist which she is passionate about. She enjoys experiencing life as a phenomenal woman! In this episode, we get to hear from the perspective of a mother and a parent about their choice to emigrate and how it unfolded. Shula takes us on her journey - moving from Zambia to living as aliens in the US with her family, to packing up yet again, and moving to Canada. She reflects on the challenges and triumphs of her journey; the growth, grief and work it took to give her children the best that life had to offer and a bright future. Come and journey with us on this episode. Listen, laugh, comment and share with a friend! Leave a review/rating! If you are an African/Black immigrant and would like to be a featured guest on Afros in the Diaspora Podcast, send a DM or email with the information below! Facebook | Instagram | Tiktok - @afrosinthediaspora. For Inquiries - hi@afrosinthediaspora.com.

Money Mistakes and So On with Mo

Born in Nigeria and now calling Canada home, Mo works in banking and finance by day, navigating the complexities of the financial world. However, his passions lie beyond numbers. As a photographer, he captures the beauty of life through his lens, and as a stand-up comedian, he brings laughter to audiences, blending humour with his unique cultural perspective. Sports and music fuel his soul, serving as a hobby and a deep-seated passion. Mo's mission is simple yet profound: to change the world by staying true to his Nigerian roots and embracing the cultural richness he has encountered along his journey. In this episode, Mo shares about the financial choices he sees immigrants make in an attempt to show off to folks back home, especially at the end of the year, and the consequences of these actions and some scams that are common now. We also discuss cultural shocks and his passion for standup comedy and photography. Listen, leave a comment and share with a friend. Follow Mo on Instagram @mist3r_m0 for more information about his standup comedy events and his photography. If you are an African/Black immigrant and would like to be a featured guest on Afros in the Diaspora Podcast, send a DM or email with the information below! Facebook | Instagram | Tiktok - @afrosinthediaspora. For Inquiries - hi@afrosinthediaspora.com

Navigating Community, Identity and the Law with Maya

On this episode, Maya shares his take on building community, standing firm on his sense of identity and culture and what to do when stopped by the police as a Black immigrant. We discuss his Zambian heritage and friendships amongst other things. Listen, review and share! If you are an African/Black immigrant and would like to be a featured guest on Afros in the Diaspora Podcast, send a DM or email with the information below! Facebook | Instagram | Tiktok - @afrosinthediaspora. For Inquiries - hi@afrosinthediaspora.com

Music, Faith and Me with Slim Tyme

Slim Tyme, originally from Nigeria, began his musical journey at age 4 in Port-Harcourt. He fell in love with the saxophone and, at 14, moved to Canada, where he became a DJ and embraced music production. Slim Tyme is known for mixing hip hop, R&B, afrobeat, gospel and a host of genres to create unique musical experiences. He's opened for artists like Burna Boy, Davido and Ty Dolla $ign, collaborated with emerging Canadian talents, and performed at various events, from house parties to festivals like "Center of Gravity." His music, including the use of the saxophone, leaves a lasting impact, spreading positivity globally. Slim Tyme's dedication and passion promise a bright future in inspiring listeners worldwide. On this episode, Slim Tyme takes us through his immigration story, how his musical journey began, how he takes up space as a Black man and his deep connection to his Faith. He shares how he came about his stage name, the meaning and intention behind his released albums and what we can expect from him moving forward. Listen, review and share! Follow Slim Tyme on social media @slimtyme - Watch out for his upcoming shows, events and albums. Slim Tme is a verified artist on Spotify and Apple Music, make sure to stream his music! If you are an African/Black immigrant and would like to be a featured guest on Afros in the Diaspora Podcast, send a DM or email with the information below! Facebook | Instagram | Tiktok - @afrosinthediaspora. For Inquiries - hi@afrosinthediaspora.com

The First Daughter Effect with Francisca

Francisca Ajayi, originally from Nigeria is a recent graduate of the University of Calgary. She is passionate about sustainable community development and politics. With her degree in International Relations, she aspires to become one of the greatest diplomats and ambassadors the United Nations has ever seen. She also enjoys creative endeavours and volunteering. In this episode, Francisca shares about being the first daughter, first child and grandchild in her Nigerian home, the joys and sense of responsibility that comes with it, and how she creates boundaries and prioritizes herself. We also discuss how the "first daughter effect" seeps into other areas of life like relationships and dating. Listen, share, comment and leave a review! Follow Francisca on Instagram @cis.ca_ If you are an African/Black immigrant and would like to be a featured guest on Afros in the Diaspora Podcast, send a DM or email with the information below! You can also share your thoughts on the podcast with us! Facebook | Instagram | Tiktok - @afrosinthediaspora For Inquiries - hi@afrosinthediaspora.com

Pros, Cons and Cultural Shocks with Chris

Join us on Episode 14 of Afros in the Diaspora Podcast with Chris (from Ghana) as we discuss some pros and cons of living in the diaspora based on our lived experiences. We dive into some highs and lows, some of the culture shocks we have experienced and things we miss from home. Follow Chris on Instagram @king_waddle If you are an African/Black immigrant and would like to be a featured guest on Afros in the Diaspora Podcast, send a DM or email with the information below! You can also share your thoughts on the podcast with us! Facebook | Instagram | Tiktok - @afrosinthediaspora For Inquiries - hi@afrosinthediaspora.com

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