Japa Diaries Podcast

documenting the experiences of African immigrants in the diaspora

Author: Japa Diaries

/jah-pah/ - to run away; Nigerian slang meaning to emigrate Japa Diaries is a podcast documenting the experiences of African immigrants in the diaspora Join the conversation! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @japa.diaries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Language: en

Genres: Personal Journals, Relationships, Society & Culture

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Living Between Worlds: Akinola Davies Jr on Migration, Identity & Grief
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026

Filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. left Nigeria at 13 and didn't return for 9 years. In this conversation, he shares what it's like to live between Nigeria and the UK, why he finally made a film about his father, and how creating My Father's Shadow became a healing journey for his entire family.🎬 My Father's Shadow is in U.S. theaters now, support African storytelling: mubi.com/myfathersshadow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.