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Dating & Deal Breakers with Nikita

Afros in the Diaspora
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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 @iamnikitakalonjiIf 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

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