Afros in the Diaspora

Join us on this episode as Thandi shares her immigration story, the challenges and wins of her experiences as an international student studying Medicine in Malaysia while balancing…

On this episode join us as Macanjy shares his immigration story. We dish on various jobs we have had as new immigrants like door-to-door sales, Skipthedishes and Instacart delivery…

Join us on this episode as Gerúsio shares his story of how he migrated to New Zealand, his experience being Black there and the ways he integrates his cultural identity into his ne…

Join us on this hilarious episode as Grand Komanda shares his immigration journey and his Canadian comedic career thus far - the good, the bad, the victories and challenges as he p…

As a Zimbabwean immigrant, Nyasha Nyamaka has always had a deep sense of curiosity about the world beyond her immediate community and her environment. Over the years, she has foste…

KTheChosen is your Friendly Neighbourhood Rapper who creates music that is both entertaining and enlightening. K is a Zimbabwean-raised and Calgary-based artist who believes in the…

Priscille Bukasa, a Calgary-based spoken word artist and writer, draws inspiration from her roots in the Democratic Republic of Congo, infusing her work with the richness of her up…

Idris Lawal's musical journey began to take shape during his upbringing in Nigeria and South Africa. It was during weekends and car rides in Lagos and Cape Town that he discovered…

Evans Ofori-Amanfo born in Ghana is a model, actor, and writer. After living in Canada for most of his life, Evans moved from Toronto to Los Angeles to further his work and his fut…

Favour Odusola's journey in dance is a remarkable blend of passion, innovation, and dedication. From modest beginnings in Nigeria performing at local events, his zeal for dance bur…

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…

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 P…

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 O…

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, Au…

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…

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. A…

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 d…

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 em…

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…

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 in…