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Afros in the Diaspora

54 episodesLatest Apr 21, 2026
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Afros in the Diaspora is a podcast that provides a brave and welcoming space for African and Black immigrants to come together, chat, vent, laugh and share their stories and experiences of life in the diaspora. Join Sarah and her guests as they explore the highs and lows of immigrant life, offering a voice and a community of support and hope to those who have already made new homes far from their places of origin and those who plan to make the leap.

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  1. Disarming Stereotypes with Charles

    Charles Andrew Payne is an accomplished actor, writer, comedian and inspirational speaker with an extensive resume. Notably, he had the pleasure of sharing the screen with esteeme…

    E1301:34:53
  2. Growing up with Nollywood with Ivanna

    Ivanna Ihekwoaba is a Nigerian-born actor, spoken word poet, and filmmaker based in Vancouver. Ivanna created her debut short film "Who We Are", under the under the Reel Youth Blac…

    E1201:08:19
  3. Unearthing Identity with Chish

    Chish is a Mutli-Disciplinary artist based in Calgary AB (Canada). He started painting as a form of therapy 8 years ago. His passion for art began when Chish first learned how to d…

    E1147:05
  4. Embracing Self-Expression with Adetola aka aloT of Poetry

    Adetola "aloT of Poetry" Adedipe, a Nigerian-South African poet and two-time Calgary Slam Champion, From performances at Arts Commons to being a featured artist at various poetry f…

    E1001:01:52
  5. An Immigrant's Guide to Surviving the Holidays with Sarah

    Season's Greetings from Afros in the Diaspora Y'all! In this episode, Sarah - creator and host - shares her experiences with Christmas and the Holidays in a new country and as a i…

    E933:16
  6. Cultural Roots and Family with Kundai

    Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Kundai spent the early years of her life with relatives. She embarked on a journey from Zimbabwe and eventually settled in Canada. Presently, she calls…

    E854:20
  7. Navigating Interracial Relationships with Sherry

    Sherry Buroker is a creative young professional, working as an actress in the voice, theatre, and film industry in Canada. With experience in video editing and scriptwriting, she b…

    E759:32
  8. Catwalks and Close-ups with Soliana

    In today's episode, we have Werknesh, better known by her stage name "Soliana," a rising East African actor and model based in Alberta. Soliana originally hails from the Northweste…

    E601:05:05
  9. A Picture of Friendship and Belonging with Nasya

    In today's episode, we have Nasya, a first-generation immigrant hailing from Jos, Nigeria, whose journey to Canada began as a student. Nasya's story unfolds as she successfully nav…

    E554:08
  10. Not All Information is Valuable with Dr. Chinenye

    In this podcast episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Dr. Chinenye Nwoke, an enthusiastic epidemiologist specializing in immigrant health and the mental well-being of Af…

    E455:28
  11. Blackness is not a Monolith with OBJ

    In this episode, we have a fascinating guest with a truly global journey. Obaro Jesse Erome-Utunedi, also known as OBJ, started his life in Nigeria, but at the age of 11, his famil…

    E346:40
  12. The Kindness of Strangers with Pulga

    Pulga Muchochoma was born in Mozambique where his dance career and training began with Montes Namuli Dance Company. He studied at The School of Toronto Dance Theatre and in 2009 he…

    E246:33
  13. The Introduction with Sarah

    On the very first episode of Afros in the Diaspora, Sarah Uwadiae, the Host and Creator shares a little bit about her journey as an immigrant in Canada, her heart and intention beh…

    E120:38
  14. Afros in the Diaspora TrailerTrailer

    Welcome to Afros in the Diaspora Podcast! Facebook | Instagram | TikTok - @afrosinthediaspora

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