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Igbo Table Talks

33 episodesLatest Apr 29, 2026
Recorded in NigeriaAbout NigeriaIgboEducationLanguage Learning
Welcome to Igbo Table Talks with Emeka and Oly! Emeka and Oly discuss all things culture and are changing the way the Igbo language is learned. Come & join the conversations. Nothing is off the table.

Episodes

  1. Are Nigerians in the diaspora more Nigerian than those back home

    On this episode of Igbo Table Talks, we discuss the Nigerian representation. Are the Nigerians in the diaspora more Nigerian than the Nigerians back home. We look at the representa…

    S4 E915:15
  2. Navigating Friendships After 30

    On this episode of Igbo Table Talks we engage in a topic focused on what it looks like to navigate friendships after 30 year of age. The lessons learned and current realities of th…

    S4 E816:07
  3. Growing Up in a Nigerian Home and How it Shaped Who We are Today

    We discuss the pros and cons of growing up in a Nigerian home and the role it played it defining who we are today. Whether we will continue and give our kids the same experience or…

    S4 E723:53
  4. Nigerian Weddings — Celebration or Competition?

    When did it stop being about love and start being about who has the biggest owambe?

    S4 E614:54
  5. The Pressure of Being the "Successful" Relative

    What happens when your family back home sees you as their financial lifeline?

    S4 E525:43
  6. Did Immigrants Build this Country?

    On today's conversation, we explore the current trending topic from 2026 Grammy awards show where Shaboozey made a comment about immigrants building this country during his accepta…

    S4 E413:02
  7. Why is our generation choosing to have less kids?

    In today's table talks we discuss the current state of African homes with having less kids and our thoughts on the reasoning; compared to our parents generation who had a higher av…

    S4 E332:02
  8. Our Constant Need for Validation

    Today’s conversation focuses on African as a whole and its need to be recognized and validated. When will the need for validation end? Question is, do we still need this?

    S4 E220:34
  9. Would You Prefer a Wedding in Nigeria or Diaspora?

    Happy New Year!!! It's becoming more common for our generation to travel back home more frequently. This past December a larger amount than usual of young people spent their holida…

    S4 E117:40
  10. Does Having a Son Still Add Value?

    The older generation put such a high value on having male children that it put so much pressure on families. We will discuss our thoughts on this and if our generation still feel t…

    S3 E609:46
  11. Detty December

    Welcome back from the biggest Detty December! December 2023 was giving FOMO for those not living it up in the motherland

    S3 E509:37
  12. Nigeria at its 63rd Years of Independence

    Today is October 1, which is Nigeria's Independence Day. Today's conversation is focused on our thoughts on Nigeria as 63 years old. Where are we as a nation and how can we do bett…

    S3 E417:00
  13. How our parents dealt with trauma and how our generation is changing it

    Our parents were taught to deal with trauma a little differently from how our generation is healing from it

    S3 E317:56
  14. Igbos and Marrying Outside their Tribe

    Here’s a great topic chosen by you guys to discuss. Will love to hear your thoughts on this. Is it common to marry outside your tribe? So you feel more Igbos tend to stick with the…

    S3 E223:43
  15. We are back! Life Update

    Welcome to season 3 of Igbo Table Talks! We took a little break and are back. Looking forward to season 3 and getting back to the conversations

    S3 E108:12
  16. Afrobeats Music Crossing Over to Mainstream USA

    On Igbo table talk we discuss all things Afro-beat’s. Arguably the fastest rising international genre today, led by west African countries like Nigeria and Ghana. Afrobeat’s crossi…

    S2 E707:48
  17. Queen Elizabeth II’s Passing & Africa’s Reaction

    Queen Elizabeth II ruled UK for 70 years and was the longest monarchy to be in power. Unfortunately this meant she also had been on the wrong side of history for much of Britain’s…

    S2 E612:50
  18. Are We Living Our Parents Dream?

    Our parents crawled so we can thrive. They came here for a better life, but some had to sacrifice for the betterment of their families. The push and pressure placed on Africans in…

    S2 E510:33
  19. Netflix The Ultimatum: Would you ever be open to seeing what life is like with a different partner?

    In this episode we discuss our thoughts on Netflix’s new show, the ultimatum. Does inviting someone else into your relationship make any positive impact or cause more damage?

    S2 E409:31
  20. Have your family ever suggested someone for you to marry?

    In this episode we share our thoughts on family pairing or suggesting individuals as potential partners. Is this still acceptable or should this be done with our generation and upw…

    S2 E320:34
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