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The Africalypso Podcast
The Africalypso Podcast is a captivating exploration of Nigerian society and culture hosted by Matilda, Hadiza, and Imanma, three Nigerians living in Canada. Join them as they delve into a diverse range of topics, sparking insightful conversations on social issues, history, politics, finances, and e...
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158 episodis
The Amebo Interludes - If We Don't Laugh, We'll Cry
On this Amebo Interlude, we discuss:
- The US-Israeli war with Iran
- Imanma's (short-lived) strike on Nollywood YouTube movies
- Th...
Episode 106 - Archiving Nigerian Fashion ft. Elizabeth Akpan
On this episode, we’re joined by Elizabeth Akpan, the creator of archiving(dot)fashion. We talk about the importance of preserving Nigerian history, t...
The Amebo Interludes - You Sef Go Dance
On this Amebo Interlude, we discuss:
- As always, phone addiction
- Olympian confessing to cheating on his girlfriend
- The Lagos Ma...
Episode 105 - Untold Love Stories ft. Fatima Bala
On this Valentine’s Day special, we have a conversation with author, Fatima Bala, about love, identity, and representation. We get into the importance...
The Amebo Interludes - Abegistan My Country
On this Amebo Interlude, we discuss what we've been up to in the new year, Burkina Faso dissolving all its political parties, IShowSpeed in Nigeria, a...
The Amebo Interludes - The Feliz is Not Navidading
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Episode 104 - Healed By Music ft. Ṣẹwà
On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Ṣẹwà, a Toronto-based Nigerian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. We talk with Ṣẹwà about her jour...
Igbo Spirituality ft. Derick Ofodirinwa
This week, we are rerunning one of our fan favorites where we were joined by Derick Ofodirinwa, owner of The Medicine Shell, to delve into Igbo Spirit...
Episode 103 - You Asked, We Answered x The Herd Review
Today, we finally did a full Q&A episode where we answered the burning questions you all sent in. From how we became friends to our most unhinged reco...
The Amebo Interludes - Podcast Swindler
On this Amebo Interlude, we discuss:
- A video where a nurse was ignoring a black woman in active labor
- Ezra Olubi's old tweets
-...
Episode 102 - Med Melanin ft. Yvonne Osagie
On this episode, we're joined by Yvonne Osagie, founder of Med Melanin, a telehealth platform designed to reduce misdiagnosis in women, especially wom...
The Amebo Interludes - We Need More Bad Women
On this Amebo Interlude, we discuss:
- Blue Jays losing the 2025 World Series
- Trump threatening Nigeria with possible military action
Episode 101 - Japada ft. Seyi Ajayi
On this episode, we're joined by Seyi Ajayi, and she shares her experience moving back to Nigeria after an initial move to Canada. In Seyi's words, "S...
The Amebo Interludes - Corsets vs Oleku
On this Amebo Interlude, we discuss:
- Nigerian wedding fashion
- "Polycule" and Twitter usage
- The alleged coup plot in Nigeria
Episode 100 - 100 Time's The Charm
We’re baaaack… again! It’s been a minute, and we’ve got lots to catch up on. In this comeback episode, we chat about what’s been going on since we las...
Episode 99 - Nigerian Healthcare ft. Dr. Ikpeme Neto
On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ikpeme Neto, a medical doctor, entrepreneur and health economist, to talk about his journey from practicing medi...
The Amebo Interlude - Bonus Episode
On today's episode we catch up on what we've been up to on our long break and explain why we've been gone for so long. As usual, we also do some amebo...
The Amebo Interludes - The Old One
The amebo interludes returns with an episode that was recorded some time ago; an oldie but a goodie. We also have a bonus episode out today!
Don...
Episode 98 - Iwa Akwa ft. Chukky Ibe
On this episode, we are joined by poet, playwright, essayist, and author, Chukky Ibe. He walks us through the process of writing his book in Jamaica a...
The Amebo Interlude - New Year, New Amebo
On this Amebo Interlude we discuss (with timestamps):
- Attacks in Plateau State in December (5:20 - 10:49)
- The Alaska Air Incident (11:...
Episode 97 - Laygurss?
On this episode, we discuss Imanma's adventures in Lagos.
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The Amebo Interludes - Lori Harvey's Contract
On this Amebo Interlude we discuss (with timestamps):- Seasonal depression and missing Nigeria (5:46 - 15:23)- The conflicts going on in the world and...
Episode 96 - The Childfree African ft. Ebby Weyime
On this episode, we are joined by Ebby Weyime to explore the decision to be childfree as an African.You can find Ebby on Instagram @the_grace_cup and...
Episode 95 - Happy "Independence" Day
Today, on our annual Independence Day episode, we reflect on what has happened in Nigeria over the last year and end with some Nigerian trivia.Don't f...
Episode 94 - On Yoruba Culture & Spirituality ft. Tayo Bello
On this episode, we are joined by historian, artist and popular TikToker, Tayo Bello, who helps to paint a picture of what the Yorubaland was like in...
The Amebo Interludes - BBNaija Obsession
On this Amebo Interlude we discuss (with timestamps):- BBNaija All Stars (7:40 - 29:52) - Netflix's The Ultimatum (29:53 - 31:57) - Keke Palmer kee-ke...
Episode 93 - On Albinism ft. Alaina Nwosa
On this episode, we are joined by our guest, Alaina, to discuss the ins and outs of being a person with albinism. Check out Alaina's IG and TikTok @la...
The Amebo Interludes - Things We Have Bandwidth For
On this Amebo Interlude we discuss:- The winners of Love Island UK summer 2023- BBNaija All Stars- Dating people in Nigeria that would not want to mov...
Episode 92 - Japa Stories ft. Japa Diaries Podcast
On this episode we are joined by Abimisola and Malik from The Japa Diaries Podcast to discuss our "japa" stories. "Japa" is a Yoruba word that means t...
The Amebo Interludes - Nigerians vs Guinness World Records
On this Amebo Interlude we discuss:- Nigeria's new 1000 naira per year Vehicle Proof Of Ownership payments- Nigerians going wild attempting to break G...
Episode 91 - Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus ft. Emmanuel
On this episode we are joined by a guest, Emmanuel, to discuss the differences in the socialization of boys and girls.Time stamps:1:23 – How our weeks...
The Amebo Interludes - Everything's on Fire
On this Amebo Interlude we discuss:- Poor air quality in Canada and the US caused by the wildfires- Tinubu sworn in as President of Nigeria- Fuel subs...
Episode 90 - Reflections
We're back for another season! On this episode, we reflect on the ways we've changed since we started the podcast.Don't forget to follow us @Africalyp...
Episode 89 - On Friendships and Getting Older
On this episode, we discuss how friendships change as we age and making new friends as adults.We also have a huge announcement at the end of the episo...
The Amebo Interludes - "Embrace Your Femininity"
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Episode 88 - On Kenyan Politics and Diaspora Voting ft. Sambaza
On this episode, we are joined by Sambaza from the Sambaza podcast to discuss Kenyan politics and voting in the diaspora. We take note of similarities...
The Amebo Interludes - Stockholm Syndrome
On this Amebo Interlude we talk about Queen Elizabeth II's death and the reactions to it. We wrap up by delving into our question of the week.Don't fo...
Episode 87 - We Back Baby!
We're back for season 8! On this episode, we catch up on what's been going on since we last dropped an episode and look forward to the season ahead.Do...
The Amebo Interludes - Season 7. Over and Out
On this Amebo Interlude we discuss:- Our weeks so far- Rihanna's pregnancy announcement- #SecureTheTribe- Our question of the weekWe'll see you all in...
Episode 86 - Igbo Spirituality ft. Derick Ofodirinwa
On this episode, we are joined by Derick Ofodirinwa, owner of The Medicine Shell, and we delve into Igbo Spirituality or Odinani.Be sure to check out...