The Japada Podcast

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She left a secure career in London, took an 80% PAY CUT and moved back to Nigeria with her young children. More than 20 years later — does she still believe it was the right decision? 🇳🇬🇬🇧In this powerful episode of The Japada Pod, Madame Christine shares the reality of moving back to Nigeria long before “Japada” became a conversation. And her story is anything but straightforward. She had a good...

After spending years living in Canada, building wealth, buying property and creating a comfortable life, Mommy Chop Life made a decision many people called crazy...She packed up her family and moved back to Nigeria. In this emotional episode of The Japada Pod, she shares the real reasons she returned, why Canada became "too comfortable," the culture shock of relocating, raising children...

The Japada ladies sat with Funke of Omonx Speech Therapy to discuss what made her move from the UK to Nigeri;'a with her 4 children, and why she would rather raise them anywhere but the U.K.! @thejapadapod on all socials

The Japada ladies sit with their first mother-daughter guests, Abisola & Mum, who left America for Nigeria. This is a conversation about identity, racism, family, and finding where one truly feels like 'home'. Catch us on @thejapadapod on all socials

What if the life everyone dreams of...isn't actually for you? The Japada ladies sat with Ayo Akpewe of Party Goo Events - a UK Japadite who returned to Nigeria with her two young children after 7 years in the UK, to build a business as a children's party planner! We are @thejapadapod on all socials

The Japada ladies sit with Dr. Timi of Bastion Health to discuss his journey into medicine, general hospitals v private hospitals and the realities of healthcare in Nigeria. Check out Bastion Health HMO as a bastionhmo.com. Catch us on @thejapadapod on all socials!

The Japada ladies sat with Ebi Adele-Abodeles and discussed their move from the U.K. to Nigeria (with a few stops to other countries!), a baby and a decision to home-school their child in between! @thejapadapod on all socials

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The Japada ladies sit with Serah Donald to discuss the real cost of living in Nigeria, the reality behind soft life and the type of business ideas that may fly as a newcomer in Nigeria! @thejapadapod on all socials

The Japada ladies sit with Millie and Mark Slade, the power couple behind Jara Beach Resort. They share the blueprint for building Nigeria’s first all-inclusive resort and the secrets to thriving as married business partners. Just when you think the story is complete, they give us some literal jara: an exclusive announcement of their latest project: Nigeria’s first-ever luxury glamping site, launc...

The Japada ladies reflect on the good, bad and ugly of 2025 and usher in Season 2, with 2026. Amongst other things, they discuss Detty December and the cost of living abroad vs in Nigeria. Follow us everywhere @thejapadapod!

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The Japada ladies sat with a couple of Black-British boys to discuss growing up as black boys in London and how that has framed their identities as British-Nigerian men. Keep up with us on @thejapadapod on all social media platforms!

The Japada ladies sit with the Nigerian Gen-Z to chop it up on their biggest culture shocks moving abroad, dual citizenship, Detty December & more! Find us on @thejapadapod on all socials!

The Japada ladies sit with the Nigerian Gen Z to chop it up on their biggest culture shocks moving abroad, dual citizenship, Detty December & more! Find us on @thejapadapod on all socials!

The Japada ladies sit with the Nigerian Gen Z to chop it up on their biggest culture shocks moving abroad, dual citizenship, Detty December & more! Find us on @thejapadapod on all socials!

This week, The Japada Ladies are joined by an ‘ajala’ who proves that the best adventures are the ones you don't plan. She moved to Nigeria from the UK for a one-year NYSC program…let’s just say she ended up staying for three! If you tend to miss us between episodes, you can keep up with us on social media - we’re @thejapadapod everywhere ✨

December in Lagos is always "detty," and this year is no exception! The Japada ladies sat with Georgia-Blu, a seasoned Detty December babe and founder of travel brand, Ilé. She's not just here to chat—she's planning a group trip to Lagos for everyone ready to have an unforgettable holiday season. @thejapadapod on all socials!

The Japada Ladies take a trip down memory lane, reviewing the episodes so far. Listen 'til the end to catch a special announcement! If you tend to miss us between episodes, you can keep up with us on social media - @thejapadapod

The Japada ladies sat with Naomi Williams, COO of @blackgirlsintech, who “accidentally on purpose” moved from the UK to Nigeria… and is living her best life in BOTH worlds! 🌍✈️ Get ready for real talk on her bold relocation story, building @blackgirlsintech & thriving as a dual-continent tech sis🎙️💻

The Japada ladies sat with Otunba Majek, who shares his story of relocating from the U.K. back to Nigeria in his 40s. From mindset shifts to career transitions and social reintegration, Otunba walks us through the real, unfiltered journey of returning home midlife… @thejapadapod

The Japada ladies sat with Toke Salami, who packed her bags, moved back to Nigeria, and flipped her way into a booming mini-pancake business in the heart of Lagos—serving treats so good, they made it to Davido’s wedding! Follow us @thejapadapod on all social media platforms!

After 19 years in the U.K., Mololuwa returned to Nigeria to ‘serve her country’ for a year. Join us as she shares her journey of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as an 'I Just Got Back' (IJGB)! If you like what you hear, give us a 5-star rating and leave a comment! Watch the full video episode - 'The Japada Pod' on YouTube.

The Japada ladies sat with Peju Agese, a true bi-coastal business babe! With a flourishing beauty business that spans the U.K. and Nigeria, we dive into Peju's inspiring journey of building her brand in two distinct markets. SHARE YOUR DILEMMA WITH US HERE: Submit Your Dilemma • https://forms.gle/Nvyoa4YCnLXN49ir7 Join the conversation using #TheJapadapod and let’s keep the discussion going! Don’t...