Bassey Ekpenyong

My Friends In Diaspora

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My Friends in Diaspora is all about real people and real stories 🌍.Every week, I sit down with friends, creators, and everyday heroes from the diaspora to talk about life abroad — the wins, the struggles, the culture shocks, and the funny little things that make us who we are. From navigating new countries to eating foods that almost knock us out 🌶️😂, nothing is off the table. You’ll love this show if you enjoy:✨ Honest conversations that feel like family✨ Inspiring immigrant & diaspora stories✨ Laugh-out-loud culture shock moments✨ A mix of motivation, laughter, and connection

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Bassey Ekpenyong

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Efik roots, American Dreams: Conversation with a Pro tennis player 30.11.2025 36:34

From Calabar courts to 12 U.S. states 🏓🇳🇬🇺🇸 In this episode of My Friends in Diaspora, I sit with a pro table tennis athlete whose journey is nothing short of fearless. Sports became her passport. Culture became her compass. And every new state became a chapter in her becoming. We laughed, played games, and even broke down some of our favorite Efik proverbs. This one is honest. Vibrant. Full of h...

Behind The Smile: Life on camera and the Hidden Pain of a Nollywood Actor. 17.11.2025 59:00

In this episode of My Friends In Diaspora, I sit down with a longtime friend and Nigerian actor- Mofe Duncan whose journey reveals a side of Nollywood most people never see. After pulling his back in the gym and later dislocating his knee, he fell into a deep depression — only to return to an industry that judged him for his weight and image. From body shaming and lost roles to pressure from produ...

Life Abroad as Nigerians: Dreams, Hustle and a Surprise Gift from Home🎁 15.10.2025 41:10

In this episode of My Friends in Diaspora, we dive deep into what it truly means to chase dreams, goals, and purpose abroad. Two Nigerians abroad share their raw truths about work, ambition, and creating a sense of community far from home. 🌍 From discussing the hustle behind our visions to imagining creative spaces for Nigerians across the diaspora, this conversation is full of real talk, laughte...

Beyond Nollywood. Real Life | Real Talk 01.10.2025 33:53

In this exciting episode of My Friends in Diaspora, Bassey hosts his first guest for a heartfelt, funny, and insightful conversation. Together they explore: 🌍 Life beyond Nollywood – what it takes to pursue ambitions outside the Nigerian film industry. ✈️ Cultural differences – the shock, humor, and lessons of adjusting to life in a new country. 🔥 Reinvention in the diaspora – the challenges of...

Life Abroad: Expectations vs Reality | Lekki Flood | Dallas Buddhist Temple 17.09.2025 17:23

In this episode of My Friends in Diaspora, I dive into the expectations vs. reality of life abroad—the expectations and myths we carry and the truths that hit differently when you finally step into a new world. I speak about both the popular and unpopular expectations (including some I was guilty of) and how they turned into surprising realities. From the legendary Lekki flood in Lagos to unique c...

FROM BIG BROTHER NAIJA to America: My Story, Culture Shocks & Hot Peppers🌶️ 01.09.2025 23:03

Welcome to Episode 1 of My Friends in Diaspora Podcast 🎤🌍.In this episode, I share my personal journey from Big Brother Naija to starting a new life in America — the ups, the struggles, and the culture shocks that shaped me along the way. From surprising everyday differences to a hilarious experience trying Vietnamese peppers 🌶️, this episode mixes laughter, lessons, and raw honesty. If you’ve e...