Omo, this one is heavy. This week, we are sitting down to discuss the heartbreaking news out of the U.S. involving a Nigerian mother, Gbemisola Akayinode, and the tragic death of her 9-year-old daughter, Oluwasikemi. We’re unpacking the facts of the case, but we’re also asking the hard questions: What happens when the 'village' we rely on back home doesn't exist abroad? We discuss the immense pressure of the immigrant hustle, the mental state required to make such a fatal error, the collective shock rippling through the Nigerian community, and the heavy weight of grief and judgment. Listener discretion is advised. Join us for a difficult but necessary conversation.

This episode was produced by Eniola Ewawunmi Busari.

Cover Art by Anu Onabolu

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For many Nigerian women, divorce is still treated as a taboo, a silence that Danielle Ijeoma Onyekwere is here to break. On today’s episode, we explore the nuanced reality of being a Nigerian woman, a divorcee, and a single mother.

Danielle gets vulnerable about the isolation that comes when community support fades, the pressure to "keep up appearances," and the sheer exhaustion of working twice as hard to provide for her family. This isn’t just a story about struggle; it’s a story about redefining what a successful African woman looks like on her own terms. As a Nigerian woman in the U.S. she knows a thing or two about pressure. After her marriage ended, she didn't just survive; she learned how to pivot.

In this episode, we cover:

• Overcoming the cultural shame often attached to divorce.
• The emotional labor of being the sole provider.
• Advice for women feeling trapped by societal expectations.
• Financial independence and the immigrant drive.
• Finding joy in the chaos.

This episode was produced by Eniola Ewawunmi Busari.

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We are back in the continuation of our last episode. In this deeply personal and insightful episode, we sit down with Favour Ezewuzie-Lauber as she shares Herstory with us.

We explore:

• balancing the fierce love for Nigeria with the realities of being Nigerian-American

If you're looking for a candid perspective on modern love, faith, and identity, this episode is a must-listen.

This episode was produced by Eniola Ewawunmi Busari.

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