The Africalypso Podcast

On this Amebo Interlude, we start by announcing our live show! Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-africalypso-podcast-live-show-the-nigerian-zillennials-tickets-1985695514738We also discuss:- Secret Lives of Mormon wives- Gele vs Ichafu- Wigs vs Natural Hair- The festival in Ozoro- Blue Therapy- As always, the week's dilemmaFind us @AfricalypsoPod on all socialsWebsite: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/

On this week episode, we’re bringing you a special episode in collaboration with Nollywood Cinema Club and Umu Igbo Unite Toronto as we spotlight their upcoming movie night for To Adaego With Love.To unpack the story and the powerful themes behind it, we’re joined by two incredible guests, Nollywood veteran Bob-Manuel Udokwu, who plays Adaego’s father, and rising star Chisom Agoawuike, who brings Adaego to life. Together, they share insights into their characters, the emotional weight of telling post-war stories, and what it means to portray love and reconciliation on screen.If you're in Toronto on March 28, join us at the movie night. Grab your tickets here: https://eventnoire.ca/e/uiu-toronto-movie-night-28th-march-2026/tickets

On this Amebo Interlude, we discuss:- The US-Israeli war with Iran- Imanma's (short-lived) strike on Nollywood YouTube movies- The new 'My Father's Shadow' film by Akinola Davies Jr.- The Daniel Bwala Al jazeera interview - Can you live comfortably on a $130k salary?- As always, the week's dilemmaFind us @AfricalypsoPod on all socialsWebsite: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/

On this episode, we’re joined by Elizabeth Akpan, the creator of archiving(dot)fashion. We talk about the importance of preserving Nigerian history, the realities of archiving fashion and culture, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. You can find her work on Instagram and TikTok: @archiving.fashionOn Twitter @fashoverseAnd on Substack: https://www.fashoverse.com/

On this Valentine’s Day special, we have a conversation with author, Fatima Bala, about love, identity, and representation. We get into the importance of telling more Arewa stories. Fatima shares her journey to writing her novel Broken and the reception the book has received. Then we dive into her experience of being Hausa in the diaspora and how culture, faith, and community shape who she is.And in true Valentine’s Day fashion, we end the episode with a fun round of “Would You or Wouldn’t You?”, a game inspired by themes from Broken that tests just how far we’d go for love.You can find Broken and Hafsatu Bebi in bookstores across Nigeria and on Amazon.Follow Fatima on Instagram: @aka.fatima.bala

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, and the Nepo baby conversation on Twitter. And as always, we end with a dilemma.Find us @AfricalypsoPod on all socialsWebsite: https://www.africalypsopodcast.com/

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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 journey into music, how she uses sound and storytelling as a form of self-expression, and what it means to create from a place of vulnerability. Our conversation also touches on loss and how life experiences shape art. Find Ṣẹwà on all social media platforms @askaboutsewa https://open.spotify.com/artist/0O4ZT28upUvTpqFICunfVK?si=PktoZ4-8TFGu8wmdyG3PDw You can see Ṣẹwà live in Lagos on December 20th: https://www.eventporte.com/Sewalive