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Cousins in America

Cousins In America

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Join Cousins Nemeze and Ugo every week for colorful commentary about current events, pop culture, and social media. No holds bar, the cousins check and shade with a Nigerian flair. From the young Nigerian perspective, Nigerian-born Nemeze and American-born Ugo Omero share their opinions on being torn between American assimilation, Nigerian tradition, and twenty-something adult confusion.
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Africans, African Immigrants in Diaspora/Children born of Immigrant parents in Diaspora, as well as those Africans in the homeland - Society and Culture clashes. The positive and negative impacts to this dynamic phenomenon is discussed as a summary of a traditional village meeting discussion/summary. The podcast discusses topics surrounding African immigrants and those Africans in the homeland - the youths, young adults, men and women, as they struggle with conflicts of the culture of their ...
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Who Told You

WhoToldYou

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The musings of two black & 20 something individuals. Yin & Yang Peanut butter & Jelly Groundnut & Garri? They go together! An African-American -Nigerian- & an African -who happen's to be Nigerian...hahahaha. In America- went to a bar but all they do is give opinions to crack social constructs one syllable at a time while being hilariously entertaining. Yes ...Seriously. Bi- Weekly Episodes.
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The Non-Immigrant Student

The Non-Immigrant Student

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The Non-Immigrant Student podcast is an audio journal of my grad-school (and now corporate) journey in the United States of America. It is an inspirational podcast that seeks to encourage and provide guidance to other non-immigrant students across the globe on how to live their best lives while fulfilling their Study/Work Abroad dreams or living far away home! My stories reveal all the lessons I'm learning on this journey, and I honestly believe that ''If I can do it, you can do it too!'' So ...
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Search for Uhuru is a platform which was created to bridge the gap between the Diaspora and Africa. The creator ,Dynast Amir is an African Curator, Pan-Africanist, Philanthropist, Author and a Lover of Life. In Search For Uhuru is the embodiment of African culture.
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African Society & Culture: Educating our children (1) - What has culture got to do with it? Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!Von Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji
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Segun Adeyina was always the kind of person to be heavily involved with his community, so it was natural to him that when he moved from Nigeria to the United States, he would find a way to connect and engage with the Nigerian diaspora. However, even he didn’t think that he would go from being a migrant student to being voted in as one of Georgia’s …
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So many Nigerians of working age leave their home country for a better and brighter future abroad, and I’m one of them. But what happens when you want to go home? Is it just homesickness or a sign that you’re ready to return to your friends and family? And does the home you’re dreaming of still really exist? In this episode of Zero Generation, I’m …
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Africa - Society & Culture: It is referred to as the King of foods, but who else eats Yam in the world? A question posed by a few of my young inquisitive followers! Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be abo…
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Africa - Society & Culture: CASSAVA - The other edible great root vegetable. 12 Nutritional and health benefits, to mention a few! Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…
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You probably know about the American Dream, that anyone who works hard can make it big in the States. But what does it actually take to do that? And just who qualifies for this dream anyway? These are questions that Francesca Uriri started asking herself when she moved from Nigeria to America for a job that was supposed to be a step up in her caree…
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Subscriber-only episode Leave me a fan note ❤️ Hi guys, I'm back with yet another episode featuring one of my best guys, Excel Chukwurah! "A friend, a colleague and a brother", we've spent the last two years making the best of our work & personal lives in New York City since we both moved here from Chicago and Ithaca, NY. Sadly, Excel & I will be t…
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Africa: Society & Culture - Celebrations (Part 3) - Who/What is this Mbaise Nation, celebrating such festival in Igboland, Nigeria? - A grand celebration that occurs every 15th day of August - Come rain or shine! Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. …
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Africa: Society & Culture - Celebrations - Iri-Ji (New Yam Festival) Mbaise Nation, Igboland, Nigeria. Part 2 - The Preparations for D-day, August 15. Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…
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African Society & Cultural Celebrations - Iri-Ji in Igboland, Nigeria (New Yam Festival): Mbaise Nation example - Myths & Origins. Part 1 Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…
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This episode of Zero Generation is a special one, featuring a conversation with my show producer Ona Oghogho, the founder of Adode Media. Ona shares her inspiring journey as a first-generation Nigerian American carving her own path as an entrepreneur. Together, Ona and I delve into the influences in her life that have shaped her perseverance and ov…
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Welcome to the World's Happiest Month - August! What makes you happy? A discussion on the topic. Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!Von Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji
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When we think about culture and traditions, we often think about food, ceremonies and religious faiths. But culture is also the way that we live our lives and nowhere do we see that more than how we raise our children. As a Nigerian living in the U.S. who hopes to have children one day, I’ve thought deeply about which parts of my Nigerian upbringin…
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Some verbal/nonverbal interview tips for young graduate job applicants/job seekers - Africans Home & Abroad. Those changing jobs can also benefit from these discussions. Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should b…
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Child-rearing/Child-raising methods - The impact of African Society and Culture on this phenomenon. Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!Von Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji
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If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit the mould of who you’re ‘supposed to be’, this episode of Zero Generation is for you. Maya Elious is the embodiment of blazing your own trail – she’s an African-American personal branding expert who defied her strict upbringing with immigrant parents to build a successful business coaching women of faith. In t…
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Food brings people together and makes them feel at home, no matter where they are in the world. As a Nigerian immigrant who has lived in Chicago, Seattle, and Austin to name a few, I understand this deeply, I feel it in my bones. In this episode of the Zero Generation podcast, I sit down with Bawo Oyowe, the owner of Little Lagos, a Nigerian restau…
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You are what you eat! What cultural dishes are local to your community? Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!Von Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji
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Leave me a fan note ❤️ HELLLLOOOO GOOD PEOPLE! Yes, yes, I have missed you too. How have you been? I hope you have been keeping well. If I tell you all that has happened to me within the past three months since you last heard from me here, you would not believe! So many changes! I didn't know Season 4 of my life in the US would hit this hard! I'm n…
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Post Father's Day Reflections: What kind/type/style of dad are you? What kind/type/style of dad would you want to be? Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…
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Today, I'm talking with Dr. Keri Leigh Merritt about her recent piece in Aeon Magazine, entitled "The southern gap." The piece explores the roots of economic underdevelopment in the American South, a problem that still plagues the region. From there, we talk more broadly about the politics of the South and what it means to be a Southerner today. Ke…
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Have you ever felt torn between two cultures, wondering where you truly belong? Then join me for this amazing conversation with my latest guest, eLDee - the iconic Nigerian musician-turned-American real estate mogul. Growing up straddling American and Nigerian influences, eLDee shares his fascinating journey of immigrating to the U.S. while his mus…
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Raising our hyphenated diasporan African children: Nigerian-American children, a case in point {Episode 12(b)}. Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…
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Congratulations young one! You have just graduated from High School and getting into College or Just graduated from college heading into the job market. Now what? Here are some tips to help. Consider it my graduation gift! Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just a…
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The protection/safeguarding of the children, youths, young adults, the vulnerable, and the Catholic Church. Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!Von Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji
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An interview with Mr. Nzenwa Nkwachukwu on Igbo culture/tradition, the aftermath of the Ahiara Diocese crisis, and her new Bishop - Nwobi. Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…
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What is the ‘Zero Generation’? What’s it like to be a part of it? I’m Damilola Onwah, a writer and product manager, and these are questions I have on my mind all the time. Historically, we have this concept of first-generation immigrants and second-generation immigrants, but what about those of us who moved countries as adults in recent years, char…
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Job skills application - A second interview with a young entrepreneur: Ogechi Obasi (Beauty Products and more).) Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…
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Job skills application - An interview with a young entrepreneur: Nomso (Normy Katty) (Agriculture) Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!Von Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji
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Motherhood: A post-Mother's Day discussion on kinds of moms and their styles. Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!Von Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji
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Some job skills are recommended for homeland youths, especially those with school completion certificates, but no jobs to be found. Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the job market in the next 5 years - especially for my young African followers in diaspora and homeland. Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…
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Marriage tradition and stages in Igboland/Africa: What our young ripe-for-marriage adults should know. Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!Von Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji
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#What is in a name?#. Your African name makes you unique - Never let anyone shorten it for their own ease. Your African name is meaningful! Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…
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Dr. Kristin Lunz Trujillo from the University of South Carolina joins to discuss ruralness and identity in America. We talk about the new book, White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy by Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman, as well as some of the broader ideas about who is rural and what that means for the people living in those places. You ca…
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Leave me a fan note ❤️ Hi guys!!! How are you doing? How have you been? I hope you're thriving & in good health! I'm back with yet another new episode and this time, I came back with a three-time guest; one of my best girls, Busayo! In this episode, we dive into the details of our first big fight and how it almost cost us our 11-year long friendshi…
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Welcome to my Podcast! What the Podcast is all about. The focus audience. Why I embarked on such venture. And more! Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!…
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Leave me a fan note ❤️ Hey guys, Season 4 is finally here!!! And I'm back with a surprise for you....I'm on a new mic!💃🏾 Definitely feeling excited, elated, exhilarated about the new year but at the same time - anxious, worried and tippy-toed! My hope is to capture all of these feelings in this new season, and share how I will be embracing and navi…
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Bailey Fairbanks joins Alan to talk about the Supreme Court's temporary hold on Texas's SB4. We also chat about a story featured in one of this week's Headlines from the Heartlands, concerning Russian Orthodoxy and American neo-Confederates. Find the link to our new home for Headlines from the Heartlands here: https://alanelrod.substack.com?utm_sou…
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Leave me a fan note ❤️ Happy New Year my fellow NISs! Wow it’s been 3 years doing podcasting. Started in 2021 just after I moved to the US and now we’re here. Season 3 was a good run - I learnt to navigate adulthood, living in New York City, and survived corporate America. I definitely feel like I learnt a lot about myself! This season will be all …
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Dr. Alex Middlewood of Wichita State University joins to talk about her new venture, IKE Lab. At IKE Lab, Alex and Brian Amos are building data and analysis of Kansas elections down to the most local level. We also talk about a new anti-DEI bill in Kansas, the challenges of brain drain, and crackdowns on local authority in red states. Read Dr. Midd…
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Welcome to a new regular segment of The Periphery, in which I'll be joined by Pulaski fellow Dr. Bailey Fairbanks to talk about current events with an eye to Pulaski's mission. This time, we're talking about the Alabama Supreme Court's recent ruling that frozen embryos are children.Von The Pulaski Institution
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Leave me a fan note ❤️ This podcast was originally recorded for Youtube and can be viewed here. Our conversation ventures beyond the professional, diving into the essence of what it means to be healthy in every aspect of life. We navigate the murky waters of emotional and financial stability, touching on the lessons learned from our Nigerian roots …
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Leave me a fan note ❤️ Helllllllooo people, It’s almost time to bid farewell to 2023, and usher in a new year! Grateful for the many of you that are still here and hoping for a bigger and better next year for all of us! I hope this episode also inspires you to look back on the beautiful year you’ve had, what could have gone better and lessons you m…
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Leave me a fan note ❤️ Recently, I had a very crazy idea to voice log a day in my weekend life in NYC! It took a lot to put it together but I’m so happy to see it worked out! I had such a cool & cozy Saturday ft. laundry, a visit to the nail saloon, plant mum duties, cooking a typical Nigerian breakfast and hosting a friend! My friend came over to …
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Leave me a fan note ❤️ Heyyyy y'all! I'm baaaack, and this time I'm back with a familiar guest - Bussy B! As Detty December approaches, Busayo and I sit down to reminisce our experience(s) of going back to Nigeria during Christmas (for me) and Summer (for her). I went back home in December 2022 to see my family and attend my sister's wedding while …
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