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Shameless Diasporians

Shameless Diasporians

By: Shameless Diasporians Media
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Welcome to Shameless Diasporians!! The podcast where we say the quiet parts out loud. From diaspora identity to digital culture, we serve hot takes, small chops, and unfiltered gist. New episodes every other week + mini clips & reactions. Subscribe and stay shameless. 🎙️ Hosts: Steph, Ayo & Sophie 🌍 From Lagos to Amsterdam to LondonShameless Diasporians Media Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Horse is Dead: AFCON 2025, IshowSpeed & Nepotism
    Mar 18 2026

    In this episode, Steph, Ayo & Sophie cover the latest in African sports, culture, and travel, including AFCON highlights, Nigeria's football performance, and the impact of travel content creators like Ishowspeed touring Africa.

    They also explore cultural nuances, regional differences, and the potential for Africa's global image transformation. This episode explores complex social issues in Nigeria and Africa, including regional biases, the Nepo baby phenomenon, political corruption, and cultural dynamics.

    The hosts engage in a candid conversation about identity, privilege, and systemic challenges, offering insights into societal change.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Is having a boyfriend embarrassing?
    Feb 19 2026

    The conversation explores the changing nature of relationship status symbols and the fear of jinxing relationships. It delves into the decline of traditional relationship status symbols and the pushback against conservative cultural norms. Additionally, it discusses the fear of the evil eye and the jinx associated with sharing relationships before marriage. The conversation delves into the topics of boundaries and shamelessness, cultural perceptions of kissing, romance and sex in pop culture, empathy and understanding in relationships, and financial bias in relationships. Each chapter explores these themes in depth, providing valuable insights and perspectives on each topic.


    Takeaways* Changing Status Symbols* Fear of Jinxing Relationships Boundaries and Shamelessness* Cultural Perceptions of Kissing* Romance and Sex in Pop Culture* Empathy and Understanding in Relationships* Financial Bias in RelationshipsChapters* 00:00 The Fear of Jinxing Relationships* 35:51 Boundaries and Shamelessness* 42:38 Romance and Sex in Pop Culture* 55:45 Empathy and Understanding in Relationships* 01:05:58 Financial Bias in Relationships

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    59 mins
  • Internet Friends are not your Friends
    Dec 14 2025

    In this engaging conversation, Steph, Ayo & Sophie explore the complexities of internet friendships, the dynamics of feminism, old tweets resurfacing to bite you, and the impact of money and envy on relationships.

    They discuss recent gossip and allegations circulating on social media, emphasizing the importance of accountability in friendships, especially when it comes to issues like cheating.

    The conversation also touches on ethical dilemmas surrounding support for a colleague's divorce fund and the responsibilities of friends in navigating personal relationships. Ultimately, the discussion highlights the nuanced nature of friendships in the digital age and the cultural contexts that shape them.

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    53 mins
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