Tokunbo, a new podcast hosted by Nigerian-born writer Jola Naibi, amplifies the voices of Nigerian storytellers living in the diaspora. The podcast dives into themes of identity, culture, and heritage, offering a platform for storytellers to discuss their creative processes, challenges, and how their Nigerian roots influence their storytelling.

The first episode, released earlier this week, features Yemisi Aribisala, author of Longthroat Memoirs: Soups, Sex and Nigerian Taste Buds (2016).

Listeners can look forward to a new episode every week, released on Mondays. Naibi has an exciting lineup of major Nigerian stortellers ready to go as guests for the ten episodes of the podcast’s first season.

Jola Naibi, who has lived in the U.K., Switzerland, and now calls the U.S. home, brings over twenty years of experience as a storyteller in the diaspora. Her debut collection, TerraCotta Beauty (2014), showcases short stories that capture the essence of life in Lagos. Her work has also been featured in prominent literary publications like Afreada, midnight & indigo, Isele Magazine and lϙúnlϙún.

Through Tokunbo, Jola aims to foster cross-cultural dialogue, connecting global audiences with diverse perspectives while inspiring emerging writers navigating similar experiences in the diaspora. The podcast promises to be an insightful and enriching journey into the world of Nigerian storytelling and the voices shaping its future.

Listen and subscribe to Tokunbo here and wherever you usually listen to podcasts!