Tokunbo: Conversations With Nigerian Storytellers In The Diaspora podcast

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LIVE: Before the Chorus & Open Folk Present: In These Lines feat. Gaby Moreno, Lily Kershaw & James Spaite 33:58

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On June 25th 2025, in collaboration with Open Folk, we presented our first ever live interview event in Los Angeles. As Open Folk put it: "In These Lines is a live event where three artists each bring one song — not just to perform, but to explore. They sit down with Sofia Loporcaro, host of Before The Chorus, to talk about where the song came from, what it meant to write it, and what it still holds. Then they play it. Just the song, and the truth behind it." Find Open Folk on Instagram: @openfolkla Find Gaby on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0K9pSmFx0kWESA9jqx8aCW?si=Wz4RUP88Qlm_RKs7QTLvWQ On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gaby-moreno/472697737 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaby_moreno/ Find Lily on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p0ksmwMDQlAM24TWKu4Ua?si=Bmdg-uIUTHu-zRUc_dqL3g On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lily-kershaw/526884610 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilykershaw/ Find James on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3u50TPoLvMBXNT1KrLa3iT?si=OoLoq7ZTRZyUiytQcz0FsQ On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/james-spaite/905076868 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesspaite/ Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.beforethechorus.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beforethechoruspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@soundslikesofia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus , where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia’s deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who’s spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She’s hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she’s had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Tokunbo: Conversations with Nigerian Storytellers in the Diaspora

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The Tokunbo podcast series amplifies the narratives of Nigerian storytellers in the diaspora, exploring themes of identity and culture. Through in-depth conversations, the series provides a platform for authors to share their creative processes, challenges, and the ways their heritage shapes their storytelling.

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Tokunbo: Conversations with Nigerian Storytellers in the Diaspora

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Episode 10: Kola Tubosun in Conversation with Jola Naibi 1:06:11

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Send us a text Kola Tubosun is a Nigerian poet, linguist, writer, translator, publisher, and documentary filmmaker. He is the curator of YorubaName.com, the first crowd-sourced dictionary of Yoruba names. His published work include Esu at the Library , Edwardsville by Heart , and Igba Ewe: Translated Poems of Emily R. Grosholz. He recently directed Ebrohimie Road , a documentary focusing on the small bungalow on the campus of the University of Ibadan that played a strong role in the life and work of Wole Soyinka. In this conversation with Jola Naibi, for the Tokunbo podcast series, he discusses the role of translation in storytelling, and how it contributes to preserving and sharing Nigerian narratives globally.…

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Episode 9: Sefi Atta in Conversation with Jola Naibi 55:58

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Send us a text Sefi Atta is a Nigerian-American novelist, short story writer, playwright, and screenwriter. Her books include Every Good Thing Will Come , A Bit of Difference , The Bead Collector , The Bad Immigrant , and Swallow which was made into a Netflix movie. Her upcoming book Indigene will be released in the summer of 2025. In this conversation with Jola Naibi, for the Tokunbo podcast series, she talks about telling a coherent story by conjuring the images in Lagos while living in the diaspora and the future of collaboration between the Nigerian literary community (at home and abroad) and Nollywood.…

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Episode 8: Ikhide Ikheloa in Conversation with Jola Naibi 1:06:54

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Send us a text Ikhide Ikheloa, fondly referred to as Pa Ikhide, is a U.S.-based Nigerian writer and literary critic who is known for sharing his strong opinions on Nigerian literature and politics on social media. During this conversation with Jola Naibi, for the Tokunbo podcast series, he talks about what it means to observe and write about Nigeria from abroad while striking the balance between critique and celebration in his commentary.…

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Episode 7: Yejide Kilanko in Conversation with Jola Naibi 53:25

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Send us a text Yejide Kilanko is a Nigerian-born writer based in Canada. She has written novels, poetry, short fiction, and children’s picture books, including, Daughters Who Walk This Path , Chasing Butterflies , There is an Elephant in My Wardrobe , and Juba and the Fireball . Her short story, This Tangible Thing , was shortlisted for the 2023 Caine Prize Her latest children’s book is The Other Side of Small . In this conversation with Jola Naibi, for the Tokunbo Podcast Series, she explores her roots as a writer, the unique perspectives that Nigerians in the diaspora bring to African writing, and the role of fiction in empowering individuals and communities to confront difficult realities.…

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Episode 6: Wole Talabi in Conversation with Jola Naibi 1:03:54

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Send us a text Wole Talabi is an engineer, writer, and editor. His work includes two short story collections - Incomplete Solutions and Convergence Problems , and the critically-acclaimed novel, Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon . His short story, Unquiet on the Eastern Front was recently published by Subterranean Press. His work has been shortlisted for and received numerous awards. In this conversation with Jola Naibi, for the Tokunbo podcast series, he talks about how he blends Nigerian speculative elements and brings Yoruba culture into the wider universe of storytelling.…

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Episode 5: Peju Abuchi and Eniye Oshunbiyi in Conversation with Jola Naibi 1:19:26

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Send us a text Peju, ‘the Spark’ Abuchi is a poetic speaker, therapeutic wordsmith who believes in the power of curiosity to connect humans and communities. She is the author of A Poetic Odyssey of Proclamations: 31 Ways to Sow, Grow and Flow Goodness Into Your Life . Eniye Oshunbiyi is driven by a desire to help people discover their true selves so that they can consciously flourish. She has written a reflective journal: 91 Days to Self-Awareness which she describes as a sacred space to guide you towards deeper self-understanding. In this conversation with Jola Naibi, for the Tokunbo Podcast Series, they share how they weave Nigeria's rich storytelling into their work and the unique challenges and opportunities of living in the diaspora and navigating different cultural identities.…

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Episode 4: Leye Adenle in Conversation with Jola Naibi 1:14:26

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Send us a text Leye Adenle is a writer and coach who is best known as one of Nigeria’s foremost contemporary crime thriller writers. He created the Amaka Mbadiwe series of books which includes Easy Motion Tourist , When Trouble Sleeps , and Unfinished Business . His short story, The House , was recently published in Lolwe Literary Magazine. In this conversation with Jola Naibi, for the Tokunbo Podcast Series, he talks about his unique origin story as a writer and how he brings Lagos to life when writing from the diaspora. He also manages to include his recipe for making the best suya.…

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Episode 3: Tope Fajingbesi Balogun in Conversation with Jola Naibi 53:41

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Send us a text Tope Fajingbesi Balogun is an accountant, writer and farm owner. Her recently released memoir, A Mile in My Shoes. Nurah’s Diary II is a deeply personal account that explores the profound themes of grief, infertility, and identity. In this conversation with Jola Naibi, for the Tokunbo podcast series, she talks about using storytelling to foster dialogue across cultures and the joys and challenges of being a Black farm owner in the United States.…

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Episode 2: Helon Habila in Conversation with Jola Naibi 54:46

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Send us a text Helon Habila is an award-winning Nigerian novelist and poet. His books include, Waiting for an Angel , Measuring Time , Oil on Water , and Travelers . In this conversation with Jola Naibi for the Tokunbo podcast series, he talks about how the political situation in Nigeria influenced his writing and the challenges and advantages of being a Nigerian writer living in the diaspora. He also provides advice to aspiring Nigerian writers who want to explore their cultural heritage in their work.…

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Episode 1: Yemisi Aribisala in Conversation with Jola Naibi 54:28

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Send us a text Yemisi Aribisala is a Nigerian essayist, food memoirist, and painter. Her first book Longthroat Memoirs: Soups Sex & Nigerian Tastebuds won the prestigious John Avery Award at the 2016 André Simon Food & Drink Book Awards. In this conversation with Jola Naibi, for the Tokunbo podcast series, she covers the cultural richness of Nigerian cuisine, and the broader implications of writing about food from a diaspora perspective.…

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Send us a text Jola Naibi was raised in Lagos, went to school in the U.K., has lived in Switzerland and now calls the U.S. her home. She has been writing creatively from the diaspora for more than twenty years and is the author of TerraCotta Beauty , a collection of short stories which capture the essence of life in the city of Lagos. Her work has also been featured in Afreada, midnight & indigo , Isele Magazine , and lϙúnlϙún . Recognizing the unique set of circumstances faced by Nigerian writers in the diaspora, Jola started the Tokunbo podcast series to amplify their narratives and provide a platform to have in-depth conversations on their creative processes, challenges, and the ways their heritage shapes their storytelling. The goal is to foster cross-cultural dialogue, connect global audiences to diverse literary perspectives, and inspire emerging writers who are navigating similar experiences.…

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