In this episode of The Diary of a Naija Immigrant, I sit down with my friend Chioma Nwigwe for an honest, layered conversation that gently but firmly shakes the table. We talk about feminism, the rights of the girl child, male patriarchy, and the freedom to question societal expectations placed on women.
Chioma shares why she always thought dads had more fun, why she wanted a baby even when marriage wasn’t part of the picture, and how holding strong opinions has shaped her life, choices, and identity.
This episode is thoughtful, real, and full of moments that will make you pause, laugh, and reflect.

In the final episode of The Diary of a Naija Immigrant Podcast for 2025, Onyie wraps up a transformative year with her most special guest yet—her husband, Ekene. Filmed right in “The Obi house” for maximum comfort, this intimate conversation dives into the emotional highs and lows of 2025, from the intensity of holiday work life to navigating personal loss, identity, and family.Ekene opens up about the passing of his father early in the year—calling 2025 a “revealing and testing” season—and shares raw reflections on grief, responsibility, and the dreams he wished his father lived long enough to see. Onyie offers empathy and perspective, connecting his journey with her own experiences of loss.Together, they look back on turning 40, the realities of aging (and the jokes that come with it), raising Gen-Alpha kids in Canada, and the nostalgia of Christmas in Nigeria versus Christmas in diaspora. They explore how immigrant parenting reshapes tradition, how memories evolve across continents, and how their own childhood holiday magic compares to the quieter Christmases they now create for their children.The episode closes with hope for a gentler 2026—and a promise that Ekene will return to talk about marriage & love as immigrants and all the things the audience wants to hear.

In this heart-to-heart conversation, I sit down with my incredible production assistant, Tomide Bamigboye, to unpack her remarkable immigration journey and the resilience that carried her from uncertainty to unbelievable film sets — yes, even Ghostbusters and more.We dive into her growing list of film achievements, the grit behind each opportunity, and the quiet strength that has shaped her story.But this episode goes deeper. Together, we reflect on our own working relationship — the trust, the respect, the learning — and why it’s so important for employers and employees alike to honor each other’s humanity. No hierarchies. No ego. Just mutual respect and room for everyone to thrive.If you love stories of perseverance, purpose, and partnership, this one’s for you.🎧 Tune in and be inspired.