The Diaspora Door with Nze

On the Dispora Door Podcast with Nze, we discuss every day lifes issues affecting Nigerians in the diaspora.

The Diaspora Door with Nze is a kids podcast hosted by Diaspora Door, with 74 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Diaspora Door hosts The Diaspora Door with Nze, a kids show with 74 episodes published.

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  Belonging In The Both

  Aug 19, 202652 min

  Belonging In The Both Diaspora Door host Nze Obinelo is opening the door to aconversation on identity, heritage, and the powerful experience of navigatingthe world with two young biracial women. Growing up in households where twodistinct cultures and races meet brings a unique vantage point—filled with deepjoys, rich perspectives, and, of course, its own set of distinct challenges. Tohelp us explore what it truly means to live in that 'in-between,' I am joinedby two phenomenal guests today. First, we have Sarah Fondaw—a filmmaker and self-describedmilitary brat whose journey spans diverse landscapes and deep family legacies. And alongside her is Emily Ojeifo—a university student inGermany and an event planner who brings a rich cultural perspective, seamlesslyweaving her German and Nigerian Ishan heritage. Host: Nze Obinelo Guest: Emily Ojeifo, Sarah Fondaw Producer: WSMN 1590AM/95.3FM Social Media: Favor Iyore Interns: Calvin Sanire, Tenzin Gamtso

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  From Birmingham to the New Hampshire State House

  Aug 12, 202654 min

  “If you don't know where you've been, you don't know where you are going.” Maya Angelou In this powerful episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo sits down with a living legend of New Hampshire’s civil rights history: Harvey Keye. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1932, Harvey’s journey spans the violent oppression of the Jim Crow South, service in the Korean War, and a move to Nashua, NH, where he became a trailblazing public servant and state representative. Join us as Harvey shares the deeply personal story behind his pivotal, moving 1999 State House speech that finally pushed New Hampshire to become the 50th and final state to officially recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day. At 95 years old, Harvey’s wisdom, resilience, and enduring commitment to justice offer amasterclass in grassroots organizing, the power of storytelling, and what it truly means to build bridges across generations and cultures. Listen in for an unforgettable conversation about heritage, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of equality. Host: Nze Obinelo Guest: Harvey Keye Producer: WSMN 1590 AM/ WSMN 95.3 FM Social Media: Favor Iyore Interns: Calvin Sanire, Tenzin Gamtso

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  Who Inherits the Boardroom?

  Aug 5, 202652 min

  This is an incredibly rich and vital topic for The Diaspora Door, where host Nze Obinelo will hear from guest, Chuba Udokwu, “who anchors the next generation when the pioneers step away?” He will talk about the transition of power and the specific question of who fills the shoes of retiring corporate pioneers in the diaspora. Discussing the trajectory of corporate professionals from the diaspora—especially through the lens of a trailblazer guest like Chuba (with his deep executive history at Bell Labs, Cisco, and as a tech founder/COO)—hits right at the heart of narrative reclamation, legacy, and systemic sustainability. Early diaspora pioneers often had to navigate corporate spaces without a map, relying on sheer brilliance and individual resilience to break into executive positions. When Chuba’s generation retires, he explains how mentorship cannot rely on chance encounters or a few individuals carrying the weight. The discussion will explore how to transform personal legacy into institutional systems (e.g., formal diaspora executive coalitions, specialized venture funds, or structured cross-company networks). In this episode Nze will explore with Chuba how mentorship no longer has to be bounded by the walls of a single Western corporation. A mentor in Boston or Nashua can seamlessly guide a rising professional in London, Toronto, or Lagos. The future of mentorship may lie in leveraging global, digital ecosystems to ensure no professional is left isolated. Host: Nze Obinelo Guest: Chuba Udokwu Producer: WSMN 1590 AM/ WSMN 95.3 FM Social Media: Favor Iyore

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  Sweet Roots, Deep Legacy

  Jul 29, 202652 min

  From working alongside his father behind a classic luncheonette and sweet shop counter to spending four decades at the helm of the iconic Martha’s Exchange, William "Billy" Fokas is true Nashua, New Hampshire Main Street royalty.Born and raised in Nashua and a University of New Hampshire business graduate, Billy has spent essentially his entire life shaping the local dining scene. In this episode of Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo sits down with Billy to explore his proud Greek heritage, the story of how his parents built their family business from the ground up, and what it truly means to nurture a community centerpiece for forty years. Host: Nze Obinelo Guest: Bill Fokas Producer: WSMN 1590 AM/ WSMN 95.3 FM Social Media: Favor Iyore

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  Youth vs ICE

  Jul 22, 202653 min

  What does the future of leadership look like when youth, culture, and community intersect? In this episode of The Diaspora Door, host Nze Obinelo sits down with two remarkable seniors from Nashua High School North who are redefining local activism: Salomé Safri and Jordin Lopez. Salomé, the daughter of Pakistani and Dominican immigrants, beautifully weaves together photography, writing, and social media to amplify the voices of BIPOC, queer, and immigrant communities. She was also an intern and social media lead with 350NH Youth Team. Jordin, a dynamic leader on the NAACP Youth Council, brings her passion for civic engagement, protests, and grassroots organizing to the forefront. In this powerful conversation, they pull back the curtain on how they rumbled the status quo—rallying the youth they lead to the front lines of the massive winter protests against the proposed ICE detention warehouse in nearby Merrimack, New Hampshire. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the raw power of the youth voice, what it takes to organize a community in the face of federal policy, and what it truly means to build bridges in our own backyards.

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