10 African-Themed Podcasts Every Diaspora Listener Should Know
Curated by Accra Conxt
Whether you're sipping hibiscus tea in Toronto, navigating traffic in London, or soaking in the sun in Accra, podcasts are a powerful way to stay connected to the pulse of African stories, culture, and creativity. For the diaspora listener, they offer insight, laughter, and a familiar rhythm that keeps us tethered to home—wherever that may be.
Here’s our curated list of 10 must-listen African-themed podcasts to add to your rotation right now.
The Sound of Accra Podcast
A celebration of Ghanaian excellence across the globe. Host Adrian Daniels dives into conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers who share ties to Accra.
Small Chops Podcast
Witty, bold, and unapologetically African. This podcast serves up sizzling hot takes on pop culture, trending topics, and everything in between.
AfroQueer
This award-winning documentary podcast tells deeply moving stories of queer Africans on the continent and in the diaspora—stories of love, resistance, and identity.
I Said What I Said
Hosted by Nigerian duo FK and Jollz, this show feels like a hilarious group chat with your sharpest, realest friends. Expect laughs and truth bombs.
The Diary Of A CEO
Steven Bartlett brings candid, in-depth interviews with global leaders. While not solely African-focused, it resonates with diasporan ambition and resilience.
Jesus and Jollof
Nigerian-American icons Yvonne Orji and Luvvie Ajayi Jones bring humor and heart in this celebration of faith, culture, and identity.
No Wahala
Tune and Bawo, two hilarious Nigerian-Americans, unpack music, culture, and the diaspora experience in a show that’s as fun as a Lagos December.
The Receipts Podcast
This UK-based trio brings raw, real, and relatable conversations on everything from dating to race to womanhood—with a generous side of laughter.
Kwik Chat Podcast
Based in Ghana, this podcast delivers fresh commentary on youth culture, lifestyle, and local trends with authentic voices from the ground up.
Not Your African Cliché
Created by four Nigerian women, this podcast dismantles lazy stereotypes with nuanced conversations around identity, heritage, and what it truly means to be African.
