Convos with Chichi: Real Stories, Real People, Real Conversations

Convos with Chichi: Real Stories, Real People, Real Conversations

Convos with Chichi is a storytelling platform and podcast rooted in culture, identity, and connection. Hosted by Maryclare Chinedo—a Nigerian-American media personality, storyteller, and advocate—this show explores the power of conversation to preserve legacy, amplify African voices, and spark meaningful dialogue across generations. From personal diaries of diaspora life to in-depth interviews with cultural icons, innovators, and community builders, Convos with Chichi weaves together stories that educate, uplift, and inspire. Whether it’s unpacking generational wisdom, spotlighting African trailblazers, or navigating what it means to find your place in the world—this podcast is a love letter to those who came before us and those still finding their voice. If you believe stories shape people—and people shape the world—you're in the right place. 🎙️ New episodes every other Thursday. Welcome to the conversation. 🖤

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June 8, 2025 44 mins

In this unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply inspiring episode, I sit down with legendary Nigerian comedian and cultural icon Chief Imo Worldwide to uncover the untold stories behind the name.

We talk about:
 🎭 His journey from humble beginnings to Nollywood fame
 📺 How the name “Chief Imo” came to be—and almost didn’t
 🌍 Advice for Igbo youth in the diaspora
 😂 Signature Igbo banter, storytelling, and wisdom
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Ndi Igbo, this one is for us.

In this powerful premiere of Igbo Nwere Mmadu — a Convos with Chichi flagship series — I sit down with Nigerian highlife legend Ruffcoin Nwaba to talk all things culture, hustle, and legacy.

🎤 From growing up in Aba to pioneering a sound that honors our Igbo roots, Ruffcoin shares his honest take on whether Igbo music is being left behind — and what we need to do to keep it alive.

💬 This episode blends ...

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Welcome to Convos with Chichi — a podcast created for the global African community, rooted in culture, identity, and legacy 🌍

Hosted by Nigerian-American journalist and storyteller Maryclare “Chichi” Chinedo, this platform brings together African voices from around the world to reflect, celebrate, and inspire through honest, powerful conversations.

🎧 On Convos with Chichi, you’ll hear from cultural icons, changemakers, and everyday...

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