Japa Podcast

Software Engineer, Tobenna was considering moving to the UK but found a job in Germany. Months later, he moved to Germany. In this episode, we discuss:

His journey to Germany

Learning how to shop and cook in Germany

Making new friends

The German work culture

And a few other things

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In this episode, I reconnected with a university friend, Gloria who moved to China for studies in 2019. She is on a Chinese Government Scholarship. In this episode, we discuss:

Her journey to China

Learning Chinese

Culture shock

Studying in China

And a few other things

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In time for summer, I had a chat with Dr. Ezekiel to discuss our summer plans for 2024. Dr Ezekiel also talked about his summer experience in China and Qatar. In this episode, we:

Had our usual check in

Shared our summer plans

Talked about summer in China and Qatar

Discussed the need to get some rest

And if you have questions for Dr Ezekiel, reach him on IG: @zekesins

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In 2018, Ikenna Okeh moved to Northern Cyprus. But things turned out differently and he was later deported. He wrote the book, Deportee to shine light on the experiences of Nigerians (and Africans) in Northern Cyprus. He has since moved to Turkey and is currently on a 6 months residency in Mexico. In this episode, we discuss:

His journey to Northern Cyprus

Being deported

Moving to Turkey

Building a creative career in Europe

His books (most of which are available on Amazon and other bookstores)

And a few other things

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In 2009, Chisom left Nigeria for Canada. Several years later, she has completed her studies and now works in finance. She is also a baker and a dessert stylist and shares her work on Nri Nka, an online page where she tells stories about the human experience. In this episode, we discuss:

Her journey to Canada

Experiencing culture shock upon her visit to Nigeria

'The Stupid African Name'

Nri Nka

Navigating Canada

And a few other things

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Toyosi left her banking job and moved to the UK for a master's degree. Done with the degree, she now works as a project officer. In this episode, we discuss:

Her journey to the UK

Kindness

Studying in the UK

Integrating into the UK

Getting a job

And a few other things

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As a teenager, Ezekiel moved to Doha, Qatar with his family. A few years later, he moved to China, where he attended medical school. Dr. Ezekiel is now in Germany pursuing a master's degree in immunology. In this episode, we discuss:

His journey to Qatar, China and Germany

Studying in Qatar, China and Germany

Job options that are available to medical doctors who don't want to practice

And a few other things

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Mr C and Mrs C host the Nollywood Film Club. Mr C, a British Nigerian moved to the UK at 11, while Mrs C moved to the UK at 17. In this episode, the couple share:

Their journey to the UK

Studying in the UK

Culture shock

Twitter NG Men (UK Branch) and Deportation

Iroko Critic

And a few other things

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The Japa Podcast is back for the second season. In this episode, Victor gives an update on life after the first season. The guest, Vanessa left Nigeria in 2020 following the #EndSARS protest. In this episode, she shares:

Her journey to the UK

Studying in the UK

Finding her first job in the UK

Building community

Getting integrated into the UK society

And several other things

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Following his father's advice, Omojevwe moved to Romania to study medicine. His father had suggested relocation due to the situation in Nigeria. In this episode of the Japa Podcast, we discuss:

His journey to Romania

Studying medicine in Romania

Christmas in Romania

And several other things

You can keep in touch with Omojevwe on IG: @jevwes

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