Japa Podcast

Pushed by the outcome of the EndSARS Protest, Jerry Chiemeke decided to leave Nigeria for life elsewhere. But nothing prepared him for how lonely it would get. Jerry Chiemeke is a content and communication specialist, lawyer, film critic and writer. In this episode of the Japa Podcast, we discuss:

His journey to the UK

The EndSARS Protest

Life in the UK

Loneliness

And several other things

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The guest today is a tech sis. Although with a background in communication, Ugochi is now a software developer. She has recently moved to the Czech Republic with her husband. In this episode of the Japa Podcast, Ugochi and I discuss:

Her journey to the Czech Republic

Life after university

Moving to tech

Life in the Czech Republic

And several other things

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Within 10 years of arriving in Germany, Dr Niyi Olarewaju earned himself an MSc, a PhD and an MBA. This was achieved even after graduating with a second-class lower back in Nigeria. In this episode of the Japa Podcast, Dr Olarewaju and I discuss:

His journey to Germany

Starting an MSc with a 2.2

Getting a PhD

Dispelling a myth about PhDs

The secret to his success in Germany

And several other things

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What better way to celebrate Nigeria's Independence Day than a good rant about the state of affairs in the country? Nigeria gained independence in 1960. Several years down the line, things have only gotten worse. As much as it would be nice to talk about Nigeria with excitement, that would be almost impossible considering the current economic situation, the level of insecurity and too many other things. In this episode the guest, Timi and I discuss:

His journey to Budapest

Getting a job in Hungary as a foreign student

A viral tweet about leaving Nigeria

Rant! Rant!! Rant!!!

Timi is studying for a bachelor's degree at a Hungarian university. To get in touch with Timi, check his IG: @timi._.lehin

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What happens after studies? This is something anyone who has ever studied has pondered. Completing studies as a foreign student adds more layers of questions. Will there be a post-study visa? What are the chances of getting a job as a foreigner? Should I return home? The guest, Ikenna has recently completed a master's programme in the US. In this episode, Ikenna and I discuss:

His journey to the US

Switching his major

Finishing grad school

Finding a job

Post-study life

And several other things

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This episode focuses on life in Hungary as a Nigerian student. The guest, Mena studies physiotherapy at a Hungarian university. She owns a food business and is a co-host of the Banter with M and O podcast. In this episode, Mena and I discuss:

Her journey to Hungary

Studying in Hungary

Doing a food business as a student in Hungary

Hosting a podcast

And several other things

You can listen to the Banter with M and O podcast on your preferred podcast streaming platform. Keep in touch with Mena on Twitter @MenaIOghoghorie. 

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Recently graduated with a first class in Communication and Media, Biodun is a Nigerian who lives in Poland where he creates lifestyle and travel content for his Youtube channel. In this episode, Biodun and I discuss:

His journey to Poland

Moving a bachelor's in Agric to an MA in communication

Graduating with a first-class

Content creation

Time management

And several other things

Visit Biodun's Youtube channel to learn more about life in Poland. You can also follow Biodun on IG @nowbiodun

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Founded by Ikeade Oriade, What Kept Me Up is a Nigerian digital media publication that focuses on film and television. In this episode of the Japa Podcast, Ikeade and I discuss:

His journey to Germany

Adapting to Germany

How What Kept Me Up came about

How he manages to run a Nigerian-based digital media publication from Germany

And several other things

Visit What Kept Me Up for up-to-date information on anything film or TV.

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This episode focuses on the UK work culture discussed from the lens of Kehinde James, a Nigerian who lives and works in the UK. Kehinde and I discuss:

Her journey to the UK

Finding her first job

The UK work culture

A comparison between working in the UK and working in Nigeria

Learning new skills

And several other things

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This episode focuses on the experience of two Nigerians who returned to Nigeria after their studies in the UK. The guests Dolly and Isaac are hosts of the Road to 30 podcast, a top podcast for Nigerians in their 20s. They both moved to the Uk for their first degree and returned six years after. In this episode the guests and I discuss:

Their journeys to the UK

A comparison between studying in Nigeria and the UK

Looking for jobs after studies

Returning to Nigeria

Reflecting on the experience since moving back to Nigeria

And many more

You can listen to the Road to 30 podcast on your preferred podcast streaming platform. Keep in touch with Dolly on IG @dolly.writes and Isaac @Isaakanye_ on all platforms.

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