Japa Podcast

Bolanle is a 26yo Nigerian student in Germany. She had moved to Germany to study at a private university. However, she switched to a public university after just a semester at the private university. In this episode Bolanle and I discuss:

Bolanle's journey to Germany

Studying at a private university in Germany

Switching to a public university in Germany

Reflecting on her experience living in Germany for almost one year

And a few other things

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Nigerians in Germany is a Twitter community set up by Chike Diala. Chike saw the need for this community where Nigerians in Germany could connect and support one another. He had observed how Indians, Chinese and Asians generally have leveraged similar communities to develop as a people.

In this episode, Chike and I discuss:

Chike's journey to Germany

Moving from the UK back to Nigeria and then to Germany

Nigerians in Germany

The idea behind Nigerians and Germany

And a few other things

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Ella moved to Germany as a teenager. She moved on a family visa to join her father. Ella is currently studying software engineering at a German university.

In this episode, Ella and I discuss:

Ella's journey to Germany

Adapting to Germany

Becoming radical in Germany

Racism in Germany

And a little rant for some razzle-dazzle

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Olumide is one of the hosts of the Big Empty Purse podcast. He moved to the US as a teenager. He moved to reconnect with his family.

In this episode, Olumida and I discuss:

Olumide's journey to Germany

His first impression of the United States

Adapting to the US school system

Assimilating to the US environment

Seeing shege in Nigeria during his visit

And several other things

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In Kehinde's words, "It is easier to run out of money abroad than in Nigeria".

In this episode, Victor and the guest discuss:

Kehinde's journey to Germany

How he made his money in Austria

How he manages his money to avoid gbese

And a few other things

Kehinde is currently doing a master's programme in International Corporate Communication and Media Management in a German University. He works part-time in a marketing communication team.

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Faith is the topic for this episode. There is the belief that Nigerians pray less or lose their faith when they move abroad, this was explored in this episode with the guest, Kenechukwu.

In this episode, Victor and the guest discuss:

Kenechukwu's journey to Poland

Building his faith in Poland

How it is easier to build one's faith in the diaspora

And a few other things

Kenechukwu has lived in Poland since 2018. He did his master's degree in Poland and now works full-time. To get in touch, check him out on Facebook: Kenechukwu Anolue

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On this episode, Victor discusses building community, making new friends and getting into a social circle as an immigrant in Germany with the guest, Promise.

In this episode, we discuss:

Promise's journey to Germany

Feeling lonely

Trying to make new friends

Volunteering, etc

Promise has lived in Germany for two years. He did his master's degree in Germany and now works full-time. To get in touch, check him out on Twitter @promisengr

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On this episode, Victor discusses studying and working in Germany with Ekene.

In this episode, we discuss:

Ekene's journey to Germany

Finding his first job in Germany

Combining work and studies in Germany

Compared studying in Germany to studying in Nigeria

Ekene is a Master's student from Nigeria. As a working student, he works part-time.

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This is the first episode of the Japa Podcast. On this episode, Victor discusses dating in Germany with Mitchelle.

In this episode, we discuss:

Mitchelle's journey to Germany

Finding men to date

Going on dates in Germany

Compared the experience of dating in Germany and in Nigeria

Mitchelle is a Master's student from Nigeria. She works in a corporate communication team part-time. To get in touch, check out her @da_elle22

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