Ah, January. That wonderful time of the year when gym memberships are at an all-time high, vision boards are still pristine, and everyone promises themselves, “This year, I’ll sort out my finances!” But let’s be honest: for Nigerians, whether you’re hustling in the diaspora or navigating the realities back home, money matters are never just…
Last week, we started the year with a call to redefine success, urging Nigerians both at home and abroad to craft their personal narrative for 2025. But ambition without a roadmap is just wishful thinking. This week, we continue the conversation with a practical guide—a blueprint, if you will—for turning those big dreams into tangible…
The New Year brings with it a familiar rhythm—a moment to reset, recalibrate, and dream big. For Nigerians, whether at home or abroad, the concept of success is both deeply personal and undeniably communal. It’s about achieving milestones that make our families proud, fulfilling the expectations of those who believe in us, and honoring the…
It’s the Thursday before Christmas, and for Nigerians abroad, the countdown is officially on. While December 25th holds its own magic, the days leading up to it are just as special filled with preparations, traditions, and that unique blend of excitement and nostalgia that comes with celebrating far from home. For many, this is the…
Thanksgiving is here! While it may not be a Nigerian holiday, trust Nigerians to embrace it with a flair that’s unmistakably ours. For those in the diaspora, it’s more than just an American tradition—it’s an opportunity to gather, feast, and reflect on how far we’ve come. And of course, it’s also a warm-up for another…
In Nigeria, “family” isn’t just a word—it’s a force of nature. Weddings, birthdays, graduations, naming ceremonies, and even the occasional Tuesday, are all occasions where family involvement is not just encouraged, but expected. Now, imagine taking that same cultural fervor and trying to fit it into the often individualistic world of the diaspora. Welcome to…
In Nigeria, there’s an unspoken rule about who “wears the trousers” in the family. Traditionally, the man is the head, the provider, and the authority figure, while the woman is often expected to focus on the home and family. It’s a structure that, for generations, has made sense and brought order in a society where…
Let’s face it: marriage is a beautiful thing, but throw in a culture clash, the pressures of life abroad, and the Nigerian tradition that everyone has a say in your business, and you’ve got yourself a complex recipe. A Nigerian marriage abroad is like cooking jollof rice in a foreign kitchen. The ingredients are there,…
For Nigerian families living abroad, there’s a fine line to walk between the deeply rooted traditions we grew up with and the modern, often fast-paced, lifestyle of the countries we now call home. It’s a balancing act—keeping the values and practices that define us as Nigerians while adjusting to the new realities of family life…
For many Nigerian diaspora families, raising children abroad means finding a delicate balance between two distinct worlds. Nigerian culture is rich with traditions passed down through generations, while the host country offers new experiences and ideas. This intersection creates a unique blend of influences for Nigerian diaspora kids who grow up navigating both their Nigerian…
