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The Tokunbo Blog
Stories, guides and conversations for Africans abroad: culture, food, career, japa and everyday life between two worlds.
Share your story3 Credit Card Mistakes Newcomers Make Abroad (and How to Avoid Them)
In countries that use credit scores, small mistakes can follow you for years. Late payments, maxed-out cards and closing old accounts, explained simply.
Oct 23, 2026 · 2 min readHow to Rise to the Top at Work as an African Professional Abroad
Networks, mentors, communication and your personal brand: practical ways African professionals can grow their careers in a new country.
Oct 23, 2026 · 2 min readNetworking Abroad: Dos and Don’ts for African Professionals
Networking can feel awkward in a new culture. How to prepare, talk about yourself, listen well and follow up, without…
Oct 23, 2026 · 1 min read5 Money Habits for Building Financial Freedom Abroad
Skills, credit, budgeting, side businesses and investing: five habits that help African immigrants build a secure financial future in a…
Oct 23, 2026 · 2 min readHow to Rehydrate Dried African Leaves for Soups and Stews
Dried bitter leaf, ugu, cassava leaves or ewedu? A simple step-by-step method to bring them back to life, plus mistakes…
Oct 23, 2026 · 2 min readHow to Store African Spices, Oils and Dry Goods So They Last
Keep your palm oil, crayfish, garri, egusi and spices fresh for months. A practical storage guide for African kitchens abroad.
Oct 23, 2026 · 2 min readThings Nobody Tells You About Starting Over Abroad
Banks, phones, paperwork and healthcare: a first-year checklist for starting over in any new country.
Oct 23, 2026 · 7 min read