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Naming Ceremonies, Weddings and Burials Abroad: How Do Families Keep Traditions?
Naming ceremonies, traditional weddings, and sending a loved one home for burial all look different abroad. How does your family keep these traditions alive? more
How to Throw an Owambe Abroad: Venues, Caterers, Aso Ebi and Noise Rules
Tokunbo Central’s answer: experienced party planners in the diaspora offer this checklist.Venue: community halls, church and mosque halls, hotel function rooms and restaurants. Ask about end… read reply
How to Throw an Owambe Abroad: Venues, Caterers, Aso Ebi and Noise Rules
Birthday, wedding, naming or thanksgiving, Africans abroad still know how to party. How do you plan an owambe abroad without breaking the bank or the local… more
How to Find a Good African Restaurant or Caterer Abroad for Your Party
Tokunbo Central’s answer: community members recommend vetting caterers like any big purchase.Ask for recommendations: church, mosque and association members know who delivers. Check the restaurants and… read reply
How to Find a Good African Restaurant or Caterer Abroad for Your Party
Party coming up and you need jollof that will not embarrass you? How do you find a reliable African caterer or restaurant abroad? more
Best Hair and Skin Products for Africans in Cold, Dry Weather Abroad
Tokunbo Central’s answer: people who manage cold-weather care well swear by a few basics.Skin: moisturise right after bathing while skin is damp, using thicker creams, shea… read reply
Best Hair and Skin Products for Africans in Cold, Dry Weather Abroad
Cold air outside and heating inside can leave skin ashy and hair dry and breaking. Which products and routines actually work for African hair and skin… more
Where Can I Get African Hair Braided Abroad and How Much Does It Cost?
Tokunbo Central’s answer: prices depend heavily on city, style length and hair included, so compare locally. Community tips for finding a good braider:Search and ask: African… read reply
Where Can I Get African Hair Braided Abroad and How Much Does It Cost?
Knotless braids, cornrows, Ghana weaving, locs. Finding a good braider abroad can be hard and prices vary wildly. Where do you go, and what is a… more
How to Bring Your Parents to Visit You Abroad: Visitor Visa Tips
Tokunbo Central’s answer: requirements differ by country, so always follow the official government guidance. People who have done it successfully share these tips:Invitation letter: explain who… read reply
How to Bring Your Parents to Visit You Abroad: Visitor Visa Tips
Many Africans abroad want their parents to visit, see the grandchildren or attend a graduation. What helps a parent’s visitor visa application, and what should you… more
Dating and Marriage Abroad: Should You Marry Someone From Home or Abroad?
Tokunbo Central’s answer: the community is divided, but some practical points come up often.Shared values matter more than location: faith, money habits, children, family obligations and… read reply
Dating and Marriage Abroad: Should You Marry Someone From Home or Abroad?
Marry from home, marry someone in the diaspora, or marry outside your culture? It is one of the hottest debates among Africans abroad. What do you… more
How Do You Discipline Children Abroad Without Getting in Trouble?
Tokunbo Central’s answer: laws on physical punishment differ by country, and some ban it completely. Check the official guidance where you live. Parents who have adapted… read reply
How Do You Discipline Children Abroad Without Getting in Trouble?
Many African parents worry about the rules on discipline abroad. What methods actually work, and what should parents know about the law? more
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