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How Do I Survive My First Winter Abroad? Clothing, Heating and Bills
Tokunbo Central’s answer: people who have survived many winters agree on these basics.Layer, do not just buy one big coat: a thermal base layer, a warm… read reply
Biggest Culture Shocks for Africans Moving Abroad (and How to Adjust Fast)
Daylight at 10pm in summer, dark at 4pm in winter. Neighbours who never greet you. Everything booked by appointment. What was your biggest culture shock when… more
Biggest Culture Shocks for Africans Moving Abroad (and How to Adjust Fast)
Tokunbo Central’s answer: these are the culture shocks Africans abroad mention most, with the adjustments that helped them settle in faster.Weather and daylight: long summer evenings… read reply
Can I Bring Foodstuff From Nigeria or Ghana in My Luggage? What Customs Usually Allows
Everyone wants to pack egusi, crayfish, dried fish and pepper soup spice in their box. What do customs officers abroad usually allow, what gets seized, and… more
Can I Bring Foodstuff From Nigeria or Ghana in My Luggage? What Customs Usually Allows
Tokunbo Central’s answer: rules differ by country and change often, so always check your destination’s official customs or border website before you fly. Common experience from… read reply
Is the "Yam" in Supermarkets Abroad Real Yam? How to Tell Yam From Sweet Potato
Many newcomers buy “yams” abroad and get home to find orange sweet potatoes. Where do you find real African yam (puna yam, white yam) and how… more
Is the "Yam" in Supermarkets Abroad Real Yam? How to Tell Yam From Sweet Potato
Tokunbo Central’s answer: in many countries, especially North America, the word “yam” on a supermarket label usually means sweet potato. True yam is a different plant.Real… read reply
What Can I Use Instead of Ugu, Bitter Leaf or Uziza When Cooking Nigerian Soups Abroad?
You want to cook egusi, ofe nsala or efo riro but the African store is far away or sold out. Which supermarket ingredients work as substitutes… more
What Can I Use Instead of Ugu, Bitter Leaf or Uziza When Cooking Nigerian Soups Abroad?
Tokunbo Central’s answer: these swaps come up again and again from home cooks abroad. Fresh is best, but frozen and dried versions of the real leaves… read reply
Where Can I Buy African Foodstuff Abroad? Best Places for Palm Oil, Garri, Yam and Stockfish
New in a city and craving home food? Where do you buy palm oil, garri, poundo yam, crayfish, stockfish, plantain and spices abroad without paying crazy… more
Where Can I Buy African Foodstuff Abroad? Best Places for Palm Oil, Garri, Yam and Stockfish
Tokunbo Central’s answer: community advice comes down to a few reliable routes, wherever you live:African and Caribbean stores carry the widest range. Search maps for “African… read reply
What Are Nigerian and African Food Ingredients Called Abroad? Ugu, Egusi, Ogbono, Uziza and More
Tokunbo Central’s answer: these are the names that most often help people find ingredients in shops abroad. African and Caribbean stores usually know the local names;… read reply
What Are Nigerian and African Food Ingredients Called Abroad? Ugu, Egusi, Ogbono, Uziza and More
You walk into a supermarket or international store abroad and nothing has the name you grew up with. Ugu, ehuru, ogiri, iru, uziza… what do they… more
Welcome to the Community: start here and introduce yourself
Welcome to Community, the community space for Africans living abroad. Your People. Your Questions. Your Community. Here is how to get started: Ask a Question when… more
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