Black Tax: How Do You Handle Family Asking for Money When You Live Abroad?
Once you move abroad, the calls start: school fees, hospital bills, rent, “just small something”. How do you support family back home… more
What Do You Miss Most About Home Since Moving Abroad?
Is it the food, the noise, Sunday rice, the parties, the sun, or just being around family? Tell us what you miss… more
Calling Elders by Their First Name Abroad: How Do You Handle Respect Culture at Work and School?
Your manager is 60 and insists you call her by her first name. Your child’s friends call you by yours. How do… more
Why Does Everyone Abroad Ask "How Are You?" and Not Wait for an Answer? Small Talk Explained
At home, “how are you?” starts a real conversation. Abroad, people say it walking past and keep going. What is the right… more
How Do I Survive My First Winter Abroad? Clothing, Heating and Bills
Coming from Lagos, Accra or Nairobi, the first winter abroad can be brutal. What clothes do you actually need, how do you… more
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… more
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,… more
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,… more
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… more
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… more