Moving back is never easy, but in Nigeria, it’s worth it Moving to another country is never easy and comes with personal and professional challenges. To discuss some of the difficulties and advantages associated with moving back to a country like Nigeria, Movemeback sat down with Dr Femi Sunmonu. Read Dr. Sunmonu’s accounts below. Femi’s Story I qualified as a medical doctor […]
Having chosen a public place for my Google Hangout with Gbenga, I felt nervous thinking about the noise that surrounded me when I logged on at 17:57. Luckily, Gbenga assured me that he could hear fine and with an air of casual charm ensured that I didn’t miss any of his answers to my questions. In fact, the naturally interested […]
“To dare is to lose one’s footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose oneself” – Soren Kierkegaard I want to be part of the generation that addresses the challenges facing the continent … Nice and romantic, right? Alas, trying to work out how you do that and what it means both personally and professionally, whilst going about your normal […]
I’ll start with dispelling some of the myths about moving back to Nigeria, as some of my diaspora friends think that Nigeria (Lagos in particularly) is a place of non-stop partying, exclusive celebrity events and easy to make money. I’m not 100 per cent sure where this perception comes from but I would argue that the Nigerian entertainment industry Nollywood, […]
In our first press mention – the gifted Inez Sarkodee-Adoo writes a fantastic synopsis of the TEDxEuston 2014 FacingForward series of talks, which aimed to reflect the ideas and inspired thinking of a new generation of African leaders. In her article, Inez explores the collective function of the African diaspora and their role in the context of the African growth story, […]
1. Commercial opportunities Much of Africa is still largely relatively undeveloped. As a result, the business opportunities and the potential for substantial commercial gain it ripe. 2. Social impact From a social, charitable or philanthropic perspective, many parts of Africa present real opportunities to improve the lives of many on a macro level. 3. Eye-opening Living in Africa will open […]
Moving back to Africa is laden with benefits and opportunities. However we cannot ignore that moving anywhere comes with its challenges. For those moving back to who have lived outside of the region for some time, it may take a little acclimatising. So to prepare you for the exciting journey ahead, we share with you some light-hearted anecdotes from our […]