Nigerians in the diaspora are becoming a force to reckon with on the international level. Whether in Europe, America or Asia, Nigerians have made themselves relevant in their chosen fields ranging from the health sector to tech. Some Nigerians in the diaspora even occupy key governmental positions. They include Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who is the current Director General of the World Trade Organisation; Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, the current President of the African Development Bank; and Wally Adeyemo, the current US Deputy Treasury Secretary, among others. According to a report by The Cable, Nigeria leads sub-Sahara Africa in terms of diaspora…
Author: Nonyelum Ossai
Ayo Edebiri is an American comedienne, actress, producer and television writer. She is best known for playing chef Sydney Adamu in the comedy-drama series, The Bear, since 2022. Edebiri also wrote and performed on Big Mouth since 2020. Other notable works she has written and performed include What We Do In the Shadows (2022), Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023), Theater Camp (2023) and Bottoms (2023). So, who is Ayo Edebiri, a multitalented American-Nigerian actress who showed interest in comedy as a child and won a Golden Globe Award as an adult? Ayo Edebiri biography Ayo Edebiri was born on…
Voluntary immigration has been part of human existence for centuries. Today, many people desire to move to other locations in search of a better life. Whether you are migrating for studies, work, business or you are migrating because you are following the trend, voluntary immigration is a phenomenon that will likely never end. In Nigeria, voluntary immigration is known as japa. In the wake of economic woes and insecurity rocking the country, many Nigerians have opted to migrate to other countries, particularly Europe and America. So, what are the causes of this type of migration? Read this article to find…
Immigration changes are expected when a country experiences an increased influx of immigrants. It is no longer news that the japa syndrome has taken over Nigerians. Every day, we hear news of Nigerians migrating to other countries like the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Canada, among others, to search for greener pastures. Nigerians are not the only ones japaing to these countries. The increased immigration is telling on the host countries. There have been reported news of immigrants selfishly taking advantage of the system, the rising cost of housing and other sources of living which affects citizens and all sorts of…