Japa Podcast

Software Engineer, Tobenna was considering moving to the UK but found a job in Germany. Months later, he moved to Germany. In this episode, we discuss: His journey to Germany Learning how to shop and cook in Germany Making new friends The German work culture And a few other things Follow on IG: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast Follow on Twitter: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast Website: www.japapodcast....

In this episode, I reconnected with a university friend, Gloria who moved to China for studies in 2019. She is on a Chinese Government Scholarship. In this episode, we discuss: Her journey to China Learning Chinese Culture shock Studying in China And a few other things Follow on IG: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast Follow on Twitter: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast Website: www.japapodcast.com Podcast...

In time for summer, I had a chat with Dr. Ezekiel to discuss our summer plans for 2024. Dr Ezekiel also talked about his summer experience in China and Qatar. In this episode, we: Had our usual check in Shared our summer plans Talked about summer in China and Qatar Discussed the need to get some rest And if you have questions for Dr Ezekiel, reach him on IG: @zekesins Follow on IG: @victorugoonjok...

In 2018, Ikenna Okeh moved to Northern Cyprus. But things turned out differently and he was later deported. He wrote the book, Deportee to shine light on the experiences of Nigerians (and Africans) in Northern Cyprus. He has since moved to Turkey and is currently on a 6 months residency in Mexico. In this episode, we discuss: His journey to Northern Cyprus Being deported Moving to Turkey Building...

In 2009, Chisom left Nigeria for Canada. Several years later, she has completed her studies and now works in finance. She is also a baker and a dessert stylist and shares her work on Nri Nka, an online page where she tells stories about the human experience. In this episode, we discuss: Her journey to Canada Experiencing culture shock upon her visit to Nigeria 'The Stupid African Name' Nri Nka Nav...

Toyosi left her banking job and moved to the UK for a master's degree. Done with the degree, she now works as a project officer. In this episode, we discuss: Her journey to the UK Kindness Studying in the UK Integrating into the UK Getting a job And a few other things Follow on IG: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast Follow on Twitter: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast Website: www.japapodcast.com Podcast t...

As a teenager, Ezekiel moved to Doha, Qatar with his family. A few years later, he moved to China, where he attended medical school. Dr. Ezekiel is now in Germany pursuing a master's degree in immunology. In this episode, we discuss: His journey to Qatar, China and Germany Studying in Qatar, China and Germany Job options that are available to medical doctors who don't want to practice And a few ot...

Mr C and Mrs C host the Nollywood Film Club. Mr C, a British Nigerian moved to the UK at 11, while Mrs C moved to the UK at 17. In this episode, the couple share: Their journey to the UK Studying in the UK Culture shock Twitter NG Men (UK Branch) and Deportation Iroko Critic And a few other things Follow on IG: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast Follow on Twitter: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast Website:...

The Japa Podcast is back for the second season. In this episode, Victor gives an update on life after the first season. The guest, Vanessa left Nigeria in 2020 following the #EndSARS protest. In this episode, she shares: Her journey to the UK Studying in the UK Finding her first job in the UK Building community Getting integrated into the UK society And several other things Follow on IG: @victorug...

Following his father's advice, Omojevwe moved to Romania to study medicine. His father had suggested relocation due to the situation in Nigeria. In this episode of the Japa Podcast, we discuss: His journey to Romania Studying medicine in Romania Christmas in Romania And several other things You can keep in touch with Omojevwe on IG: @jevwes Follow on IG: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast Follow on Twi...

Pushed by the outcome of the EndSARS Protest, Jerry Chiemeke decided to leave Nigeria for life elsewhere. But nothing prepared him for how lonely it would get. Jerry Chiemeke is a content and communication specialist, lawyer, film critic and writer. In this episode of the Japa Podcast, we discuss: His journey to the UK The EndSARS Protest Life in the UK Loneliness And several other things Follow o...

The guest today is a tech sis. Although with a background in communication, Ugochi is now a software developer. She has recently moved to the Czech Republic with her husband. In this episode of the Japa Podcast, Ugochi and I discuss: Her journey to the Czech Republic Life after university Moving to tech Life in the Czech Republic And several other things Follow on IG: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast...

Within 10 years of arriving in Germany, Dr Niyi Olarewaju earned himself an MSc, a PhD and an MBA. This was achieved even after graduating with a second-class lower back in Nigeria. In this episode of the Japa Podcast, Dr Olarewaju and I discuss: His journey to Germany Starting an MSc with a 2.2 Getting a PhD Dispelling a myth about PhDs The secret to his success in Germany And several other thing...

What better way to celebrate Nigeria's Independence Day than a good rant about the state of affairs in the country? Nigeria gained independence in 1960. Several years down the line, things have only gotten worse. As much as it would be nice to talk about Nigeria with excitement, that would be almost impossible considering the current economic situation, the level of insecurity and too many other t...

What happens after studies? This is something anyone who has ever studied has pondered. Completing studies as a foreign student adds more layers of questions. Will there be a post-study visa? What are the chances of getting a job as a foreigner? Should I return home? The guest, Ikenna has recently completed a master's programme in the US. In this episode, Ikenna and I discuss: His journey to the U...

This episode focuses on life in Hungary as a Nigerian student. The guest, Mena studies physiotherapy at a Hungarian university. She owns a food business and is a co-host of the Banter with M and O podcast. In this episode, Mena and I discuss: Her journey to Hungary Studying in Hungary Doing a food business as a student in Hungary Hosting a podcast And several other things You can listen to the Ban...

Recently graduated with a first class in Communication and Media, Biodun is a Nigerian who lives in Poland where he creates lifestyle and travel content for his Youtube channel. In this episode, Biodun and I discuss: His journey to Poland Moving a bachelor's in Agric to an MA in communication Graduating with a first-class Content creation Time management And several other things Visit Biodun's You...

Founded by Ikeade Oriade, What Kept Me Up is a Nigerian digital media publication that focuses on film and television. In this episode of the Japa Podcast, Ikeade and I discuss: His journey to Germany Adapting to Germany How What Kept Me Up came about How he manages to run a Nigerian-based digital media publication from Germany And several other things Visit What Kept Me Up for up-to-date informat...

This episode focuses on the UK work culture discussed from the lens of Kehinde James, a Nigerian who lives and works in the UK. Kehinde and I discuss: Her journey to the UK Finding her first job The UK work culture A comparison between working in the UK and working in Nigeria Learning new skills And several other things Follow on IG: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast Follow on Twitter: @victorugoonjok...

This episode focuses on the experience of two Nigerians who returned to Nigeria after their studies in the UK. The guests Dolly and Isaac are hosts of the Road to 30 podcast, a top podcast for Nigerians in their 20s. They both moved to the Uk for their first degree and returned six years after. In this episode the guests and I discuss: Their journeys to the UK A comparison between studying in Nige...

Bolanle is a 26yo Nigerian student in Germany. She had moved to Germany to study at a private university. However, she switched to a public university after just a semester at the private university. In this episode Bolanle and I discuss: Bolanle's journey to Germany Studying at a private university in Germany Switching to a public university in Germany Reflecting on her experience living in Germa...

Nigerians in Germany is a Twitter community set up by Chike Diala. Chike saw the need for this community where Nigerians in Germany could connect and support one another. He had observed how Indians, Chinese and Asians generally have leveraged similar communities to develop as a people. In this episode, Chike and I discuss: Chike's journey to Germany Moving from the UK back to Nigeria and then to...

Ella moved to Germany as a teenager. She moved on a family visa to join her father. Ella is currently studying software engineering at a German university. In this episode, Ella and I discuss: Ella's journey to Germany Adapting to Germany Becoming radical in Germany Racism in Germany And a little rant for some razzle-dazzle Follow on IG: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast Follow on Twitter: @victorugoo...

Olumide is one of the hosts of the Big Empty Purse podcast. He moved to the US as a teenager. He moved to reconnect with his family. In this episode, Olumida and I discuss: Olumide's journey to Germany His first impression of the United States Adapting to the US school system Assimilating to the US environment Seeing shege in Nigeria during his visit And several other things Follow on IG: @victoru...

In Kehinde's words, "It is easier to run out of money abroad than in Nigeria". In this episode, Victor and the guest discuss: Kehinde's journey to Germany How he made his money in Austria How he manages his money to avoid gbese And a few other things Kehinde is currently doing a master's programme in International Corporate Communication and Media Management in a German University. He works part-t...