The Chronicles of an Immigrant

Like many African parents, mine were very protective and had a clear plan for my life: attend school, earn a degree, marry, and have children. However, I longed for freedom. At 16, I left home and found myself pregnant, leading a life far different from what they had envisioned. Listen to Bola, a Nigerian immigrant, as she shares her personal journey.

Anne moved to the UK in 1997, when letters and phone cards were all she had to stay connected to her roots and friends in Nigeria. But times have changed with the rise of the internet. What she didn’t know when she embarked on her migration journey, was that a scam awaited her—one that would make her question what it truly means to live. This is a story you won’t want to miss. Tune in to hear it.

You only fail when you give up. This is a summary of Soniya's journey. Moving from Pakistan to the UAE and then to the UK, she shares the differences between life in these countries, practical tips for navigating the UK job market, and the secret behind how she found a visa-sponsored job in the UK.

The Bermuda Triangle may be a myth, but Carla’s story is very real. Trapped in an abusive relationship and emotionally shattered, Carla knew she had to escape—not just for herself, but for her sons, who dreamed of a future in football. With nine suitcases in tow, she took the brave step to leave Bermuda behind and start anew in Manchester, UK. Tune in to hear how Carla found the courage and streng...

While preparing for my first university exams, I received a life-changing call from my mother—it was time to leave Nigeria. At 16, I found myself in the UK, adjusting to a new educational system and living in a one-bedroom house with eight people. As we found stability, I faced unexpected challenges, including my first protest, and began to discover my identity as a Black, Muslim girl in a world t...

After surviving the devastation of Hurricane Irma in the British Virgin Islands, Nicky made a bold move to the UK to rebuild her life. While she was rebuilding and finding her feet in her career as a radiographer, she battled heartbreak but found Christianity. Join us to discover why Nicky resonates with the quote, “When a woman is fed up, she’s fed up.” Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscrib...

If you enjoy intriguing dilemmas, this episode is for you. Join Loretta, a Ghanaian nurse, as she takes us from life in Ghana to working for the NHS in the UK.She tackles fascinating issues and offers practical advice for international nursing students, including job tips and the importance of early applications. Ready for a laugh? Tune in!

In this enlightening episode of “The Chronicles of an Immigrant,” host Mo welcomes Raja Faizan, an OISC regulated legal advisor specialising in UK corporate immigration. Raja shares his journey from Pakistan to the UK, provides practical advice on new entrant rule, skilled worker visas, sponsor licenses, global talent visas and how to find a new sponsor as a UK care worker. Tune in and join us for...

Join us on another episode of “The Chronicles of an Immigrant” as we sit down with Sachin. In this bubbly conversation, Sachin takes us through his childhood experiences growing up in an average home in India, the excitement and challenges of leaving India for the first time, and his journey to building a new life in the UK. Sachin also shares on finding contentment amidst the ups and downs. Tune...

Welcome to the first episode post rebrand of “The Chronicles of an Immigrant!” In this episode, we dive into the journey of Ayodeji Odukoya aka Sam, a software engineer living in Manchester, UK. Join us as Sam shares his story of moving from Nigeria to the UK, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he used to secure his first job within a month of arriving. We also explore his thoughts on the...

In this episode, we talk about finding faith amidst the chaos that migration brings. But honestly, it was just me ranting about my week and hoping one of our listeners can help answer the question, "How do you hold on to your faith as an immigrant?" Don't forget to send your immigration dilemmas to tcipod1@gmail.com Follow our social media page Instagram: tcipod Twitter:_tcipod Linke...

This episode is simply educational. We invited a UK immigration consultant to shed some light on the recent changes in immigration laws. We answered questions on the new entrant visa, post-study visa, skilled work visa, and health care visa. I hope this helps you, and please make sure to share, like, and subscribe, and comment. Also, send your migration dilemmas to tcipod1@gmail.com, and together...

This was the first recording of a clueless podcaster. It was recorded on January 8th, 2024, when Ibukun was looking for a job in the UK. We just couldn't help but share how the podcast journey started, and in releasing this episode today, Ibukun has found a job. This serves as validation that dreams are valid. Sit back and enjoy the story as Ibukun journeys through the international job market...

In this episode, the host Mo shares her migration journey, starting from her university experience, her first victory, and the unending obstacles she went through. She talks about how she had to scrape tables for survival and explores what immigrants do to find their footing. Her goal is to inspire and uplift other immigrants currently navigating their journeys through her experiences. Although th...