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MY JAPA- STORY EPISODE 2

Ahmed and Awa dared to dream beyond their familiar streets, in the heart of Kano, wedged between the bustling Bompai Road and vibrant Kofar Mata Street. These whispers of opportunities from foreign lands called them to action and convinced them about other pastures. They sought after a better life in Dubai, with its shiny city. Leaving their cherished home at the intersection of Lamido Crescent and Sabon Gari Street was not easy. Memories were still fresh all over, family warmth echoed within the walls being left behind. As they got on board to fly away, a mixture of excitement for the next phase of life and a lingering nostalgia for what they had left enveloped their hearts.   Dubai greeted them with its towering skyscrapers and modernity which were a far cry from those sights that are so familiar in Kano. Ahmed’s skill as an artisan saw him predict a future living amidst flourishing construction projects with promises of prosperity. Nevertheless, these dreams turned sour wh...
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MY-JAPA-STORY EPISODE 1

    Japa, a term synonymous with the pursuit of opportunities abroad, has become more than a mere slogan; it has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, significantly impacting the workforce of the Nigerian space. Beyond a trending narrative, Japa captures the complex interplay of factors that prompt individuals to seek new horizons. As population studies reveal, migration is often fueled by either a compelling pull factor or a forceful push factor, each influencing the decision to relocate. In Nigeria's context, Japa is shaped by a complex landscape where both push and pull elements come into play. Economic difficulties, political instability, insecurity, and limited job prospects create strong push factors that urge many Nigerians to explore opportunities outside their homeland. Simultaneously, attractive living standards improvements, educational possibilities, and promising futures act as powerful pull forces enticing individuals to venture beyond borders in pursuit of the...

NO STRINGS ATTACHED

  In the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, Henry and Jessica found themselves entangled in an unexpected web of professional companionship. Both interns at Wolfax Nig Ltd, a leading IT firm, their desks were adjacent, and their projects often intertwined, leading them to collaborate daily. The best data analysis company in town was a place everyone wanted to learn from, thus having them around like other interns before them was a routine the company was used to. However, it wasn't just their work that kept them together and made them that close; it was also the fact that Henry lived just a stone's throw away from Jessica. Victoria Island to Ajah might seem like a stone throw, but the distance and stress weren’t that easy.   Every morning, they found themselves sharing a ride to the office, navigating the chaotic Lagos traffic together. Jessica was used to the bustle in Lagos as she grew up there, unlike Henry that youth service brought to Lagos from Port Harcourt. The routin...

where it all started ...

The older one gets; the more careful one gets with what you eat, what you wear and how you keep your body. Diets and exercise has becomes a part of our lives so well that we have scheduled it to be an integral session of our day to day activities. Some skip days but for those that have all the time in the mornings…… I have started building my entirety into this weight loss drive from 106kg to 90kg. A project I assumed a little over a month ago and looking forward to an extra two months with intense activities to produce the result. Daily I visited the stadium close to me to join others in the work out sessions. From burpees, to step-runs, jumping jack and jogging. Abdominal and jumping ropes were parts of the session. In all sincerity it was a complete package. Mondays through Saturdays saw me visiting like I was getting paid. Everyday produced a result for me and gradually my health was getting restored. A visit to the doctors showed an admiration that fascinated my soul. I p...

WEAKER VESSEL 2

In a short while the doorbell came on and I knew Genevieve was around. I tried to rearrange myself to create a great impression as a boyfriend to her cousin thus my composure was smooth. Boma opened the door for her and behold a beauty that came in under the sun. My glare was imminent as both of them knew I was astonished by the beauty I saw. They were not surprised anyway as they claimed later …… everyone is always surprised. I stood up to greet her as a welcome gesture and gave compliments on her beauty immediately. We all laughed as they left me in the living room for the bedroom and kitchen after a while. Boma did most of the cooking thus Genevieve was with me in the living room. She came in for an interrogation I guessed. From how long have you been dating my sister, to how serious are you guys, do you have any plans for the future, and what do you do, etc. The questions were basis for our conversation so the sitting together was professionally interactive. Every bit of tim...