FreeStuffsNG: Why I regret relocating abroad – Femi Brainard opens up on being Uber driver [VIDEO]
Nigerian film actor Femi Brainard has opened up about life while living abroad. The thespian granted an interview with Teju Oyelakin, aka, Teju Babyface on his podcast.
Speaking on the perks as well as the disadvantages attached to relocating abroad, especially being a celebrity, Femi Brainard said it is better to be celebrated and be a prince in Nigeria than to move abroad and be a nobody. He also noted that his wife does not love it at all.
While speaking with the comedian, Brainard noted that anytime he is driving, his Nigerian passengers in particular can’t help but stare at him in disbelief and wonder if he is the star they know.
The actor added that the curious ones would approach him to be sure he was the famous actor they knew in Nigeria.
Femi Brainard said the bills are a lot and he has things like rent to think about. The actor who celebrated his 10th wedding anniversary in May of 2023 explained that he was so broke to an extent once that he went to the parking lot and burst into tears.
judatech: Nigerian lawyer...care-giver for Yankee... 5 years of schooling in Nigeria... What's a caregiver called in Nigeria Abeg? Nigeria happened to her!
A friend of mine tried getting international passport but the immigration officer said the details of her date of birth does not tally with the date she filled on her passport form.
She has done capturing already and the immigration officer insists that she must correct the date of birth.
She has gone to several NIN centres but they kept telling her there is no network for several months now.
thymetraveler: Omoh yesterday I prepared a delicious egusi soup, garnished with chicken breast, pomo, goat meat, titus fish, dry fish and okporoko (stock fish)--in addition to other essential ingredients like spicy (knorr and star), pumpkin leaf, etc etc.
Had a go at it yesterday evening and it was really good Then I warmed it like around 11:00pm.
This morning, I warmed it like around 8:00 am; I would have frozen it in my freezer but I was expecting a fellow friend who'd told me he would be coming around so I didn't see the need for freezing it yet.
Now, this evening, I just remembered it when it was already 9:50pm--that's the thing sometimes with remote work; one could get engrossed in it sometimes especially if it's my kind that has to do with coding/programming and code analysis. I just totally forgot
By the time I got to the soup, I saw it was almost starting to "foam", and I quickly put it on fire. After warming, it doesn't have the fresh taste it had anymore. Tastes a LITTLE bit sour and lacking flavour
Has anyone experienced this? What did you do to the soup (or what can be done)? Food experts.
BrighterSyde: They won’t agree with you. Infact the way they will come for you it will be like you are the one responsible for their suffering. These Obidients are really foolish.
Anyway I can’t blame them. There are fools on this forum supporting a man who did not know that subsidy actually exists yet he led the whole nation to a strike for one full month only to become president and then remove that subsidy.
It’s just like a man vying for the post of Petroleum Minister or lobbying for it but does not know the number of refineries in this country.
There are a lot more reasons to show you how daft Tinubu supporters are but I’ll just leave it at this one.
Now who is fooolish and insane?
How does the title relate to Peter Obi?
Can you see how sick you and the person you quoted
Watianoengineer: Better thank God you bought all this for 300k. If Peter Obi had won that your 300k would be worthless like tissue paper. Someone who had little or nothing to show as achievement as anambra governor wants to be president. No be juju be that And yet cyber bullies a.k.a obidients keeps insulting Nigerians for electing President Bola Tinubu who is committed to reforming our economy just like he did in Lagos.
stano2: No worry this one would still be shut down. So people should signup because of your stupid referral bonus. Show us more, so CBN will shut it down asap
STOP acting bitter.
If you don't want to sign up its up to you.
You don't know what you don't know... Stop condescending
siofra: Maybe I'm young and foolish, but I really don't mind being a second wife (or third wife or whatever) but I'll not be a first wife to a man with other wives.
And there are terms and conditions.
He must be super rich (like Ned Nwoko rich)
I will not have children for him (my mind may change)
I'll have my own apartment and I'll not take his name.
FreeStuffsNG: Family regrets selling house and borrowing money to relocate abroad, now stranded and facing hardship
Akinwande IdowuJul 29, 2023
A Nigerian family with five children regrets finding themselves in dire straits after borrowing millions of naira, selling their house, and car to fund their relocation to the United Kingdom.
The family embarked on this life-changing journey with hopes for a better future, but their dreams have been shattered as they struggle to cope with financial challenges in a foreign land.
The family, headed by a mother with a study visa, made the decision to move to the UK in pursuit of higher education opportunities.
However, upon arrival, she was confronted with the reality that she needed to secure a post-graduate visa to be eligible to work in the country, a process that required a significant sum of money.
As a result, the mother has been unable to contribute financially to the family’s expenses, leaving her husband as the sole breadwinner.
According to the woman @gloriaotikor1, the situation has taken a toll on her family’s mental and emotional well-being. The creditors who lent her money in Nigeria are incessantly calling her, expecting repayment now that she is in the UK.
However, with no means of income and mounting bills, the family is facing an uncertain and distressing future.
Despite their efforts to secure funds, the woman has been unable to complete her school fees, putting her educational aspirations at risk. As a result, the family is trapped in a cycle of debt, struggling to make ends meet in a foreign country with limited resources.
The husband’s job, though providing some income, is insufficient to cover the rent and provide for the needs of their five children.
Netizens Reactions… @Adekoya Adeniran said: “Rule 1! Never sell assets to relocate! NEVER!” olayinkaolowolag7 said: “Skill worker’s route is better for a big family like that.”
@Evolak said; “Greener pasture is not abroad, it’s a location where God has design for you. Understand this and have peace.”
@flikky said; “Why would they bring 5 children at once nawoo.”
@peaches said; “You see why I keep saying Canada is better than UK in terms of studying.”
@user5122196360123 said; “Their mistake was going together, They supposed go one after another.”
@browniebee said; “Omo people don’t listen ..I pray God help her ooo…Abroad no easy come join 5 kids.”
TheUnsure: I need sensible contributions please, no trolls.
I met a man recently who likes me a lot, maybe even love sef. He’s really serious and he wants to marry me but I’m not really feeling the whole thing for a few reasons.
He’s probably a dream come true for some women, rich, caring, generous and there is a possibility of him becoming a king in some years (which I'm not really a fan of, royal families, royal issues). But my issue is that he has a wife already but they don’t have kids (the issue is from the wife) and he wants to marry me as second wife because he does not want to continue waiting after 10 years of marriage. And I know he would give me the world if I have kids with him.
My main problem is attraction, it is not there. He has a small stature and I’m naturally drawn to tall guys. I’m taller than he is and I just can’t get over that. I know I would enjoy the relationship but I feel like I’m always going to be feeling like I settled. Please note, I’m a single mother of 2 in my early 30s and I’m not doing bad financially too. He’s been begging to be intimate and I’ve been responding with a firm No. I’m not interested in starting what I cannot finish. I know if I give in, I would grow to love him because he's actually a nice person but....
I told him No firmly last night that it can't work between us but this man has been relentless, I’m just wondering if I'm not making a mistake...
No insults please, sensible inputs. Thanks
Allow him. You won't see the physical I attractiveness in a short time from now.
Beauty and the beast is not just a fiction.
If you end up with a very good looking guy who ends up treating you like trash, he will start to look like a beast in your eyes.
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And yet cyber bullies a.k.a obidients keeps insulting Nigerians for electing President Bola Tinubu who is committed to reforming our economy just like he did in Lagos.