₦airaland Forum

Lovexme:
Most people down here are seeking for ways to move over to seek 'greener pastures', while those outside of the country are planning on moving back. What an irony!

Coming back isn't the issue, coping with the incessant power supply, poor security services, job (assuming you aren't an entrepreneur), and what nots is.

I trust you must have compared the pros and cons of making such voyage back to motherland, and have therefore found it favourable. Either way, I wish you the best in your quest.

Tiwa Savage,Banky W,Sheyi Shey etc have all come back and survived.Let her come back if she wants.If she's ready to integrate,she'll encounter no problem

onyenro:
u want to enjoy the sun abi.....u also need fan or ac. come with ur generator. Hope u won't complain of the noise later... u want to test African religious... hmmmm ombatse comes to mind. well, I am ready to trade my citizenship for ur passport

Silly talk from a slum dweller

The food.

I find it intriguing that most of our rich folks who adopt the lifestyle and food of Americans end up having stupid health conditions that never affected us at least not in the early 30s to 50s years old.

You think you are doing well in your career, the next thing, you have a lump somewhere and they give you some months to live. Sounds so ridiculous.

But the truth remains, someone earning $500 a month in Nigeria enjoys it more than someone earning same in US. The problem is, it is much more easier to earn the $500 in US than in Nigeria and that is the main reason people do migrate. If you have the source here, Naija is the best place to enjoy your money

mmsen:
All great points.

But one thing that will shock you is how asleep many Africans are to how fortunate they are - so many of them think that it is an achievement to (permanently) emigrate to north America or Europe.

Everything you need to build a wonderful society is in Nigeria, if only the people had more regard for their own environment .

This guy...you always dey yarn sense

ITbomb:
The food.

I find it intriguing that most of our rich folks who adopt the lifestyle and food of Americans end up having stupid health conditions that never affected us at least not in the early 30s to 50s years old.

You think you are doing well in your career, the next thing, you have a lump somewhere and they give you some months to live. Sounds so ridiculous

The food and the air turn them into elephants!

Glamrock:
1. The food - GMO this and that. Unhealthy foods and seasonings giving us cancers and diabetes. Keeping people sick through foods. A science study has shown that African Americans will be extinct in America in 100yrs or less just from the food alone.

2. Weather - 9Months of cold weather and 3months of warm weather. I hate being cold I feel home sick. This is not my natural habitat. I need the sun 24/7. I need all my vitamin D intake

3. Floride - in our drinking water. We can not escape it. keeping our Pineal glands decalcified. Same thing Hitler used on his holocaust victims before he exterminated his whole camp, but that's another story..

4. Language - I want to learn traditional African languages. I want to hear it and learn to speak it. Whether it be Hausa, Yoruba, igbo, basic pidgin etc.

5. Culture - here we are not taught anything prior to slavery. It wasn't until about 4 years ago when I finally learned about the truth. About my cultural history. I knew I was of African decent, I just didn't know anything else. Anything we are shown about Africa is the poverty and wars. They really keep the greatness of the culture hidden. Probably to keep us from wanting to come back because now that I know what I know I'm in love with where I came from and who I truly am. I'm 27 now with an almost 9yr old daughter. She deserves to see, learn and live her true culture. I feel so home sick

6. Materialism - so much technology so many distractions, It's nothing wrong with having nice things. People just need to realize because you have something someone else doesn't doesn't mean you're superior . ThIs can happen anywhere. I just point it out because a lot of people think because this is the "western world" it's better. We can not become robots lost in technology and materialism we just can't. We are human beings.

7. Roots - I have every right to want to come back it's my home too. I hate hearing people say I wasn't born there. What does that mean? Had my ancestors not been STOLEN I would have been born there. I am of African decent. I take pride in Africa. I'm no invader. Doesn't matter where I was born I am a child of the sun.

8. Spirituality - this is a spiritual move. Peace of mind. When The ancestors speak I listen. I know you have Christianity and Islam but I really would like to see and learn more about African traditional religions.

9. Development - I think it's time for not just me, but majority of African Americans to take our knowledge and skills back to the motherland to contribute to the continents development. Why does the world Rob Africa and then eat without her?. you are a developing country soon You wil. Have all the things you think is so great in the western world. Your resources are RICH! Just be patient

10. I think you knew this was coming. The main reason of all. INEQUALITY / RACISM
I am so sick and tired of being treated different because of the color of my skin. I am sick of watching these white people kill my people and get away with it just because whites are dominant . It's Not right. How. Long do we have to fight for freedom? We are still fight after 400+ yrs Sometimes I can't even sleep in my bed at night because I'm wondering who's next or what's going to happen tomorrow. I'm sick of being seen as less than an animal. And it's so normal here a lot of people just ignores it! I can't its an insult to my soul. I can't take it I am not free.

Now believe it or not I just gave you 10. If I told you every reason I'd be writing all night. I'm use to being discourage about this big decision I've chose in my life. So please don't Comment telling me why I should stay here and shouldn't come there. Especially if you never been here. Its different when you live here. Every body here is not rich and everybody is not living like celebrities. Out of 43million African Americans only about 1% is really living that way. I just want the truth to be told because I read all the time about Africans wanting to come here because they think it's better here, and we have it so great. We are in a constant war here. You are blessed. You are children of the sun.

You wanna move? No issue. No one can decide for you, you know what's best.
I frequent the states though don't stay for more than 3 months and all your resons are good especially racism which should have been number 1.

Answer these questions what do u intend to do when you get back? Do u have a job? Have u secured accomodation in a good place, have you gotten a good school for your daughter?
Am sure you must have crossed your t and dotted your I.
Your decision is good.the good thing is. U have a blue passport.now, take a trip back and go round and see what is lacking here . There are simple affordable and neccessary items that we might not have, you could go into business with a shop that stocks such and since you have access to unlimited visits to states , would be easy for you to always jet out and scout for more stuffs

If you intend to take a salary paying job, still be an entrepreneur
I would recommend that your child should not do her university here.its up to you.

IF THESE ARE YOUR REASONS FOR RELOCATING, PLEASE DO NOT BE IN A HURRY TO UNPACK WHEN YOU EVENTUALLY ARRIVE.

Billyonaire:
I live in Nigeria and I have constant electricity 24/7. It is determination.

OP this is the reason why u can't come to nigeria. Folks can lie more than. Lucifer

Even our president can't boast of 24/7 power supply in his house and we love it

by the time u come to naija and someone accuse u of witchcraft u will find a reason to go back.

please come with your sound proof oh!

You're treated equal and respected in Nigeria? Lol

You must be from a rich powerful family then.

An2elect2:
I rather live in a place where am treated as an equal and respected than live in that damned country they call america.

If you can't see that life is unfavourably different for people of colour in america, then you need to get your head reset.

Nigeria is okay.

Come back!

You look very much like an Igbo lady. Nigeria is a challenging place where many wish to flee from. anyway I know this write up is just a joke on your part.

traware:
Tiwa Savage,Banky W,Sheyi Shey etc have all come back and survived.Let her come back if she wants.If she's ready to integrate,she'll encounter no problem

You only mentioned entertainers, but there are other returnees that aren't like those you've called out who couldn't make it after returning.

Well, I guess if she's got a sustainable plan, she'll make it too.

traware:
Silly talk from a slum dweller

look at this sheep. can't one hold a contrary opinion to urs? All this fools quote me again Nd

traware:
Sir,why this rant this hot afternoon?Abeg,the OP is not the creator of your frustrations

I just don't like bullshitters, imagine me saying g I want to stop earning a salary and start living off gambling winnings?

Who would leave the United States and come back here for these reasons? The OP should either tell us that he/she is wanted for murder or has committed a crime and is on the run

phayvoursky:
NUMBER 11 AND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL. GEJ HAS DONE EXCEPTIONALLY WELL IN BOLSTERING THE ECONOMY DESPITE DWINDLING OIL PRICES AND INSURGENCY.

SO MY DEAR. YOU'VE GOT NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT.

MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER TO BE ABLE TO VOTE. AND IF YOU HAVE REGISTERED BEFORE, COLLECT YOUR PVC AND VOTE IN GEJ FOR CONTINUITY.

BE REST ASSURED, YOUR FRIENDS WILL JOIN YOU TOO DOWN HERE.

On a more serious note, am I the only one on this thread who hates the fact that every post, literally EVERY damn post has to have something about GEJ being the best thing since slice bread?! Your 'savior' is a no action president! Get a life and stop sucking his d**k. Terrorists are gradually taking over the country and he has not been able to contain them. How many people are unemployed? Has the cost of living gone down? Do you have electricity? Do you have clean water? Do you have good roads? So exactly what the f**k has he done that has gotten you wet?

do not discourage her from coming home ..because she will always find peace among her people and also she will be able to learn a lot of different things about her people , cause I bet my chest " ..a stranger who especially hate your people , can not tell you a good story or history about them ..".

the only thing is that greater struggles continue over here and if you are prepared and strong enough you will over come..so fear not ..

you are always welcome home ...." cause home is where your heart will always be" ... when trouble comes

eagleeyez:
You wanna move? No issue. No one can decide for you, you know what's best.
I frequent the states though don't stay for more than 3 months and all your resons are good especially racism which should have been number 1.

Answer these questions what do u intend to do when you get back? Do u have a job? Have u secured accomodation in a good place, have you gotten a good school for your daughter?
Am sure you must have crossed your t and dotted your I.
Your decision is good.the good thing is. U have a blue passport.now, take a trip back and go round and see what is lacking here . There are simple affordable and neccessary items that we might not have, you could go into business with a shop that stocks such and since you have access to unlimited visits to states , would be easy for you to always jet out and scout for more stuffs

If you intend to take a salary paying job, still be an entrepreneur
I would recommend that your child should not do her university here.its up to you.

Thank you for this great contribution. Nigeria is full of mentally lazy young and even old people who think other people are the cause of their problems but on interacting with them for a few seconds you will see that their mental laxity is their biggest problem.
@op Nigeria is a beautiful place to live in with lots of friendly and supportive people. A visit will not be a bad idea. Someone said you should be careful with how you do cash transactions with people, I agree with him. We hope to see pictures of your visit as soon as you decide.

RotrEmmanuel:
OP this is the reason why u can't come to nigeria. Folks can lie more than. Lucifer

Even our president can't boast of 24/7 power supply and we love it

by the time u come to naija and someone accuse u of witchcraft u will find a reason to go back.

What is a lie there, I said I have 24/7 electricity at my home. Why would you consider it a lie ?

lestat:
I just don't like bullshitters, imagine me saying g I want to stop earning a salary and start living off gambling winnings?

Who would leave the United States and come back here for these reasons? The OP should either tell us that he/she is wanted for murder or has committed a crime and is on the run

Do you have to comment? If you have nothing to say please stay away from your-whateveritisyouaretypingwith!

Billyonaire:
I live in Nigeria and I have constant electricity 24/7. It is determination.

I am sorry bro but I find that hard to believe...

OtunbaJega:
Dija of Mavin used to live in Canada... Did she regret?

Many more examples

Very poor example if you ask me. Dija is an artiste, she will get money as long as she comes out with good music. An average human who has no talent or connection has to hustle

traware:
Tiwa Savage,Banky W,Sheyi Shey etc have all come back and survived.Let her come back if she wants.If she's ready to integrate,she'll encounter no problem

What do they all have in common? They are artists, they will eat!

vokalguy:
I am sorry bro but I find that hard to believe...

Its hard to believe but true. 30KVA inverter/solar turnkey system +60KVA Generator+Public Power supply does it. Its determination my brother. I did not have to wait for government to create a paradise for me.

Lovexme:
You only mentioned entertainers, but there are other returnees that aren't like those you've called out who couldn't make it after returning.

Well, I guess if she's got a sustainable plan, she'll make it too.

I mentioned recognisable names because if I had mentioned Rotimi Adebola you and others would have no idea who he is.I've never seen any 'returnee' dying on the streets of Ngr.If you're ready to integrate into the system,you'll encounter no problem.I've met some Black Americans residing in Ngr and until they told me their true identities,I thought they were born and bred in Nigeria

vokalguy:
What do they all have in common? They are artists, they will eat!

'Artistes' not 'artists'

Billyonaire:
Its hard to believe but true. 30KVA inverter/solar turnkey system +60KVA Generator+Public Power supply does it. Its determination my brother. I did not have to wait for government to create a paradise for me.

Bro! You are combining both public and private electricity supply. I bet you use your inverter/generator more than public electricity anyway. We are talking about electricity provided by the government, electricity that the average Nigerian can afford. Not everybody can afford a generator.

Glamrock:
1. The food - GMO this and that. Unhealthy foods and seasonings giving us cancers and diabetes. Keeping people sick through foods. A science study has shown that African Americans will be extinct in America in 100yrs or less just from the food alone.

You need to do the transition in a gradual way. Africa can be frustrating as well, infact it is very tough. That is why you see a lot of African trying to cross into Europe even at the risk of their lives.

You need to study about Africa, I see that you like Calabar, you need to also have the right visa, the right qualification to have a job .

I have a friend, whose's mun took that decision about 40 years ago, She is so happy for it now. She sees herself more as a Yoruba than an American now. Infact apart from her name and passport ( dual citizen) , she doesn't see herself as an American.

You need to have a solid plan in place before taking that step and you have to be ready for the HUGE culture shock

All the best

I miss Nigeria sooooo much. When did you leave Nigeria?

Glamrock:
1. The food - GMO this and that. Unhealthy foods and seasonings giving us cancers and diabetes. Keeping people sick through foods. A science study has shown that African Americans will be extinct in America in 100yrs or less just from the food alone.

2. Weather - 9Months of cold weather and 3months of warm weather. I hate being cold I feel home sick. This is not my natural habitat. I need the sun 24/7. I need all my vitamin D intake

3. Floride - in our drinking water. We can not escape it. keeping our Pineal glands decalcified. Same thing Hitler used on his holocaust victims before he exterminated his whole camp, but that's another story..

4. Language - I want to learn traditional African languages. I want to hear it and learn to speak it. Whether it be Hausa, Yoruba, igbo, basic pidgin etc.

5. Culture - here we are not taught anything prior to slavery. It wasn't until about 4 years ago when I finally learned about the truth. About my cultural history. I knew I was of African decent, I just didn't know anything else. Anything we are shown about Africa is the poverty and wars. They really keep the greatness of the culture hidden. Probably to keep us from wanting to come back because now that I know what I know I'm in love with where I came from and who I truly am. I'm 27 now with an almost 9yr old daughter. She deserves to see, learn and live her true culture. I feel so home sick

6. Materialism - so much technology so many distractions, It's nothing wrong with having nice things. People just need to realize because you have something someone else doesn't doesn't mean you're superior . ThIs can happen anywhere. I just point it out because a lot of people think because this is the "western world" it's better. We can not become robots lost in technology and materialism we just can't. We are human beings.

7. Roots - I have every right to want to come back it's my home too. I hate hearing people say I wasn't born there. What does that mean? Had my ancestors not been STOLEN I would have been born there. I am of African decent. I take pride in Africa. I'm no invader. Doesn't matter where I was born I am a child of the sun.

8. Spirituality - this is a spiritual move. Peace of mind. When The ancestors speak I listen. I know you have Christianity and Islam but I really would like to see and learn more about African traditional religions.

9. Development - I think it's time for not just me, but majority of African Americans to take our knowledge and skills back to the motherland to contribute to the continents development. Why does the world Rob Africa and then eat without her?. you are a developing country soon You wil. Have all the things you think is so great in the western world. Your resources are RICH! Just be patient

10. I think you knew this was coming. The main reason of all. INEQUALITY / RACISM
I am so sick and tired of being treated different because of the color of my skin. I am sick of watching these white people kill my people and get away with it just because whites are dominant . It's Not right. How. Long do we have to fight for freedom? We are still fight after 400+ yrs Sometimes I can't even sleep in my bed at night because I'm wondering who's next or what's going to happen tomorrow. I'm sick of being seen as less than an animal. And it's so normal here a lot of people just ignores it! I can't its an insult to my soul. I can't take it I am not free.

Now believe it or not I just gave you 10. If I told you every reason I'd be writing all night. I'm use to being discourage about this big decision I've chose in my life. So please don't Comment telling me why I should stay here and shouldn't come there. Especially if you never been here. Its different when you live here. Every body here is not rich and everybody is not living like celebrities. Out of 43million African Americans only about 1% is really living that way. I just want the truth to be told because I read all the time about Africans wanting to come here because they think it's better here, and we have it so great. We are in a constant war here. You are blessed. You are children of the sun.

traware:
'Artistes' not 'artists'

auto-correct on my phone

Nice one. It's ok as long as you keep behind your mind the reality that every clime has its challenges. Don't come with any expectations and live one day at a time. Also it will help greatly if you have good source of income. There are no social security arrangements in Nigeria