Blogs Opinion How about now? I’m almost a hundred percent certain that former Miss Universe Malaysia, Samantha Katie James, was surprised at the predominantly negative reactions she received online from her comments. Her surprise will not have been from the negative reactions but that people condemned her thoughts that are supposed to be a shared idea in the community that […] Written by Other Expats 3 June 20203 June 2020 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Opinion I promised a few people an FAQ. This is that FAQ If you’re African and out of the continent, I’m sure you’ve been asked at least one of these questions or something similar about Africa or your country. I created this post so that you don’t have to answer those questions repeatedly. If you have other frequently asked questions, let us know and we’ll add them […] Written by Chukwudi Barrah 21 September 201829 January 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Opinion Being Nigerian in Malaysia sucks and some reasons why I totally love it I love that I’m African. If that wasn’t good enough, I’m Nigerian. And black. But there are some things that are just not so great about being a black African man from Nigeria living in a foreign country. Some of these things will jump up and attack me anywhere in the world (even at home) […] Written by Chukwudi Barrah 12 February 201820 February 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Opinion My fellow Nigerians… “Indeed, you must be responsible for the worst actions of other black bodies, which, somehow, will always be assigned to you.” Between the World and Me – Ta-Nehisi Coates My fellow Nigerians, I no dey sure say we understand wetin dey happen yet. I don’t think we get it. Not yet, at least. Malaysia is clearly […] Written by Chukwudi Barrah 13 January 201813 January 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked