Chukwudi Barrah's articles 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 […] September 21, 2018March 8, 2022 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) […] February 12, 2018March 8, 2022 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 […] January 13, 2018January 13, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Lifestyle You have a lucky face “You have a lucky face.” The man pointed at me as I walked past him and smiled. In my head, I was already thinking, “I do have a lucky face. I am very lucky. Remember that one time…” But then again, wait a minute. Who is this guy and how does he think I have […] January 7, 2018March 8, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Blogs You can’t visit Sabah if you’re Nigerian “Please be informed that the Nigerian nationals are not allowed to enter Sabah state for the purpose of TOURISM. Under the current regulations Nigerians are only allowed to enter the state for three purposes only: 1. Visiting family members (Husband/Wife/Children/In-law); 2. Strictly on (an) official visit. 3. Attending meeting/seminar/conferences in Sabah. An approval to visit […] November 26, 2017March 8, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Lifestyle Ready, set, cycling in Kuala Lumpur! Kuala Lumpur is a great destination for many things—the wide variety of local food, the amazing Petronas twin towers, the sights and many more. It is not the best place to be if you’re an avid cyclist. The number of cyclists has grown in the last couple of years as more people recognize the health […] April 9, 2017February 21, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Blogs Events SongkRUN Water Run Malaysia 2017 Do you enjoy running or walking or even just strolling? How about heart-thumping dance music? What do you think about playing in the rain (or just water)? SongkRUN combines all three in one super exciting, non-competitive 5km run on 26 March 2017 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park (MAEPS) in Serdang, Malaysia. Songkran (note the slightly […] March 16, 2017March 8, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Travel Renewing your Nigerian passport in Malaysia If you’re Nigerian and you’re resident in or visiting Malaysia, or you’re a foreigner who for some reason wants to visit Nigeria, the place to go to is the Nigerian High Commission on Jalan Ampang Hilir in Kuala Lumpur. I recently needed to renew my passport, and getting information about what is required was a […] December 12, 2016March 8, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Podcast Welcome to the Other Expats podcast! Welcome to the Other Expats podcast! What is the Other Expats podcast about? Why are we even doing this? Listen to find out. November 12, 2016December 25, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Blogs Events Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2016 – it’s about to be on! While Standard Chartered KL Marathon (SCKLM) was called off owing to the drastic haze in October 2015, registration is about to open for the event this year. SCKLM 2016 is open to locals and foreigners, and is one of the biggest sports events in the country March 11, 2016March 8, 2022 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 […] September 21, 2018March 8, 2022 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) […] February 12, 2018March 8, 2022 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 […] January 13, 2018January 13, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Lifestyle You have a lucky face “You have a lucky face.” The man pointed at me as I walked past him and smiled. In my head, I was already thinking, “I do have a lucky face. I am very lucky. Remember that one time…” But then again, wait a minute. Who is this guy and how does he think I have […] January 7, 2018March 8, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Blogs You can’t visit Sabah if you’re Nigerian “Please be informed that the Nigerian nationals are not allowed to enter Sabah state for the purpose of TOURISM. Under the current regulations Nigerians are only allowed to enter the state for three purposes only: 1. Visiting family members (Husband/Wife/Children/In-law); 2. Strictly on (an) official visit. 3. Attending meeting/seminar/conferences in Sabah. An approval to visit […] November 26, 2017March 8, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Lifestyle Ready, set, cycling in Kuala Lumpur! Kuala Lumpur is a great destination for many things—the wide variety of local food, the amazing Petronas twin towers, the sights and many more. It is not the best place to be if you’re an avid cyclist. The number of cyclists has grown in the last couple of years as more people recognize the health […] April 9, 2017February 21, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Blogs Events SongkRUN Water Run Malaysia 2017 Do you enjoy running or walking or even just strolling? How about heart-thumping dance music? What do you think about playing in the rain (or just water)? SongkRUN combines all three in one super exciting, non-competitive 5km run on 26 March 2017 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park (MAEPS) in Serdang, Malaysia. Songkran (note the slightly […] March 16, 2017March 8, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Travel Renewing your Nigerian passport in Malaysia If you’re Nigerian and you’re resident in or visiting Malaysia, or you’re a foreigner who for some reason wants to visit Nigeria, the place to go to is the Nigerian High Commission on Jalan Ampang Hilir in Kuala Lumpur. I recently needed to renew my passport, and getting information about what is required was a […] December 12, 2016March 8, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Welcome to the Other Expats podcast! Welcome to the Other Expats podcast! What is the Other Expats podcast about? Why are we even doing this? Listen to find out. November 12, 2016December 25, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Blogs Events Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2016 – it’s about to be on! While Standard Chartered KL Marathon (SCKLM) was called off owing to the drastic haze in October 2015, registration is about to open for the event this year. SCKLM 2016 is open to locals and foreigners, and is one of the biggest sports events in the country March 11, 2016March 8, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
