Podcast In conversation with… Nasara Katuka We met up with Nasara Katuka to talk about her life as an expat in Malaysia. Nasara–from Kaduna in Nigeria–is a Business Developer in Kuala Lumpur. We also found out just how multi-talented she is. Listen now to find out for yourself! https://anchor.fm/other-expats/episodes/In-conversation-with—-Nasara-Katuka-e2hfem Stuff that we talked about: 1:45 – She doesn’t miss church 2:04 […] Written by Other Expats 5 November 20185 November 2018 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
Podcast Deon Akitoye – Think like there’s no box Written by Other Expats 14 July 201823 January 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Samson Oludapo – Connecting with people Written by Other Expats 25 June 201823 January 2019 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Maysoun Mustafa – Be open to experiences “Be open to experiences, be open to meeting new people and, it might seem creepy at times, but just smile. Smile at strangers, smile at whoever…because you never know how a simple smile can affect someone in whatever they’re going through with their day or life…” This episode, Maysoun Mustafa, researcher and plant biologist, talks […] Written by Other Expats 9 April 20187 November 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Usman Garba – Just get your foot in the door We met Usman Garba at his place in February for a one-on-one interview, where he talks about his experiences in Malaysia, turning down two job offers for a chance to work with Google and then losing that opportunity, taking a pre-sales job to get his foot in the door and the “two-second rule”. He also […] Written by Other Expats 14 March 201817 September 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Olajide Adejumo – Between basketball and media studies While he may not technically be an expat yet, Olajide (Ben) Adejumo, a student of HELP university on a sports (basketball) scholarship from Nigeria, shares and experiences a lot of what expats do. In this episode of the Other Expats podcast, Ben talks about similarities and differences between living in Malaysia and the motherland, making […] Written by Other Expats 2 March 201817 September 2018 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
Podcast Emmanuel from Geekception – Enjoying the inflight entertainment “People are going to have a different perception of me and you, and I might as well own it…I cannot change people’s perception overnight but I can show them that I’m willing to work hard, dedicate a lot of time to this endeavour.” – Emmanuel Olalere https://anchor.fm/other-expats/episodes/Emmanuel-from-Geekception—Enjoying-the-inflight-entertainment-e13hha And work (very) hard, he does. Emmanuel runs […] Written by Other Expats 31 January 201817 September 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Emmanuel Olalere from Geekception – Enjoying the inflight entertainment “People are going to have a different perception of me and you, and I might as well own it…I cannot change people’s perception overnight but I can show them that I’m willing to work hard, dedicate a lot of time to this endeavour.” – Emmanuel Olalere And work (very) hard, he does. Emmanuel runs Geekception, […] Written by Other Expats 31 January 201831 January 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
