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
Contribution “No Really, Where Are You From?” Pyongyang. Really. The most common question I get asked here in Malaysia is “Where are you from?” It’s a question that I’m not particularly fond of; something I’ve been meaning to write about for a while now. I could never really articulate my disdain for the question properly, that is until a few nights ago […] Written by Other Expats 27 January 201827 January 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Other Expats podcast – Q Sound talks about ‘everything’ On this episode of the Other Expats podcast, Feras Ibrahim, (Toofless), joins us to co-host and talk to our guest Marques Young, best known as Q Sound, about ‘everything’. https://anchor.fm/other-expats/episodes/Q-Sound-talks-about-everything-e13hhb Feras is the co-founder and producer of The Dukkan Show, one of iTunes UAE’s top 10 podcasts. He’s also one-half of The Small Room, audio […] Written by Other Expats 22 January 201817 September 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
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 […] Written by Chukwudi Barrah 7 January 20187 January 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Contribution An open love letter “Each new hour holds new chances for new beginnings. Do not be wedded forever to fear, yoked eternally to brutishness. The horizon leans forward, offering you space to place new steps of change.” – Maya Angelou Dear soul, Another year has ended. You’ve gone through it courageously and managed to hold on to your essence. […] Written by Other Expats 6 January 201827 January 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Al Ibrahim: You’d have to be really good, really fast or really nice In the first week of December, we managed to convince Al Ibrahim to re-record an interview we recorded a month earlier. After listening to that session while editing, we realized it could be better. https://anchor.fm/other-expats/episodes/Al-Ibrahim—Art–deportations-and-relationships-e13hhc So, we reached out to the awesome audio producers at The Small Room to help out, then we got Al to […] Written by Other Expats 26 December 201717 September 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Blogs Contribution Changing the Narrative [of the Black Immigrant] With my backpack tossed aside and my stomach grumbling, I made my way to the kitchen to participate in one of my most cherished pastimes: gorging myself with Nigerian food. I was in high school and after a long day of school and extracurricular activities, I appreciated coming home to my family around the dinner […] Written by Other Expats 1 December 20176 January 2018 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 […] Written by Chukwudi Barrah 26 November 20173 December 2017 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Career Get your career profile in order before you apply for that job Whether you’re actively job hunting or you’ve found your dream career, keeping your professional profile updated is something everyone should always practice. Why? What if someone needs your updated profile to nominate or recommend you for an award? Or even just positioning yourself as an expert in your industry. Or in case of the worst, […] Written by Other Expats 12 November 20172 December 2017 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
