JAPA CHRONICLES E1: I MISSED MY FLIGHT BECAUSE OF MANKA AND EGUSI
“But my agent was not around because he went to get African food- egusi and manka for me. That’s how the team left me in Moscow and went to Turkey and I lost my opportunity to play for the team because I did not understand Russian.” What is your name? ***** Where are you from […]
WHAT TO PACK WHEN GOING ABROAD: JAPA STARTER PACK
Yay! Congratulations on your JAPA achievement. Your excitement has led you here and you’re warmly welcome. Planning for trips and events can be a very daunting chore. If you are someone who does not like stress and just want to be taken care of, having a concise checklist will definitely help. You don’t want to […]
TOP WAYS TO RELOCATE ABROAD FROM AFRICA
In many African countries, Nigeria as a striking example, more and more people are becoming unsatisfied with the living circumstances and would rather find themselves in another country. In fact many people dream about this for months and years on end before it eventually becomes a reality. The truth is not everyone will, can or […]
INTERVIEW: ADEVERSAL (ENJOY LOUNGE)
What is your full name? (Brief introduction) My name is Adewunmi Adeyanju Abdulfatai from Lagos, Nigeria. I am basically into entertainment, but I studied Banking and Finance at the University of Lagos. I then came to Russia as a student at the University of Management in Saint Petersburg. You own ‘Enjoy Lounge’. Please tell us […]
AFRICANS IN RUSSIA: ITOHAN ORHUE
Can you please introduce yourself briefly? My name is Itohan Orhue. I’m from Benin City in Nigeria but I currently live in Moscow. I studied mass communication at the University of Benin I came to Russia in 2014 when my big sister brought me. Where are you from and what do you love about it? […]
THINGS TO DO IN SPRING – GETTING AFRICAN VIBES IN RUSSIA
Winter is over and spring is finally here! Unlike these unnecessarily cold cities like Moscow, Kazan, St. Petersburg etc., most cities have really settled into the new weather that’s getting even warmer as summer is approaching. But have you actually wondered how you can get the most fun out of this season — especially by […]
AFRICANS IN RUSSIA: WADA SOULSTRESS
What is your full name? (Brief introduction) My name is Wada Amantle Lesego Mapiki. I’m from Botswana but I currently live in Moscow. Nice! What do you think a random person might find interesting about Botswana? I’d say the Safaris are something you wouldn’t want to pass up on. Our love for meat (beef) is […]
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: BREAK THE BIAS
Don’t let anyone tell you you’re weak because you’re a woman – Mary Kom Every year on March 8, women are celebrated to observe what has become one of the most popular celebrations especially in Russia. This event draws everyone’s attention to remember and recognise the accomplishments and rights as well as the difficulties women […]
AFRICANS IN RUSSIA: MOSES EHIGIE IKEAKHE
What is your full name? Your name is officialbossx. How did you come about that?(Brief introduction.) My name is Moses Ehigie Ikeakhe. My Instagram handle -officialbossx was inspired by a family member. It came because I started doing business at a very young age, and then I used to be called “young boss”. When I […]
WHAT IT’S LIKE BEING A FOREIGNER IN RUSSIA (Weird Questions Russians Ask Africans)
When you’ve lived in Russia for a while as a foreigner, especially as an African, you can probably count a number of instances when you’ve been asked a really really weird question by a Russian friend, classmate, group mate or even a complete stranger. Many of these questions are mostly based on sheer ignorance, innocence […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A NEW STUDENT IN RUSSIA
When you first arrive in Russia as a new student, it’s easy to feel daunted by the prospects of a new environment- new weather, new education system, new people. With all this, it can be both stressful and exciting at the same time as you go through all these changes at once. One thing you […]
NIGERIANS IN RUSSIA: MY SCHOLARSHIP JOURNEY
What is your full name? (Brief introduction) My name is Kilani Ezekiel Oluwaseun. I’m from Lagos, Nigeria. What are you studying now and at which university? Right now I’m studying economics at Voronezh State University, Russia. How would you describe yourself right now? (What do you do?) I’m a content creator and YouTuber. I run […]