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Japa Nigeria! — Hello cold Germany!

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August 6, 2024

'Japa' is a Yoruba word meaning 'to run away.' That is what many Nigerian youths are doing in the search for greener pastures and better job opportunities. Chiamaka Ikeanyi, a young software engineer moved to Berlin to build her career and experience life abroad. One lesson she learnt: leaving home means also leaving a lot behind.

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