Are You Too “Nigerian” for International Professional Success?
“Maybe I’m just too Nigerian for this place.” I heard this exact phrase twice last month. First from Chioma, who got another “cultural fit” rejection despite acing every technical interview at a Toronto consulting firm. The feedback? She’s “too intense” in meetings and needs to work on “executive presence.” Then from my former colleague Kemi, […]
What White Students Really Think When You Speak Up in Class
You know that moment, right? The lecturer asks a question, your brain lights up like NEPA finally restored power, and you have the perfect answer. But then you freeze. Your hand hovers halfway up, and suddenly your mind floods with questions: “Will they understand my accent?” “Am I being too eager?” Here’s the thing: Nigerian […]
NEPA, No Data, No Problem: How Nigerian Students Became Research Ninjas (And Why This Makes You Unstoppable)
Picture this: It’s 11 PM. You’re deep into research for tomorrow’s presentation. You’ve got ten tabs open, you’re making solid progress, and then – NEPA strikes. Complete darkness. Your laptop battery shows 12%. Your phone data just finished. Your neighbor’s generator hasn’t started yet (and knowing Nigerian generators, it might not start at all). Any […]