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Journey Back Home

Journey Back Home

Written by: Bukky Oh & Jamila Zuriya
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Journey Back Home is your passport to authentic African experiences, where we share honest stories, practical advice, and real inspiration to help you navigate the journey back home.

Whether you’re moving back from the diaspora, curious about starting fresh on the continent, or simply looking to connect with stories of resilience and possibility, this podcast is for you. Each episode dives into personal journeys, cultural insights, and the challenges and wins of building life, business, and community back home.

Expect engaging conversations with returnees, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, as well as practical tips on moving, finances, lifestyle, and finding your place again. This is more than a podcast it’s a growing community for Africans at home and abroad, united by the dream of building a life rooted in heritage and hope.

🌍 Honest conversations. ✨ Practical advice. 🎙️ Stories that inspire.

Subscribe now and be part of the journey back home.

Follow us: @journeybackhomepodcast

Bukky Oh & Jamila Zuriya 2025
Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The people chapter, love, friendship and finding your tribe
    Oct 5 2025

    The People Chapter love, friendship and finding your tribe — OUT NOW! ❤️

    The final episode of Journey Back Home is here, all about love, friendship, and finding your tribe when you move back.

    Thank you for coming on this journey with us — every listen, share, and message has meant the world. 💛

    Stream Episode 6 now, let’s close this chapter together.

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    27 mins
  • The Culture Shocks Nobody Talks About
    Sep 28 2025

    Episode 5: The Culture Shocks Nobody Talks About

    Nobody warned us about THIS part of moving back 😅 In Episode 5 of Journey Back Home, we dive into the culture shocks nobody talks about, from the small everyday surprises to the big identity shifts that come with relocating back to Africa.

    If you’re planning your move, already back, or just curious about the real “returnee” experience, this episode will have you nodding, laughing, and maybe even rethinking what it means to call somewhere home.

    🎧 Listen now and join the conversation, because wherever you are on your path, you’re not alone.

    👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. 📲 Catch up on previous episodes 🌍 Follow us on Instagram: [@journeybackhome]

    #JourneyBackHome #CultureShock #AfricanDiaspora #MovingBackToAfrica #ReturneeLife #LifeInNigeria

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    27 mins
  • Navigating Careers and Creating Opportunities
    Sep 21 2025

    Episode 4: Navigating Careers and Creating Opportunities 🎙️

    In this episode of Journey Back Home, we dive into one of the biggest challenges returnees face: work and career opportunities in Nigeria. From traditional jobs to freelancing and entrepreneurship, we share what it really looks like to build a career here.

    You’ll hear us talk about: • Why we’d recommend securing a remote job before moving back • The reality: in Nigeria, who you know often matters more than what you know • Salary differences between Nigerian companies and international employers • Adjusting expectations: the kinds of jobs you may find yourself doing compared to the UK • The scale of opportunities created by Nigeria’s population and demand for services • Navigating labour laws, permits, business registration, and the challenges of hiring talent • The gaps in soft skills and what that means for building teams • The mental toll: imposter syndrome, pressure to succeed, and embracing Nigeria’s entrepreneurial spirit

    💡 Takeaway: Come prepared, stay flexible, and remember — success in Nigeria looks different, and that’s not a bad thing.

    ✨ Haven’t listened to the earlier episodes? Catch up on Episodes 1–3 now to follow the full journey before diving into this one.

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    23 mins
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