As the saying goes, “the grass is always greener on the other side”.
It’s easy to assume Nigerian Men living abroad have no struggles compared to those living in their homeland, but is this really true?
The truth about this crucial topic is not even talked about enough hence the reason why many people think Nigerian men living outside Nigeria have it easy.
Moving to a new country can be tough, especially when you’re a Nigerian man in America. From cultural adjustment and identity crisis to mental health and wellbeing to family dynamics, navigating the American system can be overwhelming.
While many people dream of the American Dream, it’s not always easy.
“Using your Nigerian mentality in America never works…” BigVikk, co-host of CTDA’s podcast, says in the latest CTDA podcast hosted by Oyebanji Akins.
In the podcast they emphasize the truth about the struggles of Nigerian men living in America as well as the solution to those struggles.
With great concern, they implore their fellow Nigerian men living in America to find quality friend circles and speak up concerning their struggles rather than bottling them and dying in silence.
They also talk about the importance of forming a community for Nigerian men living in America and how it will impact them.
A lot goes on behind the curtains of these Nigerian men. Things that they will probably never talk about until they find real friends and make the decision to talk to them about those things.
Connecting with and supporting a fellow Nigerian man in America will definitely go a long way in the quest to help reduce the impact of the struggles being faced.
It is also important to be open to and accept help from fellow Nigerian men and combat the struggles together.
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Check out the podcast below to get the full gist:
