This Nigerian Life.

I’ve been dealing with anxiety for sometime now and I decided to seek therapy. I spoke with a therapist twice a week for about 2 weeks and what did I learn? Listen to find out. Send your feedback & comments via thisnigerianlifepod@gmail.com or on Twitter @dark_lawyergirl. You can also send me a voice note using the voice function in the Anchor app. Remember, to give the podcast a rating on Apple podcasts.

Nigeria is hard, there’s no sugar coating it. While migrating is not new, it has become more popular to see internet articles, posts etc advising young Nigerians to leave the country and the options available. Of particular interest is Canada. The number of Nigerians who obtained permanent residency in Canada has increased from a little over 4000 in 2015 to 12,600 in 2019. For this episode, Funke & I discuss settling as an immigrant in Canada. Funke is a lawyer, wife and mother of two boys. Find her @olaogunfasunon on social media. Send your feedback & comments to thisnigerianlifepod@gmail.com or on Twitter @dark_lawyergirl. You can also send me a voice note using the voice function in the Anchor app. Remember you can rate the podcast on Apple podcasts. Enjoy.

It’s February! Which means two things, Valentine’s Day and the first anniversary of this podcast!🎈🎈🥳 I did it “Joe” if you get the reference. 14 episodes and counting. I’m so proud of my work & grateful for the support I’ve received. In this episode, I talk about navigating the dating scene in Lagos and giving dating apps a second try. Send your feedback & comments to thisnigerianlifepod@gmail.com or on Twitter @dark_lawyergirl. You can also send me a voice note using the voice function in the Anchor app. Remember you can give the podcast a rating on Apple podcasts. Enjoy.

Wecome to the first episode for 2021! * cue applause* 🥳🥳 I'm sharing my well wishes and thoughts for the year, so this episode is very brief. Send your feedback & comments via thisnigerianlifepod@gmail.com or on Twitter @dark_lawyergirl. You can also send me a voice note using the voice function in the Anchor app.

This episode explores the similarities & differences between the youth protests in Thailand and Nigeria. Discussing the Thailand side of things is my friend and colleague Mike( @mzungumike on IG). Share your feedback & comments via thisnigerianlifepod@gmail.com or on Twitter @dark_lawyergirl. You can also send me a voice note using the voice function in the Anchor app.

Nigeria has been on high alert for the past 3 days! This is my take on the movement by Nigerian youth against police brutality, where we are today and how we can sustain momentum. Share your feedback & comments via thisnigerianlifepod@gmail.com or on Twitter @dark_lawyergirl. You can also use the voice message function in the Anchor app.

Sex is always a riveting subject, depending on the context and who you talk about it with. Lately, we see more women owning their bodies, or expressing the beauty of their sexuality through art; specifically through writing. My guest Dupe Kuku a.k.a Abeni is a writer of erotica and we explore the topic together. Find some of her stories on Facebook.com using #Abenilinks. Share your feedback & comments via thisnigerianlifepod@gmail.com or on Twitter @dark_lawyergirl. You can also use the voice message function in the Anchor app.

They say men are simple beings, but are they really? In this episode, my friend Kofo gives his opinion about what men want; men want to be shown love, to receive gifts and be appreciated, etc. We also discuss areas for women to improve in their relationships with men. Kofo is a Digital Media professional living in Lagos. He enjoys good food and the occasional banter on social media. Share your feedback & comments via thisnigerianlifepod@gmail.com or on Twitter @dark_lawyergirl. You can also use the voice message function in the Anchor app.

Every year in the month of March, the world celebrates the achievements of women. Also called Women’s History Month in the US. It’s a period to reflect and celebrate women who paved the way, those who have gone before us and those present. This episode talks about the history of Women’s Month, International Women’s Day & remarkable Nigerian Women.