Talking Anyhow Podcast Ep 5 Synopsis:
Last week, I shared about the culture shock that hit me when I moved from Canada — a place where privacy and personal space are everything — to Nigeria, where community runs deep and everyone seems to know everyone. At first, I honestly didn’t know how to handle it. I’d catch myself thinking, “Ah ah, why Nigerians too dey nosy like this?”… like “Why are people always asking questions? Why is everyone in my business?” It felt overwhelming, almost invasive.
But over time, as I’ve settled in and started to see life through Nigerian eyes, my perspective has completely shifted. My eyes don dey open. I’ve come to realize that what I once labeled as “nosiness” is often an expression of care. In Nigeria, community is love in motion — it looks like people checking on you, asking about your day, sharing food, or even giving unsolicited advice (because they actually want to see you win).
This episode is about that mindset shift — from guarding my privacy to embracing the beauty of connection. I talk about how learning to see through a new cultural lens has softened my heart, made me more open, and helped me redefine what visibility, belonging, and love look like.
So, if you’ve ever struggled to adjust to a new culture or misunderstood the way people show affection, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about it — Talking Anyhow style.
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