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I Left for 5 Years… I Stayed 18 😳 | Why I Came Back to Nigeria at 40 II The JapadaPodcast

“I was supposed to stay for 3–5 years… and somehow, it turned into 18.” 😳 In this powerful episode of The Japada Pod, we sit down with a seasoned diaspora returnee who left Nigeria with a plan — and watched time quietly stretch from 5 years to nearly two decades. What finally made him return to Nigeria at 40? And why does he say that if he didn’t come back then, he might never have? This conversation is honest, reflective, and deeply practical. We unpack: How short-term Japa plans quietly become long-term life abroad The emotional and financial cost of staying too long Why returning at 40 was a turning point The realities of building, investing, and relocating back home Hard lessons diasporans only learn after they return No sugarcoating. No curated success stories. Just real-life experience, wisdom, and perspective for anyone abroad who keeps saying, “Next year, I’ll come back.” If you’ve ever: Planned to stay abroad “just a few years” Wondered when (or if) you should return home -Felt stuck between comfort abroad and calling at home This episode is for you. 🎙 Hosted by Atinuke & Mololuwa 📍 Filmed in Lagos 📺 New episodes every fortnight Subscribe, share with someone abroad who needs to hear this, and join the conversation in the comments. The Japada Pod — where Japa doesn't have to be forever, and we show you how to Japada in style. 💌 Sponsorships & collaborations → thejapadapod@gmail.com #reversejapada SHARE YOUR DILEMMA WITH US HERE: https://forms.gle/Nvyoa4YCnLXN49ir7 CONTACT US TO FEATURE SHARE/FEATURE YOUR STORY ON THE POD: https://forms.gle/7vGDrSSSspYpWPEi9 SHARE YOUR DILEMMA WITH US HERE: https://forms.gle/Nvyoa4YCnLXN49ir7 CONTACT US TO FEATURE SHARE/FEATURE YOUR STORY ON THE POD: https://forms.gle/7vGDrSSSspYpWPEi9