In our first "official episode of Untangled Knots, @josediccus and I talk about freelance work, food, dating, and more.
I hope to get two episodes out every month.
I know this is long so let me know if you prefer it as one video or split up into two. 😃
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Awesome! Chilling with my dinner and watching this video. I am really enjoying this.
Waking up early here in Nigeria with or without a job is a daily routine. Most people feel anyone who sleeps beyond 7/8pm is lazy especially as a student or when you stay with your parents.
You call it Straight food🤣 Instead of Mama Risikat or the popular name "Mama put"😂. Personally, I feel Straight food is sweeter than the fancy ones, the only difference is with packaging.
With the current Educational system in Nigeria, most of us chose to go to school just to get the parlee (Certificate). Our Education system is nothing to write home about. Sometimes, I just wish I just went to learn a technical skill directly instead of wasting my time trying to follow the stereotype.
Nigerians are limited based on various factors like environment, exposure and little to no availability of materials.
Boss @josediccus no run leave your boys for this country oo😔
Nigerians no dey carry last even for sex matters oo😂 The stress in the country is too much so everyone once in awhile needs to cool off and relax thus the reason for many hostels and relaxation centers.
I enjoyed listening to your cool conversation. It's so nice to see you again @selfhelp4trolls.
Keep it coming. I'm already waiting for the next episode. Much love😍
Easy to imagine. I would rather eat local food, I don't need a fancy interior or special service, just good food. Mama put!
I also feel like I wasted a lot of time and money at school. In the US It's worth it if you want to learn something specific like medicine or natural sciences, but otherwise it's just to get that final diploma. The only problem is that the diploma is required for some things, like most work in Japan for example.
So far getting a visa easier was the only thing my diploma helped me with, though it's only 1 year because I don't work for a big company and I'm not an official employee (the work is too heavy for me, and it's hard to find as a foreigner)
Next time will be really different. But I will definitely be focused on Nigeria again and Josediccus will also be back again for that and other topics. 🌞🌞🌞
Thanks for watching.
Buka 😅😅😅
Mama put 😅😅
Canteen 😅😅😅
Yea, more like restaurant for local people 😅
You rarely see vegetarians in Nigeria, except if it is strictly for medical or health reason.
Interesting conversation!!!
@josediccus you did so well my grand mentor 🙌
I'll be going to Buka. No need for vegetarian, though I'm a big fan of dodo
Buka 😅
That's fine!
There are some nice Buka or local restaurants around. Some of them try their best to serve quality meals amidst the little resources at their disposal. This set of vendors maintain their quality meals either because they want to expand their business (to the level of a bigger restaurant) or because they want to be known for serving quality meals.
While there are some vendors who don't mind remaining at the local level for life. It is as though they are destined to serve low quality meals.
.... and finally.... welcome to the dodo family 😅😅😅
Thank you bro, I am a local man, but I didn't really eat out when I was younger, but in my later years of life, I did eat out a lot. It's amazing how we have names for these places places, I don't know if it's only the people in the west that can relate to this.
That's true!
I didn't eat out when I was much younger (well I'm not really old either), but things happen.
The journey of life isn't something we can easily predict: we don't know what will happen the next second, not to mention the next hour, day or year. We may kick hard against eating out; writing a 50-page thesis on the disaster involved in eating outside. But the experience of an undiluted SAPA can make us change that earlier mindset 😪
Well, I believe there are some names that are general, like the "mama-put", since it is an English name.
But Buka sounds unique to West.
But don't be surprised eeeehn 😅 The last time I travelled to the Eastern part of Nigeria, I was wondering what I'll say to alight from the bus. I am already used to the usual chant of "Owa" that is well known in the West.
I was in a state of deep quagmire (walahi, forget English oooo... I confuse die 😅😅😅)
I was about to chat a friend of mine via WhatsApp to do think voice note and send to me to help me so that when I get to my destination, I'll just call it out. Then suddenly I heard "Owa" from one of the passengers 😅😅😅
I said, omo!!! I won't dull myself, I also shouted "Owa" when it was my turn 😁.
Well, in summary, I think some Easterners or Northerners will relate with the name Buka.
Lol that sounds like my experience overseas 😄
True!!!
😅😅😅
When we move to a new environment, state or country, we try our best not to make it look as though we are a Novice or someone who just arrived.
(What we call JJC - Johnny Just Come) 😅😅😅
We want to blend in immediately 😅😅 so that we won't be mocked or made fun of. But, sometimes the odds won't be to our favour, and they will still laugh at us 😅😅
Well, we learn by that also 😁
I always laugh at myself, sometimes it makes things easier :-D
Yes, especially when you take the jokes as an avenue to improve.
Buka definitely sounds unique to the west and I'm sure the north would have a different name for local food be vendor. Often common in the west is iya Sadia hahaha but I don't know how these things works in the east even if I'm from the east. There's a lot of cultural diversity and so many unique things about this country. I'm sure I wasn't able to say it all, but then, let's see how next time on the show would be like.
Yes, true!
There are lots of cultural diversities.
However, amidst these differences, there are obvious and fundamental basis for unity of all the different "peoples" that make up Nigeria. Well, this reminds me of a course I did during my first degree days, "Nigerian Peoples and Culture."
The basis of this unity isn't obvious now because that wasn't the binding force, neither was it the reason behind the amalgamation. Rather, the amalgamation was done for a purely economic reason. And Nigeria is still operating with this faulty default setting.
Well, many things to say and I can't express all in this comment section.
I can't wait to see what the next episode/show offers.
I need to get popcorn first before I watch this
First of, prepare for the yeye wey I go talk. 😅😅😅
I usually just listen to this kind of thing, I gotta be more aware that people are watching 🥲
Hahah how do you mean?
I never watch these kinds of podcasts. I keep it in my pocket and listen to it. I might watch for a few minutes just to get a feel of the peoples expressions
Watching this right now. Very intriguing. Now this is what I call Cross-culture!
Thank you, I think the attempt at looking at various aspects of life made it so. Thanks for checking it out. It wasn't perfect, but we tried to create something vivid and real
If it was perfect, I probably wouldn't have watched it ;^)
I enjoy imperfection, which seems - in a way - more real, rawer, closer to life, as you yourself described.
That's exactly true. Subsequently @selfhelp4trolls has a lot in stock.
Hahhahaahhahaha hey!!!
hahaha, I know. He and I are much alike.
Why is everyone watching haha. I just listen
Because it is a video ;^)
Just kidding ( or nor?) .
I watched and or listened
but when I start doing other things, it's hard to focus on the content.
If I listen, I Iike to really listen.
Wow! Finaly it has began. I'm on the road now, I'd watch it later and update my comment.
Alright, thanks man
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Correct Naija experiences. Enjoyed the session. I started a marriage chat series with my husband here on hive too! Will appreciate your support abeg.
I saw a bit. I will try to get around to watching the whole thing, it's like I said, it'll be great to see more Nigerian perspectives in video form!
Very true. Thanks for dropping by.
This is really crossculture. Finally had time to watch and listen. It's was a long one. @josediccus has a way of starting slow and entering a groove later on. He is very serious when illustrating. It would take a few minutes to notice that he is a funny guy.
@selfhelp4trolls, now you know more about Nigeria, the struggles. I believe this conversation will make you understand why alot of Nigerians are grateful about Hive. In here, there is so much opportunity. First, it takes your mind away from the struggles of the country and then it gives you a different perspective to live.
Hive also provides financial assistance to us. Unlike in Japan where the cost of living is high. Here, you can survive everyday with $4-10. On hive, that can be gotten with the right hardwork.
I enjoyed every bit of this, I hope to see other episodes too. I'm really glad you started this and I hope you don't stop my friend.
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It's easy to imagine some things, especially having traveled enough, but then sometimes I hear little details that really fill out my understanding. Like knowing that unlimited wifi is generally something only companies pay for. Also it's easy to imagine that food and drinks and rent are much cheaper than in Japan or the US, but then some luxury items are almost the same price, or at least much closer, phone and wifi included.
I'm always surprised by the price of things. Sometimes it's really strange. In Japan entertainment (concerts, movies, festivals, eating out, alcohol etc) is almost double the cost of the US, but home items and other goods are way way cheaper (silverware, school supplies, house cleaning items etc.). Meanwhile vegetables are way more expensive. Used goods that are abundant are really cheap, especially books and games, but used cloths are almost the same price as new cloths. Very surprising differences.
I’m gonna watch the rest of your podcast episodes that I missed this week or next! You are leading the way. I hope to see more stuff like this at hive, though I’m thinking I should separate it into shorter videos.
Yay! 🤗
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It's nice to see your post today since I've been missing it recently. I'm thrilled to be a member of the management team for the Hive promotional project, which is presently underway in Ghana. It's encouraging to see how Hive is empowering us in Africa.
Hope to see lots of new people coming from Ghana!
Yes sir. We're already preparing people to join in with creative skills in making impacts with the blockchain.
Wow, I love food and freelancing jobs
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Here is a detailed summary article about the key topics discussed in this episode:
Exploring Cultural Differences and Navigating Life Abroad
In this engaging conversation, Joseph, a friend from Nigeria, shares insights into the unique cultural nuances and challenges faced by Nigerians both at home and when traveling abroad. The discussion covers a range of thought-provoking topics, from the realities of daily life in Nigeria to the complexities of adapting to new environments.
The Cost of Living and Internet Access in Nigeria
Joseph provides a candid look at the economic landscape in Nigeria, highlighting the stark disparities in internet access and costs. He explains how the majority of Nigerians cannot afford unlimited internet plans, which are reserved for large corporations. Instead, individuals must rely on limited data packages that are often exploited by telecom companies, leading to frustration and a lack of reliable connectivity.
Navigating Cultural Norms and Expectations
The conversation delves into the cultural differences that can cause confusion and misunderstandings when Nigerians travel to other countries. Joseph shares stories of Nigerians encountering issues with transportation systems, dining etiquette, and even simple social interactions that are considered acceptable in Nigeria but may be viewed as inappropriate or even illegal elsewhere.
The Challenges of Finding Employment and Pursuing Entrepreneurship
Joseph discusses the limited job opportunities in Nigeria, with many young people facing the choice between pursuing a traditional university education or learning a trade. He explains how the competitive job market and lack of diverse employment options often lead Nigerians to seek alternative paths, such as entrepreneurship and freelancing, which are still relatively new and unfamiliar concepts in the country.
The Complexities of Relationships and Dating
The conversation explores the nuances of dating and relationships in Nigeria, where the concept of impressing a potential partner through extravagant displays of wealth is still prevalent. Joseph highlights how this mindset can create challenges for Nigerians seeking genuine connections, as the focus often shifts away from compatibility and shared values.
Throughout the discussion, Joseph emphasizes the diversity and complexity of the Nigerian experience, challenging common stereotypes and misconceptions. He underscores the importance of understanding cultural contexts and individual circumstances when engaging with people from different backgrounds, a lesson that resonates across borders.
This insightful dialogue provides a valuable window into the lived experiences of Nigerians, offering readers a deeper appreciation for the unique challenges and opportunities that shape the lives of people in this vibrant and multifaceted country.