E74: Feyi Fawehinmi believes immigrating is a commitment

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Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.

In this episode, I’m speaking with Feyi Fawehinmi, accountant, writer and author of Formation: The Making of Nigeria from Jihad to Amalgamation.

When Feyi moved to London in 2004 to study, there were relatively few Nigerians in the United Kingdom compared to today. Most of the folks he met came either as students or through work permits that tied them to specific employers.

21 years later, all that has changed. Different immigration programs such as the Highly Skilled Migrant Program (HSMP) that ended in 2008 meant more Nigerians, including folks who felt they had "hit a ceiling" in Nigeria's job market, moved to the United Kingdom without the limitations of a work or study permit.

In this conversation, Feyi and I explore what his immigration journey has been like. We also chat about:

* Why time is key to integration and building a stable life

* Dealing with the loss of status and starting over

* Why integration should happen on your own terms

* Why newcomers need to be ruthless in the company they keep, and a lot of good stuff.

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