Faramade Olaitan
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‘Japa Syndrome’: Is the Grass Greener or is it Painted?
This long read is about ‘japa syndrome’, a phrase that comes from the Nigerian slang term for escaping or immigrating.
While studying abroad is romanticised, this piece explores its reality by focussing on the experiences of four Nigerian students who moved to the UK; touching on subjects like racism, culture shock and dashed expectations.
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Tuesdays with Grandma (photo essay)
This photo essay shows granddaughters helping their grandmother dressing for her birthday. What’s revealed is the bond between female family members of different generations through simple acts such as putting on jewellery and makeup.