I Am The Diaspora

Iveoma: Showcasing the achievements of the African Diaspora, Lawyer, YouTuber, Blogger, Entrepreneur, Social Media Enthusiast

Author: Iveoma

I Am The Diaspora is a podcast that showcases African business success stories and brands to empower the African Diaspora. Hosted by blogger and YouTuber Iveoma Okparaeke, you will learn from industry leaders how to make small investments in Africa, learn from African Diaspora entrepreneurs how to start a business, learn about important Africa industry events that serve the Diaspora, learn from people in the Diaspora who moved back to Africa, learn about unique consumer products for the Diaspora, etc. New episodes released every Thursday Show notes available at iveoma.com.
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#18: I Lost My Life Savings & Business Nigeria (Move Back To Nigeria Story)
Wednesday, 14 August, 2019

Ijeoma joins me on The Iveoma Show to discuss why her boutique that she started in Enugu, Nigeria collapsed, how it took her life savings' and the extremely useful business lessons she learned. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Why Ijeoma relocated to Enugu, Nigeria in 2013 (:56) How the Enugu State Government told her that they will demolish her shop 2 days after the grand opening (3:23) How she was let down by her connections/acquaintances in Nigeria (8:00) How leaving America to go to Nigeria made her appreciate her life in America so much more (12:41) Advice for diaspora who want to build a business in Nigeria (14:28) The importance of understanding the Nigerian customer needs and income (16:49)