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2020 would probably go down in history as one of the most polarizing moments in the history of the modern world. The death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter left a massive hole in the hearts of the members of his family and also lovers of the sport across the globe. 2020 was a strange year; however, it was quintessential in creating a mental and psychological shift in human dealings. It was a phase people knew they needed, but it was a necessity. In the early part of 2020, Nigeria, like other parts of the world, went on a compulsory lockdown due to the Coronavirus outbreak . At the time, it was alleged that people died due to the coronavirus; researchers have come out to argue that the virus wasn’t as heinous as it was announced to be. Aerial view of a bird looking over Nigerians Four years since the pandemic, the world has adjusted and reshuffled. Remote work has become more mainstream, and people have become more conscious of the importance of personal cleanl...

 The Independence Day festival to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the most populous black nation, Nigeria , took place on the first day of October; however, Nigerians in Finland decided to gather to celebrate the event in grand style on Saturday, October 4. Nigerians from various parts of Finland and other Scandinavian countries , such as Denmark , Sweden , and Norway , matched to celebrate the event. The Independence Day event in Finland was attended by notable figures, including the Nigerian Ambassador to Scandinavian countries , Ambassador Elias Fatile . During his speech, he admonished Nigerians to embrace the ideology of love and unity amongst themselves and desist from every form of tribal war and bigotry. He instead mentioned that Nigerians in Finland should endeavor to be impeccable ambassadors by representing Nigeria properly on the global stage. Other honourable mentions, Kingsley Jideofor Abisi , president of the Association of Nigerians in Finland , and Mama Afric...

  Background: Let’s Meet You Uprising Platform Guest: Joseph Jacob (also known as JJ the Megadon ) My name is Joseph Maugbe Jacob, a data scientist based in the UK. Originally from Badagry in Lagos, Nigeria , I currently reside in Stockton-on-Tees, England . I hold an MSc in Applied Data Science from Teesside University , an institution with which I continue to collaborate, most recently on a joint project with Middlesbrough Football Club (MFC). I have a diverse background spanning experiences across business intelligence, machine learning, supply chain analytics, and performance analytics. My career has spanned several sectors, beginning in quality assurance and manufacturing at Guinness Nigeria , and now includes work in football analytics, one of several domains I explore through data science. I am passionate about using data as a tool for insight, impact, and innovation, particularly in areas that shape culture. Explanation of Data Science JJ at a Sports center In my...

  In this conversation with the Uprising Platform , a Nigerian in the diaspora, Chiamaka Ichoku , narrated some of the cultural differences between home and abroad. During the session, she highlighted how she is fascinated by the newfound phase in her life and several things that she has been able to attain while away from her home country, Nigeria. She didn't stop there; she disclosed that while Europe is an impeccable society, the system cannot be compared to the extroverted nature of the most populous black nation .   Chiamaka Ichoku How will you describe the Nigerian privilege ?   Chiamaka is enjoying her time in the diaspora The Nigerian privilege, to me, is not always something you see, but something you feel deeply in the way Nigerians carry themselves and navigate the world. It is the gift of being born into a people who are bold, expressive, and unafraid to take up space. Growing up Nigerian means I have learned to speak with my whole self; my voice, my...