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 Today at the summer party, we had a great time. We grooved to good music and danced away the summer. This is one of the most exciting midnight events to be at, and it was a great time. grills A time to relax with family and friends, alongside connecting with new individuals who would inspire the help through the day, week, and eventually making a worthwhile, possible lifetime friendship and connection. This is what life is all about, at least, for now, let the stress out. Groove and gyrate with music produced by one of the best disc jockeys from our beloved Nigeria. Today at the summer party, which took place at Pikkukoski Beach, Oulunkylä, Helsinki, we went mountain climbing and skin dipping, creating beautiful memories that would reside at the back of our minds for as long as we can remember. Beautiful moments don’t come more than this. It was worth it since we don’t get to this every day. Live, laugh, and for those who have lovers, they are to have a genuine heart-to-heart ...

 “ We are broken in ways we do not understand, ” a quote from the facilitator, Dr Harshwardhan Saini, at the Mental Health workshop that took place on Friday, November 1, in Helsinki . Mental health is one of the major topics that Nigerians usually shy away from. Nigerians have been coerced into seeing mental health discussion as boring, banal and organised only for the weak and those who are feebleminded. At the mental health workshop organised by the Nigerian community in Finland, a clinical scientist and mental health expert, Dr Harshwardhan Saini, spoke to Nigerians about the various importance of empathy , humility and how our various bias affects our relationship with others. What is Mental Health? Seminar on Mental Health: What Every Nigerian Should Know Mental health refers to your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how you think, feel, and behave. It also influences how you handle stress, relate to others, make decisions, and cope ...

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...

  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...

  When you travel abroad, you realise that it is possible to have a 24/7 power supply, and there is something called a ‘ zebra crossing ’. There is orderliness in the society, and these petty things are sexy, not in the form of coitus or sensually, but I mean it arouses the strand of hair on your skin, this is sexy, fam! Now that you are here, I would like to extend my congratulations to you. You have made it abroad; I welcome you to the new phase of your life. You’re overseas, welcome to Amsterdam , Berlin, London, Helsinki, or wherever you migrate to. You have prayed for this moment, talked to God about your desires to fly to Bakersfield and watch the rooftops of beautiful cities, escape from the heinous and nefarious ideologies you have known the entirety of your life- you are here now, big sexy. Bola Ahmed Tinubu chilling in France (Photo Credit: X) Before your departure at Muritala Muhammadu Airport , you didn’t know what to expect; you just took faith in the new phase, yo...

  The common people of the federal republic of Nigeria are not happy with the perceived ‘saviour’ of the country, Tunde Onakoya for honouring the invite of the president of the country, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and for featuring in a photo with him. The common people of Nigeria have preferred to hurl insults at the 31-year-old chess master for failing to disregard the president’s invite and pick a stance with the common struggle of his fellow countrymen. The conversation pertaining to the recent controversy has been ongoing since Tuesday, June 10, and it has instigated conundrum on social media. Pundits and social media commentators have aired their various opinions about the issue online and content creators have been given new topics to discuss in the latest episodes of their various podcasts. Its the chess master versus the common people, no one would have imagined that a personnel who has tried so hard to save several young lads from the trenches and slums across Nigeria would be ...

  The Nigerian film industry and filmmakers from Finland are preparing for a massive collaborative program soon. At the African movie day event that took place at the Cinema Orion in Eerinkinkatu, Helsinki, on Wednesday, Nigerian moviemaker and thespian, Chris Iheuwa , alongside Deutsche Welle journalist, Lolade Adewuyi , explained how the Nigerian movie industry has transitioned over the years and how they can attain further prominence on the global stage. In this article, we will discuss some of the major points from their conversation at the Africa Movie Day event. One of the objectives of the African Week event is to continually establish a professional relationship between the host, Finland, and the burgeoning Nigerian community in the Scandinavian nation. Africa Movie Day As stated during the program, the entertainment industry via Nollywood has been recognized as one of the most essential approaches to help achieve that objective. The Evolution of Nollywood Inside th...

 The 2025 Vappu Day celebration took place on Wednesday, May 1. Vappu Day has been described as the biggest national holiday in Finnish history.  In this article, we will look at how the Yoruba community from the most populous black nation, Nigeria, emerged for the national day celebration in Finland. Additionally, we would discuss what the holiday represents and what it means to the citizens of Finland. Yorubas at Vappu Day (Photo Credit: AYDF) RECOMMENDED ARTICLE: Campfire Site: The Cozy Moment By The Sea (A Photo Story) Specifically, it is a day set aside to celebrate both Labour Day and a celebration of students. It marks the arrival of spring and combines political, historical, and festive traditions. Nigerians at Vappu Day Celebration (Photo Credit: AYDF) The Key Purpose Of Vappu Day Celebration: Vappu Day celebrants are on white caps (Photo Credit: AYDF) May 1st is a national holiday, with festivities often starting on April 30th.   Labour Day: Celebrated...