Japa is No Longer Japaing as Many Diasporan Nigerians Flock Back for Important Reasons

Japa, a word popularized by Nigerian youths, netizens, and contemporary professionals, originates from the Yoruba language, meaning “to run away or leave a place in a haste.” In recent times, it has morphed into a reference to migration, symbolizing “leaving one’s country” by any means necessary. This phenomenon is largely fueled by various economic factors, … The post Japa is No Longer Japaing as Many Diasporan Nigerians Flock Back for Important Reasons appeared first on GreenPress.

Japa is No Longer Japaing as Many Diasporan Nigerians Flock Back for Important Reasons

Japa, a word popularized by Nigerian youths, netizens, and contemporary professionals, originates from the Yoruba language, meaning “to run away or leave a place in a haste.” In recent times, it has morphed into a reference to migration, symbolizing “leaving one’s country” by any means necessary. This phenomenon is largely fueled by various economic factors, …

The post Japa is No Longer Japaing as Many Diasporan Nigerians Flock Back for Important Reasons appeared first on GreenPress.

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