Love & Culture

Dating abroad feels very different from dating back home. In many African countries, love often grows through community. Friends introduce you. Family is involved early. People already understand your background without too much explanation. Abroad, dating feels quieter and more individual. You meet people online. Conversations start with small talk. Everyone is busy. And sometimes, you wonder if real love even exists in this new place. A friend once told me that when she mov

Moving abroad is exciting but can be lonely. New cities, unfamiliar routines, and the absence of familiar faces can create emptiness. It is tempting to fill that void with someone who seems available, even if they are not right for you. My friend Amina moved to Canada and spent her first few months exploring the city. She made friends and tried new things, but the evenings were quiet. One night she downloaded a dating app out of boredom and loneliness. She swiped on someone w

Dating abroad can feel like stepping into a whole new dating universe. New cities. New cultures. New dating styles. New energy. But there is one truth that stays the same everywhere. Nobody wants to feel alone in a foreign place. Everyone is searching for someone who gets them. And if you are like most of us, you have probably stood in your room in a new country, opened a dating app and whispered something like… “God, abeg let this one be normal.” You are not alone. But findi

Dating abroad isn’t as picture-perfect as social media makes it look. From cultural shocks to mixed intentions, here are five myths every African in the diaspora should stop believing