Notes of a Nostalgic Nigerian A column by Ucheoma Onwutuebe about emigrating from Nigeria to the United States.

Cover Photo: A collage of the writer, Ucheoma Onwutuebe, wearing various brightly-colored outfits and posing for the camera.
A Migrant’s Fashion Manifesto

It is a sin against myself to be anonymous.

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Ucheoma Onwutuebe
Dec 12, 2022
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An Immigrant’s Eyewitness Report from the Streets of Dating Apps

When I packed my one suitcase to come to America, I put everything I thought I needed inside and romance wasn’t in it.

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Ucheoma Onwutuebe
Oct 11, 2022
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Cover Photo: A black-and-white photograph of a woman rolling a suitcase through the front door of an airport and walking outside.
When Migration Is a Gesture of Love

In Nigeria, I grew up to see what difference a generous family member abroad could do for their loved ones back home.

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Ucheoma Onwutuebe
Aug 22, 2022
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