Growing Old in Canada and what about Moving back to Nigeria

IIn this video, I share my 25-year journey growing old in Canada from arriving as an immigrant to settling down building a successful career and building a family in a new country. I will walk you through my personal experiences, including: finding support in a new country, Dealing with career struggles, finally landing my dream job and thriving.
This video is an honest reflection of the highs and lows of my journey in Canada, the sacrifices made, the rewards gained, any regrets and whether it’s worth it. I hope my story inspires you to take that leap you’ve been contemplating moving abroad.
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Watch I Was TEMPTED To Go back. Honest HEART-TO-HEART on the STRUGGLES of an immigrant
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Watch 20 years in Canada! The reality of life..?
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Watch Moving to Canada. Where is home and heart?:
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00:00 Intro
00:16 The beginning - Japa
01:48 The Job search - Canadian experience
03:05 Incredible people
03:53 Settling down
06:50 Present day and Regrets
08:25 What next - Japada
10:00 What to do. Very important questions
11:17 Conclusion - Is it worth it
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[@abosedeadetunji3978]

You are always a source of inspiration. Thank you for the mature content you dish out. This is a great ministry.

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

Thank you so much for the feedback, It helps to keep me going. I really appreciate it. Ese pupo!

[@cyliarabothata8857]

I came here with my family ( hubby + 3 kids) in 2022 as a student, i started my professional work in 2023. A Proudly South African, i miss my country everyday, my plan to go back home will NEVER change, to continue from where i left in making the difference and contributing to the economy of my beloved country and more specially serving the people of my nation.I cannot complain about Canada, people here are nice and what my family understands is that no matter how much we love it here, SA will always be our home sweet home, the place of our origin, our roots and our culture!🥰

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

Thank you so much! I appreciate how you feel, and I pray that your heart's desire be fulfilled 🙏🏾. Thanks for watching!

[@biform13]

You arrived in Canada as a student with 3 kids?!? South Africa needs you back now. Why are you waiting? Go Home

[@lg2888]

@@biform13please we don’t want violence here. Keep it civil please

[@yemistephanie3733]

I've been here for 17 years, and I have no regrets🙏🏽❤🇨🇦

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

Congratulations 🎊. We thank God for no regrets. Thank you for watching!

[@adstix]

Hearty congrats on your Canadian Silver Jubilee anniversary! Your relatable story is indeed a positive and inspiring one! There are a few Nigerian folks who settled in Winnipeg since the 1980s and also have rich stories just like yours. Wishing you another prosperous twenty-five years ahead!

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

Thank you! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Amen, and may we all have rich stories to tell 🙏🏾

[@TobiAwe]

I absolutely love this video! It feels like you’re speaking directly to me. As I navigate my mid-30s, retirement is constantly on my mind. I’m actively investing in my future through various financial avenues, including real estate and stocks. Yet, I find myself pondering: Do I want to settle here forever, or will I return to Nigeria to enjoy my investments? I haven’t fully made up my mind yet, but as you wisely said, time will tell. Hearing from someone who has walked this path is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

Wow! My first ever super thanks! Thank you so very much! I am grateful 🙏🏾. I am so happy that you found this valuable. It really encourages and motivates me to continue. Ese pupo! You are on the right track for starting early and thinking about and investing in your future. I wish you the very best in your journey. Thank you so much for watching and for being a part of my community!

[@JoelBrownMD]

Brilliant video, well presented, instant sub.

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

Thank you, and welcome to the channel🙏🏾! I really appreciate your subscription.

[@ginikatalks]

It is possible to pay off your mortgage and experience financial freedom even as an immigrant! These words hit me differently… This bold step you took 25 years ago! Wow! Thank you for sharing your beautiful story with us.❤

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching 🙏🏾!

[@StirUpYourPurpose]

Going two decades now, for me it is both and, knowing what I now know that this land was forcefully taken by the settlers it is all about keeping my heritage and ensuring having a presence in the place of my origin and be proud of that place no matter the current drama or issues.

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

By both, do you mean growing old in Canada and also going back to Nigeria? Thanks for watching!

[@StirUpYourPurpose]

@@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom I don't really dwell on the concept called "old age" but the idea is to go back and forth preferable 6 months here and 6 months in Nigeria and allow things to unfold with passing time. Keep up the good work of sharing your ideas/thoughts.

[@rennyscorner7515]

My first time coming across your channel and I love instantly ❤ Very put together video Thank you for so much wisdom And amen to the prayers at the end of the video

[@ezinnennabugwu55]

Thank you for sharing your story with us. I agree that it is definitely worth all the highs and lows. I hope that one day I can look back on my time in this country and say the same. I have come to look forward to your videos. Please continue share your thoughts with us ❤

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

You are welcome! Thank you for being a part of my community. I really appreciate you. How long have you been in your new country? I pray for wisdom for you to navigate those highs and lows and come out on top!

[@ezinnennabugwu55]

@@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom I have been here for 5 years now. I'm also in the same city as you are🙂

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

That's great!. Hopefully, I get to meet you someday.

[@funmilolaolunifesi4973]

A very good testimony of God's faithfulness! ❤

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

We give God all the gloty🙌🏽. I appreciate you watching!

[@Sparklelerojay]

Your Videos are always so calming to the mind. Thank you so much for sharing from your wealth of wisdom, knowledge and experience. God bless you Ma.

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

Amen! Thank you so much! I am glad that you enjoy the videos.

[@beverlyogolah5872]

Thank you for sharing your organic life experience

[@africanqueenmo]

Happy for you great you made your decision to relocate to Canada from Nigeria and it worked for you. However the world rld is changing and many including Canadians are leaving Canada. That is the truth.

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

True, many are leaving different places, not only Canada. Like I said, it will never end. Thanks for watching!

[@africanqueenmo]

@@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom I mentioned Canada specifically for a reason. But I do understand your sensitivity and attachment so it is well.

[@Freelancersguide]

Japa is not a term applicable to me. I do well in every place I find myself. But honestly, I want to travel because I want to see what other parts of the world looks like. I want to experience the racism. I want to be a part of stories. I'm tired of sitting in one place and living among the same people. So, next year, canada will see me, and I will see her. She will greet me, and I will greet her. And in a few more years, other parts of the world will see me. And in the end, I will be able to say I CAME, I SAW AND I CONQUERED. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

I love it! We have only one life to live, why live it stuck in one place? And yes, i dont know why people think you can only thrive in a particular location. I wish you God's speed in your adventures. We look forward to seeing you in Canada! Thank you so much for watching and sharing this perspective🙏🏾

[@sacassashimidrama7088]

Your case is the only one that I will support people leaving Nigeria 🇳🇬. You want to see the world . Tell the embassy that because it is a good reason to travel. I left too for the same reason not because Nigeria was not good at the time in fact my life was better in Nigeria than when I arrived abroad.

[@sladewilson377]

@@sacassashimidrama7088😂😂 Nigerians can be so delusional. The country was never good

[@sladewilson377]

@@sacassashimidrama7088 😂😂 Nigerians can be so delusional. The country was never good

[@idatonyejeff3010]

Thank you for this authentic video of you sharing your story of life of a Nigerian emigrant in Canada. How lovely the way you intertwine scriptural references and yoruba proverbs while revealing a balance of challenges and victories along your journey. What kept me glued and huming is the background music. Please Ma'am what's the name of the artist of your soundtrack?

[@manassehstewart7168]

Yes what you said is true

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

Thank you!

[@rashidatabdulrahman7853]

You've got a beautiful name.

[@TonyOkoro-c3u]

MOVING FROM FRAYING PAN TO 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 FIRE.

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

🙂. Thanks for watching!

[@biform13]

So you did NOT move. This is just dreaming of a homeland. Got it.

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

👍🏽. Thank you!

[@martzema7268]

Am asking do Canada government pay foreign people who study their language .

[@3tolove]

Good for you brave people 👏 My Canada 🇨🇦 suks and I did better in Africa than Canada 🇨🇦 . I suffered a lot and divorced here,no opportunities or training upgrade and I am ready to leave empty hands as I came. GOD KNOWS !

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

I'm so sorry about your experience. I pray things turn for better for you. Thanks for watching.

[@sladewilson377]

So you want to run back to an impoverished, backward, lawless place? Ignorance should be a crime.

[@sladewilson377]

So you want to run back to an impoverished, backward, lawless place? Ignorance should be a crime.

[@martzema7268]

Am asking do canadians have a language that they speak. Other foreigners from Africa can learn and be paid to study Canadian language as they are there

[@CashTalkForImmigrants]

God's purpose for each of us is what ultimately matters. Achieve it, and leave empty. That's the end of the discussion, jare! ❣

[@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom]

I agree 🙂! I can't really tell whether it's Christine or Vidal writing this comment. Hmmm, I think it's Christine. Am I right? Thanks so much for watching!

[@CashTalkForImmigrants]

@@ThisSideOfLifeWisdom 😃 you got it! How could you tell?