In this episode of Migrant Tales, host Periye sits down with Ademola, an immigrant, lawyer, sports portfolio manager, and event host who originally had his sights set entirely on America or Canada. With no initial plans to move to Ireland, a family connection shifted his trajectory, leading him to build a life filled with financial stability, a growing family, and a flourishing career.

Tune in to hear Ademola’s candid and inspiring journey, from facing the ultimate culture shock of a practical driving test and adjusting to the slower pace of Irish life, to overcoming daunting legal hurdles, navigating the profound grief of losing his father, and turning a casual compliment into a thriving side career as an in-demand MC hosting weddings of all cultures across the country.

Whether you are navigating your own cross-border move, looking for inspiration to finally pursue a long-held passion, or simply enjoy stories of resilience, this conversation is packed with wisdom, laughs, and honest reflections.

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From arriving with no intention of staying, to falling in love with the country’s vibrant people, Thessa shares unfiltered stories including to travelling across more than 30 Nigerian states by public transport, navigating the realities of life in a country she knew very little about, to building a thriving business from scratch with just fifty thousand naira and navigating local bureaucracy, outsmarting police shakedowns, finding love, raising a family, and finding a sense of home, her journey is anything but predictable.

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