Tunde Adebayo
My blogs
| Industry | Business Services |
|---|---|
| Occupation | EXPO |
| Introduction | Tunde Adebayo is a corporate expat who has called Lagos home for over five years. By day, he works in the energy sector; by night (and weekends), he shares practical advice for fellow expats navigating life in Nigeria. What started as personal notes to colleagues has grown into this blog – a resource he wishes he'd had before boarding that first flight. When not writing, you'll find him exploring local markets, debating the best suya spots, or helping new arrivals settle in. |
| Interests | Exploring Lagos markets, learning Pidgin English, photography, mentoring new expats, and perfecting my jollof rice recipe. |
| Favorite movies | The Lion King (the original – yes, it's set in Africa!) The Pursuit of Happyness (resilience reminds me of the expat journey) Black Panther (for the Wakanda forever vibes) The Wedding Party (Nigerian rom-com – highly recommend) Gladiator (old-school classic) |
| Favorite music | Afrobeats: Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, Asake (perfect for Friday evenings) Highlife: Flavour (for a more traditional vibe) Podcasts: The Expat Chat, TED Talks Daily (learning while commuting) Classic rock: Queen, Dire Straits (my guilty pleasure) |
| Favorite books | There Was a Country by Chinua Achebe (powerful reflections on Nigeria) The Culture Map by Erin Meyer (essential reading for anyone working across cultures) Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (beautifully written Nigerian history) Atomic Habits by James Clear (small changes, big results – applies to expat life too) The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (because every expat journey is a personal legend) |