"Na Egypt You Go?" Lady Returns Home, Starts Afresh After Wasting Years Abroad, Story Goes Viral

"Na Egypt You Go?" Lady Returns Home, Starts Afresh After Wasting Years Abroad, Story Goes Viral

  • A Nigerian lady returned home empty-handed after spending three years abroad and started afresh
  • She recounted how she had to start from scratch, beginning a new business in Nigeria and encouraged those stuck there to remain hopeful
  • Her story quickly gained attention on social media, with thousands reacting to her story and the lessons she shared

A Nigerian lady has returned to Nigeria after spending three years abroad and has started afresh. Her real-life story is inspiring many.

She shared her journey in a detailed post on her page, recounting her experience of coming back to Nigeria.

Nigerian lady starts afresh in Nigeria after spending 3 years abroad
Nigerian lady rebuilds life after 3 years abroad, story inspires many Photo Credit: Getty Images/Svetlana Repnitskaya
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Nigerian lady rebuilds life after 3 years abroad

She also offered advice to those still abroad who feel stuck, telling them what they can do to improve their situation.

Her story has since received over 2,000 reactions on social media.

The individual identified herself as Olami and shared her story on her page, @lifesylecreator, via the popular social media platform TikTok.

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She explained that she returned to Nigeria to start afresh after spending three years abroad and began a business to earn a living.

Speaking about returning to Nigeria, she said:

"I came back to Nigeria with nothing after wasting 3 years of my life abroad, and I had to start all over. This is just the 4th week of me starting all over, God has been so faithful to me. I know I'm not there yet, but at least I'm not where I was yesterday."
Nigerian lady rebuilds life in Nigeria after 3 lost years abroad
Nigerian lady comes back from abroad with nothing, story trends online Photo source: Tiktok/@lifesylecreator
Source: TikTok

She continued introducing herself and sharing her journey:

"Hi guys, my name is Olami, welcome to my journey of starting all over. Yes, my journey of starting from scratch with nothing."

Speaking about her business, she shared a video of a deal she had just secured with a customer for 500 pieces of liquid soap:

"I started making liquid soap when I got back and this is the result. This is my first massive sale."

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"Someone ordered 500 pieces from Ekiti State and this is what you can see."

She inspired her audience, urging them never to give up and to continue believing in God:

"I'm actually posting this for you who want to give up, please, please don't give up my dear. Keep on praying to God and keep on believing in God."
"And to some people in my DM telling me they're stuck abroad and are tired of life over there, hang in there. I really wish I could help, but for now, you can see I'm still trying to stand on my feet. I pray the Lord sees you th0rough."

Her story immediately captured the attention of many, who flocked to the comment section to share their thoughts.

Reactions as lady comes back from abroad with nothing

Mr. Glenn asked:

"I hope the abroad nobi Dubai?"

Darah Simi said:

"U better tell us the truth Abii nah Cairo u Dey call abroad."

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Ajoke Omo Olorun asked:

"How much is pack then Ur location?"

BamBamshugar asked:

"Na Egypt you go."

Faizah said:

"Even if it is Egypt that country is underrated Sha, Egypt is good if you see good plc to work."

Harbekeh prayed:

"I reject it it's will never be my portion inshallah."

abigail added:

"Every body is caming aborad with nothing even those that not even know road to airport."

ADENIKE stressed:

"Congratulations mama I’m tired o I’m in Cairo but I can’t give up."

MORE NIKEJI said:

"Give up kee God please strength me."

Emaize farms added:

"Forget about your prayers for them living in abroad, they have pastors/family in prayers... just advise them that they could come back home and start up a little life because opportunities in all Africa of becoming a CEO with just 1000/5000$ is not even enough for their house rent."

Lady Who Returned to Nigeria Turns Skincare Business into Success

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reports that a lady who moved back to Nigeria after living abroad has opened up about starting her skincare business.

Despite initial protests from her mother and a friend, she turned discouragement into motivation and shared the pivotal advice that shaped her business journey.

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
Muhammed Hammed Olayinka avatar

Muhammed Hammed Olayinka (Human Interest Editor) Muhammed is a journalist with over six years of experience in Nigerian digital media. He began as Editor at Oracle, UNILORIN (2017–2019), then worked with Opera News Hub (2019–2021), Scopper News (2022–2023), and Gistreel (2023–2025). He won the NAPSS President Writing Skirmish in 2017 and was first runner-up in the UNILORIN Senate Writing Contest in 2018. Muhammed now works with LEGIT.ng, where he tells engaging and impactful stories for readers. He can be reached via email at muhammed.hammedolayinka@corp.legit.ng

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