Lady Who Returned from UK to Become Hairdresser in Nigeria Shares Reason
- A Nigerian hairdresser who relocated to the United Kingdom and later returned home shared her raw experience of life abroad on TikTok
- The TikTok creator @Olowora said the plot twists of her journey were 'actually insane' and that the UK is not for everyone
- She revealed that it was during her time abroad that she first truly understood what depression meant
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A Nigerian hairdresser who left for the United Kingdom as part of the japa wave and later returned home has spoken candidly about the emotional toll her time abroad took on her.
The TikTok creator, who goes by the handle @Olowora, shared her story through a video post framed with dry humour, describing her life arc as something worthy of a full Netflix documentary.
Source: TikTok
She spoke of how she emigrated to the UK, only to eventually return to Nigeria and build a career as a hairstylist.
UK Is Not for Everyone
In her own words, @Olowora described the experience as one filled with unexpected turns.
"The plot twists are actually insane," she said, adding bluntly that the UK was not a destination suited to everyone.
The most striking part of her confession was that it was life abroad, not at home, that introduced her to depression.
"Na abroad I know the meaning of depression," she wrote in her post.
Reactions trail lady's experience in UK
The video resonated with many Nigerians on TikTok, particularly those who have either experienced the realities of living in the UK firsthand or watched family and friends struggle to adjust after relocating.
@Grace personified said:
"I keep saying it, to base abroad is not for me. I want to be traveling around the world for vacations. I love my country Nigeria just that, the only problem we have is bad leaders. Nigeria is a very good country."
@KingingKels said:
"Most people doing this are married. Their spouses are abroad and can send home foreign currency. Make your informed decision."
@mazimax added:
"Not everyone has the mental capacity to do those strenuous jobs and survive in the uk and yes I’m talking from experience, so if the hardship works for you fine , shaming people who can’t handle it is where you draw the line because the honest truth is many are better back home."
See the post below:
UK-based lady returns to Nigeria
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lady living in the United Kingdom returned to her home country to start over again after years abroad.
She opened up about her achievements abroad and why she decided to return to Nigeria at 37, sparking reactions.
Source: Legit.ng
