My German Waka

When you leave Nigeria, Life will always quickly become easier. Is this true?

Sam was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, where he graduated from university with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Since his university days, he has been a lover of side business. After graduating, he got a job as a teacher but continued his side hustles to provide for his basic needs.

Desiring a better life for his future children, he decided to travel to Germany for his master's degree. On his arrival in Germany, Sam received some basic benefits he struggled for in Nigeria. However, he faced many challenges which included riding a bicycle in the snow to deliver food.

Will Sam regret leaving Nigeria? Will he even graduate? Will he get a job that will allow him to remain in Germany? Find out the answers to these questions in this humorous nonfiction creative memoir. My German Waka a humorous nonfiction creative memoir, is Sam's journey of seeking greener pastures outside Nigeria.

I walked through the streets of Germany while reading this crafty, serious and witty tale-and I have never ever visited Europe before! This book is the immigrant's manual.

- Victor Izeowayi, winner of the BBC News Pidgin essay competition, 2018