Tara
Lost (and found) in translation
In my Igbo classes that I took at MSU my teachers always told us that if we did not know a word for something in Igbo that we should...
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Leisure
Yes, I am in Nigeria to do research, but I intend to have plenty of fun this year (of course my research is fun, too)! I have been advised by many wise peers from MSU and elsewhere that have already conducted their dissertation research abroad that I should take breaks - taking time to enjoy the places and spend time with people beyond the research settings. Work hard, play hard.
I have made many wonderful friends already. Shout out to two new friends who have helped me become acquainted with Enugu: thank you Kemsy and Joshua!
Me at Nike Lake Resort, Enugu
Nike Lake
Thankfully I did not see any crocodiles
Bust of Nnamdi Azikiwe (Zik), first President of Nigeria. This is in the National Museum of Unity, Enugu.
A museum of indigenous Igbo and Nigerian culture, art, and history
Moss Statue of a drummer playing ekwe at New Berries Park, Enugu
Ferris wheel in mall parking lot, Enugu
Ogbete Main Market, Enugu
2 Nite Klub, owned by Nigerian artist, Flavour. Did not get to meet him yet, but I am still hopeful. Maybe if someone tweets the link to this page at him, he will want to meet me :) ;)
Reppin JWAH at Shoprite supermarket, Enugu
Once a JWAH promoter, always a JWAH promoter
Commuter/public transport bus, parked outside Ogbete Main Market, Enugu
A few millennials on a Selfie Saturday excursion at Nike Lake Resort
Me at a market along old railroad tracks, Enugu
I was just looking for some shade at Nike Lake Resort
Some farewell photos with the hotel staff in Enugu. I miss these ladies!
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But I made some new friends in Ogidi too (below)
Some new friends in Ogidi, enjoying a Friday evening at a hotel bar
Some kids that live in the same compound as my apartment, Ogidi.
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My friend Ginika is a Red Wings fan? (No, I did not bring this hat; she found it in Nigeria)
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Primary school students at one of the schools I volunteer at in Ogidi
My hosts in Ogidi threw a birthday party for my 26th!
Some videos from Onitsha Main Market
Cory came to visit me
Above middle: beach bar in Lagos
Above right and left: bar in Enugu
Left: Nigeria was too hot for Cory
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Right: Cory and me enjoying Ogbete Main Market, Enugu
Back at Nike Lake Resort, Enugu
My dad visited me too
Above left: Dad at Nike Lake
Above middle: Dad and me buying fabric in the market, Enugu
Above right: Dad trying palm wine
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