In this video, I’m sitting down and giving y’all the real, unfiltered truth about what living in Nigeria has been like for me over the past year as a Black American girly—because social media will have you thinking it’s all vibes and aesthetics. I’m talking about the stuff that genuinely wore me out: inconsistent light, police harassment, finding healthy food, getting overcharged as a foreigner, and the stress of finding a good estate to live in with treated water, security, and decent electricity. First, the light situation is not for the weak. If you want 24-hour power, you’re going to pay for it—generators, inverters, or solar panels can run about $3,000 to $7,000. Then we have police harassment… level 10 for me. The constant stops, the unnecessary searches, and the begging for money is a hard adjustment coming from the U.S. On top of that, I struggled with food because so much is rice, pasta, and fried meals cooked in palm oil—so I hired a chef to keep my meals healthy. I also break down why you must learn dollar-to-naira conversion so you don’t get taken advantage of, and the reality of rent in Lagos—yearly payments upfront and comfort can cost you. I’m not discouraging you, I’m helping you move wisely and prepared.