8 Years after leaving Nigeria, young man becomes a business owner in USA, shares pictures of his achievements

Nigerian professional basketball player, Munachiso Okonkwo, is celebrating eight years of departing Nigeria for ‘greener pastures’.

Okonkwo took to his LinkedIn page to share his transformation journey from the moment he departed the country.

In his post, he described his decision to leave as “crazy”, for someone who had no friends or family in America.

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According to him, “I was crazy enough to trust an American scout that convinced me 6ft7 165Lbs Kid that I was better off playing basketball in America and if I worked hard enough might play pro basketball.”

Okonkwo will go on to play professional basketball, start a family and establish a business.

He said he’s now on “a new adventure building a startup SitEat” with his childhood friend Martins Udotai.

The SitEat initiative looks to reduce the time spent queuing up to purchase food, especially at games.

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Okonkwo’s inspiring narration stirred emotions as many took to the comment section to share their thoughts.

Here are some reactions:

Isaacs J – “I’m inspired by your story”

Jessica Arhin – “Congratulations!!! Your story is very inspiring and beautiful”

Cassey Schultz – “So glad that you forged your dad’s signature and moved to the U.S all those years ago! We’re lucky to have you.

Clement Periera – “Congratulations brother. Super proud you made that move”

Ayoola Abayomi – “You’re living the dream of many Nigerian kids who play basketball. Thanks for being a good example… soon others will learn from you that is life after basketball and it doesn’t have to end when they don’t get an opportunity to the USA… Congratulations”

In other news, the aroma of Nigerian jollof rice is gradually spreading on the streets of London courtesy of a restaurant called 2 NIGERIAN BOYS.

The name on the lips of many is Azeez Olayide.

Azeez is reported to have established the roadside restaurant, popularly called “mama put” around Spitalfields Market, London.

Reports suggest he set up the business with a friend, but now runs it alone.

A close look at the restaurant’s menu list shows that a plate of jollof rice with salad goes for £5.00 (N2,516.51), while jollof with plantain goes for £6.00 (N3,019.92).

Other prices listed include; jollof rice with chicken stew £8.00 (N4,026.18); jollof rice with beef stew £9.00 (4,531.66); jollof rice with lamb stew £10.00 (5,034.80); while plantain goes for £1.00 (503.61).