John A.
@globalflyer
Nigerian expat in Senegal
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About me
Nigerian
Lives in Dakar
Speaks Yoruba, English, Français, Wolof, Spanish, Bambara
Registration: 01 June 2012
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Advice for moving to Dakar by Samantha1
Hi, My name's Sam and I really want to relocate to Dakar, Senegal in the next year. I'm finding it hard to arrange anything, particularly jobs from where I currently am (Cambodia). My African friends say I'm unlikely to have much luck doing things ...
Hi Sam, There are some English schools here. Some other institutions use mostly the English language in their operations. Ideally however, speaking English and French will increase your chances of quickly finding a job. But most importantly, find ... Read More
Moving to Dakar with my 3 children by freniche
Hello, I've just registered. I come from Spain but have lived in London for 16 years. I will be moving to Dakar with my 3 children in July. I have the feeling they will have a better life there than in the UK. Am I right or wrong? could anybody ...
Hi freniche, Well, generally speaking, Senegal is a beautiful and friendly country to live in for one and a thousand reasons. But in your case, relocating to any country all at once with three kids is no easy task for anyone. So maybe you think it ... Read More
Unique get-together of members! by globalflyer
There's a project going on, on the French-speaking side on organizing a huge get-together of members to exchange and share. The idea is to invite member English speakers to join in a unique gathering where all Expat.com Dakar members from all walks ...
Hi all, Since all but one member on the list of potential participants above confirmed their participation in the Feb 2, 2013 get-together at lagoon 1, the event has been postponed... Read More
Unique get-together of members! by globalflyer
There's a project going on, on the French-speaking side on organizing a huge get-together of members to exchange and share. The idea is to invite member English speakers to join in a unique gathering where all Expat.com Dakar members from all walks ...
Hi all, Here's the list of those who have confirmed their participation in the February 2,2013 get-together at Lagoon 1. For those listed, kindly confirm your participation following publication of this list. Of course,new participants are free to ... Read More
Unique get-together of members! by globalflyer
There's a project going on, on the French-speaking side on organizing a huge get-together of members to exchange and share. The idea is to invite member English speakers to join in a unique gathering where all Expat.com Dakar members from all walks ...
Hi Osmotik, Yeah sure, you can bring a DJ?!I've not yet liaised with Lagoon 1 as participants had yet to confirm their selected date. So far, many have confirmed February 2 for the event so I guess we will have to go for that. A list of potential ... Read More
Unique get-together of members! by globalflyer
There's a project going on, on the French-speaking side on organizing a huge get-together of members to exchange and share. The idea is to invite member English speakers to join in a unique gathering where all Expat.com Dakar members from all walks ...
Dear Osmotik, Of course, you can bring as many people as you want; but it would be more fun and easier to interact with other members through the community website if only to introduce themselves, make friends and contribute some inputs if they so ... Read More
Unique get-together of members! by globalflyer
There's a project going on, on the French-speaking side on organizing a huge get-together of members to exchange and share. The idea is to invite member English speakers to join in a unique gathering where all Expat.com Dakar members from all walks ...
Hi Osmotik, I do share same concerning Lagoon 1; one Saturday afternoon would be most appropriate. About ten people have joined and ready to proceed. Now, let's agree on one date (either Saturday, Jan. 27 or Saturday February 2, as from 3 p.m.). ... Read More
Unique get-together of members! by globalflyer
There's a project going on, on the French-speaking side on organizing a huge get-together of members to exchange and share. The idea is to invite member English speakers to join in a unique gathering where all Expat.com Dakar members from all walks ...
Welcome on board,faye027988 and ddagencylv; members are proposing Lagon 1 site for a first meet one Saturday or Sunday afternoon;so let us know your preference; maybe you could join the forum on the French side. Sorry ddagencylv our hope is to hold ... Read More
Unique get-together of members!
There's a project going on, on the French-speaking side on organizing a huge get-together of members to exchange and share. The idea is to invite member English speakers to join in a unique gathering where all Expat.com Dakar members from all walks ... Read More
Giving my children Senegalese education? by sealionwoman
Hi there, I am married to a lovely Senegalese man and we are planning on having children. We live in the UK (where I am from), and that is where I would like to have and raise the kids. However, due to our religion, he would like our kids to be ...
Hi, Yes, I do believe that sending the kids back to Senegal as often as one possibly can (summer being the easiest solution) for them to be able to immerse themselves in the Senegalese and Wolof culture, is a really good start. As to the French ... Read More
seeking help from someone physically stationed in Dakar... by srinivaspoosapati
...Hello all, I am currently residing in the United States of America. My wife was born in Dakar Senegal but her family relocated when she was 6 months old. Her birth was registered at the Mayors office in Dakar and we are looking for someone who ...
Hi, I don't know if you've already solved your problem; but I do believe that the best way to go about it is to write directly to the Mayor's office providing full details about your wife and her parents. Once the Administration has identified her ... Read More