Editor’s note: As the years go by, migrating to other countries has become increasingly popular, particularly for Nigerians (and Africans generally). Japa, we call it. For the next few weeks, Mayowa Adegoke, in partnership with BellaNaija Features, will explore what it means to live in Dubai as an African.
We’ll invite Africans to about how they live, work, and deal with social changes in another continent. This partnership aims to spotlight successful African immigrants in Dubai, bringing you stories of their everyday lives. This week, we are having a conversation with Monday Agono Matthew , a Nigerian supermodel who lives in Dubai but tours many countries.
Monday graduated from Caritas University, Enugu State with a BSc in computer science. He shares what it means to live in Dubai, his professional journey and advice to Africans willing to move to Dubai. Enjoy! Hello Monday, how do you do? Hello.
I am doing great. Thank you. Awesome! So, how has living in Dubai been so far as an African? Living in Dubai has been one of the most amazing things that I will forever appreciate .
It’s a place that allowed me to travel easily for work around the world. It has also provided me with an environment where I have been able to achieve my dreams, including working in production, directing, modelling, freelancing in I.T.
, and designing my clothing brand. Tell us about your background and your professional journey I started modelling at the age of 18 and became an international name.