For UK based Nigerians, i am interested to learn from your experience on the best ways to socialise. Where do you go to meet other Nigerians and build a circle of friends?

I know people here mind their business a lot, but for some of us that don't have families here, it can be very difficult. Please share your experience.

@Justwise, will be grateful if this can make frontpage so as to get more opinion.

many thanks.

Depending on your location, work place, Church..
You can make friends with the Nigerians there..

You can also join some African associations..
There are many groups on Facebook, there's a thread in Nairaland About Nigerians in UK

Any Redeemed, winners/living faith or KICC Church u go, be sure to see many Nigerians.

Go for African programs, and entertainment shows.
AYLIVE, Basket mouth in London etc

There is no special meeting place or social platform.

Start from your school, flat or workplace as the case maybe. Or relocate to South East London ...

Baba, focus on your Hustle Jare.. Forget excessive friendship

Mcowubaba:
Depending on your location, work place, Church..
You can make friends with the Nigerians there..

You can also join some African associations..
There are many groups on Facebook, there's a thread in Nairaland About Nigerians in UK

Any Redeemed, winners/living faith or KICC Church u go, be sure to see many Nigerians.

Go for African programs, and entertainment shows.
AYLIVE, Basket mouth in London etc

There is no special meeting place or social platform.

Start from your school, flat or workplace as the case maybe. Or relocate to South East London ...

Baba, focus on your Hustle Jare.. Forget excessive friendship

its not excessive friendship.... london is quite isolating for someone without a family. even platonic acquaintance could help a guys hustle. tbh i think church is not good advise. I would recommend retaining ur friends in nigeria thru social media eg whatsapp. they will be more reliable as london is a transitionary town for hustlers which i think is a bad culture.

Moreover its best to move to these western countries as a couple... as a singleton is a bad idea as the loneliness can even adversely affect ur career.

Obalende:


its not excessive friendship.... london is quite isolating for someone without a family. even platonic acquaintance could help a guys hustle. tbh i think church is not good advise. I would recommend retaining ur friends in nigeria thru social media eg whatsapp. they will be more reliable as london is a transitionary town for hustlers which i think is a bad culture.

Moreover its best to move to these western countries as a couple... as a singleton is a bad idea as the loneliness can even adversely affect ur career.

Or visit Obalende suya spot .......

Obalende:


its not excessive friendship.... london is quite isolating for someone without a family. even platonic acquaintance could help a guys hustle. tbh i think church is not good advise. I would recommend retaining ur friends in nigeria thru social media eg whatsapp. they will be more reliable as london is a transitionary town for hustlers which i think is a bad culture.

Moreover its best to move to these western countries as a couple... as a singleton is a bad idea as the loneliness can even adversely affect ur career.

I agree with this poster's points. I am not sure why you think church is not a good advise though, considering that it offers the most reliable way of meeting new people.

Generally, i think you need to work on retaining relationships with the people you meet. Once you meet someone, see if you can buy them a beer or something at a later date. You need to understand that London is actually quite isolating, so the onus is actually on you.

Guy go too naija events and clubs and joints. There is one this easter friday in south london, funnybone the comedian and phyno are having a show