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  • Fapohunda Olayemi Horlaarsman
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    2026-05-03 21:31:50
    Episode 1: My Journey So Far [Part 1]
    Unfiltered with Olayemi | Stories Beyond Borders

    In this first episode of Unfiltered with Olayemi, I talk about my journey so far.
    From secondary school to polytechnic, and how I eventually found myself living in China since 2018. I share my experiences, the decisions I made, and how those moments shaped the person I'm becoming.
    This episode is personal and free-flowing. I didn't over-structure it. I just wanted to start by telling my story honestly.
    This is the foundation for the conversations to come around life abroad, growth, business, and figuring things out as we go.

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MKokoDQSIGNRdxGZMIUnE?si=w899o4WKQfmz1e8p2P5Bbw
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  • Akanbi Samuel
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    2026-05-04 14:40:28
    FEED POST: The "Small Change" Trap 🛑💴
    Taobao is calling, but your bank account is screaming. 😱
    In China, everything is "cheap" until you add it all up. Are you spending on your Future or just your Feed?
    The 300 vs 250 Rule: I used to run out of food money spending 300 RMB. Then I learned to portion my meat and write a timetable. Now, 250 RMB lasts longer than 300 used to! 🍗📉
    The 1 RMB Illusion: 0.9 RMB feels like nothing. But 10 of those "nothings" is a meal gone. Watch the small coins. 🪙
    Needs over Flash: Electricity and a good blanket beat "room design" and new shoes every time. ⚡🛌
    Your budget is your freedom. Don't trade it for something flashy.
    Check out full post on the blog section 💯👏
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  • Akanbi Samuel
    Verified User     added blog Student Life
    2026-05-04 14:43:04
    📱 THE BUDGET REBELLION: Spending on Needs vs. Wants 🇨🇳💰
    In the world’s factory, everything looks flashy, everything looks cheap, and everything is just one click away on your smartphone. But as a student, especially an international one, your budget is your lifeline. The trap in China is the "0.9 RMB" illusion. You think 1 RMB or 6 RMB doesn't matter. But if you buy 10 of those "little" things, you’ve lost a whole meal. Those tiny...
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  • Akanbi Samuel
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    2026-05-04 15:09:17
    One thing tells you know immediately that ain't ready for real love, but games with your heart.
    When you prioritise aesthetics over the goal of a relationship ✍️💔
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  • Ayo Mide
    2026-05-05 08:11:01
    Some days, you’re productive.
    Other days, you’re just there.

    Both are valid.

    You don’t always have to have it all figured out.

    ✨Be kind to your mind today.

    Cheers 🥂
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  • Akanbi Samuel
    Verified User     added blog Safety & Scams
    2026-05-05 13:35:44
    📱 Love Bombing: Is it a "Soulmate" or just a "Smoke Screen"? 💣❤️
    Have you ever met someone who made you feel like the center of the universe within 24 hours? Do you actually know what love bombing is? Have you experienced it before—or, if you’re being honest, have you ever done it to someone else? In the world of modern dating, especially when we meet people online, it is easy to get caught in a storm of affection. but there is a thin line...
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  • Akanbi Samuel
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    2026-05-05 13:36:55
    Intensity is not intimacy.
    If someone is talking about marriage before they know your favorite book, or if they love your "eyes" but don't respect your "values," be careful. A real relationship is an Engine that needs constant tuning, not just a Firework that looks bright for five seconds and then disappears.
    Check out full article here✍️🏄
    https://hafrik.com/posts/19897
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    📱 Love Bombing: Is it a "Soulmate" or just a "Smoke...
    Have you ever met someone who made you feel like the center of the universe within 24 hours? Do you actually know what love bombing is? Have you experienced it before—or, if you’re being honest, have you ever done it to someone else? In the world of modern dating, especially when we...
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  • Fapohunda Olayemi Horlaarsman
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    2026-05-06 19:21:11
    Reading @Akanbi Samuel's piece on Intensity vs. Intimacy really stopped me in my tracks today. That line about the "Engine vs. Firework" hit hard—are we building something that needs maintenance, or just lighting matches and watching the show?

    It made me think about how easy it is to mistake speed for substance. Anyone can plan a future with you in their head, but who’s actually showing up to tune the engine when it’s just regular Tuesday maintenance?

    It’s really worth the read: https://hafrik.com/posts/19897

    What's one "maintenance moment" that actually made your relationship stronger? 🤔
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  • HafrikTv
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    2026-05-06 20:01:26
    Three years ago, we recorded this video and never posted it.
    The platform wasn't even called Hafrik yet. It was FLIC, a simple idea to build a community app for foreigners living in China 🇨🇳
    In front of the camera, Rejoice and Success, two people who believed in the vision before the vision even had a name.
    Behind the camera, Andrew shooting it, Lolade holding things together, and myself figuring out what we were even building.
    We didn't post it because honestly, we were still becoming.
    The name changed. The vision grew. What started as "let's help foreigners in China connect" turned into something much bigger. We discovered that Africans specifically, whether trading from Lagos, studying in Guangzhou, or building a life in Yiwu, had no real infrastructure built for them. No trusted platform. No community backbone. No one on the ground solving their actual problems.
    So FLIC became Hafrik.
    And Hafrik became the operating system for Africans abroad.
    We're posting this now three years later not because it's perfect. But because every big thing starts somewhere small, uncertain, and unpolished. This was ours.
    To Rejoice, Success, Andrew, Lolade, and everyone who was in that room thank you for showing up before it made sense to. 🙏🏾

    #Diaspora #Community
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  • Makonga Apoa
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    2026-05-06 21:09:40
    HafrikTv
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    2026-03-10 02:30:48
    What is it really like studying in China as an African student? 🇨🇳🌍

    We spoke with students from Nigeria and Tanzania about their real experiences living and studying in China.

    From language barriers and culture shock to racial discrimination, freezing winters in Shenyang, and the opportunities that made them come here in the first place.

    Their stories are honest, real, and powerful.

    #Hafrik #HafrikTV #AfricanStudents #AfricansInChina #StudyAbroad #AfricanDiaspora #ChinaLife
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  • Makonga Apoa
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    2026-05-06 21:42:53
    WhatsApp/Instagram/Google in China 🇨🇳 – What’s working for you?

    Just arrived or planning a trip? Here’s the real deal on staying connected:

    🔴 The Block
    WhatsApp, Instagram, Google (Maps, Gmail, Drive), Facebook, and X are blocked here without a stable connection tool. Don’t panic—it’s manageable.

    🟢 What actually works:
    WeChat = Everything (chat, pay, mini-apps, life)
    Baidu Maps > Google Maps for local navigation (Chinese/English available)
    Outlook/Hotmail usually works without issues for email
    Bing works for search (international version)
    Apple Maps works if you have iPhone

    💡 Pro tips:
    - Download a VPN before you arrive (if you go that route—test a few, they vary by city/ISP)
    - International roaming: from your home SIM sometimes bypasses blocks (but check data costs!)
    - Alipay or WeChat Pay are essential—way more important than Instagram access 😅

    🤔 My question to you:
    What’s your setup? VPN, roaming, or full "going local" with Chinese apps? Any apps surprisingly working better than expected?

    Drop your tips below for the new arrivals! 👇

    #ChinaLife #ExpatTips #Tech #NewInChina #DigitalNomad
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