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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

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

I started a podcast.
It’s called Unfiltered with Olayemi | Stories Beyond Borders.
It’s a space for real conversations about life beyond where we started. Living abroad, building from scratch, culture, business, growth, mistakes, and lessons along the way.
The trailer is live on Spotify. First episode coming soon.

If you’ve ever had to start over or figure things out in a new place, you might enjoy this.

🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1I48ERghCPgh0rbgkj909W

The Idemili community in China held a colourful and well-attended New Yam (Iwa Ji) Festival last night, bringing together sons and daughters of Idemili North and Idemili South to celebrate their heritage, thank God for life and harvest, and strengthen unity among indigenes living abroad.

🎉 Hafrik Has a New Look!

Dear Hafrik Family,

We are excited to let you know that we’ve just upgraded Hafrik with a new default theme and updated design. This change is not just about looks — it’s about making Hafrik easier, faster, and smoother to use.

✨ Why we made this update
Our goal has always been simple: to make life easier for foreigners living in China and to connect Africa with China, and China to the world. Hafrik was created as a platform where you can:
• 👥 Find community – connect with people who understand your journey.
• 💼 Discover opportunities – jobs, businesses, and collaborations.
• 🎉 Enjoy life – events, entertainment, and culture.
• 📚 Get guidance – tips, advice, and real experiences from people like you.

We know how challenging it can be to adapt to a new country, culture, and system. Hafrik was born out of that need — to bridge the gap, reduce the struggles, and help you feel at home, no matter where you are.

🚀 What this update means for you
• A cleaner, modern design.
• Easier navigation across pages and features.
• A smoother user experience as we continue to build Hafrik into the ultimate lifestyle hub for foreigners.

We’re just getting started, and your feedback means everything. Together, we can achieve our aim of making life abroad easier, more connected, and more fulfilling.

Thank you for being part of this journey 💚.

— The Hafrik Team

🌍 Finding Success Abroad: Zambrota’s Journey in Guangzhou

We sat down with Zambrota, a Nigerian entrepreneur based in Guangzhou, to talk about life, business, and the power of staying true to yourself.

✨ Full interview video coming soon!

#Nigeria #China #Guangzhou #Entrepreneurship #Success #Consistency #AfricaBusiness #SouthAfrica #Kenya #Zimbabwe #Mozambique