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Motherland Diaspora Programs help Nigerians and Africans abroad reconnect with home through trusted guidance, documentation support, banking access, roadshows, student support, family support, and community experiences.

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Diaspora Programs

Trusted Guidance and On-the-Spot Support for Nigerians Abroad

The Diaspora Access Program helps Nigerians abroad navigate essential services, documentation, and banking. Through roadshows and partner consultations, Motherland connects diaspora communities with the right experts for guidance and support.

  • Documentation and compliance support
  • Certificate of Sponsorship support
  • Immigration and visa advisory
  • NIN registration
  • Free BVN enrolment
  • FirstBank diaspora account opening
  • Card collection
  • Investment guidance
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Motherland X First Bank Roadshows

The roadshows bring essential Nigerian services closer to diaspora communities, including NIN, BVN, FirstBank account opening, documentation guidance, and partner-supported advisory sessions.

Open for registration

Upcoming roadshow

United States Roadshow

Oct 2026Upcoming

New York

Oct 1–4

Chicago

Oct 7–10

Los Angeles

Oct 14–17

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Previous programmes

Completed roadshows

United States Roadshow

July – Aug 2026Completed

Maryland

July 23–26

Atlanta

July 30 – Aug 2

Houston

Aug 6–9

Completed

Canada Roadshow

July 2026Completed

Toronto

July 9–12

Calgary

July 16–19

Completed

United Kingdom Roadshow

Mar – Apr 2026Completed

Birmingham

Mar 23–25

Glasgow

Mar 26–28

Manchester

Mar 30 – Apr 1

Completed

Support for Nigerian Students Abroad

Motherland University supports Nigerian students studying abroad through grants, emergency relief, food support, rent support, school-fee support, mentorship, and community connection.

It exists for students who left home to chase their dreams but still need a safety net, trusted support, and a sense of belonging while abroad.

Motherland Student Grant

Support for school fees, student needs, mentorship, and a wider Nigerian student network.

Motherland Relief Program

Emergency support for rent, food, groceries, urgent needs, and difficult moments abroad.

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Family Table

Community Starts at Home

Motherland Family Table, also known as Dinner On Us, supports families across the diaspora by helping them gather around food, tradition, and meaningful conversation.

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Family spending time together around a meal
Family Table gathering with food and conversation

One Movement With Real Support

Motherland Roadshows

In-person consultation sessions across selected diaspora cities.

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Festival & Community

Cultural experiences and gatherings that keep the diaspora connected to home.

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Motherland Family Table

Meal and grocery support designed to help families gather with dignity.

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Motherland University

Learn about Motherland University and how to get student grant support.

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Open a FirstBank
Diaspora Account

Stay connected to Nigeria financially. Open a FirstBank diaspora account and access essential banking services from anywhere in the world.

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See What People
Are Saying

Motherland community moment in Motherland Festival
Adaobi

Motherland Festival felt like the whole diaspora meeting at home. The music, food, fashion, and energy were unforgettable.

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Motherland community moment in Motherland Festival
Tunde

I came for the performances and left with new friends. Motherland Festival made every part of the weekend feel intentional.

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Motherland community moment in Motherland Festival
Amaka

From the stage production to the crowd, Motherland Festival was a beautiful celebration of African culture and creativity.

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Motherland community moment in Motherland Festival
Kelechi

The festival gave us more than great music. It created a real sense of belonging for everyone who travelled home for it.

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Motherland community moment in Motherland Festival
Yemi

Motherland Festival was the highlight of my December. Every space had something exciting to discover and experience.

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Motherland community moment in Motherland Festival
Zainab

Seeing artists, creators, families, and the diaspora celebrate together is what made Motherland Festival feel special.

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Questions people asked

Motherland is a cultural and diaspora platform reconnecting Africans globally through festivals, programs, storytelling, and opportunities across culture, tourism, and commerce.

No. Motherland is a year-round platform connecting the global African community to culture, tourism, investment, identity, and shared belonging.

Motherland Festival 2026 takes place in Nigeria in December 2026. Diaspora programs and roadshows also run in cities across North America.

Join the waitlist for ticket and lineup updates. You will be among the first to hear when tickets are available.

Music, food, fashion, panels, nightlife, and cultural celebration.

Services, support, consultations, roadshows, and pathways for reconnecting with home.

Motherland University offers grants, financial relief, cultural education, mentorship programs, and comprehensive support to Nigerians who are studying or living abroad.

Motherland connects brands and institutions with a global African audience. Use the Partner menu at the top of the page and choose Partnership to get started.

Motherland is a platform for brands, creators, vendors, and African businesses. Use the Partner menu at the top of the page and choose Vendors to get started.