Kris Asimoye Ugboma, wife of comedian Bovi Ugboma, has opened up about the realities Nigerians face when relocating abroad, highlighting the drastic lifestyle changes involved.

In a heartfelt social media post, Kris noted the shift from the “soft life” many enjoy in Nigeria—with maids, drivers, chefs, and nannies—to a hands-on, do-it-yourself approach while raising children overseas.

“Nobody talks about our harsh reality: Going from the soft life we lived in Nigeria (having maids, drivers, chefs, nannies in our homes) to DO-IT-YOURSELF living and working abroad with kids round the clock. #ThingsWeTookForGranted,” she wrote.

Kris’s reflection sheds light on the resilience and adaptability required of Nigerians abroad, where everyday tasks and childcare responsibilities often fall entirely on parents, a sharp contrast to the support systems they may have had at home.

Her post has resonated widely online, prompting discussions about the unseen challenges of migration and the strength required to maintain family life in a new environment.