Stay connected to home,wherever life takes you.

Living abroad doesn't mean you have to navigate everything alone. Motherland connects Nigerians across the diaspora with guidance, documentation and banking support, student assistance and family programmes.

Explore Our Programmes
Diaspora Programs

Get guidance on the services that matter.

From NIN and BVN to banking and documentation, our roadshows connect diaspora communities with relevant experts and partner-supported services.

  • 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
Motherland diaspora consultation
Motherland diaspora community support
Motherland diaspora program session

Motherland X First Bank Roadshows

We're bringing essential services closer to you.

Previous programmes

Roadshow recap

United States Roadshow

Oct 2026Completed

New York

Oct 1–4

Chicago

Oct 7–10

Los Angeles

Oct 14–17

Completed

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

Students · Founders · Opportunity

Student & SME Grants.

Practical support for education, enterprise and the next generation of African changemakers.

Apply for the pathway that fits what you are studying, building or growing.

For students

Student Grants

Support for tuition, school fees, essential student needs and urgent education-related costs.

For founders

SME Grants

Practical support for business equipment, growth needs and small enterprises ready for their next step.

Apply for support
Family Table

Good food. Shared moments. A feeling of home.

Family Table helps selected households create meaningful moments together through meal and grocery support.

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

Find the support that's right for you.

Explore our roadshows, student support, family programmes and banking resources.

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.

About Festival

Motherland Family Table

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

Apply to participate

Motherland University

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

Visit Motherland University

Bank in Nigeria
from anywhere.

Explore FirstBank's diaspora accounts and choose the one that fits your life abroad.

Open an account

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.

Motherland Festival
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.

Motherland Festival
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.

Motherland Festival
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.

Motherland Festival
Motherland community moment in Motherland Festival
Yemi

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

Motherland Festival
Motherland community moment in Motherland Festival
Zainab

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

Motherland Festival

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.