Episode 7: Cultural shocks in design practice and place- with Roberta Oramabo

In this episode, I am joined by Roberta Oramabo, an architect and landscape Architect. She recounts her design training and practice in Nigeria and all the surprising changes she encountered when she moved to Vancouver. We talk about how “sustainability” is conceived of and practiced in different places.

We also talk about Nigerian cultural rituals and the ways these are celebrated. Roberta also talks about what she misses most about Nigeria, you wouldn’t believe what it is. Tune in to listen to this conversation. Roberta also shares her vision of the future of Lagos.

Soundtrack: Under the sun