14 years ago, Kelly Barnes helped launch the #IAmLondon campaign to celebrate newcomers.
Today, things come full circle. 🔄
We are highlighting Kelly as the final profile of our 2025 series. From Western PhD student to community leader, read her story:
Mulikat moved from Nigeria to London, ON for school. She stayed for the community.
Now an Internal Auditor, she helps other newcomers find their footing—from career advice to finding the best cultural foods.
Meet Mulikat: buff.ly/HgNylaF
#LdnOnt #IAmLondon
Happy December! 🗓️
Start the new month with a success story. Mulikat Jadesola Amodemaja shares how she transitioned from international student to Internal Auditor in #LdnOnt.
It’s a story about finding peace, safety, and a career you love.
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#IamLondon #MondayMotivation
Karim Ragheb’s move to London was supposed to be a pit stop. It turned into a home.
From Cairo to Canada, he navigated academic challenges to become a pharmacist and entrepreneur. He’s proof that adaptability opens doors and builds bridges.
Read Karim's #IAmLondon profile:
Looking for a positive weekend read? 📖
Catch up on the story of Mulikat Jadesola Amodemaja. She shares how she went from being an international student to an Internal Auditor, and why she advocates for London as a city of peace and opportunity.
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#LdnOnt #IamLondon
It’s #FeatureFriday! 🌟
Meet Mulikat Jadesola Amodemaja. 🎓 Fanshawe Alum 💼 Internal Auditor 🤝 Community Mentor
She proves that with hard work and a welcoming community, you can build a life you love in #LdnOnt.
Read her story: buff.ly/5dgWdXm
#IamLondon #LMLIP
"If you are looking for a place that is peaceful, welcoming, and full of opportunity, you should strongly consider staying in London."
Mulikat Jadesola Amodemaja explains why London was the perfect choice for her career and family.
Read more: buff.ly/5dgWdXm
#LdnOnt #IamLondon
"These connections have made London feel like home."
Mulikat Jadesola Amodemaja didn't just find a job in London; she found a family among friends from diverse backgrounds.
See how community support helped her transition from student to professional: buff.ly/5dgWdXm
#LdnOnt #IamLondon
"It is the vibrant cultural landscape that makes London so attractive."
Dr. Aliyu Lawan came to #LdnOnt for a PhD and planned to return to Nigeria. He stayed because of the support he found here.
Read how this medical researcher made London his home: buff.ly/UukikgM
#IAmLondon #Newcomers
Diego came to London as a technician who loved working with music. He spent seven years cooking in kitchens.
"I hate cooking," he admits. But like many newcomers, you take the work you can get. The question becomes: how long can you live a life that isn't yours?
#IAmLondon #LdnOnt
From student to Financial Analyst: Jinesh Shah came to London temporarily in 2021. The community, opportunity, and peace he found made him stay permanently.
His story shows what happens when a city welcomes you → buff.ly/5efREFH
#IAmLondon #LdnOnt
🚨 Last chance! I Am London nominations end tonight. Know someone who came here temporarily but chose to stay? Their story could inspire others. Quick nomination. Links: buff.ly/WoglPA2 🌟 #IAmLondon
London's tech scene keeps global talent. Know a developer, designer, or tech pro who came here temporarily but chose to stay? We want their story!
Nominate for #IAmLondon 2025 by June 30:
English: buff.ly/IEYZG4R
#LondonTech #TechTalent #LdnOnt
Getting halfway to June 30! I Am London 2025 "Chose to Stay" nominations show how London turns temporary visitors into permanent community builders 🏡
18 days left to nominate: buff.ly/IEYZG4R
RT to help us find more amazing stories! #IAmLondon #LdnOnt
🎬 NEW: I Am London 2025 "Chose to Stay" launches today!
Celebrating people who came temporarily but made London their forever home. Students, workers, visitors who fell for our city.
Know someone? Nominate by June 30: buff.ly/5GSAd6x
#IAmLondon #ChoseToStay #LdnOnt