Stories from the Diaspora: How Crypto is Helping Families Build Their Dreams

When Tunde moved to the UK eight years ago, he had one goal: to make life better for his family in Nigeria. Life abroad wasn’t easy at first — he worked two jobs while attending night classes, enduring long winters and homesickness. But over time, things began to stabilize.

He regularly sent money home to support his younger brother, Dele, who had been left in charge of their late parents’ property in Abeokuta. The house had been incomplete for years — a skeleton of bricks and beams that stood as a reminder of unfinished dreams. It was Tunde and Dele’s shared dream to finish the house, turning it into a home where their extended family could gather.

But sending money home had always been a headache. Tunde relied on traditional bank transfers, which came with exorbitant fees and unpredictable delays. Worse still, sometimes the cash lost value before it even reached Dele due to fluctuations in currency.

One day, during lunch with a colleague, Tunde overheard a conversation about cryptocurrency. His colleague was raving about how easy it was to send money home using platforms like Roqqu.

Intrigued, Tunde asked, “Crypto? Isn’t that for tech bros and investors?”

His colleague laughed. “Not at all. It’s for anyone tired of losing money to financial institutions. You can send funds instantly without the crazy fees or long waiting times.”

That evening, Tunde downloaded the Roqqu app and began exploring. It seemed straightforward enough: buy crypto and send it to a wallet, and the recipient could sell and withdraw it in naira. After doing some research, he decided to give it a try.

The following weekend, Tunde called Dele and explained the plan.

“Dele, I’m sending you some money, but it’ll be crypto this time.”

“Crypto? How does that work?” Dele asked, skeptical.

“Don’t worry. I’ll walk you through it.”

Tunde sent Dele his Roqqu referral link, and he downloaded the app using the link. He registered and completed his KYC registration to enable him to transact on the app. He set up his account, and he was good to go.

Tunde sent 15 SOL to Dele’s Roqqu wallet, which was equivalent to 3,7500,000 naira at the time. The transaction was completed within minutes, with no delays, hidden fees, or bank drama. Dele was stunned.

“Wait, that’s it? No need to go to the bank or anything?”

“Exactly,” Tunde said, grinning. “Welcome to the future.”

Dele sells the Solana on the app and withdraws his cash to his bank through Qash on Roqqu. Over the next few months, Tunde continued using Roqqu to send funds for the building project. With the money, Dele hired contractors, bought roofing materials, and installed plumbing. Each stage of the project brought the brothers closer to their dream.

But the most exciting moment came when Dele sent Tunde a photo: the house, finally complete, with a fresh coat of paint and a wide veranda.

“You did it, big bro,” Dele wrote in the caption.

“No,” Tunde replied. “We did it.”

Crypto: Turning Dreams Into Reality

For families like Tunde and Dele, cryptocurrency isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a lifeline. By bypassing traditional barriers like high fees and delays, crypto is enabling the diaspora to stay connected and support their loved ones in meaningful ways.

At Roqqu, we’re proud to be part of these stories. Our platform makes it simple for users to buy, send, and cash out crypto, empowering families to build brighter futures together — no matter where they are in the world.

So, whether you’re helping a sibling finish a project or sending love across borders, Roqqu is here to make it seamless. Every dream deserves the chance to be realized.

Ready to build your dreams? Start with Roqqu today.