Reeling from a terrifying surge of unrest that saw his shop wrecked and plundered, Nigerian-born Alvan Akujinwa toyed with the possibility of leaving his adopted home of
South Africa for the first time in 10 years.
Akujinwa, 38, was among thousands affected by the violence, which left 10 South Africans and two foreigners dead last month.
Many of the attacks were directed at Nigerian-owned businesses and properties, sparking sharp exchanges between Africa's two superpowers.