In this episode, I’m tackling a deeply personal and complex question: Should members of the African Diaspora return to the motherland, or is it better to stay and build where we are? It’s a conversation I’ve had with myself countless times. Who do you become once you leave the place you know as “home”? How do we balance our dreams for Africa with the challenges of reintegration?
This isn’t about finding the “right” answer—it’s about unpacking the emotions, opportunities, and struggles tied to this decision. If you’ve ever felt torn between staying and returning, this one’s for you. Let’s talk it out.
Chapters
00:00- 03:26: Introduction
03:26- 05:06: What is the diaspora?
05:06- 10:07: When expectations don’t align
10:07- 15:28: Evolution of my own perspective
15:28- 17:52: The Concept of Identity
17:52- 20:10: The issue with denial of pluri-identities
20:10- 21:52: Finding a balance between being and belonging
21:52-26:35: The Know-it-alls and the Guilty
26:35- 29:09: I’m just frustrated with the whole thing
29:09- 35:15: New Horizons; How do we move forward together?
35:15- 35:38: Outro
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