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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