In this first episode of the Neo African Diaspora podcast, we introduce the concept behind the podcast and explore different angles including: 

• The growing population and stature of African immigrants in Western countries 
• Distinct definition of neo-African diasporan as a population  
• Where African immigrants in Western countries come from
• Reasons for migration to the Western countries
• Characteristics of neo-African diasporans 
• Implications of migration trends   

Useful Links:

• Neo African Diaspora – www.neoafricandiaspora.com 
• Pew Research Center - https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/02/14/african-immigrant-population-in-u-s-steadily-climbs/
• OECD - https://www.oecd.org/migration/mig/Migration-data-brief-5-EN.pdf
• African Union - https://au.int/en/diaspora-division
• Migration Policy Institute - https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/sub-saharan-african-immigrants-united-states-2018
• New American Economy - https://research.newamericaneconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/01/NAE_African_V6.pdf

Credits: Music by Hikari School of Music - https://www.facebook.com/HikariSchoolOfMusic/