Is there a divide between Black Americans, and Africans, and how do we bridge this gap? Is twitter the best place for these discussions? We dive into this topic a bit more on this Podbite, querying what can be done to bridge this gap.

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Not knowing how to speak you native language is a huge source of shame for many people in the diaspora: it is one of the major points of disconnection for many. So, how do we deal with the Tongue-Tie; how do we go about learning languages in our communities? Abi speaks about this phenomenon, its affect on our communities, how we deal with that shame and how we can go forward in our language learning endeavours.

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In this episode, debut novelist, Claudia Efemini, speaks about her experiences writing an epistolary novella about the events of the Asaba Massacre, an event that was deliberately erased from history and surpressed by Western historians. What is the truth behind the story of the Asaba Massacre.

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Names carry significant value and meaning across many different cultures and societies, however, many people feel that they can't fully embrace their name, its meaning, and sometimes even its pronunciation. This can be incredibly dis empowering, and can deepen pre-existent identity issues. How can we overcome this challenge in our community?

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In this new segment, we introduce: PodBites. In these mini 5- 10 minute episodes, we will be sharing small, bite sized thoughts on topics and issues that affect people in the African Diaspora. These short episodes are intended to provoke thought, challenge previously held beliefs and to spark ideas within our listeners. Let us know what you want to hear from us in these episodes!

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Being the first one to do something is challenging...especially when you can't see anyone else doing what you are doing. One person who knows this well is Blessing.  Blessing is a fashion stylist, content creator, model and creative director who is making waves on Social Media, whilst trying to establish her career in Law. This conversation was stellar: Blessing dropped loads of gems on this one! So, sit back, relax and enjoy this episode!

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Today is a huge day in the Nigerian political calendar: the Nigerian Elections. 3 candidates are vying for the position of President...but who are they? What are their backgrounds? How have the youth in Nigeria responded to this election, and what does this election mean for the country as a whole?

We dive into this conversation with Emmanuel and Favour to discuss their perspectives on the election, the power of social media, how this election could shape the future of the country, and So. Much. More!

Want to learn more about the Nigerian Elections? Visit https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/2/25/nigeria-elections-live-news-nation-poised-for-presidential-vote for LIVE updates

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Have you ever had thought about what it would be like to move back to your country of origin? Ever considered moving to an African country sometime in the future? Want to know about the ups and downs of the relocation process? Our guests, Andrew and Linda, share their experiences in their journey of relocating to Ghana. They discuss buying land, cultural sensitivity and intelligence, managing your expectations, with a few humorous stories added in about their *traumatic* experiences in Cairo Airport. So, pull up a chair, and enjoy this conversation with Andrew and Linda!

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