Social Cultural Transnationalism

How transnationals maintain relationships with friends and cultural traditions with people and institutions in their country of origin

Afrobeats Fuels Resurgence of Pride in African Roots

For African immigrants living in Western countries, it is not always easy to be seen as African. Negative media exposure and defaming stereotypes negate the pride of being African. But things are beginning to change. The rise of afrobeats is driving a resurgence of heritage pride among neo-African diasporans.

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AFCON – Diaspora Power on Display

The 2021 Africa Cup Nations has seen a record-setting number of African diaspora players from Europe and other parts of the West showing up to represent their motherland. We explore the drivers behind the trend and it’s significance.

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