One of the most hurtful things anyone has ever said to me since I’ve lived on this continent was that I wasn’t African. It burned me, the African American, to the core.
Advice From the Editor
Information sharing is one of the keys to narrowing the divide within the African diaspora. Here read and watch thoughts, reflections and personal advice straight from African American in Africa Editor-in-Chief, Kaylan Reid Shipanga.
The Importance of Black Expat Voices in Africa
For far too long the perspectives of travel and expat life in Africa has been dominated by White voices. This must change.
Diaspora Love: Overcoming the Challenges of Marrying into My Husband’s African Tribe
As an African American about to marry into Namibia’s largest tribe and on their turf, wedding planning and local tradition had me feeling dazed and confused.
A Black Girl’s Guide to Dealing with Bugs in Africa
Is a fear of bugs making you think twice about visiting the African continent? Let this black arachnophobic calm your worries!
The Village and Missing My African Ancestors
While definitely exciting, visiting my husband’s land left me with endless questions about my own African ancestors village life.
An African American’s Encounters with Racism in Namibia
If you thought moving to the African continent would mean the end of dealing with racism, white privilege and micro aggressions – wrong.