Christopher Johnson’s exciting career has taken him across Africa and now to Abuja, Nigeria – an African continental life he dreamed of as a teen.
Interviews
African American in Africa: Latoya in Ghana
“I don’t have to worry about the kids going down the street and possibly not returning due to the policeman. I see a slow increase in my children’s overall self-esteem from being among people who look like them.”
African American in Africa: Shafiq in Morocco
“My first visit to Africa was 1974 in Dakar, Senegal. My first impression was stepping out of a Pan Am Airliner and I could smell the palm oil. It was like I had been there before.”
African American in Africa: Ann in Cape Verde
“One day is never the same, but at the same time it is very relaxing. The society here is very complex and I am always learning something new about the culture — even still. I love seeing the ocean every day.”
African American in Africa: Michelle in Tanzania
“I totally fell in love with Tanzania and knew I wanted to stay and continue working here, but not really in my capacity as a volunteer and volunteer coordinator on the ground. I wanted to make a different impact and this is how my organization, Zuri Medicine, was born.”
African American in Africa: Jamal in Kenya
“While the impression is that since its Africa, things must be cheap, the reality is very different. Life can be quite expensive and you have to plan accordingly.”