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.
West Africa
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: 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: Tecie in Niger
“There is a lot of beauty in Niger and a lot to be learned if you are not stuck in your ways.”
African American in Africa: Yvette in Togo
“Also as an African American, I am still seen as a foreigner and not necessarily as a brother or sister. My friends here acknowledge the kinship because they know about the slave trade, but still, I come from a culture different from theirs.”
African American in Africa: Jocelyn in Nigeria
“I am in a very non-traditional role. I’m a woman in construction, I’m an international investor, I’m African-American.”