They Lied About Africa
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The Motherland Didn’t Feel Like My Mother

They Lied About Africa
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If you’ve ever gone back to Africa and felt like an outsider in your own culture — this episode is for you.In this episode, I talk about what it’s really like to visit “back home” as part of the African diaspora — the awkwardness, the shame, the micro-comments, the pressure to give, the guilt of not fitting in… all of it.We’re unpacking:– Why the disconnect exists in the first place– How it affects the way we invest and reconnect– What rebuilding actually looks like when you don’t feel fully embraced– And why your in-betweenness might actually be your greatest strength💬 Drop a comment or DM me on IG:→ What part of this episode hit you the hardest?→ Have you ever felt disconnected when going back home?🔗 Full Source List:→ ⁠https://linktr.ee/theyliedaboutafrica⁠ 🎧 Listen to Full Audio Episodes:Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/prof...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...👀 Stay Connected:Instagram: / theyliedaboutafrica TikTok: / theyliedaboutafrica_ Email: theyliedaboutafrica@gmail.com💬 What shocked you the most about this episode? Drop a comment below!👍🏾 Like, subscribe, and share if you’re ready to reclaim Africa’s story with me.⚠️ Disclaimer:This episode is for educational and storytelling purposes. Research was drawn from publicly available sources listed in the show notes/Linktree. While I’ve done my best to ensure accuracy, I am not a historian, economist, or investment advisor. I encourage you to explore the sources yourself and keep learning. Any investment decisions should be made with qualified professionals.

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