In this first episode of the Neo African Diaspora podcast, we introduce the concept behind the podcast and explore different angles including: 

The growing population and stature of African immigrants in Western countries Distinct definition of neo-African diasporan as a population  Where African immigrants in Western countries come fromReasons for migration to the Western countriesCharacteristics of neo-African diasporans Implications of migration trends   


Useful Links:

Neo African Diaspora – www.neoafricandiaspora.com Pew Research Center - https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/02/14/african-immigrant-population-in-u-s-steadily-climbs/OECD - https://www.oecd.org/migration/mig/Migration-data-brief-5-EN.pdfAfrican Union - https://au.int/en/diaspora-divisionMigration Policy Institute - https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/sub-saharan-african-immigrants-united-states-2018New American Economy - https://research.newamericaneconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/01/NAE_African_V6.pdf


Credits: Music by Hikari School of Music - https://www.facebook.com/HikariSchoolOfMusic/