Episode Synopsis "1. Intro Episode - Welcome to Dear Diaspora!"

Welcome to Dear Diaspora! Dear Diaspora is a podcast celebrating the African diaspora – its change-makers, innovators and entrepreneurs working to make our world a better one to live in. If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, social change, professional development, and want to be inspired–then this is the podcast for you! Join us as we celebrate Black excellence around the world, thoughtfully discuss topics impacting our lives, and explore how we can make our world a better place. In this episode, Ndu breaks down what the African Diaspora is, her experience moving to the US from Zambia, and what you can expect from this podcast! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook @deardiaspora. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, please email [email protected]. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Dear Diaspora fundraising project: https://deardiasporashow.com/projects/  Dambisa Moyo’s Dead Aid: https://amzn.to/2KweF4m  Beyoncé’s Lion King: The Gift album: https://pitchfork.com/news/beyonce-details-new-album-the-lion-king-the-gift-ft-kendrick-jay-z-gambino-blue-ivy-more/ Burna Boy’s new album: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/burna-boy-african-giant/  Ghana’s 2019 Year of Return Campaign: https://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/december-2018-march-2019/2019-year-return-african-diaspora Continental Free Trade Agreement: https://www.cfr.org/blog/african-continental-free-trade-area-new-horizon-trade-africa

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• 1. Intro Episode - Welcome to Dear Diaspora!