How do black American returnees and local Ghanaians deal with the social and money related challenges that come from trying to reconnect with their roots?

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 21:11:39 GMT

As more Black Americans move back to Ghana, there are many questions being wrestled with: Are they trying to steal out home, or are we just being taken for granted? Since the Year of Return in 2019, Ghana has become a major destination for many Black Americans trying to reconnect with their roots. But while this campaign has brought hope and cultural exchange it has also revealed social, financial and emotional challenges for both locals and returnees. This podcast explores these stories, tension and connections asking what it truly means to find home again on an African soil.

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How do black American returnees and local Ghanaians deal with the social and money related challenges that come from trying to reconnect with their roots?