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Their way of doing things seems to be most efficient on the planet. 'Social democracy" I think it's called is the best economical and political model so far, it isn't hyper capitalism like the US but it isn't communism or socialism like what the Russian's or Chinese were aiming for.

(There's an argument to be made that we haven't yet seen an example of a country truly trying to achieve Socialism with little to no interference from other states but that's neither here nor there in this discussion).

E get as this abroad thing be. In almost every household across the continent, whether East, West, South, or Central, there’s always that story of someone packing bags and flying out (UK, US, Canada, Europe) for a better life.

It’s seen as a huge blessing, but the real ripple effects hit every family differently. I’ve been thinking about the deep side of this and wanted to hear honest experiences from all perspectives:

1. For those who left at a young age: How was it for you, seriously? Leaving behind your family, language, home food, and culture to start fresh in a cold place, often alone or with zero family/friends to lean on? How did that affect your mind and identity growing up?

2. For those whose siblings left when you were still young: What is the relationship like today? Did distance kill the bond, or did you stay close? Did their support actually change your life, or do you sometimes feel things would’ve been better if they just stayed?

3. For the children, nieces, and nephews: Did having "family overseas" make a real difference in your upbringing, education, or outlook? Or was it just talk?

4. For those who had ZERO family abroad: Growing up watching other households receive boxes, money transfers, or talks of "travelling", how did that shape you? Did it feel like you missed out, or did it teach your house self-reliance?

Let’s talk real talk, no sugarcoating. Has this whole diaspora reality been a total blessing, a quiet sacrifice, or a heavy burden for your family? Drop your stories below!

Hello everyone,

To make r/AskAnAfrican more engaging and give members a chance to connect beyond standard Q & A posts, we are introducing two new recurring weekend events: Ask Me Anything (AMA) Saturdays and Casual Sundays!

How It Works

Every weekend will feature dedicated community threads:

Saturdays: AMA (Ask Me Anything) Sundays: Casual Sunday

1. Ask Me Anything (AMA) Saturdays

AMAs give Africans from all walks of life, whether currently residing on the continent / as part of the direct continental diaspora, a platform to share unique personal experiences, professions, cultural backgrounds or niche perspectives grounded in African lived reality. Who can host?: Any community member of African nationality or direct continental heritage with a unique story, career, skill or lived experience on the continent to share.

Topics: Anything grounded in your specific African background, such as "I am a software engineer in Nairobi, AMA" or "I grew up across three different African countries, AMA."

How to join: If you would like to host an official AMA on an upcoming Saturday, please reach out to the moderation team via ModMail to get scheduled!

2. Casual Sundays

Sunday threads are a space to unwind, relax and chat informally without the strict requirements of Rule 4 (High Quality / Thought Provoking Questions).

What goes here?: Lighthearted chats, updates on your week, hobbies, music recommendations, Sunday plans or casual banter. NO DIASPORA WARS OR BAD FAITH DISCUSSIONS.

Format: A pinned megathread will go live every Sunday morning and remain active throughout the day.

We hope these additions help build a stronger, more connected community. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and if you are interested in hosting our very first AMA Saturday, send us a message!

Do you think establishing multiple conglomerates owned by african merchant families. It would be Similar to the chaebols in South Korea or Zabaitsus in Japan?

My two would probably be Nigeria annexing Bioko after Nigerians were expelled from the island, and Nigeria developing a “Black Bomb” as a potential counterweight to apartheid-era South Africa’s nuclear programme.
I’d love to hear other people’s “what if” ideas too. I just think it’s important to remember that these are hypothetical scenarios, so having a different idea shouldn’t be a reason to hate on someone.

I must admit I have an obsession with Ethiopian and Somali music, every time I was a child buying sweets in their shops in my neighborhood it's all you'd hear, what are other traditional music genres you like outside of your own?