Narratives of Migration in Africa | Episode 4: Growing Up as a Migrant in South Africa
In this episode, we explore the experiences of second-generation migrants in South Africa through the powerful story of a guest born to Somali migrant parents. Navigating identity, cultural expectations, and the challenges of documentation, they share their mixed experience of belonging and exclusion. From struggles in education and employment to the resilience that defines the migrant community, their story highlights the urgent need for systemic support and the strength of hope.
Narratives of Migration in Africa | Episode 3: Naomi’s Story
In this episode, Miss Naomi shares her inspiring journey from Zimbabwe to South Africa, navigating challenges, resilience, and the pursuit of education. From facing difficulties with documentation to building a business and returning to school, her story is a testament to perseverance and hope. Her advice? Never give up. Migration brings hardships, but determination can lead to new opportunities and a brighter future. Watch now and be inspired.
A Mother's Journey: The Experience of Sandrina Samba Bulimba
Sandrina Samba Bulimba shares her experience growing up in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which she describes as "challenging." She explains that the area is war-torn and disorganized, creating a place with limited opportunities that require attention and assistance from the rest of the world. Sandrina portrays her migration journey as dangerous and complex, with people in her group suffering and dying along the route. Even...
The Night Trains by Charles van Onselen
Introduction The Night Trains: Moving Mozambican Miners to and from the Witwatersrand Mines, 1902-1955 is a historical non-fiction novel written by Charles van Onselen and published by Jonathan Ball Publishers in South Africa in 2019. Van Onselen is a South African historian. He has written extensively on 19th and 20th century Southern African history and is the author of numerous acclaimed volumes. He currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the...
Beyond Borders: The Journey of Moffo Christian Foo
An unforgettable journey of resilience, sacrifice, and survival. Moffo Christian Foo never sought to be a hero, but when the land he loved, Southern Cameroons, now Ambazonia became a battleground for exploitation and suppression, he was left with only one choice: fight for his people or flee for his life. A devoted father and fearless advocate, Moffo witnessed firsthand the relentless grip of oppression and the silencing of those who dared to...
Stay Up: A Documentary on Trauma, Dance & Healing Through Movement - Film Review
Stay Up tells the story of Mariam Doumbia, a young dancer from Mali who finds in dance a path to healing after a childhood marked by repeated sexual abuse. Forced to leave her home country, Mariam relocates to Burkina Faso, where she enrols in a dance school in Ouagadougou. There, through movement and choreography, she begins to confront her past, preparing not only for her final performance but also for a deeper reckoning with the traumas she carries...
