Afleveringen
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In this first of a two-parter with Andrea Harahagazwe, we explore the journey behind her debut novel "The Sun Sets Everywhere." From her childhood in Burundi to her years in France and professional stint in Nairobi before returning home, Andrea shares how these transitions shaped her identity. Andrea opens up about the challenges of returning home and navigating cultural expectations while remaining true to oneself.
See you next week for Part 2 ;)
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What is one thing you wish someone had told you before moving to the country you live in now?
In this conversation, Larissa Nezerwe joins me to discuss our experiences moving back to Burundi. We reflect on what we wish we had known when we made the move in 2020 and 2021. We touch on things like the "savior mentality," being called "umu diaspora," and we also give our two cents on the not-so-great customer service back home.
And now, I’d love to hear from you :)
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Can meaningful conversations help you heal?
Belinda Katumba's story isn't just about leaving Canada to return to Uganda. It's about how she transformed her experience with loneliness and her journey through grief into a thriving social enterprise that's changing how people connect. You might want to listen if you're unsure how to turn a tough experience into something that matters.
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I sit down with Freeman Binagana to explore belonging, cultural adjustments, and navigating differences after relocating to Burundi. We talk about growing up mixed-race in 1980s Burundi. If you've ever felt caught between cultures, this episode will speak to your soul!
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For the first episode of 2025, I take a moment to pause and take stock of the past year. I share with you lessons I learned, things that have changed and what I'm excited for in 2025.
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In this final episode of 2024, I chat with Steffi Bandereka Nineza about her journey from Burundi to Canada, and back to Africa. Steffi shares honest insights about what diaspora Africans can learn when they return home - spoiler alert: we don't know better, we just know different!
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I sit down with the one and only Makeda Mahadeo, who brings her Jamaican vibes to the heart of Rwanda! We dive into her journey from landing in Kigali with zero plans to making her mark in the local media space. Makeda opens up about finding her community, motherhood, and those little moments that make life there blissful. Plus, she shares how staying true to herself while going with the flow led to some amazing opportunities.
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In my last solo episode of the year, I'm revealing all my Burundian favorites! From my secret coffee spot to the best 'sambusa' in town, here's everything I love about life in Buja. Plus, I share how this country humbled me and taught me that sometimes, all you just need is a friend to buy you "ama unités" 😉
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Moving back home isn't always what you expect. In this episode, I unpack four common misconceptions returnees have about life in Africa - from the surprise of reverse culture shock to the reality of living costs in Burundi.
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In this episode, I take a deep dive into the nuanced terminology around Africans who move back to the continent after living abroad. I break down the distinctions between "returnees" and "repats" and share my own experience as a "temporary returnee" in Burundi.
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In a world that can feel like one big, lonely desert sometimes, the motherland can be our oasis, a place where we can truly be ourselves, feel understood, and find our people. In this episode, I open up about my journey from Burundi to Cameroon and beyond, sharing how these experiences showed me that Africa isn't just a continent, it's where we come to feel whole again.
I also unpack the story behind DeeScovered Oasis and why, for so many of us out here trying to figure life out, Africa is that perfect place to catch our breath and remember who we are.
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In this episode, I open up about my creative journey, my transition from a political science student to a multimedia storyteller. I also reveal what my vision for the DeeScovered Oasis podcast is, offer a sneak peek of upcoming episodes, and discuss how my experiences in Burundi influenced this platform that highlights African returnee stories.
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Covering everything from personal journeys to cultural connections, the DeeScovered Oasis podcast features Duchesse as she shares her experiences and those of others who have returned to Africa, the motherland. This is a space for all who value belonging. Welcome!
