In this issue, we explored a novel conversation that focused on the evolving culture of Nigerians outside of Nigeria. We carry home with us, build new homes, and send culture back in waves. In these pages, we positioned the diaspora as a living extension of Nigeria, emotionally, creatively, economically, and socially.
Chidozie Okonkwo and Tola Alade focus on building new systems: Okonkwo with his investment platform ZINNC to harness diaspora capital, and Alade with DÒDÒ Rum to elevate African ingredients to global luxury, directly challenging the raw-material narrative. This entrepreneurial spirit is echoed in the arts and culture. Tosin Oshinowo and Aji Akokomi both emphasise unlearning Western-centric models to root their work in authentic African narratives while maintaining global excellence. Meanwhile, author Nnedi Okorafor and director Meji Alabi use their 'in-between' cultural identity, one as a foundation, the other as a unique perspective, to enrich their work. Finally, The Flygerians and Izunna Dik
