To be accepted as an Afro-descendant, one must check certain boxes established by a certain media-political elite to reinforce their stereotypes and dominant position.

Having lived in London for 8 years, I feel like I have fewer boxes to check, especially that of being a French person from a certain social background, a certain geographical area, and above all, a certain ethnic minority.

Please note, these issues also exist in the United Kingdom. The difference is that they are not swept under the rug with phrases like "meritocracy" and "universalism," among others.

Sometimes, these issues surface quite abruptly, much like in those family gatherings where we promise not to talk about politics and then, well... What I criticize here is France as an institution. As a French person, I have a bit of a right to, don't I?

Dans ce premier épisode, j'évoque mon arrivée aux Ulis (Essonne 91), une partie de ma scolarité ainsi que mon parcours professionnel. Ayant grandi dans une banlieue à majorité peuplée d'afro-descendant (moi-même étant issu de la première génération), j'aborde mes difficultés d'adaptions et d'acceptation dans des milieux où j'étais en minorité ethnique et sociale. Mais paradoxalement, j’ai parfois eu aussi des difficultés à trouver mon cercle familiale et amicale. Comme si j’étais tiraillé entre plusieurs cultures, plusieurs codes. C’est donc toutes ces problématiques que j’aborde dans ce premier épisode.

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In this first episode (in French) I talk about my arrival in Les Ulis (Essonne 91), part of my schooling and my professional career. Having grown up in a suburb with most Afro-descendants (myself being the first generation). I talk about my difficulties of adaptation and acceptance in environments where I was in an ethnic and social minority. However, I also had difficulty finding my place with my family and friends. It was as if I was torn between several cultures, several codes. It is thus all these problems that I approach in this first episode. The next episode in English is coming soon. Stay tuned! 

Soundtrack: JDA @jda_jade - "I Try"

Cet épisode est une presentation de "Conversation With Myself". J'évoque le concept ainsi que les raisons qui m'ont poussé à realiser ce podcast. N'hésitez pas à envoyer vos commentaires et suggestions via ma page instagram @moussa__fofana. Bande son : JDA @jda_jade - I Try

In this episode, I will discuss the concept and the reasons why I have decided to create a podcast about myself.

Don't hesitate to hit me on Instagram @moussa__fofana

Soundtrack: JDA @jda_jade  - I Try