In September 2025, your hosts visited Morocco after not seeing each other for four years. In this bonus episode, we talk about our recent trip to Morocco and our experiences as Black women navigating travel.

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Love and light,

Khaddija and Lola

Diaspora homecomings have become a big cultural movement that has boosted tourism, music, culture and arts in many African countries. However, as this cultural movement continues to garner international attention, it raises questions about diaspora engagement and local populations. In this episode, we talk about diaspora homecoming, cultural tourism and diaspora engagement as a development initiative.

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Love and light,

Khaddija and Lola

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Detty December started as a Nigerian cultural moment. Now it’s spreading across the continent – and minting money

How Detty December Is quietly creating Nigeria’s real estate gold rush

Nigeria: "Detty December" Makes Lagos Africa’s Official Party Capital | Firstpost Africa | N18G

A Guide to Africa's Detty December

Lagos Detty December revenue hits $71.6 million, with $44 million from hotels, $13 million from short-lets - Commercium Africa

When Detty December Gets Dirty: Price Gouging, Burnout Hit West Africa’s Biggest Party - Travel Noire

The Death in Dubai and shady recruitments for Russia saga continues… This week, we continue the conversation surrounding the last two cases covered in the previous episode. How do we distinguish between voluntary and forced migration? What does choosing look like if you are misled towards a specific, detrimental choice?

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Love and light,

Khaddija and Lola

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Man in Dubai sex trafficking exposé not Ugandan – envoy | Monitor

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Dubai party boss 'arrested' for trafficking women with false promises of wealth - Birmingham Live

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TikTok influencers apologize for campaign enticing South African women to drone-factory jobs in Russia - The Globe and Mail

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla resigns as South African MP over Russia mercenary recruitment scandal

South Africans trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war, Ramaphosa says