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BY Mark Babatunde, 9:00am December 27, 2016,

Top Reasons Why African Diaspora Is Returning to Africa in 2016

by Mark Babatunde, 9:00am December 27, 2016,

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Why Are Some Africans Returning Home from the West?

The young African student or jobseeker finally getting an American/British visa seems like a dream come true, but after five or 10 years, he finally decides to return home.

Why?

There are a couple of reasons why an increasing number of the African diaspora are choosing to return home: For some, it never felt comfortable living in a foreign land,  others used the time away for education or access to work and skills, and others more believe that this is an opportune time to cash in on the latest advances in technology, arts, and lifestyle in their home country. Read more about their return here.

Last Edited by:iboateng Updated: December 27, 2016

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