They Lied About Africa

Why does it sometimes feel like African parents don’t believe in mental health? In this episode of They Lied About Africa , I unpack the silence many of us grew up with — where “I love you” showed up as a plate of food, therapy was replaced with prayer, and boundaries were seen as disrespect — and trace it back to colonization, immigration, and survival. Together, we’ll explore how ancestral heali...

At 22, Adja Coumba Gueye is proving that West African fashion and modesty not only coexist, they elevate each other. From Harlem to Senegal, she’s building Sutura to make modesty aspirational, culturally rooted, and impossible to ignore.

Africa is losing its brightest minds to opportunities abroad, and the world barely talks about it. In this episode of They Lied About Africa, I break down why so many talented Africans leave, what it means for the continent’s future, and how even in the West, we can be part of the solution. This is the real story behind Africa’s brain drain, and why it matters to all of us.

The diaspora isn’t at war because of braids... we’re at war because of erasure, colonial residue, and centuries of misunderstanding. In this episode, we unpack how the latest “boycott African businesses” trend is deeper than TikTok and rooted in real, generational pain.

Africa is entering the space race, not for show, but to solve real-world problems. In this episode, we explore how countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana are using satellites to fight climate change, boost farming, expand internet access, and build a future that’s theirs. The future of space might just be African, and it’s already happening.

When President Boakai of Liberia spoke at a recent meeting, Trump interrupted to say, “Such good English. Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?”This episode breaks down why that moment wasn’t just awkward — it was revealing. We unpack the assumptions behind it, spotlight the real Liberia they don’t show you, and talk about what this means for Gen Z Africans navigating language, power, and i...

If you’ve ever gone back to Africa and felt like an outsider in your own culture — this episode is for you. In this episode, I talk about what it’s really like to visit “back home” as part of the African diaspora — the awkwardness, the shame, the micro-comments, the pressure to give, the guilt of not fitting in… all of it. We’re unpacking:– Why the disconnect exists in the first place– How it affe...

Tired of rent draining your pockets while your dreams stay on pause? In this episode of They Lied About Africa , we break down why Senegal might just be Gen Z’s smartest investment move, and how you can get started with way less than you think.

They told you Africa was poor. But what if Africa is actually the bag, and you’ve been fumbling it this whole time? In this episode, we break down the youth unemployment crisis across the continent, how Gen Z in the diaspora is being misled, and why Africa might be the biggest missed opportunity of our generation. If you’ve ever felt lost, overworked, or like you’re falling behind, this one’s for...

Africa contributes less than 3% of global emissions, ,but it’s leading some of the world’s boldest climate innovations. From solar tech in Kenya to waste startups in Senegal, this episode unpacks how Africa is solving a crisis it didn’t even cause, and why the diaspora can’t afford to sit this one out. Whether you care about justice, innovation, or just want to know where you fit in — this is the...

What happens when you can’t speak your language...but everyone expects you to represent your culture? In this episode of They Lied About Africa, we explore the quiet guilt of not knowing your mother tongue, and how colonization, migration, and survival systems made it that way. But this isn’t just about loss. It’s about reconnection, resistance, and reinvestment. Because before we can build anythi...

Ghana’s wealth story didn’t start with today’s headlines, it started centuries ago, in empires, resistance, and brilliance that’s still shaping the world. This video explores what you need to know before you invest: the roots, the reality, and the responsibility. If you’ve ever wondered ‘what if we went back? This is for you.

What do you really know about Africa? For decades, we’ve been fed one narrative: poverty, struggle, crisis. But there’s so much more to the story, and it’s time we tell it ourselves. In this pilot episode of They Lied About Africa, I unpack the hidden reasons behind Africa’s global image: The role of colonization and media bias How the diaspora has internalized false narratives Why Africa’s real p...