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Accra: a Tale of Two Cities

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The Year of the Return in 2019 marked a significant moment in Accra, Ghana, inviting people of African heritage to reconnect with their roots. In years since, the city has undergone a transformation in the wake of diasporan migration and tourism.

Yet as the diaspora are settling in Accra seeking refuge from racism and comparatively lower paid Western jobs, Accra's landscape is shifting. An influx of diasporan settlers has brought economic growth but is also raising questions about land ownership and exploitation. Rising disparities in Accra have not gone unnoticed, with property value pushing locals out of their neighbourhood. We explore the nuanced impact of diaspora migration and tourism within Accra's society, and the growing debate on globalisation and economic development. Who stands to benefit?

AUGURE (OMEN): FILM NIGHT HOSTED BY IT’S A CONTINENT

Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is available to purchase: itsacontinent.com/book

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A new home for the African diaspora in Ghana stirs tensions

Gentrification of Ghana: Accra’s Hipster Sensibilities

We need to talk about Ghana’s Year of Return and its politics of exclusion

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The Year of the Return in 2019 marked a significant moment in Accra, Ghana, inviting people of African heritage to reconnect with their roots. In years since, the city has undergone a transformation in the wake of diasporan migration and tourism.

Yet as the diaspora are settling in Accra seeking refuge from racism and comparatively lower paid Western jobs, Accra's landscape is shifting. An influx of diasporan settlers has brought economic growth but is also raising questions about land ownership and exploitation. Rising disparities in Accra have not gone unnoticed, with property value pushing locals out of their neighbourhood. We explore the nuanced impact of diaspora migration and tourism within Accra's society, and the growing debate on globalisation and economic development. Who stands to benefit?

AUGURE (OMEN): FILM NIGHT HOSTED BY IT’S A CONTINENT

Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is available to purchase: itsacontinent.com/book

We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinent

Visit our website: itsacontinent.com

Artwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.com

Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTg

Warm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/...

Sources:

A new home for the African diaspora in Ghana stirs tensions

Gentrification of Ghana: Accra’s Hipster Sensibilities

We need to talk about Ghana’s Year of Return and its politics of exclusion

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

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