Resources

Enjoy some of our favorite artists, writers, thought leaders, politicians, educators and creators from the Motherland and the diaspora.

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#DiasporaDiscussions

What does it look like to decolonize and unlearn everything we’ve been taught (in western societies) about the Motherland? If those of the African diaspora were to embark on a homegoing journey back to Africa, what would it look, sound, and feel like to do so sustainably while integrating into the local community?

Juneteenth 2020, Decolonize & Unlearn: Sustainably Returning Home

Inspiring thought leaders engage us in a critical and necessary discussion regarding the successes and challenges of returning home. Most importantly, we'll explore how one of the first steps of repatriation is decolonization. — Inspiring thought leaders engage us in a critical and necessary discussion regarding the successes and challenges of returning home. Most importantly, we'll explore how one of the first steps of repatriation is decolonization.

Inaugural Diaspora Discussions, Dec 2019 in Accra

In December '19 in Accra, Ghana, Magic & Melanin hosted its inaugural "Diaspora Discussions", a panel moderated by MM founder Dossé-Via

What's Your Traditional West African Name?

Magic & Melanin's founder Dossé-Via and MM's tour guide Gédeon break down the traditional names of the week in the Akan and Ewe cultures.

Music from the Motherland + Diaspora

Celia Cruz – La Negra Tiene Tumbao

Drake - God's Plan

Davido (Nigerian-American singer) - Fall

French Montana - Unforgettable ft. Swae Lee

Magic System (Côte d’Ivoire group) - 1Er Gaou

Kendrick Lamar, SZA - All The Stars (Black Panther soundtrack)

Afrobeats Playlist

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