About this episode
The episode explores the historical context and implications of the 1983 mass expulsion of Ghanaians from Nigeria, tracing the migration patterns and relationships between the two countries.
In 1983, Nigeria ordered millions of undocumented immigrants to leave within weeks: an event that became known as “Ghana Must Go.” But this story didn’t begin there. We trace the deep history of migration between Ghana and Nigeria, from cooperation and shared opportunity to economic crisis and political tension. Through accounts, we look at how mass expulsions unfold, why migrants are often scapegoated, and what these decisions really cost. Plus, this week's PSA is the deliciously tasty Sikatio Restaurant, London SE4 THE bag Forming the African Union Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and BlueSky: 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/... 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…
Topics covered
- migration
- expulsion
- economic crisis
- political tension
- Ghana
- Nigeria
Keywords
- Ghana Must Go
- migration history
- Nigeria
- mass expulsion
- economic crisis
- political tension
Sponsors
Sikatio Restaurant
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: African Union, W!ZARD Studios
Books & works: It's a Continent
Places: Ghana, Nigeria
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