Homecoming – what does it mean to you? For me, it’s a time-honoured tradition that evokes feelings of nostalgia, belonging and celebration among communities and institutions across the world.
In recent years, an exciting trend has emerged, homecoming events and festivities have been infused with the vibrant beats and rhythms of Africa – as events and parties pop up over the continent to invite and welcome the African diaspora back home – permanently, or just for a short while.