I recently watched an interview of Chimamanda Adichie and one thing she said just rang true to me, as it was the first time I understood what she was saying. She said “It can be problematic to do this all Africa rising, everything shining now because it isn’t the truth…”

“It can be problematic to do this all Africa rising, everything shining now because it isn’t the truth…” Chimamanda  Ngozi Adichie, a Nigerian novelist.

I am what can be called an “Afrop-Optimism” for people who knows me well. I found a good definition about it. Afrop-optimism is a state of absolute conviction that a bright future lies ahead for the African continent, and that we (the sons and daughters of the continent) will be the crafters of such a future. 

So for those who just discovered my blog I want to warn you that I won’t only portray this rising and bright future that I see for Africa (even if I’m so obsessed with that) but I will tell my story, my experiences as it is.

Africa is rich, bright. It gives an energy and a vibe that I can’t always describe. For me it feels like a  boyfriend/husband. As much as I love him and I want the best for him, he can be so annoying and exasperating, but I just love him.

I hope my blog can be helpful for this new generation from Europe etc.. who wants to “come back” and live, and be a part of our rising and beautiful continent (even if some of us never really went there, just born and raised outside Africa) .