WEBINAR: STAYING AFRICAN ABROAD: Personal Narratives, Racial Realities, and Reflections on Foreign Educational Systems

Date: Saturday, 30th August 2025 • Live on Zoom

The Pan-African Dialogue Institute (TPADI), through its Commission on General Education and Pan-African Literacy, invites you to an urgent, human, and practical conversation for Africans studying and living overseas. This edition of our International Dialogue Session brings together voices from Japan, China, and the USA to unpack what it really means to stay African abroad: navigating identity, culture, race, and academic systems—without losing your roots or your voice.

Whether you’re a current student, an aspiring scholar, a parent, a counselor, or part of the African diaspora community, this session offers grounded wisdom you can use immediately.

Why this conversation matters

• Hear first-hand stories from Africans thriving in foreign universities.
• Understand racial dynamics and how to respond with dignity and strategy.
• Learn how to navigate academic policies, supervision styles, funding, and grading in unfamiliar systems.
• Pick up tools for community building, mental well-being, and cultural confidence far from home.

Speakers & Roles

• Dr. Utenghe-Obong Nna — Japan
• Josephine Joseph — China
• Mr. Silas Emmanuel — Japan
• Nyenime Ikpeme — USA

Leadership & Facilitation

• Effiong J. Udo, Ph.D — President, TPADI
• Mutombo Nkulu-Nsengha, Ph.D — Director, General Education & Pan African Literacy Commission
• Ya Sally, Deputy Director, General Education & Pan African Literacy Commission
• Emmanuel Zwanbin, Ph.D — Moderator

Who should attend

• African students and scholars in the diaspora (or planning to study abroad)
• Parents, mentors, and counselors guiding students through international education
• Educators, policymakers, and community leaders working on student success and diaspora engagement

Event details

• Date: Saturday, 30th August 2025
• Platform: Zoom
• Zoom ID: 943 0014 6883 • Password: 898145
• Time Zones:
  • 6:00 a.m. Nigeria
  • 2:00 p.m. Japan
  • 1:00 p.m. China
  • 8:00 a.m. Kenya
  • 7:00 a.m. South Africa
  • 5:00 a.m. Ghana
  • 12:00 a.m. North Carolina (US)

Tip: Join 5 minutes early to test your audio and settle in.

What you’ll learn (at a glance)

• Building academic resilience in unfamiliar systems
• Handling microaggressions and racial bias with clarity and support
• Balancing African identity and global exposure
• Finding communities, mentors, and opportunities that help you thrive
• Practical tips: applications, funding, visas, housing, and part-time work

How to join

1. Open Zoom at the event time that matches your location.
2. Enter Zoom ID: 943 0014 6883 and Password: 898145.
3. Bring your questions—there will be a live Q&A.

About the Pan-African Dialogue Institute

The Pan-African Dialogue Institute is an international think tank & network of academics, professionals, civil society and grassroot leaders in Africa and in the diaspora, connecting to enhance the dignity of Africans worldwide through education, policy and projects. The Commission on General Education and Pan-African Literacy advances inclusive, relevant, and globally competitive education rooted in African values.

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Share this post with a student, mentor, or parent who needs this conversation. Let’s ensure Africans abroad are not just surviving—but thriving while staying beautifully, confidently African.