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Hi! I’m Joy, a Louisiana-born, Nigerian-American writer who’s obsessed with literature, research, and the untold histories of Africa and the Black diaspora. The Braid Blog is where I weave it all together: memory, literature, culture, and the quiet power in our everyday lives. Think of this space as part archive, part altar–always an offering.
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This article explores the intertwined histories of Nigeria and Ghana, focusing on immigration dynamics during economic shifts. Following Nigeria’s oil boom, Ghanaians moved to Nigeria for opportunities, but subsequent economic decline led to xenophobic deportations, notably the “Ghana Must Go” expulsion. The Ghana Must Go bags now symbolize past turmoil and cultural unity.
