In this episode, I’m breaking down two big topics many of you have been asking about — the DV Lottery 2027 and dual citizenship. The U.S. government is open, but the DV Lottery is still not open yet, so I clear up the confusion around dates, the meaning of “DV 2027,” and the confirmed $1 application fee.
I also share key information from Zambia’s 61st Independence celebration, including the processes for dual citizenship based on when you obtained U.S. citizenship:
whether you need to file a Notice of Acquisition or apply for Bestowal to regain your Zambian citizenship.
This episode is not just for Zambians.
No matter where you're from, I encourage you to look up your own country's laws on dual citizenship and requirements for children traveling on foreign passports. Every country is different, and these details matter.
I also tell a personal story about traveling home with my son on his American passport — and how learning about Section 3 saved us from a potential border headache. This is a must-listen for any parent in the diaspora.
If you’re Zambian and need more information, you can contact the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Washington, D.C.:
📍 Address:
1529 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
📞 Phone:
(202) 234-4111 / (202) 234-4302
📧 Consular Email:
consular@zambiaembassy.org
🌍 Website:
https://www.zambiaembassy.org
If your country has a different process, feel free to share your experience with me — this is a global community, and we learn from each other.
Tune in, stay informed, and stay connected.
Lweendo — Tales of a U.S. and Beyond-Bound Journey.
#ImmigrantJourney #ComingToAmerica #LandingInAmerica #DiasporaLife #ZambiaKuChalo #ImmigrantLife
In this episode, I’m breaking down two big topics many of you have been asking about — the DV Lottery 2027 and dual citizenship. The U.S. government is open, but the DV Lottery is still not open yet, so I clear up the confusion around dates, the meaning of “DV 2027,” and the confirmed $1 application fee.
I also share key information from Zambia’s 61st Independence celebration, including the processes for dual citizenship based on when you obtained U.S. citizenship:
whether you need to file a Notice of Acquisition or apply for Bestowal to regain your Zambian citizenship.
This episode is not just for Zambians.
No matter where you're from, I encourage you to look up your own country's laws on dual citizenship and requirements for children traveling on foreign passports. Every country is different, and these details matter.
I also tell a personal story about traveling home with my son on his American passport — and how learning about Section 3 saved us from a potential border headache. This is a must-listen for any parent in the diaspora.
If you’re Zambian and need more information, you can contact the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Washington, D.C.:
📍 Address:
1529 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
📞 Phone:
(202) 234-4111 / (202) 234-4302
📧 Consular Email:
consular@zambiaembassy.org
🌍 Website:
https://www.zambiaembassy.org
If your country has a different process, feel free to share your experience with me — this is a global community, and we learn from each other.
Tune in, stay informed, and stay connected.
Lweendo — Tales of a U.S. and Beyond-Bound Journey.
#ImmigrantJourney #ComingToAmerica #LandingInAmerica #DiasporaLife #ZambiaKuChalo #ImmigrantLife
Guests: Prisscah V, Mutsah M, Kola, Dr. Musoma
In this powerful episode, we unpack the concept of Black Tax — the financial expectations placed on immigrants by families back home. Rooted in love, culture, and care, this sense of duty is deeply embedded in African values. Giving back often brings pride and meaning. But what happens when cultural expectations clash with the realities of living in America?
We explore:
Should we help immediately or first understand America?
What happened to paying it forward?
When does helping turn into dependency?
Is lifestyle creep reducing our ability to give?
Why are needs sometimes exaggerated?
Can support be mutual — check-ins, indigenous food, or simply a “hello”?
This honest conversation brings warmth, laughter, tension, and a collective agreement: we love to give, but not at the cost of our well-being.
Quote of the Episode:
"Don’t take away from your children what made you a man." — Unknown
Book Mentioned: Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud
🔥 Real talk for real people. Part 2 is a must.