A deep dive into the 2026 World Cup moment — and what it really means for African fans.
In this episode, we break down:
What the FIFA PASS actually is (and isn’t)
The emotion and pride surrounding AFCON, Zambia 2012, Ghana 2010, and Africa’s 10-team milestone
The reality of U.S. travel bans affecting fans from qualifying nations
And the quiet pause of the Diversity Visa Lottery following recent U.S. events
It’s about sport, yes — but also about access, memory, migration, and the bittersweet experience of cheering from afar.
🎧 Tune in for truth, heart, and perspective — from the stadium to the screen, and everywhere in between.
A deep dive into the 2026 World Cup moment — and what it really means for African fans.
In this episode, we break down:
What the FIFA PASS actually is (and isn’t)
The emotion and pride surrounding AFCON, Zambia 2012, Ghana 2010, and Africa’s 10-team milestone
The reality of U.S. travel bans affecting fans from qualifying nations
And the quiet pause of the Diversity Visa Lottery following recent U.S. events
It’s about sport, yes — but also about access, memory, migration, and the bittersweet experience of cheering from afar.
🎧 Tune in for truth, heart, and perspective — from the stadium to the screen, and everywhere in between.
When I first came to the U.S., the only library I knew was in Towson. I took buses just to check my email—sometimes months apart—because I didn’t yet understand how accessible public and student libraries really were.
In this episode, I reflect on how libraries quietly supported my journey as an international student: free internet, quiet study spaces, and access to university libraries simply by having a student ID.
I also share what reignited this conversation for me—an appreciation talk with my former primary school headmistress, memories of borrowed books and office libraries, conversations with fellow podcasters building libraries across Africa, and recent reminders that libraries are still deeply relevant in a world of TikTok and short-form content.
Most importantly, I talk about discovering library programs for children—reading, music, play areas, computers—when my son needed them most, and realizing we could have been using these resources years earlier.
Libraries are not just for studying. They are community spaces, creative spaces, and places of access. Whether you’re new to America or thinking about libraries back home, don’t sleep on them.