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.
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.
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