African (Dis)Unity? South Africans, Nigerians & The Truth We Avoid

Podcast: Context with Sebenzile Nkambule · Sebenzile Nkambule

Opublikowano: 2026-05-01

We often speak about African unity as if it is automatic. But beneath that idea are real tensions — between countries, communities, and people. In this episode of Context, Sebenzile Nkambule explores the ongoing friction between South Africans and Nigerians, using it as a lens to examine deeper questions about identity, migration, economic pressure, and belonging on the continent. This conversation unpacks: the history of tensions and key incidents between South Africans and Nigeriansthe role of economic competition and systemic failurehow narratives and perceptions shape conflictwhy avoiding difficult conversations weakens unitywhat it will ta...