Roots & Returns: Land, Identity, and the African Diaspora—

How do land, migration, and investment shape Nigeria’s evolving economy? Exploring the “homecoming economy,” this course examines diaspora remittances, land ownership, and urban transformation. Through case studies, policy analysis, and guest speakers—from investors to planners—students will unpack the complex dynamics of return, identity, and development in African cities.

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