‘Dhaqan Celis’: Cultural Rehabilitation or Involuntary Return?

Who are the Windrush Generation?

In this episode, Khaddija examines the history and legacy of the Windrush Generation. From their arrival in Britain to help rebuild the country after World War II to the injustices exposed by the Windrush scandal, the episode explores how policy shifts transformed an invited population into one that was later questioned and marginalized. Drawing on culture, history, and migration research, the discussion reflects on race, citizenship, and the broader pattern of nations welcoming migrant labor while resisting migrant belonging. To get in touch, feel free to email us at reflectionsonmigration@gmail.com [reflectionsongration@gmail.com]! Follow us on Instagram @reflections_onmigraion! Love and light, Khaddija and Lola Sources Dispelling the myths: the true story of the Windrush Generation | TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities [https://www.torch.ox.ac.uk/article/dispelling-the-myths-the-true-story-of-the-windrush-generation] Who were the Windrush generation? [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3w4q1ee1p4o] Windrush Scandal Explained - Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants [https://jcwi.org.uk/reportsbriefings/windrush-scandal-explained/] The Windrush Scandal: An Insider’s Reflection [https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00086495.2020.1722378] Amelia Gentleman on Windrush: 'I've felt like an immigration case worker' | Membership | The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/membership/2018/apr/20/amelia-gentleman-windrush-immigration] Black Dreams: The Legacy of Generation Windrush | Atmos [https://atmos.earth/political-landscapes/black-dreams-the-legacy-of-the-windrush-generation/] Immigration Act 1971 [https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/77/contents] "Windrush Generation" | History | Research Starters [https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/windrush-generation] 2. Why did we come? | Memory, Migration and (De)Colonisation in the Caribbean and Beyond [https://read.uolpress.co.uk/read/memory-migration-and-de-colonisation-in-the-caribbean-and-beyond/section/03eec1b2-0296-48b4-8651-e69a1795ef86#fn1]

‘Dhaqan Celis’: Cultural Rehabilitation or Involuntary Return?

Dhaqan Celis — the Somali diaspora practice of sending children "back home" for cultural rehabilitation — has long existed in the shadows. Now, as young Somalis document and share their experiences, a sharper question emerges: Is this cruel, or is it a necessary anchor of identity for diaspora communities? To get in touch, feel free to email us at reflectionsonmigration@gmail.com [reflectionsongration@gmail.com]! Follow us on Instagram @reflections_onmigraion! Love and light, Khaddija and Lola Sources  Re-education Trips of Somali Children and Youth [https://us.dk/media/3z2cjc5m/re-education-trips-of-somali-children-and-youth.pdf] Ambivalent returns: Dhaqan-celis and counter-diasporic migration among second-generation Somalis [https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/glob.12324]  Somali ‘rehab’: re-education camps where children are locked up, beaten and abused | Somalia | The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/mar/12/somali-rehab-re-education-camps-where-children-are-locked-up-beaten-and-abused#:~:text=Dhaqan%20celis%20is%20a%20well,drinking%20or%20%E2%80%9Cacting%20out%E2%80%9D]. By far the worst experience ever. : r/Somalia [https://www.reddit.com/r/Somalia/comments/1m58q4k/by_far_the_worst_experience_ever/] (Reddit thread) View of Failed Diaspora | Nordic Journal of African Studies [https://njas.fi/njas/article/view/194/185]

Morocco Trip Recap

In September 2025, your hosts visited Morocco after not seeing each other for four years. In this bonus episode, we talk about our recent trip to Morocco and our experiences as Black women navigating travel.  To get in touch, feel free to email us at reflectionsonmigration@gmail.com [reflectionsongration@gmail.com]! Follow us on Instagram @reflections_onmigraion! Love and light, Khaddija and Lola

The Dirty Truth Behind Detty December

Diaspora homecomings have become a big cultural movement that has boosted tourism, music, culture and arts in many African countries. However, as this cultural movement continues to garner international attention, it raises questions about diaspora engagement and local populations. In this episode, we talk about diaspora homecoming, cultural tourism and diaspora engagement as a development initiative.    To get in touch, feel free to email us at reflectionsonmigration@gmail.com [reflectionsongration@gmail.com]! Follow us on Instagram @reflections_onmigraion! Love and light, Khaddija and Lola Sources Detty December: How Nigeria’s biggest city became the world’s hottest winter party destination | CNN [https://edition.cnn.com/travel/detty-december-nigeria-lagos-ghana] Detty December started as a Nigerian cultural moment. Now it’s spreading across the continent – and minting money [https://theconversation.com/detty-december-started-as-a-nigerian-cultural-moment-now-its-spreading-across-the-continent-and-minting-money-258949] How Detty December Is quietly creating Nigeria’s real estate gold rush [https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/weekend-beats/how-detty-december-is-quietly-creating-nigerias-real-estate-gold-rush/] Nigeria: "Detty December" Makes Lagos Africa’s Official Party Capital | Firstpost Africa | N18G [https://youtu.be/Ik7dtjy5IjM?si=pVd-YRkus59PilAK] A Guide to Africa's Detty December [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/detty-december-nigeria-ghana-south-africa-kenya-festive-season-1235202842/] Lagos Detty December revenue hits $71.6 million, with $44 million from hotels, $13 million from short-lets - Commercium Africa [https://commercium.africa/news/2025/01/lagos-detty-december-revenue-hits-71-6-million-with-44-million-from-hotels-13-million-from-short-lets/] When Detty December Gets Dirty: Price Gouging, Burnout Hit West Africa’s Biggest Party - Travel Noire [https://travelnoire.com/detty-december-fatigue]

Death in Dubai Part 2: Forced vs. Voluntary Migration

The Death in Dubai and shady recruitments for Russia saga continues… This week, we continue the conversation surrounding the last two cases covered in the previous episode. How do we distinguish between voluntary and forced migration? What does choosing look like if you are misled towards a specific, detrimental choice?  To get in touch, feel free to email us at reflectionsonmigration@gmail.com [reflectionsongration@gmail.com]! Follow us on Instagram @reflections_onmigraion! Love and light, Khaddija and Lola Death in Dubai: #DubaiPortaPotty - BBC Africa Eye Documentary [https://youtu.be/OboT09uRw6M?si=P10DNJ8jM8oKK-fE] Man in Dubai sex trafficking exposé not Ugandan – envoy | Monitor [https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/man-in-dubai-sex-trafficking-expos%C3%A9-not-ugandan-envoy-5237164] Uganda: Govt Sends Experts to UAE Over Sex-Trade Kingpin Mwesigwa - allAfrica.com [https://allafrica.com/stories/202510010051.html] Dubai party boss 'arrested' for trafficking women with false promises of wealth - Birmingham Live [https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/dubai-party-boss-arrested-trafficking-32563535] Jacob Zuma’s daughter accused of tricking men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine | South Africa | The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/25/jacob-zuma-daughter-accused-tricking-men-fighting-for-russia-in-ukraine] TikTok influencers apologize for campaign enticing South African women to drone-factory jobs in Russia - The Globe and Mail [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-tiktok-influencers-south-africa-russian-jobs-drone-factory-apologize/] Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla resigns as South African MP over Russia mercenary recruitment scandal [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2dndy228xo] South Africans trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war, Ramaphosa says [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93djnedql3o]