Togo VS Ivory Coast (Eng/Fr ST) Korean African's Clash on Identity, Language & Culture | Evolve Pod

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🌍 What does it truly mean to be African? In this deep and honest conversation, El Vato (Togo), African Ryou (Ivory Coast) ‪@african_ryou‬ and Hakim (Ghana) with Jack from Evolve HQ, discuss identity, culture, and misconceptions about Africa.

🚀 From growing up in Africa while looking "Asian" to the misconceptions people have in Korea and beyond, this discussion explores what it really means to represent Africa on the global stage.

Timestamps:
0:24 Trailer
0:30 What does it mean to be African?
3:17 Misconceptions of Africa in Asia
4:23 Africa's portrayal in the UK
6:00 Family culture in Africa VS Asia
9:32 Italki
11:35 Changing culture
12:07 Vato's experience in Thailand
15:35 Korean culture and stress
17:07 Pakistani culture and family
18:35 Dealing with stress
20:57 Koreans in Da Nang (Vietnam)
21:34 Koreans outside of Korea
22:28 Greeting people in public places
26:39 Vato & Ryou arguing about greeting
29:13 How Africa shaped your identity
33:17 Ryou and Vato's experiences in Africa
35:57 Is Africa dangerous?
37:33 Hakim's experience in Pakistan
38:55 A call from Ryou's mother...
39:16 Outro

🔍 Topics Covered:

What being African means beyond race and appearance
The media’s influence on Africa’s image worldwide
Why family values are stronger in Africa than in Korea
The fast-paced Korean lifestyle vs. Africa’s community-driven culture
Koreans abroad vs. Koreans in Korea—how stress changes people
💬 Do you relate to any of these experiences? Let us know in the comments!

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