17/10/2024
On Generational Differences – Comparing the Millennial and Gen Z Firstborn Experience
Welcome, my people! In this episode of Conversations from the Diaspora, a Building Africa’s Future podcast, we’re diving into something we all know too well: the wahala of being the firstborn in an African home!
I’m joined by two amazing guests—a Nigerian-American Millennial and a Kenyan-American Gen Z—and we’re going to gist about what it’s really like growing up as the eldest son in an African immigrant family. From balancing African traditions with Western life to dealing with family expectations, we’re unpacking it all!
And you know I’ve got to add my own perspective as the firstborn daughter, because let’s be real, the pressure is different for us girls! 😅
In this episode, we’ll explore:
💥 The unique pressures and responsibilities of being the firstborn
💥 How our relationships with our parents have evolved over time
💥 The differences between how Millennials and Gen Z handle family life
💥 Gender expectations in African immigrant homes
Trust me, this one go loud! Whether you’re the firstborn yourself or you just want to understand the African family dynamics better, you’ll relate to this conversation.
