This is the diaspora child with not only visions and
dreams, but they ALSO have plans and goals that will help make Somalia a better
country. The ambitious children dream of returning to their homeland, they
dream of making a difference. They are often positive bunches that are unfazed
by the news of regular bombings and other shocking news. They are quietly
working hard to make something of themselves, never forgetting their aim to be
a part of the success of their country.
The Politician Diaspora Child
This is the diaspora child that grew up listening to
their parents’ discussions about Somalia with keen interest. You will find
Hiiran.com and other Somali websites bookmarked on their computers. They
confidently join the elders in discussions regarding politics and are able to
give you a breakdown of the president’s full name and tribe. They always have a
say regarding the latest ‘moshin’ or the latest member of the parliament. Needless
to say, they hope to enter the world of politics one day, though they are quick
to confirm that ‘it will be to help Somalia, not my pockets’.
The Westernised Diaspora
Child
This is the diaspora child that may greet you sometimes with
a loud “Yo! Yo!” or may catch your
eye due to the form fitting garments they are wearing. This group of people are
often colloquially referred to as the ‘Lost Ones’ the ‘Dhaqan Celis’ kids. They
have fully merged into the society they grew up with. They embrace a ‘YOLO’ attitude
to life as you see them speeding in their cars, bumping their head at the sound
of loud music.
The Freshy Diaspora Child
This is the term often given to the diaspora child who
has migrated to a western country not too long ago and who has struggled to
lose their accent. “It’s not b it’s p, and it’s not v it’s f” is a correction
they always hear yet the colour purple remains burble for them. As a result,
they are often the joke of their entourage though they take it all in light
humour. In fact, they are proud of their origin and aren’t afraid to show it.
Often seen in the mall with a miswak in their mouth or sporting bright yellow
jilbabs, they are keen to preserve their culture in their heart.
The Clueless Diaspora
Child
This group of diaspora children are considered the most
confused compared to the other categories. This is the child who has moved too
many times to be able to call somewhere home. They are the children who have
never seen Somalia and picture it as a distant land with lots of camels and
beaches. Their inability to communicate in Somali leaves them unable to
comprehend and follow conversations about their “homeland”. They are unable to
answer basic questions relating to Somalia such as the name of the current
president and may instead reply with a baffled look, asking “does Somalia
really have a president?!”
The Cultural Diaspora Child
These are the children who venture into school wearing
baatis and macawiis on non-uniform days. They are the young adults who break
into gabay or bring forth a mahmah whenever they have a point to make. They
love to share what they know about their culture and keenly invite others into
their conversations so that they too are infatuated with Somalia as they are.
‘You know, in Somalia...’ is how they often start their sentences as they
passionately explain the traditions of their homeland to whoever lends them an
ear.
Leave your comments bellow and answer 'Which Diaspora Child Do You Think You Are?"
Leave your comments bellow and answer 'Which Diaspora Child Do You Think You Are?"
By Hayaat Abdi
Coypwriter - Amelle Ismail
Coypwriter - Amelle Ismail
Started off as a freshy diaspora child then suddenly, metamorphosised to westernised and clueless diaspora boy. Remained as such for a while, got some guidance and valuable advice from family, teachers and people who care and now working towards becoming ambitious, faithful and cultured diaspora man. How would I describe myself?..I would call myself one heaven of a lucky diaspora man. Thanks, first, to Allah swt and secondly to my parents. My ultimate dua is..Oh Allah please don'the make me become a politician diaspora man...There is so many of them and they are the least honest and ambitious of all the diaspora children.
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