To be African and Western is to walk a delicate tightrope—balancing the deep-rooted traditions of one’s heritage with the ever-evolving norms of Western society. For many in the African diaspora or those raised between continents, identity is a constant negotiation.
In African culture, respect for elders, communal living, and deep ties to ancestry shape everyday life. In the West, individualism, personal freedom, and constant innovation dominate. Navigating both can feel disorienting—like switching languages and mindsets in a matter of seconds.