In today’s connected world, African professionals are making bold moves, stepping into global roles, joining international companies, and contributing to cross-continental teams. But with opportunity often comes a quiet tension: the clash of cultures, the unspoken rules, and the need to ‘fit in’ while holding on to who you are. From greetings and dress codes, to communication styles and even lunch choices, African identity often meets global expectations in ways that are both enriching and, at times, exhausting.

We unpack the real-life experiences of Africans navigating diversity, inclusion, and sometimes subtle exclusion in multinational workplaces with diversity expert, Asanda Ngoasheng.