Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development

There is nothing wrong in people migrating from one place to another for various reasons. Usually, people have pressing issues that compel them to leave their natural environment to migrate to another new environment which may not be very friendly to them. Migration from one nation to another in contemporary Africa now seem different because a whole new lot of packages are now involved especially danger. The African continent, ordinarily, is a blessed continent because it has numerous mineral and human resources. Freedom to mingle and travel from one part of the world to another is not forbidden. In fact, freedom is one of the basic characteristics of the African continent. There is no gainsaying that Africa, just like some other continents in Africa have challenges facing it politically, socially, culturally, and economically. One of the challenges disturbing Africa in recent times is the trend in individual travels or migrations from African nations to some foreign nations in search of greener pastures. Migration can be caused as a result of war, political disturbances, economic instability, and cultural clashes amongst so many other things. This paper tends to look into the current trend in migration attitudes going on. It also tends to look at the dangers on the people and on the African identity. Before the coming of the white people, African engaged in migrations. Today, many have been exposed to various societal ills especially women and children as a result of migration. Thus, in recent times when nations are looking for what will elevate their status and identity, African continent cannot afford to allow indecent use of migrants across the world to ruin African identity across the globe. Hence, this paper will be looking at migrations, modern day slavery and its dangerous impact on African people and on the African continent. Africa have suffered drastically during the colonial rule and after. It has been called bad names and thus, African patriots, historians and nationalist have continued to strive to solidify African identity.

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