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Elsa Majimbo said sending money to relatives is a common African practice that she 'hates' The 23-year-old social media star made the comments in a now-deleted TikTok rant.
Giving back is seen as an intrinsic part of the African philosophy of ubuntu, which stresses the importance of the family and community, rather than the individual.
In 2023 , funds sent home by African migrants amounted to about $95bn (Â72bn), according to the International Fund for Agricultural Development , which is almost the size of the Kenyan economy.
For Africans abroad the strain can be even greater as people expect more due to a belief that those overseas make a lot of money.
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