Staying Connected With African Social Network

By Cornelia White


African social network offers a platform for Africans who share similar ideas and interests to meet and exchange their points of view. It also enhances business connections and cultural exchanges through exchange of ideas. The connection is facilitated by networking blogs and websites that are dedicated to promoting African welfare within the continent and abroad. Talented Africans can use the platform to access a global audience.

Groups are formed on the basis of common interests like geographical location, ideological interests, similar profession or business interests. It is common to find Africans living in a certain country abroad forming a networking group. Others are brought together by artistic interests such as the love for a particular music genre. Events are organized and invitations sent on the basis of these common interests.

Social networking sites have offered an opportunity for singles to find love partners. The forum acts as a meeting point for single people from the same region living abroad. These singles meet in private chat rooms and organize dates. They identify suitable partners by images and details given on their profile. Privacy is enhanced by restricting viewership of profiles to registered members only.

Business men and women use the forum to expand their networks as investors and entrepreneurs. They meet and share ideas about the sector with the aim of learning from the experiences of each other. They understand the markets, raw materials, restrictions and opportunities available in different regions. The networks help them to expand and establish strategic links for their investments.

Professionals working in the same area create forums where knowledge is exchanged and experiences shared. Event organizers target the group by posting venues and dates to attract members. Experiences shared act as comparisons of working environments in different geographical locations. Members benefit from sharing information on blogs and expanding their networks in the profession.

Persons seeking to join any of the networks available are required to register and give details on their interests. Some of the categories include dating, career, religion and presence in a particular region. Interaction between members is restricted to the public sphere like blogs or private messaging in the inbox. One may register into a group and leave at will. It is the prerogative of the admin to accept or decline a request by a member to join.

Most networking sites offer open membership without stringent vetting rules. The website can be accessed from any part of the world as long as the participant has an interest or connection to Africa. People in the diaspora have used this opportunity to establish and maintain connections with their native country. Organizations are using the forum to bring people together and discuss coping mechanisms in new environments.

The continent and its inhabitants have felt the effect of African social network in a big way. They can share business interests, culture, ideas and speak in one voice over an issue. Relationships that have been formed on this forum have proceeded to become stronger and rewarding to partners. Refugee organizations have exploited the opportunity to connect separated family members. The networks have nurtured ideas that will transform the continent forever.




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