African students and bullying abroad

The tragic murder of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong in the US has sparked renewed conversation about the challenges African children face in foreign schools.

While Javits's father suspects his son's killing may have been linked to bullying, police have yet to confirm any connection. However, his death has prompted many to share their own experiences of bullying while studying abroad.

Morayo Alofabi-Brown, an entrepreneur and TV host, is among those who have spoken openly about their experiences with bullying. She spoke to Focus on Africa about the impact it had on her and why Javits’s death brought back painful memories. We also heard from Adetola Ademola, a digital creator who relocated from Nigeria to the US, where she is raising her two daughters. One of her daughters has also experienced bullying.

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna

Producers: Fana Negash

Senior Producer: Keikantse Shumba and Priyanka Sippy

Technical Producer: Davis Mwasaru

Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla