Periagoge
Scenario

When cultural humor doesn't translate across borders

My Nigerian grandmother's stories always had everyone rolling on the floor but when I try to tell them to my American friends they just stare at me blankly and I feel like I'm losing something precious.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The comedy that shaped your identity feels meaningless in your current context, creating a crisis of cultural belonging.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with African comedy traditions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.