ADDI - African Diaspora Development Institute

ADDI - African Diaspora Development Institute ADDI - African Diaspora Development institute founded by Ambassador Arikana Chihombori-Quao, MD. - A

05/02/2026

This is legacy, this is culture!
Dr. Arikana , ADDI, and Ibrahim Traoré open culture week in BOBO DIOULASSO.

02/03/2026

This journey is about DNA, culture, and the return home.
Members of the diaspora traced their lineage, found their people, and walked back into their village as Bisa.

This is not tourism.
This is identity restored.

Watch the full Bisa Return Documentary on Dr. Arikana’s YouTube:

https://youtu.be/RPx48u2nHls?si=HyoVcJJ_Xr1-qqCs

All roads lead to Ouagadougou.

12/05/2025

Today we show the world what unity looks like. The 700 didn’t just arrive in Burkina Faso — we put in work. Hands in the cement, bricks in motion, sweat in the sun, all answering the clarion call for a stronger, sovereign Africa. This is service. This is sacrifice. This is solidarity.

WE ARE THE 700.

11/26/2025

Tonight, we share a special moment from our recent mission to Burkina Faso — a celebration of culture, connection, and the spirit that unites us.

The The Golden Team, a dance troupe formed by students of Joseph Ki-Zerbo University, welcomed the ADDI delegation with the heartbeat of Africa — rhythm, drum, and movement.

From the university grounds to the IDP camps, these moments reminded us that no matter where we are in the world, our culture speaks one language. Music and dance carried the story of unity, dignity, and the power of African descendants coming home.

This episode highlights how Burkina Faso embraced us with open arms, and how the diaspora continues to stand with the people, culture, and future of Africa.

Watch, share, and stay connected as ADDI continues bridging the diaspora with the continent — one heartbeat at a time.
Follow Golden Team: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ADPHUKx7H/

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