Ubuntu tensions in migrant remittance behaviour: the case of African migrants’ lived experiences

Umoru, U, Siwale, J ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6315-0896, Aluko, O ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4107-5194 and Adegbile, A, 2025. Ubuntu tensions in migrant remittance behaviour: the case of African migrants’ lived experiences. International Migration Review. ISSN 0197-9183 (Forthcoming)

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Abstract

This study, based on in-depth interviews with 50 African migrants living in the UK, argues for a more nuanced approach to studying their remittance behaviour. Drawing from the tension-centered approach, we posit that African migrants derived their remittance behaviour in tensional ways based on the philosophy of Ubuntu, which is both enabling and constraining, stemming from the social context of the home and host countries. This occurs through ongoing negotiation with allegiance to Ubuntu from their home African country, their acculturation to the host country, and migrants scaling back from remitting due to ongoing experiences. In addition to examining migrant remittance behaviour as a dynamic and contested negotiation, the socio-cultural implications of such remittance behaviour patterns are identified. We conclude by discussing some implications for future research on remittance behaviour. Our research thus contributes to a more fine-grained understanding of the remittance behaviour of African migrants.

Item Type:	Journal article
Publication Title:	International Migration Review
Creators:	Umoru, U., Siwale, J., Aluko, O. and Adegbile, A.
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Date:	3 April 2025
ISSN:	0197-9183
Identifiers:	Number Type 2422515 Other
Divisions:	Schools > Nottingham Business School
Record created by:	Melissa Cornwell
Date Added:	30 May 2025 15:19
Last Modified:	30 May 2025 15:19
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/53665

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