Christmas is often imagined as a season of homecoming, but for millions of people around the world, that idea of home doesn’t exist.

In this episode, we meet Gopolang, one of an estimated 300 million people experiencing homelessness globally. He lives on the streets of Johannesburg, surviving through plastic recycling. Our reporter Mpho Lakaje spends time with him during the festive season, revealing what Christmas looks like when daily survival comes first.



The episode also looks at how Christmas traditions are changing in Nigeria. Many people remember a time of open doors and shared food, but rising costs and urban life have pushed some traditional dishes off the table. At a food festival in Lagos, chefs and organisers are working to revive those meals and the memories attached to them.



Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna

Producers: Ayuba Iliya, Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba, Blessing Aderogba

Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah

Senior Producer: Daniel Dadzie

Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla