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African Diaspora USA & Canada WhatsApp Group
For Africans across the US and Canada, from Houston, Atlanta and DC to New York and Toronto: sending money home, investing back home, careers, travel and city meetups.
Join the WhatsApp groupOr create a free Jump.AFRICA accountFree to joinAdmin-approved membersClear rules, no spamSupport: support@jump.africa
What you get inside
- USD and CAD to naira and cedi rates, and the cheapest ways to send money
- Investing and property back home
- Careers, travel and family
- City meetups
Who it's for
- Africans living in the US and Canada
- Students and new immigrants
- Professionals and founders with ties back home
- Anyone supporting family in Africa
How joining works
Takes about a minute on your phone.
Tap "Join the WhatsApp group"The invite opens in WhatsApp on your phone or WhatsApp Web.
Request to joinAn admin approves you, usually the same day. This keeps bots and scammers out.
Say hello and connectIntroduce yourself, then find members on the Jump.AFRICA network to message privately.
More than a group chat
Members also use these free Jump.AFRICA tools.
Live FX rates →Official and parallel naira, cedi, shilling and rand rates, updated daily.Quick Exchange →Get a quote to convert between currencies.Network & forum →Find members, start discussions and message people privately.News & guides →Practical guides on living, working and investing in Africa.Business events →Conferences, summits and networking events across Africa.
Ready to meet people who get it?
Join Jump.AFRICA Diaspora · US & Canada on WhatsApp. It's free.
House rules
Every group follows the same rules, so it stays useful and safe.
- Be respectful. No spam, chain messages or repeated promos.
- Admins will never message you first about money, investments, "account managers" or recovery services. Anyone who does is a scammer: report and block.
- No private money deals or P2P trades inside the group.
- Nothing posted is financial, legal or investment advice.
Questions people ask
How do I join the African Diaspora USA & Canada WhatsApp Group?
Tap "Join the WhatsApp group" on this page. The invite opens in WhatsApp; request to join and an admin will approve you, usually the same day. It is free.
Is it free?
Yes. All Jump.AFRICA WhatsApp groups are free to join, and so is a basic Jump.AFRICA account.
Who runs the group?
The group is run by the Jump.AFRICA team, a pan-African platform for FX rates, networking, events and guides. Admins approve every new member and remove spam.
How do I stay safe?
Admins will never message you first about money or investments. Do not send money to anyone you meet in a group without checking them first; you can use a verified professional on Jump.AFRICA to check a deal.
Can I message members privately?
Yes. Create a free Jump.AFRICA account to find members on the network, see their profiles and message them, including on our encrypted Messenger.
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