Brain Hostage – A Tale of Return and Pan-African Awakening

Brain Hostage tells the story of a new African generation rising against modern forms of slavery: brain drain, migration myths, and self-alienation.

After decades of Western exploitation—where Africa’s muscles, resources, and minds were shipped abroad—Dr. Beteck, the eldest son of the Enow family, makes the radical choice to return home and give back to Mother Africa.

But back home, not everyone shares his vision. Faced with the hostility of family members like Cindy—who see his return as a threat to their dreams of living abroad—he must navigate the clash between Pan-African ideals and deep-rooted colonial mindsets.

This powerful novel challenges the reader to rethink migration, development, and identity in a 21st-century African context.

A bold narrative of awakening, resistance, and the reclaiming of African dignity.