If you’ve ever planned an event for the diaspora, you already know — time is just a suggestion. It doesn’t matter what the invitation says, what reminders you send, or how hard you pray. When an event starts at 6 PM, the only people who will be there on time are the event staff and the overachieving aunties who misread the invite and arrived at 3 PM “to help.”

The RSVP Mirage: ‘Coming Soon’ Means Absolutely Nothing

Diaspora event organizers know the struggle: You send out invitations, get 200 RSVPs, and a flood of WhatsApp replies saying, “I’m coming soon.” But what does “soon” really mean? For some, it’s “I might show up if my meeting ends on time.” For others, it’s “I’ll be there when the party is wrapping up and act surprised that I missed everything.”

And then there are those who say “On my way” when they haven’t even left the house. Their GPS isn’t on, their outfit isn’t picked, and deep down, they know they won’t make it. But they’ll still send “Almost there” texts while ironing their clothes.

Diaspora events are about connection, culture, and vibes — so don’t stress too much about timing

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