What does Asagai represent?

In _A Raisin in the Sun_, Asagai represents a connection to African culture and heritage. He is a Nigerian student who is passionate about his African roots and is involved in the Nigerian independence movement. He encourages Beneatha to embrace her African heritage and to be proud of her identity. Asagai also represents a potential romantic interest for Beneatha, and his presence in the play adds an element of tension and conflict to the character's relationships with other characters.