RS 05: On African Childhood, Parental Love, and Cultural Expectations

What does it feel like growing up as an African Child? The spontaneous spanks from mama; the aggressive pleading of the blood of Jesus, the comparative analysis with other children; understanding of the value of honour and respect; the tenacity and resilience learnt through family values; and so on.

It’s a blend of many experiences that brings mixed feelings.

Join me, CJ Lewenje and Tony Chikafa, fellow Post Graduate students at the University of Sussex, as we discuss similarities in our upbringing in Nigeria, Zambia and Zimbabwe and the implications on our lives currently.

Key Takeaway

You may not have control over your environment or circumstances, but you do have the power to choose how you respond.

Resources

Sound Credit

Inspiring Teaser  by Rafael Krux
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Story Of My Life by AlekSound
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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About The Show

On RE: Spectrum, Abraham highlights ideas, thoughts and questions he has had to process on his leadership journey.

By exploring lessons, insights, stories, and questions based on his values, beliefs, and experiences, he hopes that you get empowered with the clarity, boldness, strategies and tools to lead an informed and purposeful life.

Author

I am an award-winning changemaker, designer, and multimedia storyteller. I am committed to the global agenda for economic growth and social inclusion and dedicated to promoting ethical and digital leadership for the development of communities. One of my mission in life is to help contribute to a new African narrative by challenging the mindset, culture and traditions that inhibit our growth.

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