#What is in a name?#. Your African name makes you unique - Never let anyone shorten it for their own ease. Your African name is meaningful!

#What is in a name?#. Your African name makes you unique - Never let anyone shorten it for their own ease. Your African name is meaningful!

Author: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji April 16, 2024 Duration: 12:15
#What is in a name?#. Your African name makes you unique - Never let anyone shorten it for their own ease. Your African name is meaningful! Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!

Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji hosts Ndisco's Village Meeting for Africans-Society and Culture Clash, creating a vital discussion platform that bridges continents. This podcast convenes a modern-day village square, gathering voices from across the African diaspora-immigrants, their children born abroad, and those living on the continent itself. Each episode delves into the real and often complex clashes between traditional societies and contemporary cultures, examining both the enriching positives and the challenging negatives of this dynamic. You’ll hear candid conversations that feel like a summary of a lengthy, heartfelt village meeting, covering how these cultural intersections affect daily life, identity, and community. The discussions are grounded in the lived experiences of youths, young adults, men, and women, tackling themes from family dynamics and parenting to education and personal growth. By focusing on authentic stories and shared dilemmas, the podcast moves beyond theory to explore practical realities. It’s a space for reflection and understanding, offering listeners a sense of connection and insight into the ongoing negotiation between heritage and new horizons. Tune in for thoughtful dialogue that honors the past while navigating the present.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 98

Ndisco's Village Meeting for Africans - Society and Culture Clash. A discussion platform for immigrants in diaspora and homeland.
Podcast Episodes
Africa: Society & Culture – What qualifies one to become an Ezeji (Yam Lord) in accordance with the Igbo tradition)? (Part 3) (Emphases on Iri ji in Mbaise Nation.) With our special guest: Ezeji, Dr. Kachi Nwoga [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:59
Africa: Society & Culture – What qualifies one to become an Ezeji (Yam Lord) in accordance with the Igbo tradition)? (Part 3) (Emphases on Iri ji in Mbaise Nation.) With our special guest: Ezeji, Dr. Kachi Nwoga Support…
Africa: Society & Culture - What are the keen responsibilities of Ndi Ezeji (Yam Lords) during Ahiajoku (New Yam Festival/Iri Ji in Igboland)? (Emphases on Iri Ji Mbaise Nation!) With our Special Guest: Ezeji, Dr. Kachi Nwoga. (Part 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:13
Africa: Society & Culture - What are the keen responsibilities of Ndi Ezeji (Yam Lords) during Ahiajoku (New Yam Festival/Iri Ji in Igboland)? (Emphases on Iri Ji Mbaise Nation!) With our Special Guest: Ezeji, Dr. Kachi…
Africa: Society & Culture - What are the keen responsibilities of Ndi Ezeji (Yam Lords) during Ahiajoku (New Yam Festival/Iri Ji in Igboland)?  (Emphases on Iri Ji Mbaise Nation!)  With our Special Guest: Ezeji, Dr. Kachi Nwoga. (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:09
Africa: Society & Culture - What are the keen responsibilities of Ndi Ezeji (Yam Lords) during Ahiajoku (New Yam Festival/Iri Ji in Igboland)? (Emphases on Iri Ji Mbaise Nation!) With our Special Guest: Ezeji, Dr. Kachi…