Following a viral video on social media late Wednesday, Nigerians are still drawn to the sensation caused by the video. In the video, a young man identified as Chidera was seen destroying items belonging to his mother as he expressed anger and pain while carrying out the ‘rebellious act.’ While the upload of that video... Read More

December 12, 2017

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The Thread: “Marriage is not an achievement” | Nigerian man charges single ladies

In these parts, marriage is viewed as the ultimate— for women. As young ladies move a little past their teenage years, parents begin to mount pressure on them. If time passes without a husband to show for it, there’ll be snide comments, tears, family meetings and set-ups even, all in the name of “you can’t... Read More

Opinion

African parents, feminism, Marriage, The Thread

August 1, 2017

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Eketi Edima Ette: Here is something your parents didn’t tell you, but which you should know anyway

by Eketi Edima Ette My people, Come closer. Closer. Ehen. Let me tell you something. You see your parents? The ones whom you grew up with and perhaps, still live with? Yes, those ones. You see them? When they quarrel, stay in your lane. Especially if they’ve been married for over two decades. What... Read More

Opinion

African parents, Eketi Edima Ette, Interfering in conflict, Life hacks, opinion, Relationships

May 16, 2017

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The Thread: “Put it on my head” | All the things to look forward to doing as an African parent

African parents are surely and truly a peculiar lot. Whether in the motherland or across the Atlantic, their distinctive behaviour set them apart from their western counterparts. African parents can be annoying, frustrating, high-handed and often quite comical. But underneath all that beats a heart of love (yes, even when they are screaming “I will kill... Read More

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African parents, Africans in diaspora, child rearing, Nigerian mums, parenting, The Thread

May 11, 2017

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Opinion: How African parents teach girls to be gender slaves

by Nimi Princewill African parenting culture doesn’t exactly seem to be bosom friends with the feminine gender. A girl child in Africa is widely considered a future property of her potential suitor, so the need to prepare her (at least marketable enough) for marriage, becomes inherent! Let’s tarry a bit on gender responsibility, as required... Read More

Opinion

African parents, gender slaves, Nimi Princewill, opinion, patriarchy