Ndisco's Village Meeting for Africans - Society and Culture Clash. A discussion platform for immigrants in diaspora and homeland.

Africa: Society & Culture -  MEDITATION:  What is it? Why should we meditate? Key benefits of meditation that could help change our lives for the better! Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast Series 3 Episode 36 Hosted by: Dr. Marcellina N. Oparaoji 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...

Africa: Society & Culture -  IMPOSTER SYNDROME: What is it? Why does it happen? Do you suffer from it? How do you overcome it? Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast: Series 3 Episode 37 Hosted by: Dr. Marcellina N. Oparaoji 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 ab...

Africa: Society & Culture - Washing cooking ingredients with salt destroys illness-causing pathogens.  Truth or Myth? Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast - Series 3 Episode 34 Host: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji 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...

Africa: Society & Culture - Many Are Now Retiring  -  Primarily The Baby Boomers Generation (Born between 1946 and 1964). Why is this generation considered the least prepared to retire?  Here a few reasons why, and what can still be done about it! Ndisco's Village Meeting - Series 3 Episode 35 Hosted by: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live...

Africa: Society & Culture - Educated and skilled women who have decided to pursue their careers/professions, while married with children  - Their triumphs and challenges. Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast Series 3 Episode 31 Hosted by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"!  It should no...

Africa: Society & Culture - Educated and skilled women who have decided to be 'stay-at-home' moms - Their triumphs and challenges. Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast - Series 3 Episode 32 Hosted by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji 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 shou...

Africa: Society & Culture - Educated and skilled women who have decided not to get married and not have children, to pursue careers - Their triumphs and challenges. Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast - Series 3 Episode 33 Hosted by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"!  It should not be...

Africa: Society & Culture - Finding it difficult to embrace aging gracefully, or loathe it and not knowing what to do about it? Here are 8 helping tips to consider. Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast Series 3 Episode 29 Hosted by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"!  It should not be j...

Africa: Society & Culture -  How does the world view the aging (or ageing)? Here are the top concerns on the subject matter! Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast Series 3 Episode 30 Host: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji 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 M...

Africa: Society & Culture - Aging/Ageing … Why do some embrace it gracefully, while others loathe it? Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast: Series 3 Episode 28 Hosted by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji 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 ab...

Africa: Society & Culture - As African parents, when we ask our children to do household chores – Are we hurting or helping them? Hosted by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji 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!

Africa: Culture & Society - The long summer school break is around the corner for many students. What are plans to keep yourself busy and productive, wherever you are? Hosted by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji 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 shoul...

Africa: Culture & Society - What is considered the official festive SOUP of Mbaise Nation? Can You identify one that belongs solely to your community of origin? Hosted by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji 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 ab...

Africa: Culture & Society - Mothering/Fathering Sunday Versus Mother’s/Father’s Day.  Who celebrates what, when and why? Hosted by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji 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!

Africa: Culture & Society - “Auntie, I really cannot freely talk to my dad ……!”  African DADs – What is the nature of your relationship with your children? NVMP Series 3, Episode 22F Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji 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...

Africa: Culture & Society - “Auntie, my friend has a serious issue with some hygiene aspects …”!  How do I share my concern/s without spoiling our friendship? NVMP Series 3 Episode 23 Hosted by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji 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 ab...

AFRICA: Society & Culture - NO MATTER THE EFFORTS, AFRICA STILL GETS DISRESPECTED/LOOKED DOWN ON.... WHY?  HOW COULD SUCH A NARRATIVE BE CHANGED? Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast: Series 3 Episode 21 Hosted By: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji 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...

AFRICA: CULTURE & SOCIETY: MOMS - YOU ENJOY MANY OFFICIALLY DEDICATED APPRECIATION DAYS TO MOTHERHOOD!  BUT, HOW IS YOUR ‘MOMMY/CHILD’ RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CHILDREN? NVMP Series 3 Episode 20 Hosted by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji 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 b...

Human Trafficking is not my potion! Think again .. It is happening all around you – You, as a victim or a perpetrator. Know the signs. Know what to do if you are the victim. Know when to say something, if/when you see/observe/sense something!!! NVMP Series 3 Episode 19 Hosted by: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I...

Africa: Society & Culture - Adults raising children … When does disciplining your child become an abuse? Is the adage ‘Spare the rod and spoil the child’ dead? Few facts to note, to avoid crossing the discipline/abuse line! NVMP Series 3 Episode 18 Hosted by: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are...

Africa: Society & Culture - Igbo Traditional Religion practices are still part of Ndigbo culture/tradition – Christianity does not replace it!!!! Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast: Series 3 Episode 16 Host: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji 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 shou...

Africa: Society & Culture -  WOMAN … PAMPER THYSELF - FOR YOU CANNOT GIVE TO OTHERS, WHAT YOU DO NOT HAVE!!!!!!   HERE ARE 20 LOW-COST IDEAS TO PAMPER ONESELF. Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast: Series 3 Episode 17 Host: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji 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 abou...

Africa: Society & Culture - YOUTHS OF AFRICA - ARE YOU CURIOUS ENOUGH? 7 PROVEN REASONS TO STAY CURIOUS AT ANY AGE. Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast - Series 3 Episode 15 Hosted by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji 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....

Africa: Culture & Society - Are Igbo women losing the art of tying the traditional/cultural wrapper/attire?   What do Igbo women need to do in order to keep this tradition? Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast - Series 3 Episode 14 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 b...

Africa: Society & Culture - For our young adults ready for marriage: 5 possible ways to identify ‘potential partners’. Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast Series 3 Episode 12 Hosted by Dr. Marcellina N. Oparaoji 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...