The average Nigerian is indeed boxed in by cultural standards.
Anything different is termed 'bad', instead of just different.
If we all did what we actually wanted to do, instead of what society and culture demands from us, the world would be a much happier and less hypocritical place.
I actually did a self reflection after reading this and boy!
Kids, challenge the norm and dare to be different.
An absolutely beautiful read.
The average Nigerian is indeed boxed in by cultural standards.
Anything different is termed 'bad', instead of just different.
If we all did what we actually wanted to do, instead of what society and culture demands from us, the world would be a much happier and less hypocritical place.
I actually did a self reflection after reading this and boy!
Kids, challenge the norm and dare to be different.
I also said that to myself this morning.
This is true. Thank you so much for sharing.
Michael, this is a really good piece.
Thank you, Treasure.
too glad to have stumbled upon your newsletter, Oriade. this is such a great piece.
thank you for sharing.<3
That last bit😣
I always wonder why doing what I want is so hard😅
I can definitely relate to the yoruba bit, I had to sit my mummy down to unteach her recently 🤣