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

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By: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji

Africans, African Immigrants in Diaspora/Children born of Immigrant parents in Diaspora, as well as those Africans in the homeland - Society and Culture clashes. The positive and negative impacts to this dynamic phenomenon are discussed as a summary of a traditional village meeting discussion/summary. The podcast discusses topics surrounding African immigrants and those Africans in the homeland - the youths, young adults, men and women, as they struggle with conflicts of the culture of their origin and the one(s) they also have to live with in the environment they now call home, in diaspora. The Africans at t...

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Africa: Society & Culture - Washing cooking ingredients with salt destroys illness-causing pathogens. Truth or Myth?
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Today at 6:00 AM

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

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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: 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!
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Today at 6:00 AM

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

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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: Society & Culture - Educated and skilled women who have decided to pursue their careers/professions, while married with children - Their triumphs and challenges.
06/14/2026

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

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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: Society & Culture - Educated and skilled women who have decided to be 'stay-at-home' moms - Their triumphs and challenges.
06/14/2026

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

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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: Society & Culture - Educated and skilled women who have decided not to get married and not have children, to pursue careers - Their triumphs and challenges.
06/14/2026

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

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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: 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.
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06/12/2026

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

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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: Society & Culture - How does the world view the aging (or ageing)? Here are the top concerns on the subject matter!
06/12/2026

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

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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: Society & Culture - Aging/Ageing … Why do some embrace it gracefully, while others loathe it?
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06/12/2026

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

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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: Society & Culture - As African parents, when we ask our children to do household chores – Are we hurting or helping them?
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05/21/2026

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

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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?
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05/17/2026

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

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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 - What is considered the official festive SOUP of Mbaise Nation? Can You identify one that belongs solely to your community of origin?
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05/17/2026

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

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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 - Mothering/Fathering Sunday Versus Mother’s/Father’s Day. Who celebrates what, when and why?
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05/17/2026

Africa: Culture & Society - Mothering/Fathering Sunday Versus Mother’s/Father’s Day.  Who celebrates what, when and why?

Hosted by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji

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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?
05/08/2026

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

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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, my friend has a serious issue with some hygiene aspects …”! How do I share my concern/s without spoiling our friendship?
05/08/2026

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

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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: Society & Culture - NO MATTER THE EFFORTS, AFRICA STILL GETS DISRESPECTED/LOOKED DOWN ON. WHY? HOW COULD SUCH A NARRATIVE BE CHANGED?
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04/29/2026

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

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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 - MOMS - YOU ENJOY MANY OFFICIALLY-DEDICATED APPRECIATION DAYS TO MOTHERHOOD! BUT, HOW IS YOUR ‘MOMMY/CHILD’ RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CHILDREN?
04/21/2026

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

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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: Society & Culture - 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/
04/15/2026

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

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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: 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!
04/15/2026

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

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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: Society & Culture - Igbo Traditional Religion practices are still part of Ndigbo culture/tradition – Christianity does not replace it!!!!
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04/08/2026

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

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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: 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.
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04/08/2026

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

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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: Society & Culture - YOUTHS OF AFRICA - ARE YOU CURIOUS ENOUGH? 7 PROVEN REASONS TO STAY CURIOUS AT ANY AGE.
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04/02/2026

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

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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 - 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?
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03/25/2026

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

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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: Society & Culture - For our young adults ready for marriage: 5 possible ways to identify ‘potential partners’.
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03/19/2026

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

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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: Society & Culture - Becoming Self-Empowered: When do we know we have attained it? 5 Key benefits to Self-Empowerment.
03/19/2026

Africa: Society & Culture - Becoming Self-Empowered: When do we know we have attained it?  5 Key benefits to Self-Empowerment.

Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast: Series 3 Episode 13

Hosted by Dr. Marcellina N. Oparaoji

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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: Society & Culture - SELF-CONFIDENCE: How can we develop or sharpen/boost it? ……. 8 Strategies to consider.
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03/12/2026

SELF-CONFIDENCE: How can we develop or sharpen/boost it? 

……. 8 Strategies to consider.

Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast. Series 3 Episode 11

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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: Society & Culture: The International Women’s Day, 2026 – When will women’s voices ever be heard?
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03/05/2026

Africa: Society & Culture: The International Women’s Day, 2026 – When will women’s voices ever be heard?

Ndisco's Village Meeting - Series 3 Episode 10

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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: Society & Culture - Haba, Nigeria … Ranked lowest on the list of LIFE EXPECTANCY of the world population, 2026? (Source: Worldometer)
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03/04/2026

Africa: Society & Culture - Haba, Nigeria … Ranked lowest on the list of LIFE EXPECTANCY of the world population, 2026? 

(Source: Worldometer)

Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast: Series 3 Episode 9

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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: Society & Culture - Could HUMAN COMPETITION turn unhealthy or toxic? You bet it can!
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02/25/2026

Africa: Society & Culture - Could HUMAN COMPETITION turn unhealthy or toxic? You bet it can! 

Ndisco's Village Meeting: Series 3 Episode 8

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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: Society & Culture - LAUGHTER .... 🤣😂😁 It is indeed the 'THE BEST MEDICATION"!
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02/25/2026

Africa: Society & Culture - LAUGHTER .... 🤣😂😁 It is indeed the 'THE BEST MEDICATION"!

Ndisco's Village Meeting: Series 3 Episode 8

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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 - ... When they say You are 'SMILING' too much! ... Should You care?
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02/22/2026

Africa: Culture & Society -   ... When they say You are 'SMILING' too much! ... Should You care?

Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast - Series 3 Episode 6

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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: Society & Culture - Working 'Hard' Vs Working 'Smart' .. Which counts the most?
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02/21/2026

Africa: Society & Culture - Working 'Hard' Vs Working 'Smart' .. Which counts the most?

Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast - Series 3 Episode 5

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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: Society & Culture - WHO ARE YOU?
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02/12/2026

Africa: Society & Culture - WHO ARE YOU?

Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast: Series 3, Episode 3

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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: Society & Culture - What’s all the fuss about the American Football and the Superbowl game?
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02/12/2026

Africa: Society & Culture - What’s all the fuss about the American Football and the Superbowl game?

Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast: Series 3, Episode 4

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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 - Give Yourself a chance - to get a chance!
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02/05/2026

Africa: Culture & Society - Give Yourself a chance - to get a chance!

Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast: Series 3, Episode 1

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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 - When in a SERVICE business, please SERVE!
#2
02/05/2026

Africa: Culture & Society - When in a SERVICE business, please SERVE!

Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast: Series 3, Episode 2

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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: Society & Culture - Happy 65th Birthday, Nigeria … THEN WHAT? Where are we now? Where do we go from here?
10/02/2025

Africa: Society & Culture - Happy 65th Birthday, Nigeria … THEN WHAT?  Where are we now? Where do we go from here?

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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: Society & Culture - BIRTHDAYS!!! Why do many Celebrate them? Why do some hesitate to celebrate them?
09/22/2025

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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: Society & Culture - THE TRIUMPHS AND CHALLENGES OF YOUNG AFRICANS (PART 1). (A discussion with a young one who obtained direct admission to a professional program in the USA, right from Nigeria). SPECIAL GUEST: Miss Chino Cyril-Nwokeke.
09/09/2025

Africa: Society & Culture - THE TRIUMPHS AND CHALLENGES OF YOUNG AFRICANS (PART 1). 

(A discussion with a young one who obtained direct admission to a professional program in the USA, right from Nigeria). 

SPECIAL GUEST: Miss Chino Cyril-Nwokeke.

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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: Society & Culture - THE OKONKO SOCIETY OF IGBOLAND. What is it and why is it practiced?
08/26/2025

Africa: Society & Culture - THE OKONKO SOCIETY OF IGBOLAND. What is it and why is it practiced?

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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: Society & Culture - The Annual Women 'August Meeting'. What is it?
08/20/2025

Africa: Society & Culture - The Annual Women 'August Meeting'. What is it?

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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!