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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Ube - The African Pear.
Today at 9:00 AM

Africa: Society & Culture: Ube - The African Pear.

Hosted by: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji

S3 Ep58


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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!


The Beauty of the African Chewing Stick
Today at 9:00 AM

Africa: Society & Culture: The Beauty of the African Chewing Stick.

Hosted by: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji

S3 Ep60

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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!


Isam - Periwinkle
Today at 9:00 AM

Africa: Society & Culture: Isam - Periwinkle (Piom Piom).

Hosted by: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji

S3 Ep59

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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!


UGU - Fluted Pumpkin Leaf and Seed
#56
10/14/2026

Africa: Society & Culture - UGU - Fluted Pumpkin Leaf and Seed

Hosted by: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji

Series 3 Episode 56

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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!


OKRO/OKRA
#57
10/14/2026

Africa: Society & Culture - OKRO/OKRA

Hosted by: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji

Series 3 Episode 57

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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!


Cocoyam Root Crop and Leaf
#55
10/14/2026

Africa: Society & Culture: Cocoyam Root Crop and Leaf

Hosted by: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji

Series 3 Episode 55

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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!


The Blessing Called Gen-Z.
#54
10/05/2026

Africa: Society & Culture: The Blessing Called Gen-Z.

Hosted by: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji

Series 3 Episode 54

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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!


At 20-something, do we know what our future holds? - GROWING PAIN QUESTIONS FROM YOUNG ADULTS: Part 2
#52
10/02/2026

At 20-something, do we know what our future holds? - GROWING PAIN QUESTIONS FROM YOUNG ADULTS: Part 2

Hosted by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji

Series 3 Episode 52

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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!


As a young adult, how do you really share that you are confused, instead of pretending to the world you are ok? - GROWING PAIN QUESTIONS FROM YOUNG ADULTS: Part 3
10/02/2026

As a young adult, how do you really share that you are confused, instead of pretending to the world you are ok? - GROWING PAIN QUESTIONS FROM YOUNG ADULTS:  Part 3

Hosted by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji

Series 3 Episode 53

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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!


Who dictates/drives my dream/s? - GROWING PAIN QUESTIONS FROM YOUNG ADULTS: Part 1
#51
10/02/2026

Africa: Society & Culture - Who dictates/drives my dream/s? - GROWING PAIN QUESTIONS FROM YOUNG ADULTS: Part 1

Hosted by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji 

Series 3 Episode 51

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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!


Red or White Wine. Which one is good or bad for you?
09/09/2026

Red or White Wine. Which one is good or bad for you?

Series 3 Episode 49

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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!


Coffee or Tea: Which one is good or bad for you.
09/09/2026

Coffee or Tea: Which one is good or bad for you. 

Series 3, Episode 48


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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 Joy of Music! Why is music good for us?
07/30/2026

AFRICA: Society & Culture - The Joy of Music! Why is music good for us?

Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast - Series 3 Episode 46

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 - Have you been told you look younger than your age? Here may be a few secret reasons why!
#45
07/30/2026

Africa: Society & Culture - Have you been told you look younger than your age? Here may be a few secret reasons why!

Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast - Series 3 Episode 45

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 - Have you ever wondered why great people like Warren Buffet, Elon Musk, Dangote, Oprah, Bill Gates, etc., are so successful? One of the biggest reasons is that they follow the 5-Hour Rule! What is the 5-Hour Rule? How do we lear
#44
07/30/2026

Africa: Society & Culture - Have you ever wondered why great people like Warren Buffet, Elon Musk, Dangote, Oprah, Bill Gates, etc., are so successful? One of the biggest reasons is that they follow the 5-Hour Rule! 

What is the 5-Hour Rule? How do we learn from this rule?

Ndisco's Village Meeting - Series 3 Episode 44

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 ab...


Africa: Society & Culture - THE PALM OIL: When some say its direct consumption is not so good for us – Is there truth to it or is it just a myth?
07/15/2026

Africa: Society & Culture - THE PALM OIL.

When some say its direct consumption is not so good for us – Is there truth to it or is it just a myth?

Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast Series 3 Episode 43

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 - The Young Africans complain: “IT IS HARD TO RAISE OUR PARENTS!!!” (PART D) Possible POLITICAL AND LEGAL impacts/effects/implications.
#41
07/14/2026

Africa: Society & Culture -  The Young Africans complain: “IT IS HARD TO RAISE OUR PARENTS!!!” (PART D) 

Possible POLITICAL AND LEGAL impacts/effects/implications.

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 - THE PALM WINE: Is it good or bad for you?
07/14/2026

Africa: Society & Culture -  THE PALM WINE: Is it good or bad for you?

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 - The Young Africans complain: “IT IS HARD TO RAISE OUR PARENTS!!!” (PART B) Possible ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL effects/implications.
#39
07/14/2026

Africa: Society & Culture -  The Young Africans complain: “IT IS HARD TO RAISE OUR PARENTS!!!” (PART B)  

Possible ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL effects/implications.

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 - The Young Africans complain: “IT IS HARD TO RAISE OUR PARENTS!!!” (PART C) Possible ENVIRONMENTAL, COMMUNITY and SPIRITUAL/RELIGIOUS impacts/effects/implications.
#40
07/14/2026

Africa: Society & Culture - The Young Africans complain: “IT IS HARD TO RAISE OUR PARENTS!!!” (PART C)  

Possible ENVIRONMENTAL, COMMUNITY and SPIRITUAL/RELIGIOUS impacts/effects/implications.

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 -The Young Africans complain: “IT IS HARD TO RAISE OUR PARENTS!!!” (PART A) Possible EMOTIONAL impacts/effects/implications.
#38
07/14/2026

Africa: Society & Culture -T he Young Africans complain: “IT IS HARD TO RAISE OUR PARENTS!!!” (PART A)  

Possible EMOTIONAL impacts/effects/implications.

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 - MEDITATION: What is it? Why should we meditate? Key benefits of meditation that could help change our lives for the better!
#36
07/10/2026

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

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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 - IMPOSTER SYNDROME: What is it? Why does it happen? Do you suffer from it? How do you overcome it?
#37
07/10/2026

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

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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 - Washing cooking ingredients with salt destroys illness-causing pathogens. Truth or Myth?
#34
07/05/2026

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!
#35
07/05/2026

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 - 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 - 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.
#29
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 - Aging/Ageing … Why do some embrace it gracefully, while others loathe it?
#28
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?
#27
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?
#24
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?
#24
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?
#24
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?
#21
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...