The True Meaning Of Mother Tongue: Strategies To Keep Native Language Alive
During my research, I was inundated with several interpretations of what “mother tongue” represents. Hence I present you a few. It's no longer news that many native languages are dying at an alarmingly quick rate. Tribal communities in parts of Africa and Native American communities...
Blunt But Benevolent: Is Child Naming Another Form Of Colonialism?
M y children never felt out of place in their schools because they are known by their native names. To my delight, they are so proud, moreso, knowing the meaning behind the names. Dumebi for one usually insists on the correct pronunciation. After all, if...
What Is In A Name? Who Should Name The Child……
I remember this question very vividly whilst growing up. Usually, my paternal grandmother, (the surviving grand parent), was always on standby with native names for the grand children. Consequently, I pondered on this as the cycle repeated itself with each new birth in the family....
What Is In A Name: What Relationship Do You Have With Your Name?
You might think that names don’t matter, "The Name" follows us in more ways than one. I will start with my middle name Ogochukwu “God’s favour”. What a marvelous meaningful name you might say, but I didn’t like it in my younger years. I didn't...