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Representation in Children’s Books: The Story Behind Ala Nna M
Long before Nnanyerugo was born, I was already carrying another kind of baby in my heart: a story. Ala Nna M  is a children’s book...
Apr 47 min read


Past the Guards: Inside Nigeria’s Most Unexpected Fortress
The security had always been tight—not just on that day but every day. The first line of defence began at the gate , where two guards sat...
Oct 18, 20245 min read


Birchermüesli for Breakfast, Fufu for Dinner: Raising Mixed-Cultured Children
Raising children with dual cultural identities is a unique journey, filled with both challenges and rewards. As parents of Swiss-Igbo...
Aug 7, 20244 min read


Building a New Life: Tips for moving to Nigeria (or any other country) with children.
It may be hard to believe, but we moved to Nigeria without knowing where we would live. The choice of our new home was wide open: Awka,...
Mar 13, 20245 min read


A bold move to Ala Igbo - We don "Apaj"
There is a term for it: "Japa," which means to make a hasty exit from Nigeria. But for us, what we were looking for was to "Apaj" (the...
Nov 1, 20233 min read


From Sempach to Udogu: A Fufu-Fueled Triumph in Schwingen
Sempach, Wenger, Glarner or Stucki! Names that a typical Swiss person immediately relates to Schwingen, the Swiss Wrestling sport....
Jun 5, 20233 min read


Unraveling the Connection Between a Tree Branch, Swiss Army Knife, and Schwingen
Chijioke and Uche have recently ventured into the world of Swiss wrestling, also known as Schwingen. Through them, I've become...
Apr 16, 20234 min read


The Igbo concept of family and what we can learn from it
Growing up in a multicultural family, I have always been captivated by the rich tapestry of customs, traditions, and languages that make...
Mar 28, 20234 min read


Navigating the Challenges of Multicultural Parenting
Tips and strategies for raising children with two cultures As parents in a multicultural family, Ezenwa and I understand that raising...
Jan 28, 20235 min read


To kneel or not to kneel - The perfect marriage proposal
I was never the kind of woman that planned for her big day years in advance. In fact, as a child, I never even wanted to get married at...
Jan 4, 20233 min read


Diokpara - the privileges and responsibilities of a firstborn in Igbo and Swiss culture
Diokpara - the privileges and responsibilities of a firstborn in Igbo and Swiss culture
Dec 26, 20224 min read


Why I miss those nights in the village
Yes, I know, December is still far away, and with the ongoing heatwave in Europe, there is hardly anything more absurd than thinking...
Aug 28, 20223 min read
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