EP 84 - Education In Africa

In This Episode: 

The education system in Africa has always been a bit flawed to me. Even when I was in school, I felt that the workload was too much. We were forced to do almost 20-25 subjects each school year. Yet, some fundamental subjects such as leadership skills, human rights, etc., are missing from the curriculum. 

I think it's time we restructure our curriculum in Africa, especially for high school kids. 

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EP 81 - Your Traditional Language

In This Episode: 

Growing up, I realized that we were made to feel bad for speaking our own language in school in our country. Unconsciously, we created a situation where we trivialized the importance of speaking your language. 

We must change this because our beautiful and diverse African languages are at the risk of extinction. We can't afford to lose our culture and history. 

There is dignity in being able to speak and understand your language. 

Mentioned In This Episode:

1. Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/  
2. Igbo Language Going Extinct: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/2019/06/ep-59-igbo-language-going-extinct.html 
3. Pidgin English: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigerian_Pidgin
4. Read Igbo Challenge: https://fb.watch/2sfYk-nNhi/ 
5. Rattle Snake Part 3: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1813577/ 
6. Amaka Igwe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaka_Igwe
7. Black History Month: https://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/

Connect:

Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.com

Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/

Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com

Stella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excusemyafrican/ 

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EP 39 - SHOULD I SAY SORRY?

In This Episode:

In Africa, saying sorry to people is a normal thing. We say sorry when we do something wrong but we also say sorry to show compassion and sympathy. It's a part of who we are.

However, after some years of living in America, I was shocked to realize that 'sorry' to people here means a whole other thing!

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Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.com
Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
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EP 31 - American Schools

In This Episode:

A lot of American School Students are very privileged and sometimes, I think some take it for granted. We have some very great schools in Africa, but a majority of the schools, especially those funded by the government; aren’t the best.

So you can imagine my shock when I hear that some students in this First World Country complained about ‘their rights being violated, and the school authorities not caring about them’ because their SODAS had been reduced, and they were given more vegetables at their FREE lunch.

Sometimes people need to see what others are going through in other parts of the world so that they can value where they are and the privileges they have.

Mentioned In This Episode:
1. Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com/

Connect:
Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.com
Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
Stella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realexcusemyafrican/
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EPISODE 4: TALK ABOUT SEX

In This Episode:

Growing up in Africa, parents hardly ever talked to their children about SEX. In fact, sex is probably not even brought up until you are married.

So of course, a lot of us children went exploring this mysterious thing called Sex. Some of us where lucky but others made grave mistakes that cost them too much.

It is important for us to have this conversation. Talk about sex, you might just be saving your children from some of the horrible things that come with having unprotected and casual sex. 

Mentioned In This Episode:
1. Sex Education
2. Sex Education Center - http://www.sexedcenter.org
3. MTV Shuga - http://www.mtvshuga.com
4. Youtube - www.youtube.com

Connect:
Email: excusemyafrican@gmail.com
Website: http://www.excusemyafrican.com/
Stella Damasus Blog: http://www.stelladamasusblog.com
Stella Damasus Website : https://www.stelladamasus.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/excusemyafrican
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realexcusemyafrican/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Excuse-My-African-1360118967397852/