Olive My Thoughts

...on preserving culture + being nigerian (feat. ade)


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SPECIAL GUEST ALERRRTTTTT!!! On this episode, special guest, Ade and I share our personal anecdotes as Nigerian-Americans, underscoring the significance of embracing and understanding our Nigerian roots. We both met at our internship and had the chance to connect through both being Nigerian-Americans.

Before filming this episode, I always had an inner/mental battle between my Nigerian and American sides (from a social standpoint) but after this conversation, I realized that this battle is unnecessary. The episode truly delves further into the complexities of having a dual identity, discussing the challenges and benefits of embracing both Nigerian and American cultures. We also highlight the importance of the Nigerian-American community and how it fosters a sense of belonging and connection.

Finally, we focus on preserving our rich Nigerian culture and passing it on to future generations, exploring initiatives and strategies within the Nigerian-American community.

Some topics discussed in the episode:

- standing tall in beliefs 
- dual identities 
- cultural communities/friendships 
- navigating nigerian and american identities 
- living vs visiting home country 
- language and communication
- passing down traditions and culture
- teaching history and culture 
- cultural pressures
-fragmentation


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Olive My ThoughtsBy Olivia Olatunji