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31.8.15

THE AFRICAN MOTHER.

One must never get weary of hearing her tales.

For they make. And they mould.

She will feed you from the day you are born and unto youth and to adulthood, if you please.

What  her mother could not afford to provide for her, she will strive and she will bleed. You will have it.

Learn her sign language, for your own benefit. 
Eat ALL the food on your plate, for the safety of your hide. 
Be polite to all and sundry, for your peace of mind. 
Get good grades, it eases the discussion of doubtful genetics. 
She raises you with the help of the community, get used to it.

Never expect to hear the words "I love you" but damn does she LOVE you!
Immensely.

For you are etched on her heart. For you are her life.

Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for the African Mother. 

As seen in Lagos. On the Streets. And in Style.

 
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4 comments:

  1. Fashion For Lyfe31 August 2015 at 17:52

    Lovely words. Mama Africa I love my mother, wven though we often disagree, I would never change her for anything

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  2. Jibs1 September 2015 at 10:56

    Naija mothers! 🙌

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  3. Anonymous7 September 2015 at 21:16

    I love this. not everytime young fashion. Naija moms know what's up too.

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  4. Fashionista19 September 2015 at 12:05

    This is heart warming and funny. I love my mother, she's not african but she's just like your description.

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