About this episode
Yeiwah shares her journey of returning to Sierra Leone as a mother, aiming to instill confidence in her daughter while reflecting on her own childhood experiences.
As a child, Yeiwah was forced to leave Sierra Leone, growing up far from the country she has always called home. Years later, after becoming a mother, she returns with her young daughter, determined to give her what she never had: confidence and a strong sense of self. Yeiwah tells Namulanta Kombo that being bullied as a child left a lasting impact, making her fiercely protective of her daughter’s self-belief. She leads by example, embracing joy through singing and dancing, even when it leaves her daughter cringing with embarrassment, in the hope of raising a child who is unafraid to be seen. To find out more about Dear Daughter, to take part, or read our privacy notice, please go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter. Or you can contact the team via WhatsApp on +44 800 030 4404.
People in this episode
Host: Namulanta Kombo
Guest: Yeiwah
Topics covered
- childhood
- identity
- parenting
- self-belief
- cultural return
Keywords
- childhood
- Sierra Leone
- parenting
- self-confidence
- bullying
- cultural identity
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Sierra Leone
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