Africa: Culture & Society - Mothering/Fathering Sunday Versus Mother’s/Father’s Day. Who celebrates what, when and why?
From Ndisco's Village Meeting for Africans - Society and Culture Clash. A discussion platform for immigrants in diaspora and homeland. by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji
May 17, 2026 · 23 min · Season 3 · Episode 24
About this episode
The episode discusses the differences between Mothering/Fathering Sunday and Mother's/Father's Day in African culture.
Africa: Culture & Society - Mothering/Fathering Sunday Versus Mother’s/Father’s Day. Who celebrates what, when and why? Hosted by Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji Support the show As Africans, we must continue to live by the spirit of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are"! It should not be just about You. It should not be just about Me. It should be about Us!
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Host: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji
Topics covered
- Mothering Sunday
- Fathering Sunday
- Mother's Day
- Father's Day
- African culture
- celebration customs
Keywords
- Mothering Sunday
- Fathering Sunday
- Mother's Day
- Father's Day
- African culture
- Ubuntu
- celebration
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Organizations: Ubuntu
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