Africa: Society & Culture - Aging/Ageing … Why do some embrace it gracefully, while others loathe it?
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
June 12, 2026 · 38 min · Season 3 · Episode 28
About this episode
The episode discusses the varying attitudes towards aging in African society.
Africa: Society & Culture - Aging/Ageing … Why do some embrace it gracefully, while others loathe it? Ndisco's Village Meeting Podcast: Series 3 Episode 28 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!
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji
Topics covered
- Aging
- Society
- Culture
- Ubuntu
- Immigrants
- Diaspora
Keywords
- Aging
- Culture
- Society
- Ubuntu
- Immigrants
- Diaspora
- Graceful Aging
- Loathing Aging
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ndisco's Village Meeting
Places: Africa
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