Growing Up in an African Home is a heartfelt coming-of-age story told through the eyes of a young Yoruba man reflecting on his childhood with humor, warmth, and hard-earned understanding.
Born the last of four in a Christian Yoruba family, he grows up caught between two worlds, the firm traditions of his parents and the modern influences of city life. From pounded yam and proverbs to strict discipline and silent love, his memories capture the beautiful contradictions of African parenting: the love that scolds, the wisdom that stings, and the heritage that endures.
Through moments of laughter, mischief, and quiet realization, this deeply personal yet relatable story celebrates what it means to grow up African, learning, unlearning, and finding balance between who we were raised to be and who we choose to become.
Oluwafemi Arowosegbe is a Nigerian writer whose work bridges tradition, faith, and modern identity. Raised in a Christian Yoruba home, his storytelling reflects humor, warmth, and deep cultural insight. In Growing Up in an African Home, he explores childhood lessons, family values, and the love hidden in discipline. His writing celebrates the resilience, beauty, and wisdom of African families navigating a changing world.View all by Oluwafemi Arowosegbe
