GROWING UP IN AN AFRICAN HOME
By Oluwafemi Arowosegbe
Length19m
About this audiobook
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.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 4.8 (6)
GenreLiterary Classics
Length19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 9, 2025
LanguageEnglish
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