A Year in Western Nigeria 1961
My blogs
| Gender | Female |
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| Occupation | Director Learning Links International Networking c.i.c. |
| Location | Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
| Introduction | Since “retiring” from education management, I have developed my interests in our shared histories and respect for all our languages. My Dad was a big influence. He was Welsh, but I never learned Welsh as we lived in England. I vividly remember sitting in the classroom of my village school joining in with ‘Singing Together’ - the BBC schools radio programme that linked the children of the Commonwealth. Jamaica and Africa seemed so interesting and exciting. I have the happiest of memories of the time when my father worked in Nigeria and we lived there. I was fascinated by the rich Yoruba culture, the music and most of all the wonderful people I met. I have also worked in Jamaica and visit regularly and have strong links. My recent visit in January 2011 was a great experience and inspiration to me again. |
| Interests | Networking, travel, photography, family history, our shared histories and Black history |
| Favorite movies | Coast on BBC TV, any documentaries about history and travel |
| Favorite music | The Beatles, Bob Marley, many other great reggae artistes, including YASUS AFARI |
| Favorite books | "Overstanding Rastafari", by Yasus Afari, and any books on African and Caribbean History. |