Periagoge
Scenario

When African traditions clash within the same cultural umbrella

My daughter is getting married and both families want to plan the ceremony but our traditions are different even though we are both from West Africa and I do not want to create conflict.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The assumption of shared heritage masks real differences in practice that must be negotiated when families unite.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with African communal parenting traditions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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