I was born and raised in a small town in the Northern part of Nigeria (Borno State, Maiduguri to be precise). Growing up, my family was the cornerstone of my early life. With two loving parents both from the Eastern part of Nigeria, Anambra state, and three siblings, our household was always bustling with activities. As an Igbo girl growing up in the North, my childhood was an amalgamation of tradition, languages and culture of the North.

This multi- cultural upbringing fostered a sense of open mindedness, empathy and a deep respect for different perspectives of life.

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