Das Futter

Building a New Life: Tips for moving to Nigeria (or any other country) with children.

It may be hard to believe, but we moved to Nigeria without knowing where we would live. The choice of our new home was wide open: Awka,...

A bold move to Ala Igbo - We don "Apaj"

There is a term for it: "Japa," which means to make a hasty exit from Nigeria. But for us, what we were looking for was to "Apaj" (the...

From Sempach to Udogu: A Fufu-Fueled Triumph in Schwingen

Sempach, Wenger, Glarner or Stucki! Names that a typical Swiss person immediately relates to Schwingen, the Swiss Wrestling sport....

Unraveling the Connection Between a Tree Branch, Swiss Army Knife, and Schwingen

Chijioke and Uche have recently ventured into the world of Swiss wrestling, also known as Schwingen. Through them, I've become...

The Igbo concept of family and what we can learn from it

Growing up in a multicultural family, I have always been captivated by the rich tapestry of customs, traditions, and languages that make...

Navigating the Challenges of Multicultural Parenting

Tips and strategies for raising children with two cultures As parents in a multicultural family, Ezenwa and I understand that raising...

To kneel or not to kneel - The perfect marriage proposal

I was never the kind of woman that planned for her big day years in advance. In fact, as a child, I never even wanted to get married at...

Diokpara - the privileges and responsibilities of a firstborn in Igbo and Swiss culture

Why I miss those nights in the village

Yes, I know, December is still far away, and with the ongoing heatwave in Europe, there is hardly anything more absurd than thinking...

5 Things (not) to do when having a baby

As if life as a new mom is not complicated enough, the moment you give birth to a baby, friends, family, and even total strangers, start...

Igbo greetings - More than just a handshake

In Switzerland, greeting people is rather straightforward. We shake hands with strangers and give three kisses on the cheek to people we...

Igbo parties and what they say about your social status

There is no doubt about it: Igbo people know how to party! No matter the reason for a gathering, an Igbo celebration is always fun. You...