The God Complex of the Old

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In many African countries, young people are raised to have respect for their elders. However, the kind of respect that is expected borders on complete deference, creating a situation where, by default, older people are almost always assumed to be right on all issues, while younger people are expected to acquiesce to their views, choices, and decisions in favor of the more ‘mature’ ones of the old.

Chude on The Government, Global Comparisons And The Future Projects

We sat with Chude Jideonwo, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of RED MEDIA AFRICA, and we talked about many aspects of the Nigerian life; from youth participation in government and governance, social media, activism and advocacy, to his work with his various institutions and the likes.