Category: Cultural Adaptation

A friend told me about two different weddings he attended. They were both held outdoors with a tinge of garden experience. The décor was elegant, the atmosphere felt straight out of a movie, and the vows were written by the couples themselves.

Recently, I was in a gathering with a group of young people discussing relationships, success, and life goals. The conversation was lively and full of strong opinions. 

A few months ago, I sat in a restaurant in Accra watching a group of young people take turns recording videos for social media. Nothing about that was strange at first. What caught my attention was how one lady carefully performed a version of herself that did not feel natural. 

Welcome to June with Daily Grace. In this month, we will explore the growing tension between culture, influence, identity, and modern living. Across the world and especially within African societies, we are witnessing rapid shifts in how people think, dress, relate, worship, marry, communicate, celebrate, and define success.