“NO MATTER HOW SHE BE, MAMA NA MAMA”
Mothers are special gifts from God to humanity; hence a world without them could be described as incomplete, empty, and unfulfilled. This is not to say that women are perfect people, error-free or without ‘little folly’. Their dynamic nature is what makes them unique.
On the other hand, the attainment of motherhood is a joy and pride to women in every respect especially those who attain it gracefully and in good time. This no doubt is a very special experience women look forward to particularly becoming mothers of their own offspring.
The African culture permits one to refer to another woman (usually elderly) as “mama”. However, that does not displace the connection between a mother and her biological child.
A lot of people may not be proud of their mothers, while some others are just indifferent because in their own opinion she is not educated, rich, beautiful, or maybe she is short, slim, fat (orobo), unimpressive, unkempt, wicked, ungodly etc. Whatever the case, it is too late. One’s mother was not a choice, so desiring Michelle Obama, Dame Patience Jonathan, Dora Akunyili and other prominent women in society for a mother will be mere day dreaming.
It is imperative to know that no matter what short falls or inadequacies one’s mother may have, no one else can love a child more than their biological mother. So rather than criticizing her, celebrate and pray for her because she is God’s best for you. I am proud of my mother ‘Nma CHARITY’ as she’s popularly called. She is second to none, more valued than the oil wells of Iraq or gold mines of South Africa. “No matter who she be, mama na mama”
Finally to all AG Nigerian women I wish you all a happy mother’s day, you worth celebrating, you’re mothers indeed… no matter what.
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