Before we understand what is means to be an African child and why we celebrate the day, allow me to appreciate fathers. The International Day of the African Child, according to Wikipedia, was first initiated by the Organisation of African Unity. But over time, I have seen different organisations celebrate the day and create awareness in a number of issues that affect the African child. As I celebrate the day of the African child, although it is late, I want to challenge us to give our African children a chance to contribute to contextual issues once in a while. On the other hand, let’s not forget some of the ways we were brought up as African children and allow some of the lessons to continue trickling down to our younger generation.

Source: The Star June 26, 2023 05:15 UTC