For most of us, Mother’s Day marks an annual occasion for celebrating the blessings of family. While celebrations will be different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, most of us can still look forward to a family video chat, surprise bouquets and gifts, and the promise of hugs and kisses for mom and grandma once the world returns to normal.
Global celebrations of Mother’s Day take place on different Sundays in various countries. For example, in faraway Nigeria, mothers are traditionally honored on the Anglican Church’s traditional “Mothering Day.” But thanks to the influence of American advertising and social media, some West African families may find an excuse to celebrate mothers all over again on May 10.
However, one Nigerian mother, Rebecca Sharibu, will not be celebrating. Sharibu doesn’t know where her daughter is. She has no idea when or if she’ll see her again. In fact, she’s isn’t even sure whether – as has been reported – her almost 17-year-old daughter is now a mother herself.
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