Doubles WekwaMarange reflects on being son of headman

TRADITIONALLY, being a daughter or son of a chief or village headman in African societies comes with certain responsibilities and expectations.

While some may be of the view that being born in a family of rulers is a privilege, it can also be a prison where you might not be able to spread your wings and fly because of the morals and etiquettes you are expected to follow.

The challenge of being born in a dynastic family means your profession, in any field, is compromised because of the duties you are supposed to fulfil and behaviour you must portray as a chief’s or village headman’s daughter or son.

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