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Feb 14, 2022

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“Learn something bigger.” Nkule wants her daughter to discover life beyond her home town.
It’s a story of two cultures colliding and stereotypes crumbling. Nkule’s message to her daughter is to meet new people, try new foods and see the world.
Episode 10 letter writer: Nkule
Please send Namulanta your letter. Go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter and click on “Send us your letter”.
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Feb 14, 2022

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Your letters to your daughters. What do you want them to know? What do they need to know? With Namulanta Kombo, winner of the BBC’s International Podcast Competition 2021.

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