The Philosopher and his Mother : For Grace Wanyiaru Wariboko Jack : Mother and Guide of Scholar and Economist Nimi Wariboko
Grace Wanyiaru Wariboko Jack at Mid-Point of Life's Journey Abstract Correlating the work and life of scholar and economist Nimi Wariboko with his relationship with his mother Grace Wanyiaru Wariboko Jack in the context of intersections between various zones of existence. “Sweet mother I no go forget you for de suffer wen you suffer for me…” goes Nigerian musician Prince Nico Mbarga’s immortally poignant “ Sweet Mother ,” (Youtube link) extolling the painfully sweet memories of his mother’s love, from the carrying of another human being inside oneself for nine months to bringing that person into the world in pain and the struggles to keep that child alive and thriving. The mellifluous Nigerian Pidgin English of that song has to be listened to in order to catch its emotive depth. Philosopher and economist Nimi Wariboko's celebration of his relationship wi...