From Naija to Calgary: two generations, one powerful story.

In this heartfelt episode of The Diary of a Naija Immigrant podcast, we sit down with a remarkable mother-daughter duo - Mercy and Felicia, to explore their powerful journey of sacrifice, resilience, and love across continents.The daughter was the first to make the leap, immigrating to Canada with her family of three and starting a new life in Calgary. But when she gave birth to twins and faced overwhelming fatigue and isolation, her mother, after several visa denials stepped in, traveling from Nigeria to help her daughter navigate the challenging early days of motherhood.What began as a short visit turned into a long-term commitment. This devoted mother, a widow for over 24 years, chose to stay behind in the bitter Canadian winters, leaving her home and familiarity in Nigeria to support her daughter and grandchildren through thick and thin.Tune in as they share candid reflections on immigration, motherhood, grief, and the unshakeable bond that holds their family together across borders and generations.