I can remember my mother, the late Philomene Gougbali (1950-1990), who we called “Amazone Agotie.”
She always told me:
“Son, one day you’ll meet a woman who you’ll fall in love with. Take care of her as your daddy did to me. Don’t ever put your hands on her, because doing that will block the way of success for your progenitors (children and your prosperity).”
She was a great singer and composed songs for each occasion. Her proactivity pushed me to be the same. Mama Philo is the real philosophy that motivates me not to give up. I promised her soul to succeed in my life and make her happy. My children remind me about that statement every day when I feel like giving up.