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CONTENT WARNINGIncludes discussion on child death and traumatic birth.
Archive Reference / Library Class No.D8611/1/9
TitleQuincy Kpakol - NLL Derby OH Interview - Full Audio
Date13 Aug 2025
DescriptionBiographical History:

Quincy Kpakol, born in Nigeria in 1993, is a Residential Support Worker residing in Derby, UK. She reflects on her upbringing in Nigeria, her family’s values, and her experiences of motherhood in a cross-cultural context.

Scope and Content:

The interview covers Quincy’s childhood in Nigeria, her parents’ support for her education, and the moral values instilled in her upbringing. She discusses her aspirations for family life, her parenting style influenced by both Nigerian and British cultures, and her endorsement of gentle parenting. The interview includes detailed accounts of childbirth, including the birth of her first child in Nigeria, the loss of her second child, and medical complications during her third pregnancy. Quincy describes her traumatic hospital experience and her decision to refuse induced labour. She reflects on the impact of child loss on her motherhood journey and the support received from her husband and the Becketwell Family Hub. The interview also explores the role of religious faith, music, and prayer in her parenting, including songs in her native language and pet names for her children.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorMurmuration Arts CIC
Access CategoryOPEN
Privacy NoticeData Subjects in Archives Privacy Notice
FormatDigital
DimensionsLength: 59 minutes, 4 seconds.
CopyrightIn Copyright
Related MaterialSee D8611/2/9 for summary sheet.
TermOral history
Sound recordings
Education
Childbirth
Pregnancy
Pregnancy complications
Music
Religious belief
Places
Place (click for further details)Type
Derby 
NigeriaCounty
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