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August 17, 2023

Nigerian women, activism and politics

Source: Independent Nigeria


In the words of Melinda Gates, “A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the truly powerful woman is one who uses her voice.” This sentiment resonates strongly with my recent experience when my elementary school daughter asked me to help her research Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, a remarkable figure in Nigeria’s pre-independence history. Prior to that moment, I only knew her as the first Nigerian woman to drive a car and as an activist.

Click here to read the full article published by Independent Nigeria on 10 August 2023.

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Eromosele Ehiagwina
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In the words of Melinda Gates, “A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the truly powerful woman is one who uses her voice.” This sentiment resonates strongly with my recent experience when my elementary school daughter asked me to help her research Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, a remarkable figure in Nigeria’s pre-independence history. Prior to that moment, I only knew her as the first Nigerian woman to drive a car and as an activist.

Click here to read the full article published by Independent Nigeria on 10 August 2023.

Region
Author
Eromosele Ehiagwina
Focus areas

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