Author: Hillary Essien
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“Period Pain” by Kopano Matlwa
“History is a con man; history writers change stories to suit the times (their times!) and memory is weak and unreliable. And truth? Any man’s guess. And what of woman? The first fool.”
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“One of them told me I only got the job because I was female.”
Our #WorkinWomxn for this week is a former Drilling Engineer and Supervisor sharing her finest and worst moments in the industry with us and gives recommendations to young aspiring engineers.
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“I have zero tolerance for the sexualization of my yoga practice”
However, in Nigeria, being a yoga instructor comes with peculiar challenges, and Ajoke is not exempted. In this conversation, she tells me about her journey to building a yoga brand, and how she deals with the many challenges behind the scenes.
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What Happens When An All-Women Team Takes On The Criminal Justice System In Nigeria?
In just 2 years, Oluyemi Orija has secured the release of over 200 inmates pro bono and is committed to filling the gaps in the criminal justice system that leaves citizens exploited and forgotten in prisons.
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“All I Know Is That Everybody Has To Eat”
“Everybody has to eat” is perhaps the most profound summary I have ever heard of the food industry and this is how she describes the success of her business.
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“All I Know Is That Everybody Has To Eat”
“Everybody has to eat” is perhaps the most profound summary I have ever heard of the food industry and this is how she describes the success of her business.
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‘Yashafeni’: The Voices in my Head
Like B, some people feel like their lives are not worth living, but other people would argue that their lives are significantly better and more joyous because people like B are in them. B is a ray of sunshine and an absolute delight to be around.
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‘Yashafeni’: The Truth about My Life
“I can’t vividly remember what happened in my life before the age of 13,” she told me. “My therapist says it’s because I blocked my memory from remembering whatever has happened in my life. She says it’s a coping mechanism.”
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#WNCYA Episode 3: The Autonomy We Fight To Keep ft Sharon Machira
In this episode, we talk to International Podcaster and BBC journalist Sharon Machira about the freedom that exists on the other side of femininity.