Author: Hillary Essien
-
Lois Auta: A Trailblazing Advocate for Disability Rights in Nigerian Politics
This Polio survivor is Nigeria’s first legislative candidate with a disability and documenting her story as a #WorkinWomxn is both crucial and inspiring.
-
“On today’s episode of girlfriends”
“We raise girls to see each other as competitors Not for jobs or accomplishments Which I think can be a good thing But for the attention of men” – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
-
“Boys will Always be Boys” and Other Excuses
“Boys will be boys” has been used to justify the unjustifiable behaviour of men – be it violence, sexism, misogyny or generally unacceptable behaviour. But girls are not extended the same courtesy.
-
“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.”
-
“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.
-
“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.
-
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.
-
“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.
-
“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.
-
‘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.