Opinion: Na woman dey drive

by David I. Adeleke If you’ve ever journeyed on the road in Nigeria, then you must have heard someone say that before. It may not be verbatim, but at least you’ve heard a variation of the statement. You dey drive like woman. Why you dey drive like woman? Why you dey drive anyhow, na woman... Read More

culture, feminism, Gender Roles, nigeria, opinion, patriarchy

October 29, 2016

The Thread: There is no 0800-Feminist | The debate

So Victor Asemota, CEO of Swifta System shared a harrowing experience of a woman at Lagos International airport with Nigerian Immigration officers. He recommended that these sorts of issues are what Nigerian militant feminists should be tackling, instead of their usual online battles. Trust Nigerians not to let anything slide. @TheBlackHermit responded to @asemota’s statement. Do... Read More

corruption, feminism, Immigration officers, nigeria, patriarchy

October 29, 2016

Opinion: The women in my village have always worked

by Foghi Batarhe A conversation earlier on my Twitter TL prompted me to write this. This isn’t a scientific research work of any sort, it’s mostly my memory of the women in my family; clan; village. I grew up around my grandma (paternal) and through her I could reach to 150 years or more of... Read More

feminism, life, nigeria, patriarchy, Working Women

October 28, 2016

Opinion: President Buhari is right. His wife belongs to the kitchen, living room and “the other room

by Chilee Agunanna The fallout of the latest gaffe of Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari (or PMB as it is usually shortened on Social Media) where he remarked while standing beside the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, that his wife belonged to the “kitchen, living room and other room”, has been widespread as well as diverse. While... Read More

Aisha buhari, economy, feminism, Marriage, nigeria, patriarchy, Politics, president buhari

October 25, 2016

Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa: Gender distractions- let’s get over ourselves and get busy [NEW VOICES]

by Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfewa That we live in interesting times is no news. On one end, a woman has a fighting chance at being the most powerful individual in the world – a world of both men and women. In the exact same season, an African leader is ‘joking’ with gender issues on an international podium,... Read More

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angela merkel, Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfewa, feminism, Gender Roles, Germany, Hillary Clinton, Misoginy, New Voices, nigeria, patriarchy

October 22, 2016

Ezinne Ajoku: Nigerians are made of steel [NEW VOICES]

by Ezinne Ajoku Nigerians are a resilient people and a particularly hardy bunch. Whether female or male, adult or child, the story of most Nigerians is a tale of survival, of fighting to beat the odds, of hard, grinding work, of making much out of precious little and creativity at its zenith- even when it... Read More

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entrepreneurs, feminism, future, New Voices, nigerians, sticky, workers

October 22, 2016

Opinion: Aisha Buhari is the ‘designer’ first lady that fooled my people

by Umar Sa’ad Hassan I don’t really care whether Aisha Buhari belongs to the President’s kitchen, other room or even another man.That is their personal problem. What I am worried about is the fact that some Nigerians are celebrating her for wanting their most loyal friends in government. If the first lady had criticized the... Read More

Aisha buhari, feminism, nigeria, Politics, president buhari

October 21, 2016

Opinion: The Buharis, the Economist and the candidate

by Bade Adebolu Every day is important but there are days that stand out in our lives. For me, October 15 is one of them. I wish I could tell you the significance of this day in my life but that’s too confidential for this pages of this medium. I pledged to write an article... Read More

Aisha buhari, feminism, nigeria, patriarchy, president buhari

October 21, 2016

Ololade Ajekigbe: Who really belongs in the kitchen?

by Ololade Ajekigbe Call it a gaffe, an embarrassing social blunder, a joke in bad taste, or a slip of tongue, one thing is sure it’s a faux pas of gigantic proportions. As far as slip-ups go, the statement made by President Muhammadu Buhari when asked about his wife’s criticism of recent developments in his administration... Read More

Aisha buhari, feminism, Kitchengate, nigeria, patriarch, poolitis, president buhari

October 18, 2016

The Thread: Slaying in a poncho | Aisha Buhari is definitely not here to play

Nigeria’s First Lady is no push over. First she conducted an interview with the BBC, where she lamented the effect of the cabal’s apron strings on her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari then countered her criticisms with these words “I don’t know which party my wife belongs to, but she belongs to my kitchen and... Read More

Aisha buhari, Brussels, feminism, nigeria, patriarchy, president buhari

October 18, 2016

Opinion: Lessons from the Buhari-Aisha debacle

by Bola and Yinka Obebe Everyone is still talking about the Buhari-Aisha debacle. While many have expressed outrage, others have been a bit more sympathetic. After all has been said and done, all that’s left to do is reflect on the lessons we can learn from the situation. There are a few relationship lessons this... Read More

Aisha buhari, Bola Obebe, feminism, patriarchy, president buhari, relationship, Yinka Obebe

October 17, 2016

Arit Okpo: For girls’ everywhere [NEW VOICES]

by Arit Okpo So it was International Day of the Girl Child recently, a day set aside to celebrate the girl child around the world and showcase her unique potential and ability. Of course a day like this leads one to deep contemplation – there is a lot to celebrate where the female gender is... Read More

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October 16, 2016

Opinion: Pres. Buhari must listen to his wife, Aisha

by Sumner Shagari Sambo President Muhammadu Buhari is a difficult man to deal with, if in doubt….ask Aisha Buhari, his wife. The woman should be celebrated for being a good wife that tells her husband the home truth both at home and abroad. No one must muzzle Mrs. Buhari for expressing her frustrations to her... Read More

Aisha buhari, feminism, Marriage, nigeria, patriarchy, president buhari

October 15, 2016

Dele Momodu: A good lady in the presidential villa

by Dele Momodu “He who finds a wife finds a good thing…” – PROVERBS 18: 22 Fellow Nigerians, please forget the shakara of all men who try to act macho, most men are ultimately controlled by their wives, and sometimes girlfriends. Right from the Biblical Genesis, women had always known their enormous power and they’ve... Read More

Aisha buhari, BBC, Buhari, feminism, nigeria, patriarchy, sticky

October 13, 2016

Chimamanda Adichie: “Dear Ijeawele, or a femininst manifesto in fifteen suggestions”

by Chimamanda Adichie Dear Ijeawele, What joy. And what lovely names: Chizalum Adaora. She is so beautiful. Only a day old and she already looks curious about the world. Your note made me cry. You know how I get foolishly emotional sometimes. Please know that I take your charge – how to raise her feminist... Read More

chimamanda, feminism, mothers, nigeria, patriarchy, raising children

October 12, 2016

Harmony Levin: Balancing up on feminism – the Naija perspective [NEXT]

by Harmony Levin “If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be able to turn it back, and get it right side up again.” If the quote above from Soujourner Truth’s “Ain’t I A Woman” speech rings a bell in... Read More

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Beyoncé, Buchi Emecheta, Chimamda, feminism, Gender equality, nigeria, sticky

October 10, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Ending the culture of silence on sexual violence

The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis – Dante Alighieri Last Wednesday, Ahunna Nwaogwugwu – @QueenCleo_92 on Twitter – collated multiple reports exposing the activities of Izien Aigbodion, who has used the nude pictures of young women to blackmail them for sexual favours over a... Read More

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October 8, 2016

The Thread: What’s Twitter feminism good for? Absolutely everything!

We love it when events on Twitter culminate in learning moments. Following the brouhaha (who uses that word?) about Izien, over a period of three days, Joachim MacEbong, who tweets @je_mc2 is laying out lessons feminists on Twitter have taught him. See below: I used to query women who kept their last names after marriage. No longer... Read More

culture, feminism, injustice, patriarchy, twitter., women's challenges

October 8, 2016

Ezinne Ajoku: These mad streets [NEW VOICES]

I’m paranoid about Nigerian streets, no matter the state or area, and no matter the time of day. After all, it was on the pretty empty and tranquil streets of UNICAL campus that a guy grabbed my behind in broad day light. It was a Sunday morning, I recall, and no amount of howling and... Read More

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feminism, groping, men, New Voices, patriarchy, sticky, unsafe streets, Women’s bodies

October 6, 2016

The Thread: ‘Your body na gold…?’ and other silly things men say

We promise, this is not a men bashing article. What it is a woman venting her frustrations at cultural cliches that abound in Nigeria. Patriarchal cultural cliches. If you’ve ever had a man touch you and then explode in anger when you communicate your objection to his action, you will understand Chinny’s ordeal. Please see... Read More

drivers, feminism, men, nigeria, patriarchy

October 3, 2016

Opinion: How to be a respected female in Nigeria

by Ololade Ajekigbe For the purpose of this article, let me quickly clarify that in this context, female refers to a lady/woman who’s 25 years of age and above. Now, regardless of your background, qualifications, achievements, physical appearance or social standing, to be considered worthy of respect (which naturally translates to being successful) as a female... Read More

culture bias, female, feminism, nigeria, patriarchy, women

September 22, 2016

Eketi Edima Ette: What women face in this country is just… a bag of abominations

by Eketi Edima Ette Sometime in 2014, I had a week-long program to attend in Port Harcourt. I called ahead of time to confirm my booking at Hotel Presidential. When I arrived, I was tired and just wanted to get to my room and sleep. As soon as I stepped through the doors, I was... Read More

Abuja big girls, feminism, Hotel Presidential, stereotype

September 2, 2016

5 things we learned from Funmi Iyanda’s drive to ‘destroy patriarchy’

by Ezinne Ajoku Funmi Iyanda is on a drive to dismantle patriarchy, stone by stone, brick by brick, armed with a sledgehammer. At the How to Fix Nigeria event which she organized in London recently, the TV maven and her esteemed panelists – Fatimah Kelleher, international women’s rights and social development consultant; Elnathan John, the... Read More

elnathan john, fatima kelleher, fatimah Kelleher, feminism, Funmi Iyanda, how to fix nigeria, patriarchy, women empowerment

August 11, 2016

The Thread: Do you agree when Chimamanda says women of today are less progressive than their mothers

It is ten years since Chimamanda Adichie’s first book, Half of a Yellow Sun, was released to critical acclaim. Last Sunday, she was at London’s Southbank Centre and she spoke about the themes of love and war, and in response to a question, she gave this answer: "I feel like younger Nigerian women are even... Read More

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Adiche, chimamanda, feminism, nigeria, women, youth

August 10, 2016

5 reasons why feminism is ‘bad business’ in Nigeria

by Toluwalope Omoyeni The concept of Feminism is quite simple. It’s the advocacy that seeks to bridge the gap between men and women, in terms of social, political, cultural and even financial rights. As simple as it seems, feminism is arguably the most misunderstood concept of recent times. Here in Nigeria, feminism is even more... Read More

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August 9, 2016

Opinion: About Pastor Adeboye; eating is hearing and cooking is speaking

by Lakin’ Goodluck The things we make the crux of our debates in this generation are truly quite puzzling. So a pastor offers a valuable and sagacious counsel to his congregation, and some people just threw caution to the wind in order to prove the wrongness of such counsel. Others did not even give the admonition... Read More

adeboye, cook, counsel, couple, feminism, Marriage, opinon, rccg, Redeemed

July 22, 2016

Opinion: Why must I conform to these standards?

by Ayodotun Rotimi Akinfenwa As human existence has evolved through the centuries, our thinking and lifestyles have followed suit. We have formed and reformed archetypes on how life should be lived and how things should work. These ideals established by the highly intellectual human species, have been passed on from generation to generation. Many of them... Read More

culture, dictate, feminism, life, opinion, says, standards, women

January 2, 2016

Adeiye Temitope: The woman-killer and her beautiful exit (POETRY)

Warm blood gushing out, running over one’s palms felt good. That was her first thought as she plunged the knife repeatedly into his neck. She should’ve done this a long time ago, she thought. The neighbors described her as a sweet young woman. Respectful, always smiling. But she wasn’t friendly with anyone in the area.... Read More

blood, crime, Domestic violence, feminism, law and order, Murder

September 11, 2015

The worst tweets of the week (11.09.15)

Another week and another batch of utterly stupid tweets. Like, absolutely stupid. 1. Those annoying feminists Meet today’s contestant in the Wife Material Olympics. Because when your significant other “treats you right”, the world’s inequality is suddenly irrelevant. 2. About bodycounts Our next contestant in Wife Material Olympics starts off slow, but finishes... Read More

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feminism, Gender equality, rape, twitter.

September 1, 2015

21st century feminism: A wrong perception of equality

“With every big, historical movement comes the danger that we will swing too far to the other extreme, tipping the balance unhealthily in the other direction” -Anya Briggs. Feminism is a movement that has over the years been introduced and widely adopted in Nigeria and the world at large as a mechanism that seeks justice for women... Read More

feminism, Gender equality

Opinion: Na woman dey drive

The Thread: There is no 0800-Feminist | The debate

Opinion: The women in my village have always worked

Opinion: President Buhari is right. His wife belongs to the kitchen, living room and “the other room

Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa: Gender distractions- let’s get over ourselves and get busy [NEW VOICES]

Ezinne Ajoku: Nigerians are made of steel [NEW VOICES]

Opinion: Aisha Buhari is the ‘designer’ first lady that fooled my people

Opinion: The Buharis, the Economist and the candidate

Ololade Ajekigbe: Who really belongs in the kitchen?

The Thread: Slaying in a poncho | Aisha Buhari is definitely not here to play

Opinion: Lessons from the Buhari-Aisha debacle

Arit Okpo: For girls’ everywhere [NEW VOICES]

Opinion: Pres. Buhari must listen to his wife, Aisha

Dele Momodu: A good lady in the presidential villa

Chimamanda Adichie: “Dear Ijeawele, or a femininst manifesto in fifteen suggestions”

Harmony Levin: Balancing up on feminism – the Naija perspective [NEXT]

YNaija Editorial: Ending the culture of silence on sexual violence

The Thread: What’s Twitter feminism good for? Absolutely everything!

Ezinne Ajoku: These mad streets [NEW VOICES]

The Thread: ‘Your body na gold…?’ and other silly things men say

Opinion: How to be a respected female in Nigeria

Eketi Edima Ette: What women face in this country is just… a bag of abominations

5 things we learned from Funmi Iyanda’s drive to ‘destroy patriarchy’

The Thread: Do you agree when Chimamanda says women of today are less progressive than their mothers

5 reasons why feminism is ‘bad business’ in Nigeria

Opinion: About Pastor Adeboye; eating is hearing and cooking is speaking

Opinion: Why must I conform to these standards?

Adeiye Temitope: The woman-killer and her beautiful exit (POETRY)

The worst tweets of the week (11.09.15)

21st century feminism: A wrong perception of equality

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