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 19, 2016

Adeboro Odunlami: Miniature Nigeria [NEW VOICES]

by Adeboro Odunlami Do not get me wrong, I believe in a working news reporting system. I am constantly impressed by Nigerians who abruptly pause their journey to work or church, to stand by a Newspaper stand, read headlines and argue with their fellow curious and concerned Nigerians. Sometimes, however, I wonder why most of... Read More

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Adeboro Odunlami, Aisha buhari, New Voices, Nigerian News, patriarchy, president buhari, sticky

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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#InternationalGirls day, feminism, girl child, New Voices, nigeria, patriarchy

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 10, 2016

Aderonke Adebanjo: Nigerian parents need to know that marriage is not everything [NEW VOICES]

I was having a conversation with a friend recently – one that I’ve had a few times with different people – and every time I have this conversation, it sparks something in me and it usually gets me pretty worked up. You might have noticed, perhaps because it constitutes your personal experience, that most Nigerian... Read More

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cultural practices, FAMILY, Marriage, New Voices, nigeria, parenting, patriarchy, sticky, youth

October 9, 2016

Oreoluwa Fakorede: For Nigerian men who don’t know the difference between hello and harassment [NEW VOICES]

by Oreoluwa Fakorede Civility is a choice. Maybe you’re charming, ethusiastically charming. Sometimes, your effusive charm will not be met with a commensurate response. You may not even receive any response to a greeting. It sucks, granted, but a bruised ego is no excuse to hurl insults. You cannot decide how a woman should respond... Read More

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Chivalry, New Voices, Nigerian men, patriarchy, rape, sticky

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 5, 2016

Adeboro Odunlami: Say Cheese, sirs [New Voices]

They’ll tell you they love you; your gusto, your courage and the fierceness with which you do your work. They’ll say it with so much energy and conviction; you will almost believe it. But do not jump on it – not yet. They told me as well. They said, ‘Oh wow! A female photographer? That’s... Read More

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Adeboro Odunlami, men's jobs, New Voices, nigeria, patriarchy, photography, sticky, Twitter feminists

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 16, 2016

The Thread: @elnathan_john joins the throng speaking about gender equality

Satirist and author of popular novel, Born on a Tuesday, Elnathan John is no stranger to The Thread. Today, a certain Dr. Joe Abah (or maybe it was the two effigies he spotted in an Abuja bathroom, we aren’t sure) has got him talking about patriarchy and the futility of many equality-centred discussions of the 21st... Read More

enathan, equality, gender, Nigerian, patriarchy

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

July 28, 2015

Why aren’t Nigerian women bloodthirstier?

Last week, in an unprecedented display of ignorance, Cheta Nwanze posted a string of thoroughly disturbing tweets about feminism among modern Nigerian women, prompted by his interaction with one such young woman who insisted to him that she would never cook for her husband. 13/ Are you insane? — Chxta (@Chxta) July 22, 2015 In... Read More

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chauvinism, feminism, meninism, microaggressions, misogyny, nigerian feminism, nigerian feminists, Nigerian men, Nigerian women, patriarchy, Sexism

Opinion: The Buharis, the Economist and the candidate

Adeboro Odunlami: Miniature Nigeria [NEW VOICES]

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”

Aderonke Adebanjo: Nigerian parents need to know that marriage is not everything [NEW VOICES]

Oreoluwa Fakorede: For Nigerian men who don’t know the difference between hello and harassment [NEW VOICES]

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

Adeboro Odunlami: Say Cheese, sirs [New Voices]

Opinion: How to be a respected female in Nigeria

The Thread: @elnathan_john joins the throng speaking about gender equality

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

Why aren’t Nigerian women bloodthirstier?

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