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Summary
The poem advocates for Nigerian women to break free from the various forms of abuse they face, including economic, educational, cyber, sexual, and psychological, while emphasising the need for unity in fighting gender-based violence.
This poetry highlights the economic abuse, educational inequality, cyber harassment, sexual harassment, and emotional and psychological abuse faced by Nigerian women and advocates for unity to fight against gender-based violence.
Afraid No More
I am who I am.
A girl, a woman, a sister, and a mother.
I am afraid No More to aim for the stars or become a leader of the world.
I am Afraid No More of your educational inequality, economic abuse.
Cyber and sexual harassment.
nor the emotional and psychological abuse that I may not reach my goals.
Watch me as I raise my head from the dust, trampling, and inequalities.
I am who I am, a WOMAN of great strength and skills.
Attaining my dreams is all I aim for.
Look around you, I am, but a blessing to raise the flag high.
I hope this plea of mine will not be thrown into the winds.
I am Afraid No More to be heard, seen, and recognised on the global stage.
Where Queens and Kings dine.
I am Afraid No More.
To be a key contender in our quest for global development.
I am Afraid No More.
To speak when any form of violence is meted out on my gender.
I am Afraid No More to dream and seek justice when needed.
I will speak up when every form of violence is committed against my sister.
UNITE to End Violence against women and girls!
This poem is written by Mujidat Agbabiaka-Sholeye and contributed by the Nigerian Women Trust Fund.
