NFM Weekly Stories Digest
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This week’s stories highlight key issues in Nigeria, including feminist advocacy, cultural controversy, and developments in the creative industry. Here are the top stories of the week, featuring powerful personal experiences of resilience, recognition, and conflict across different sectors.
- Àkàso: Baobab for Women’s Human Rights, ICCEF, Others Unveil Anthology Featuring Inter-Generational Feminists
The official launch of Àkàso: Same but Different – 65 Feminist Voices Across Generations was held on April 23, 2026, in Abuja. The publication is a collaborative effort by Baobab for Women’s Human Rights, BraveHeart Initiative for Youth & Women, Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF) and Project Alert on Violence Against Women. The publication also represents ICCEF’s first official release.
- She Became a Surrogate After Her Business Was Gutted by Fire. Now She Battles Body Dysmorphia
After losing her business in a market fire and falling into debt, Ifenyinwa became a surrogate for financial survival, but faced severe health complications, emotional distress, and financial hardship. It left her with deep regret and body dysmorphia.
- Masquerade Brutally Assault Woman During Cultural Festival in Delta
A disturbing video has surfaced on X showing a woman being brutally assaulted by a masquerade during the Urheovware Cultural Festival in Edjeba community, Warri, Delta State. This assault reportedly occurred during the grand finale of the Urheovware Cultural Festival in Edjeba in the community.
- GAN Recognises NFM Founder, Simbiat Bakare, for Redefining How Media Serves Women
Global Activists Network has recognised NFM founder Simbiat Bakare for redefining how media serves women through journalism, technology, and advocacy that advances gender equality in Nigeria. Simbiat is an investigative journalist and the founder of Naija Feminists Media, where she leads a coalition of feminists using media and technology to improve women’s representation in the news and promote gender equality in Nigeria.
- Qing Madi Accuses Former Label of Removing Song from Spotify
Nigerian singer Chimamanda Chukwuma, popularly known as Qing Madi, has accused her former record label, JTOn Music, of deliberately removing her song from Spotify. She made the allegation via her Instagram Story on April 21, 2026, claiming the move was part of ongoing efforts to frustrate her career.
