Featured
-
Feminist Theories in Simple Terms
By Enomfon Akpan Editor’s Note: The piece was first published on X Summary: EnomfonAkpan explained feminist theories in simple terms to her audience. Through relatable examples, she connected these theories to everyday experiences of women,…
-
‘Husband stitch’: The controversial after-birth suture that puts Nigerian women at risk
Shattered, broken, traumatised, Faith has not been the same since she had her first child in 2023. “I will never have another child again. Childbirth damaged me permanently,” she said. It all started when she…
-
The “Marriage Terminator”: How Theresa Kachindamoto Took Down Child Marriage in Malawi
Summary: Theresa Kachindamoto, known as the “Marriage Terminator,” used her authority as a traditional leader in Malawi to annul hundreds of child marriages, return girls to school and challenge deeply rooted cultural norms. In a…
-
Reclaiming Female’s Mobility in Otobong Tom’s Mobility in Girls Don’t Travel Just for Flowers
Summary: Girls Don’t Travel Just for Flowers tells the solo travel experience of Ayanti, a young African woman. Through the navigation of foreign lands, Ayanti develops a courage that dismantles internalised fears and societal discouragements,…
