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An Illusional Patriarch: Reviewing the Secret in “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives”
Summary: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives is a satirical novel about a patriarchal man whose identity is tied to his wives and children. The author, Lola Shoneyin, successfully dismantles the myth of a…
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Silenced for Speaking: The Growing Pattern of Intimidation Against Nigerian Women Online
More Nigerian women are facing threats, legal action and even arrest for simply speaking up. This includes women sharing their views as consumers, business owners or mothers. These may seem like separate cases but they…
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The Price of a Traditional Wife in ‘A Good Name’
Summary: A Good Name is a gripping contemporary fiction novel by Nigerian-born author Yejide Kilanko. The narrative follows the life of Zina, an ambitious 18-year-old with dreams of her own who is coerced into an…
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“Women Are Sexual Beings,” Efe Plange Weighs in on Roby Ekpo’s Podcast Outburst
Editor Note.: This piece was first published on Facebook Summary: Efe Plange have challenged Roby Ekpo’s claims about his failed marriage, including mutual decisions about long-distance living and his ex-wife’s complaints of sexual dissatisfaction and…
