Fiction
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#16DaysofActivism: Lola’s Younger Brother Beats Her, Now She Rejects Being A “Perfect Victim”
Lola Adedeji lives with her mother, Patience and younger brother, Adebami, at the Federal University of Akure. (FUTA). On Nov 23, 2024, I met Lola by the popular Alaba River in Ondo State, sitting at…
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#16DaysofActivism: I am a woman afraid no more to fight against inequality
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…
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#16DaysofActivism: ‘Raped at knife-point but afraid no more’
As a child, I began to see myself through the lens of Uncle Ifeanyi. At first, it was fear. Then admiration crept in as if it could erase the fear. Eventually, something resembling consent emerged—but…
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Osinachi, the silent songbird muted by male violence
Osinachi’s voice was like an angel’s, filling the church with joy and praise. She was a beloved gospel artist, and her music inspired countless souls. However, behind the scenes, Osinachi’s life was far from heavenly.…
