Funmi Bankole sold cold drinks to survive; now she is a best-selling author
Once, there was a girl who stood in the scorching sun all day, selling cold drinks to people in their air-conditioned cars. However, as days turned to years, she became…
Once, there was a girl who stood in the scorching sun all day, selling cold drinks to people in their air-conditioned cars. However, as days turned to years, she became…
In a world where the commodification of women's bodies is a norm and prostitution flourishes, rape culture will continue to thrive, and women’s liberation will fundamentally become impossible. On Christmas…
Nigeria has 774 local government areas in its six geopolitical zones. Low-level income earners in each of these local governments have faced challenges that affect their livelihoods. As such, some…
On August 21, 2024, a wave of apprehension swept through Nigeria's feminist spaces as news broke of a bill to repeal the VAPP Act, which has passed its second hearing.…
“Shinji Kagawa, Jesu kristi loba wa. Got them falling yakata. You know as e sabi girl dey do…” If you are familiar with theis lyrics, then you are most likely…
On a day when stars seemed at peace, Elsa (who requested that we use only her first name) fell for the oldest wooing trick in the game of romance. Sometimes,…
Sexual abuse of children is the involvement of a child in sexual activity that he or she does not understand, cannot give informed consent to, or for which the child…
With cases of sexual violence on the rise in different Nigerian states, millions of women and girls constantly need support to escape the violence from their male abusers. Many organisations…
I attended a wedding recently, and it was a reminder of how much women are considered inferior based on the traditions in the marital celebration ceremony. From the bride's transfer…
In July 2023, a shocking story gripped Nigerian women particularly. It was one of murder. Many gender-related homicide stories had trailed before then, but each time another one broke, it…