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“I Deactivated My Account to Protect My Family”— Uju Anya Tells Critics
Nigerian-born academic Uju Anya has deactivated her X account, saying she took the step to protect her family after a day of violent threats, racist abuse and harassment directed at her online. Uju disclosed this…
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After 52 Applications, Nigerian Creative Misturah Owolabi Wins Commonwealth Scholarship
Summary: Misturah Abisola Owolabi, popularly known as Misty, a Cannes Lions-winning Nigerian creative, has secured a fully funded Master’s Scholarship to Sussex University. Misturah Abisola Owolabi, popularly known as Misty, a Cannes Lions-winning Nigerian creative,…
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Engineered by Women, Run by Men: What Does Democracy Owe to the Women Sustaining It?
Tuesday, September 15, marks the 2026 International Day of Democracy. Beneath all the numbers, Nigeria has consistently operated a democracy engineered by women and run by men. This year’s International Day for democracy is themed:…
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We Need More Feminist DJs: The Invisibility of Female Artistes’ Music on Dance Floor
Most parties I have attended, and most parties in Nigeria, promote male artistes in their music, which always sidelines female artists. I have been to women’s events, women celebrating women, and the DJ will still…
