marriage
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News
Gombe Rescues 14-Year-Old Girl from Child Marriage
The Gombe State Government has rescued a 14-year-old girl who was married off to a Taraba man as his third wife. The minor, whose identity remains confidential, reportedly escaped from a rural community in Taraba…
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Entertainment
Actress Tina Mbah Urges Colleagues to Prioritise Careers over Marriage
In a recent episode of Lights, Camera—It’s My Turn, Veteran Nollywood actress Tina Mbah urges her colleagues in the entertainment industry to prioritise their careers, stay true to themselves, and choose supportive life partners. She…
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Feminism
Marital Inequalities: The Burden of Emotional Labour in Marriage
African society believes it is better to stay married than to leave a toxic relationship. The Yorubas will say, “Once you get married, your place (daughter) is permanently erased in the father’s house.” The Igbos…
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Featured
Marriage is an inherently misogynistic institution – so why do women agree to it?
“And still I wonder how much harder it would be to get straight women to accept the reality of marriage if they were not first presented with the fantasy of a wedding,” Jia Tolentino wrote…
