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Shade of Women Foundation Presents: Girls Can Code – 13th OctFober, Ibadan

Rachel — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 11:30:23 +0000

Few things excite me as much as this project: a project dedicated to giving young girls the best start in life. When I saw the poster, it nearly brought tears to my eyes. The future is data, and those that can control, manipulate and work with it will be at the forefront of civilisation. If […]

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Dear God give me daughters with sense

Nkechi Bianze — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 17:01:29 +0000

At 18, I was having sleepless nights over important things like whether to study Diagnostic Radiography, Mechanical Engineering, or Aeronautical Engineering. I was also contemplating whether to settle for University of Hertfordshire or University of Glamorgan, or University of Manchester. I got an offer to study Electrical Electronics Engineering. I got another offer for Aerospace […]

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Daddy Freeze comes for Chimamanda Adichie over feminist comment on Chivalry

Ariyike — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 19:06:18 +0000

Popular On Air Personality and “Free the Sheeple” convener, Daddy Freeze has come after Author and Feminist, Chimamanda Adichie over her comment on Chivalry. His post read; “Dear Chimamanda, yesterday, while driving home from our online church service held on the radio, I saw a broken down danfo bus. All the women remained on the […]

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Feminism: Chimamanda Should Return to Her Country And Focus On Genital Mutilation – US Activist Blasts Nigerian Author

Ariyike — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 00:20:49 +0000

A United State spokesperson on Gun ownership and the second amendment, Dana Loesch, has hit out at Nigerian author and prominent feminist, Chimamanda Adichie and told her to “return to her own country and worry about genital mutilation” This is in response to Adichie’s appearance on the Today show where she spoke out against what […]

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Wins Pen Pinter Prize 2018 Award

Ariyike — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:57:07 +0000

Many may disagree with Chimamanda’s thoughts as a feminist, and plan a coup for it, and very few courageous ones may disagree with her talent as a writer. However, there are others who highly appreciate her thoughtful expressions, her work, and what she represents. Nigerian Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been announced as the winner […]

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Chimamanda Adichie Talks Feminism With Trevor Noah | Watch

Ariyike — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:10:37 +0000

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was a guest on Trevor Noah’s show where she touched on topics like chivalry, and made solid points regarding women, and how they are treated all over the world. The renowned author said chivalry, for example opening doors for people, shouldn’t be gender-based and women should also open the door for men. […]

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Kudos, Knocks As Female Producers Protest At Cannes Festival

Ariyike — Mon, 14 May 2018 14:27:19 +0000

Reactions have been greeting a protest staged by female producers at Cannes on Saturday. About 82 women had alleged marginalisation against women in terms of the number of awards and feasibility that men have enjoyed at the festival over the years. The protest also came against the background of sexual harassment said to have tinged […]

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Chimamanda writes an epistle in response to criticisms from her Hilary moment

Ariyike — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 06:29:22 +0000

Hilary requested to speak with Chimamanda personally, awesome! She got that audience, but then during the interview, Chimamanda asked a personal question about Hilary’s Twitter bio (Wife) which was really no one’s concern. The question “why her Twitter bio begins with ‘wife’, rather than her career achievements” touched a lot of Nigerian nerves, and she […]

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A Subverted Self-worth & Societal Expectations: Woman, thou art loosed!

Ariyike — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 14:22:36 +0000

Sometime towards the end of last year, a video showing a Nigerian lady turning down her boyfriend’s public marriage proposal at a mall went viral online. There was a lot of backlash, and even her explanation aimed at seeking a rationalization of her decision from social media debaters and critics, couldn’t stop hell from almost […]

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Only foolish men spend on their girlfriends – George Lutterodt

Sayo — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 10:46:25 +0000

Oh! It was Counselor Lutterodt who said that, not me. I’m a lady, and if a man who claims to be my boyfriend holds tight on spending on me, he is the foolish one. Counselor Lutterodt believes otherwise, and I don’t blame him. Some people read their scriptures of life, of people, and moralities, and […]

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