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One of my favourite feminist essays ever is Unlearning Likability which was written by Rose Okeke, a Nigerian writer and filmmaker. In it, Ms. Okeke discussed how the need to be likable has seen a lot of African women endure negativity and discomfort with a smile.  She mentioned how likability can become a method of […] Urban Woman Magazine
Men Need To Stop Being Nosey About Women’s Romantic Life
One of my favourite feminist essays ever is Unlearning Likability which was written by Rose Okeke, a Nigerian writer and filmmaker. In it, Ms. Okeke discussed how the need to be likable has seen a lot of African women endure negativity and discomfort with a smile. She mentioned how likability can become a method of […] Urban Woman Magazine
In a world filled with difficulties, one of the best things a woman can have is friendship. Friendship with fellow women and sometimes men can be a gift and a source of relief from the worries of adulthood. However, what happens when friendships have to take on a long distance mode because friends move away […] Urban Woman Magazine
We Asked Women Their Take On Long Distance Friendships And Here’s What We Got
In a world filled with difficulties, one of the best things a woman can have is friendship. Friendship with fellow women and sometimes men can be a gift and a source of relief from the worries of adulthood. However, what happens when friendships have to take on a long distance mode because friends move away […] Urban Woman Magazine
One of my favourite Ted Talks ever is Let’s Talk Porn which was given by a feminist called Maria Ahlin. In it, she spoke on how contrary to popular opinion, the production of porn and the greater sex industry has very anti feminist characteristics. It is a speech I think about each time I see […] Urban Woman Magazine
Should You Be Worried If Your Partner Watches Porn?
One of my favourite Ted Talks ever is Let’s Talk Porn which was given by a feminist called Maria Ahlin. In it, she spoke on how contrary to popular opinion, the production of porn and the greater sex industry has very anti feminist characteristics. It is a speech I think about each time I see […] Urban Woman Magazine
One of my favorite African feminist novels is Everything Good Will Come, which was written by Sefi Atta, a Nigerian writer and playwright. It follows the lives of two friends as they navigate issues like infertility, family dynamics, rape and speaking as a woman against oppressive governments. The novel also explored the relationship between mothers, […] Urban Woman Magazine
The Danger In Ignoring Other Women’s Stories About Men
One of my favorite African feminist novels is Everything Good Will Come, which was written by Sefi Atta, a Nigerian writer and playwright. It follows the lives of two friends as they navigate issues like infertility, family dynamics, rape and speaking as a woman against oppressive governments. The novel also explored the relationship between mothers, […] Urban Woman Magazine
One of my favourite Nigerian feminist poets is Titilope Sonuga. Her performance poetry and poetry collections continually encourage me to be soft with myself and to always always center women’s stories even as a writer myself. My best work of hers is her poetry collection called This Is How We Disappear. It is a collection […] Urban Woman Magazine
Why You Must Unlearn The Need To Be A Saviour
One of my favourite Nigerian feminist poets is Titilope Sonuga. Her performance poetry and poetry collections continually encourage me to be soft with myself and to always always center women’s stories even as a writer myself. My best work of hers is her poetry collection called This Is How We Disappear. It is a collection […] Urban Woman Magazine
One of my favourite short story collections is Nearly All The Men In Lagos Are Mad by Damilars Kuku, a Nigerian writer, radio presenter and actress. It touches on topics such as infidelity, rape, infertility and the ties that bind women and men in cities like Lagos. It is a collection that I return to […] Urban Woman Magazine Issues In Society, Ties That Bind, Women Magazines, Infidelity, Short Stories, Behavior, Change, Lakes, Behance
Erase The Desire To Change A Man’s Bad Behaviour
One of my favourite short story collections is Nearly All The Men In Lagos Are Mad by Damilars Kuku, a Nigerian writer, radio presenter and actress. It touches on topics such as infidelity, rape, infertility and the ties that bind women and men in cities like Lagos. It is a collection that I return to […] Urban Woman Magazine
One of my favourite television shows that centred Black people has to be the Empire series. Featuring actresses like Taraji P. Henson, Empire gave a running commentary on things like drug abuse, queerness, motherhood and the gendered angles of racism. In my first year in university, there is a memory from it that is clear […] Urban Woman Magazine Prenatal Ultrasound, What Causes Autism, Amazing Selfies, Latest Aso Ebi Styles, Empire Series, Perfect Selfie, Genuine Smile, Facing The Sun, Capture Memories
Why Do We Shame Mothers Who Ask For Help?
One of my favourite television shows that centred Black people has to be the Empire series. Featuring actresses like Taraji P. Henson, Empire gave a running commentary on things like drug abuse, queerness, motherhood and the gendered angles of racism. In my first year in university, there is a memory from it that is clear […] Urban Woman Magazine
There is a story my mother tells often, each time she wants to encourage my siblings and I to not just be booksmart, but to have the needed confidence necessary for moving forward in our respective careers. It goes like this. She once had a student who graduated as the valedictorian of her set in […] Urban Woman Magazine Loud Person, It Goes Like This, Valedictorian, Moving Forward, Siblings, Kindness, Career
How Having A Good Kind of Audacity Can Help Your Career
There is a story my mother tells often, each time she wants to encourage my siblings and I to not just be booksmart, but to have the needed confidence necessary for moving forward in our respective careers. It goes like this. She once had a student who graduated as the valedictorian of her set in […] Urban Woman Magazine
One of my favourite works of fiction by a West African woman definitely is The Teller of Secrets by Bisi Adjapon, a Ghanaian-Nigerian writer. The novel discusses issues like father-daughter relationships, cheating, single motherhood, polygamy and cross national identities. Through the main character Esi, we observe how an allegiance to one’s father does not mean […] Urban Woman Magazine Single Motherhood, Father Daughter Relationship, Favorite Words, Main Character, African Women, Cheating, Relationships
The Reality Is That You Will Be Treated Like Other Girls
One of my favourite works of fiction by a West African woman definitely is The Teller of Secrets by Bisi Adjapon, a Ghanaian-Nigerian writer. The novel discusses issues like father-daughter relationships, cheating, single motherhood, polygamy and cross national identities. Through the main character Esi, we observe how an allegiance to one’s father does not mean […] Urban Woman Magazine
One of my favourite American movies of all time has to be Eat. Pray. Love which starred the award winning actress Julia Roberts. In it, the main character decided to take a year after her divorce to travel to multiple places in a bid to rediscover herself and her value system. I cannot remember exactly […] Urban Woman Magazine Cure For Loneliness, Learning To Be Alone, Non Romantic, I Love Music, Music Music, Julia Roberts, First Date
The Importance of Having An Intentionally Single Period As A Woman
One of my favourite American movies of all time has to be Eat. Pray. Love which starred the award winning actress Julia Roberts. In it, the main character decided to take a year after her divorce to travel to multiple places in a bid to rediscover herself and her value system. I cannot remember exactly […] Urban Woman Magazine
One of my favourite memoirs by a Nigerian woman is On Becoming by Toke Makinwa, a media personality and talk show host. Toke Makinwa’s On Becoming explores issues like divorce, cheating, dating older men and the emotionally abusive nature of most Nigerian men. Released in 2016, it is a memoir I occasionally reread when I […] Urban Woman Magazine Leah Kelley, Funny Baby Photos, Drinking Black Coffee, Behavior Disorder, We Are Best Friends, Feeling Hopeless, Free News, Chronic Disease
Why You Should Never Ignore Red Flags As A Woman
One of my favourite memoirs by a Nigerian woman is On Becoming by Toke Makinwa, a media personality and talk show host. Toke Makinwa’s On Becoming explores issues like divorce, cheating, dating older men and the emotionally abusive nature of most Nigerian men. Released in 2016, it is a memoir I occasionally reread when I […] Urban Woman Magazine
Growing up, it was not unusual for me to follow my mum to meetings of only women. Some of my favourite memories involve following her to her Igbo nwunyedi meetings, seeing her discussing issues in church based women’s meetings and watching her offer support to women who were widows.  I still remember her packing Christmas […] Urban Woman Magazine Journalism Career, Identity Protection, Affirmative Action, Wealthy Women, Lost Job, Girls Education, Career Growth
Why We Need More Women Only Scholarships and Opportunities
Growing up, it was not unusual for me to follow my mum to meetings of only women. Some of my favourite memories involve following her to her Igbo nwunyedi meetings, seeing her discussing issues in church based women’s meetings and watching her offer support to women who were widows. I still remember her packing Christmas […] Urban Woman Magazine
Growing up, I had a culture of reading several Nigerian women’s magazines. A lot of them spoke on issues such as marriage, relationships, fashion, entrepreneurship and fitness. In one of them that I must have read when I was nine or so, they discussed in depth with pictures how a wedding was the best day […] Urban Woman Magazine Habakkuk 2, Malachi 3 10, Jeremiah 32, Write The Vision, Power Of The Tongue, All Things Work Together, Pray Without Ceasing, Speak Life
It Is Problematic To Raise Women To See Weddings As The “Best Day” Of Their Lives
Growing up, I had a culture of reading several Nigerian women’s magazines. A lot of them spoke on issues such as marriage, relationships, fashion, entrepreneurship and fitness. In one of them that I must have read when I was nine or so, they discussed in depth with pictures how a wedding was the best day […] Urban Woman Magazine
It is almost impossible to live in today’s world and not use one social media platform. I don’t have the stats but social media apps like Whatsapp, Twitter and Instagram are very key apps in disseminating information. Now, as much as life saving information gets disseminated, it must be said that on social media, the […] Urban Woman Magazine Social Media Apps, Peer Pressure, Gender Roles, College Degree, Working Woman, Social Media Platforms
Are Gen Z’s Bringing Back Gender Roles?
It is almost impossible to live in today’s world and not use one social media platform. I don’t have the stats but social media apps like Whatsapp, Twitter and Instagram are very key apps in disseminating information. Now, as much as life saving information gets disseminated, it must be said that on social media, the […] Urban Woman Magazine
One of my favourite works of feminist fiction is Zikora by the Nigerian writer, speaker and feminist icon Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. It is a work that explores the themes of single motherhood, polygamy, marital rape and mother-daughter relationships. In Zikora, one sees through the characters of Mmiliaku and Zikora that the only path to survival […] Urban Woman Magazine Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Feminist Icons, Mother Daughter Relationships, One Of The Guys, Speaker, Writer
You Will Never Be “One of The Guys” As A Woman
One of my favourite works of feminist fiction is Zikora by the Nigerian writer, speaker and feminist icon Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. It is a work that explores the themes of single motherhood, polygamy, marital rape and mother-daughter relationships. In Zikora, one sees through the characters of Mmiliaku and Zikora that the only path to survival […] Urban Woman Magazine