Since the beginning of time, women have created their mark in history by achieving great strides. There are some women…
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Mammy market began with one woman. In 1959, Mammy Ode was a young woman from Benue State who just married…
Feminism is a movement that has been gaining traction in the African society in recent decades. It is a movement that seeks to empower women and promote gender equality. In a society where women have traditionally been marginalised, feminism has been a powerful force for change. In many African countries, the traditional roles of women have been confined to child–bearing and care–giving. Men have been the primary bread–winners and decision–makers. This was especially true in rural areas, where women had little access to education or economic opportunities. Feminism has sought to challenge these traditional gender roles. It has sought to give women a greater voice in their communities, to ensure that they have access to education and economic opportunities, and to make sure that they are able to participate in decisionmaking processes. In recent years, there has been an increased focus on gender equality in African countries. The African Union has adopted a number of initiatives that seek to promote gender equality. These initiatives include the Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality Strategy, the AU Gender Equality Strategy, and the African Women’s Decade. These initiatives have had a positive impact on the lives of women in Africa. For example, there has been an increase in the number of women in politics. In some countries, there has even been a gender parity in parliament. In addition, there has been an increase in the number of female entrepreneurs in Africa. This has allowed women to access new economic opportunities and to become more financially independent. Finally, there has been a greater recognition of the importance of women’s rights. This has included an increased focus on tackling gender–based violence and ensuring that women are able to have control over their own bodies.…
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a matter of faith and belief, and historical evidence for it may not be…
The Umoja Uaso is an all-female matriarch. In the aftermath of British rule, over 1,400 women became pariahs some of…
Do you know that the Hausa tribe in its pure form is extremely rare these days? Historically, the Hausa (Habe)…
Fabric is one of the most important objects in the fashion industry. In the western societies, customized clothes are a…
Nigerian culture is multi-ethnic and gives a lot of value to different types of arts. Which primarily include ivory carving,…
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Unlike most towns and establishments in Yorùbá land, the place of the ancient kingdom of Òwu stands differently. The earliest…
We spend a considerable part of our lives in the sitting room, so most people spend a significant amount of…