Cassava Republic Press is publishing a new book titled, ‘She Called Me Woman: Nigeria’s Queer Women Speak’ on 24 April. To commemorate the launch of this ground-breaking collection of first-hand narratives from a cross section of queer Nigerian Women, the publisher has organised a synchronised revealing of the book and its cover (pictured) across several platforms,…
Shining a light on a multiplicity of voices in #MeToo
The past few months have revealed what feminists have always known and fought against, namely that the extent of men’s sexual assault of women is staggering. And this is considering that most sexual assault is still not reported. In terms of reporting assault, things are rapidly changing, however. Partly thanks to #MeToo, some places have…
A book about beauty, power, gender, globalisation, science and sexuality that is rooted in black feminism…
A book about beauty, power, gender, globalisation, science and sexuality that is rooted in black and African feminism… Does that sound like a book you would like to read? Because I am so excited to share the news that I am writing precisely such a book! It is titled Sensuous Knowledge: A Radical Black Feminist…
What is African feminism, actually?
One of the questions I am most frequently asked is “what is African feminism and how is it different from western feminism”. It is a valid question that points to the clarity that people seek in the process of self discovery, which is what becoming feminist is. But the response that I’ve been giving over…
Human auctions in Libya and the patriarchal, imperialist system that enables them
Last week a CNN report containing footage of African migrants being sold in human auctions in Libya was published. In the footage, we see young men being sold to buyers for about at $400 to undisclosed buyers. Here are the videos: I have been terribly busy and unable to blog in a few weeks but I could…
The future of feminism must be fearless, illuminating and global-minded
Never before has feminism been as mainstream as it is today. Celebrities like Beyoncé, Cardi B and Taylor Swift have popularised the term, as have major brands, Dior, Acne, H&M, to name a few. Feminism has also become a lucrative way to sell a product or service through “femvertising” as the strategic incorporation of feminist…
We should distinguish between globalisation and Patriarchal Imperialist Expansion (PIE)
Globalisation is an especially hot topic at the moment. After the election of Donald Trump, Brexit, and the rise of ultra-right parties in Europe, it is particularly popular to speak of globalisation’s demise. For example, the Financial Times recently published an article titled “Globalisation in retreat”, the Guardian published “Globalisation: the rise and fall of…
Guest post by Sulaiman Addonia – The sexless life of my mother
In in my teens, I vowed to abstain from sex, in solidarity with my mother. As a young boy living in a Sudanese refugee camp, I first found out that, although physical love was important for my mother, patriarchy made it impossible for her to experience outside of marriage, a marriage she didn’t want since…
How Ellen Johnson Sirleaf failed the African feminist agenda
In the guest post below, Robtel Neajai Pailey and Korto Reeves Williams argue that Africa’s first female president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has done little for the African feminist agenda. It is a convincing argument and I am delighted to share it on MsAfropolitan especially because if there is one space where African feminists cannot afford to coddle…
My Oxford Union talk about why conscientious, global feminism matters
I’m asking you to vote for a true global feminist revolution My Oxford Union talk is live. What a great honour it was. I wanted to use the opportunity to not only address the debate but to also make a case for a conscientious and critically conscious global feminism that “smashes the patriarchy”. I admit…
The misunderstanding of equality suggests many slept through maths in school
Here is my latest article for The Guardian Nigeria.. Sometimes one is fortunate to find money in an old purse or pocket. For example, such was the case the other day when I put on a jacket I hadn’t worn in a while and stuck my hand into the pocket. Alongside a favourite lipstick whose…
Woman, don’t conspire against yourself
I am sitting on his couch surrounded by books. There are books everywhere in his house; under the tables, by the coat rack, all over the stair case, on the window panes not to mention the walls of bookshelves. If there are two things I love, it is men and books and here I…
Sex for women and men
sex for women: two days before date with lover-to-be: skip breakfast. remove all evidence of hair on legs, armpits, labia, around anus, inside nose, moustache, toes, arms; wherever there’s a follicle, uproot its produce. with the exception of the follicles on your head of course. those follicles are okay, massage them, oil them, style their produce. go to…
Why philosophical reflection is a feminist goal
In my most recent column at the Nigeria Guardian, I argue that gender inequality is a predictable result when a society disengages from philosophical reflection. You can read it here or below. In ancient times, Nigerian women had access to spiritual and political power, and women and men were historically seen as equal in many…
Not only fake news, there’s also fake feminist opinion
It is not only news that is increasingly “fake”, a similar trend is emerging in feminism with commentators writing what I refer to as “fake feminist opinion”. Here’s my latest column for the Nigeria Guardian where I expand on this troubling development. For much of feminist history, the majority of people have distanced themselves from…
Is there an authentic African position on feminism?
If you are interested in pan-Africanism then chance are that you have visited the pages of the African Holocaust, “a non-profit civil society dedicated to the progressive study of African history and culture.” At least I have found useful information on the website while researching topics that have to do with African history. The platform is…
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