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"Subjects of Desire" Review: Are We Ever Going To Get over the Idea of Cultural Appropriation?
“Subjects of Desire” Review: Are We Ever Going To Get over the Idea of Cultural Appropriation?

Subjects of Desire is a powerful project that transports viewers from the past to the…

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Do Women Have a Role to Play in the Popularity of Patriarchal Ideals?

Prior to becoming the wife of President Hage Geingob, Geingos was a successful business leader,…

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Is the New Wave of the Corset Changing the Way Women View Their Bodies?

These days, women no longer wear corsets for the male gaze, as opposed to how…

In “Phases,” Moonchild Sanelly Stands For Women

For Sanelly, who is arguably one of South Africa’s most controversial music queens, having a…

Are African Women Doing Away with the Conservatism Behind Pregnancy Concealing?

Women, as well as expectant mothers, are redefining preconceived notions on how they celebrate their…

Eight Female-devoted Blogs Owned by Women in Africa and the Diaspora

…many feminists have given their voices on different platforms, especially online, on Twitter and other…

Nollywood’s Sexist Tropes and the Stereotypical Portrayal of Women in Contemporary Nigerian Movies

One would think that with all the progress that has been made culturally, the femme…

Eight African Women Filmmakers Breaking the Bias

By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku International Women’s Day is upon us again, with “Break the Bias”…

Six Women at the Forefront of Tech in Africa

By David Adewusi In December 2021, Wave, an African tech startup based in Senegal, raised…

Africa and the Culture of Wife Inheritance

In December 2021, the Nigerian House of Representatives announced that plans are underway to enact laws…