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Perceptions of feminism in Nigeria

Perceptions of feminism in Nigeria

Amarachukwu writes on the many misconceptions of the Feminism Movement in Nigeria.

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A woman’s reflective letter to herself

The fortunate wife

The fortunate wife

Short Story by Jedidah Johnson

While Journeying

While Journeying

Poem by Paul Chuks

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Perceptions of feminism in Nigeria

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Posts tagged Afritondo

In conversation with Ani Kayode Somtochukwu, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist

In conversation with Ani Kayode Somtochukwu, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist

Ani Kayode Somtochukwu on his writing

Interview, Video, PodcastEditorApril 6, 2023Afritondo, Afritondo Short Story Prize, Afritondo ShortlistComment

Alex Kadiri: You don't need anybody's validation or permission. If you really want it, go for it.

Alex Kadiri: You don't need anybody's validation or permission. If you really want it, go for it.

A conversation with Alex Kadiri, 2023 Afritondo Short Story Prize shortlist

Video, Podcast, InterviewEditorApril 6, 2023Afritondo, Afritondo Short Story Prize, Afritondo Shortlist, AfricaComment

"If you have something to say, then say it and find a way to get your voice heard" – In conversation with Ayo Awoyungbo, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist

"If you have something to say, then say it and find a way to get your voice heard" – In conversation with Ayo Awoyungbo, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist

In this interview, Ayo Awoyungbo talks about writing, his writing process and getting shortlisted for the 2023 Afritondo Short Story Prize

Video, PodcastEditorApril 3, 2023Africa, Writing, Afritondo, Afritondo Short Story Prize

"To create something from nothing" – A conversation with Jenny Robson, 2023 Afritondo Shortlist

"To create something from nothing" – A conversation with Jenny Robson, 2023 Afritondo Shortlist

Jenny Robson was shortlisted for the 2023 Afritondo Short Story Prize. In this interview, she talks about writing and her short story, The Sister-in-law.

EssayEditorApril 1, 2023Afritondo, Afritondo Shortlist, Afritondo Short Story Prize, AfricaComment

"The titles of my stories come first"– In conversation with Enit'ayanfe Ayosojumi Akinsanya, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist

"The titles of my stories come first"– In conversation with Enit'ayanfe Ayosojumi Akinsanya, 2023 Afritondo Prize shortlist

Enit’Ayanfe Ayosojumi Akinsanya, shortlisted for the 2023 Afritondo Short Story Prize, talks about writing his story story, The Anatomy Of Flying Things

Video, Podcast, InterviewEditorMarch 25, 2023Africa, Afritondo, Afritondo Shortlist, Afritondo Short Story PrizeComment

International Women's Day: A look of some of our favourite women writers

International Women's Day: A look of some of our favourite women writers

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we appreciate some of the amazing women we have worked with in the last few years. At Afritondo, we champion the works of African women and will continue to do so.

EssayEditorMarch 8, 2023Women, AfritondoComment

Curse

Curse

Dark. Too dark and different. In the night I might disappear completely and never return.

PoetryJoshua MedskerMay 4, 2020Joshua Medsker, AfritondoComment

Africa this week: March 21, 2020

Africa this week: March 21, 2020

Some of the latest stories from across Africa

PoliticsEditorMarch 21, 2020Afritondo

Afritondo Short Story Prize Shortlist

Afritondo Short Story Prize Shortlist

The shortlist is here

FictionEditorMarch 6, 2020Afritondo, Afritondo Prize, Afritondo ShortlistComment

The business of heaven

The business of heaven

The three-storey building was a massive shining edifice with glass windows and colourful cloth decorations hanging at the entrance.

FictionFaith TissaDecember 20, 2019Afritondo, Faith TissaComment

Sowore’s re-arrest: Why are we all acting surprised?

Sowore’s re-arrest: Why are we all acting surprised?

Should Nigerians be surprised by the government’s invasion of a courtroom and its disregard of a bail order?

Essay, PoliticsAllwell UwazuruikeDecember 11, 2019Sowore, Buhari, Rule of law, Nigeria, Allwell Uwazuruike, AfritondoComment

Lagos diaries

Lagos diaries

Another day in the life of a Lagos hustler

Fiction, Essay, Lives, PoetryWale MarianoDecember 9, 2019Afritondo, Lagos, Wale MarianoComment

Mr Biya is not the one holding Cameroon together — A reply to Michelle Tchokote

Mr Biya is not the one holding Cameroon together — A reply to Michelle Tchokote

MD Mbutoh writes a rejoinder to Michelle Tchokote’s article on Cameroon.

Essay, PoliticsMD MbutohDecember 1, 2019Afritondo, Cameroon, Paul Biya, MD Mbutoh Comments

On the Natural Hair Movement: “The only relationship most black women had with their hair was to straighten it out and to cover it” (Podcast)

On the Natural Hair Movement: “The only relationship most black women had with their hair was to straighten it out and to cover it” (Podcast)

PhD Researcher Faith Tissa discusses the black hair movement and the implications of current societal perceptions on black hair

PodcastConfidence UwazuruikeNovember 26, 2019Faith Tissa, Black Hair, Confidence Uwazuruike, Afritondo Comment

It matters more to me that Cameroon remains united than Paul Biya being President for the next 100 years

It matters more to me that Cameroon remains united than Paul Biya being President for the next 100 years

Michelle Tchokote speaks on Cameroon's anglophone crisis and the need for unity.

Politics, EssayMichelle TchokoteNovember 20, 2019Michelle Tchokote, AfritondoComment

Jenom

Jenom

A heartbroken woman shares her new discovery with a long time friend.

FictionBenjamin MusaNovember 14, 2019Benjamin Musa, Afritondo Comment

The things we do not say

The things we do not say

Maybe, preferring coffee is the sign of an amazing work ethic and preferring tea, the sign of a perennial belly-scratcher.

Lives, EssayConfidence UwazuruikeNovember 13, 2019Confidence Uwazuruike, AfritondoComment

The skeleton man — or woman

The skeleton man — or woman

Zimbabwean writer, William Tendai Masara, explores the theme of sexuality and rejection in his short story

FictionWillard Tendai MasaraNovember 3, 2019Willard Tendai Masara, Fiction, AfritondoComment

Chudi's hustle

Chudi's hustle

The aroma assailed him even before he saw Mama Peju at her famous spot by the corner of the street, roasting corns with her charcoal fire.

FictionTracey Chizoba FletcherOctober 21, 2019Tracey Fletcher, Afritondo Comments

Fluent in Inane

Fluent in Inane

Yes, I said I was fluent in inane not that I was very intelligent.

Essay, LivesSugar PendragonOctober 17, 2019London, Non-fiction, AfritondoComment