We Should All Be Feminists [By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie] - Review

INTRODUCTION

'We Should All Be be Feminists' is a talk delivered in 2012 at TEDxEuston, a yearly conference focused on Africa. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a recognized icon of the African society, and the world in general. Not only is she one of Africa's literary 'greats', the world has come to respect her for her fortitude in speaking openly and fearlessly, on issues ranging from the portrayal of Africa through the global lens, to gender roles and feminism. She's also the author of several books including, the best selling;  Half of A Yellow Sun.

Power!

Two men

One intimidated by the lady in her

The other, unsatisfied with it

Both actually fail to recognize one thing -

The powers that be

Which she possesses.

When I was younger, my father always told me never to be a liability. He always said, “Mary! You have all it takes to be all you want.” As I grew up, I realized that all he told me was true. All I needed to be comfortable, is within me. 

Being Female In Nigeria

A  topic started showing up recently, which I think would be amazing if we looked at it seriously - and helped it gain the recognition it deserves. Many of you may have heard of it, and most of you will actually be affected by it. You may already know it, the trend

#BeingFemaleInNigeria

This hashtag, currently trending on twitter highlights the various socioethical and various other injustices visited on women, mentally, physically or otherwise throughout the country Nigeria, As many of who already live here know, the country is more or less especially patriarchal in nature. Everything mostly seems to revolve around "THE MAN". The man is everything. The man is all that matters,

*Do you have children?  Yes? --->Great

*Are any male?
Yes - Good for you
No - Oh sorry.....don't worry, we will still take care of your inheritance for you.