A Neusroom special Project to celebrate women who have shaped Nigeria’s history.
2.Alimotu Pelewura
The fish seller who led Lagos market women protest against colonial masters
6.Hajiya Gambo Sawaba
How the daughter of a Ghanaian immigrant defied socio-cultural barriers to become a political activist in Nigeria.
8.Adebimpe Adekola (Ireti)
In memory of the versatile actress who was Ogogo’s movie partner
9.Julie Coker
How ex-beauty queen escaped child marriage at 14 to become a broadcasting legend.
11.Madam Efunroye Tinubu
The powerful kingmaker who was the first woman to kick against British rule in Nigeria.
12.Olajumoke Obasa
The selfless social worker who established the first bus service in Lagos to ease the pain of commuters
13.Tyna Onwudiwe
Remembering the Afrikan Oyibo who passed 17 days after her 47th birthday.
15.Maryam Babangida
Remembering the founding mother of the Office of First Lady in Nigeria.
18.Pastor Bimbo Odukoya
Remembering the televangelist who provided light to millions of Nigerians’ dark paths through her ministry
21.The Brave Women Of EndSars
The Young Women Who Led The October 2020 EndSARS Revolution In Nigeria
22.Priye Iyalla-Amadi
The woman who fought law preventing issuance of passport to married women without husband’s consent
