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Helen Paul (born 1 May 1983) is a Nigerian comedian, singer, and actress. [1] [2] She is also a stand-up comedian, known as Tatafo, [3] characterized by a voice range that makes her sound like a child. [4] She graduated with a doctorate in Theater Arts from the University of Lagos. [5] [6]
Cossy Orjiakor // ⓘ (born 16 October 1972) is a Nigerian actress and singer. [1] She came into the limelight after featuring in a music video by Obesere, [2] and is controversially known for showing off her large bosoms at social events and in music videos. [3]
Women in Nigeria face numerous challenges, including gender inequality, poverty, and a lack of access to education and healthcare. [5] Despite these challenges, Nigerian women are making strides in all areas of life and are becoming increasingly empowered to take control of their lives and their futures. [6]
The colonization of the West African region that lies across the Niger took place between the mid 19th century to 1960 when Nigeria became recognized as an independent nation. [1] This systemic invasion introduced new social, economic, and political structures that significantly altered Indigenous notions of gender fluidity and gender roles .
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She wrote an article in the organization's journal that year, demanding that wealthy women of Nigeria needed to fight for women's rights and be willing to work with women of middle and lower classes for those rights. [4] On May 10, 1944, she founded the Nigerian Women's Party during a meeting at her home with twelve women. [4]
also: People: By gender: Women: By nationality: Nigerian This category exists only as a container for other categories of Nigerian women . Articles on individual women should not be added directly to this category, but may be added to an appropriate sub-category if it exists.
Toyin Ojih Odutola (born 1985), Nigerian-born American known for her multimedia drawings and works on paper Temitayo Ogunbiyi (born 1984), contemporary artist and curator Suzanna Ogunjami , painter, printmaker, jewelry designer; first African woman to have a solo exhibit in a commercial gallery in the United States