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Workin’ Womxn covers womxn of all races and their unique hustles. Read the stories behind every woman’s chosen career and how they breaking boundaries, changing the norm and rewriting what it means to be woman.

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Workin' Womxn

Workin' Womxn covers womxn of all races and their unique hustles. Read the stories behind every woman's chosen career and how they breaking boundaries, changing the norm and rewriting what it means to be woman.

Workin' Womxn

What Happens When An All-Women Team Takes On The Criminal Justice System In Nigeria?

In just 2 years, Oluyemi Orija, through her non-profit organization, has secured the release of over 200 inmates pro bono and is committed to filling the gaps in the criminal justice system that leaves citizens exploited and forgotten in prisons. In light of this, this conversation took us through 3 emotional states; first, the obvious…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeNovember 26, 20210Comments

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Through Individual and Community Therapy, Ibifubara Davies is Helping People Heal

For Ibifubara, all roads lead to one place; healing. Although the last-minute change on her JAMB application form is what landed her in psychology, it is obvious from our conversation that regardless of title or specialty, her dream has always been to help people. Document Women got to speak to Ms. Davies about psychology and…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeNovember 19, 20211Comment

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“I have zero tolerance for the sexualization of my yoga practice”

After a life-changing accident, Ajoke dedicated her life to helping people exist as the best version of themselves. She does this by teaching them yoga and helping them stay present in the moment - the only place where life exists. However, in Nigeria, being a yoga instructor comes with peculiar challenges, and Ajoke is not…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeOctober 29, 20210Comments

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Sandra Ezekwesili is Bringing In All Voices To Political Conversations

Journalism is a euphemism for truth. It is a diverse art that directly impacts freedom, fairness, and democracy. While some journalists tell stories to influence conversations, others have conversations to influence stories. Our WorkinWomxn is a broadcast journalist who is decentralizing political discussions to include everyone. Tell us a little bit about yourself I’m the…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeOctober 22, 20210Comments

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The Nigerian Designer Empowering Women Through Sustainable Fashion

Whenever I come across talent that is unusual, yet captivating, the first thing that crosses my mind is “how on earth did they realize they could do that?'' For the first time, I got answers; but that is not even my favourite part of this conversation. It is how this 23-year-old, award-winning fashion designer is…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeOctober 15, 20210Comments

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From studying Law to becoming a businesswoman and humanitarian, this is Renè Aderonke’s story

When I asked Renè how her day went, she replied simply "busy". By the end of this conversation, I understood why. Tell us a little bit about yourself? I hate that question because I don’t even know where to start. My name is Renè Aderonke Ahmed. I am 37 years old. I am a businesswoman…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeOctober 1, 20211Comment

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Nigerian Artist and Producer, “Dunnie” Is Following Her Childhood Dreams, But With A Twist

I heard Rihanna’s iconic “Only Girl In The World” for the first time on my palito radio when I was 12 years old. I had gotten back from school, taken off my uniform and tuned the radio to City FM 101.5 with the earphones stuck in my ears. When the song came on, with Rihanna’s…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeSeptember 10, 20210Comments

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“Sex For Grades Was My First Proper Experience On A Production Team”

We have all heard at least one version of how the world came to be. Different cultures have different ideas of the beginning of time, carefully woven into a story and passed down from generation to generation. Each creation story, holding its own version of truth, has helped shape the lives, beliefs and cultures of…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeAugust 27, 20210Comments

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From TV Personality to Beauty Entrepreneur, Amanda Dara’s journey starts with one foot in the door

Amanda Dara is many things; eloquent, confident, self-aware and all-around brilliant. She is also a woman who has mastered the art of making lemonade out of the lemons life throws at her. This conversation holds a mirror to the unsurprising yet dangerous standards upheld by the society we live in. Tell us a little bit…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeAugust 20, 20210Comments

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“All I Know Is That Everybody Has To Eat”

Life is complex, yet simple. While it is easy to focus on all its twists and turns, Ogechukwu is a woman who likes to keep it simple. "Everybody has to eat" is perhaps the most profound summary I have ever heard of the food industry and this is how she describes the success of her…

ByChisom Anastasia NwaezuokeAugust 6, 20211Comment

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