Listen "Sisterhood, Strength and Empowering Nigerian Women: A Conversation with Titilope Adedokun (Part 1)"
Episode Synopsis
In Part I of this extended conversation, Surayya interviews Titilope, the founder of Sisterly HQ, a digital platform for Nigerian women. They discuss the empowerment of Nigerian women, the rise of African female artists, and the societal backlash faced by women who openly embrace their sexuality. The conversation delves into the impact of patriarchy, misogyny, and religious influences on women in Nigeria.
The conversation delves into the experiences of women in a patriarchal society, the impact of feminism, and the role of women in Nigerian culture and music. It also explores the lack of representation and opportunities for women, as well as the challenges they face in breaking societal norms. The influence of family, mentors, and friends in shaping the speaker's perspective is evident throughout the discussion. The discussion also explores the role of social media in shaping personal identity and the challenges of maintaining connections in a digital age.
Follow Sisterly HQ's journey here: https://www.sisterlyhq.com/
Chapters
00:00 Impact of Patriarchy and Societal Backlash
49:54 Gender Bias and Corruption
59:30 Influence of Family and Upbringing on Career Choices
01:03:00 Navigating Societal Expectations and Career Decisions
01:13:22 The Role of Social Media in Personal Connections
The conversation delves into the experiences of women in a patriarchal society, the impact of feminism, and the role of women in Nigerian culture and music. It also explores the lack of representation and opportunities for women, as well as the challenges they face in breaking societal norms. The influence of family, mentors, and friends in shaping the speaker's perspective is evident throughout the discussion. The discussion also explores the role of social media in shaping personal identity and the challenges of maintaining connections in a digital age.
Follow Sisterly HQ's journey here: https://www.sisterlyhq.com/
Chapters
00:00 Impact of Patriarchy and Societal Backlash
49:54 Gender Bias and Corruption
59:30 Influence of Family and Upbringing on Career Choices
01:03:00 Navigating Societal Expectations and Career Decisions
01:13:22 The Role of Social Media in Personal Connections
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