I Like Girls

Vistanium
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I Like Girls

I Like Girls - with Aisha Salaudeen - is a show exploring the diverse stories of African women. Each episode offers firsthand insights into how gender shapes women's lives.

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  1. My name is Sewuese Bem

    EPISODE 1

    My name is Sewuese Bem

    In Nigeria, the experience of running for office is vastly different for women compared to their male counterparts. Women often have to contend with prejudice and stereotypes that question their ability to lead. In this episode, we explore the history of women in politics and governance in Nigeria before democracy, as well as the current landscape and barriers for women, through insights from Solape Sonuga, Policy and Strategic Partnerships Manager at ElectHer. Additionally, through the story of Benue State politician, Sewuese Bem, we explore what it's like for a young woman vying for space in the political arena. Sewuese shares her experiences running for the Benue State House of Assembly elections in 2019, as well as her 2023 campaign for a seat in the Federal House of Representatives. To get inside information about every episode, subscribe to our newsletter here. You will get behind-the-scenes information from Aisha Salaudeen.

    43 min
  2. I can run for office, but I can't run for office

    EPISODE 2

    I can run for office, but I can't run for office

    In 2018, Nigerian lawyer and politician Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan publicly announced her intentions to run for a seat in the Nigerian Senate, representing the people of Kogi Central. What began as a journey to advocate for laws favoring industrialization in the country led to years of political intimidation, gender bias, and violence for her. This episode explores Natasha's turbulent journey to becoming Kogi State's first woman senator. It also sheds light on how Nigeria's constitution grants women the right to run for office, but in reality, the experience is painful and difficult. To get inside information about every episode, subscribe to our newsletter here. You will get behind-the-scenes information from Aisha Salaudeen.

    33 min
  3. More women in power, please!

    EPISODE 3

    More women in power, please!

    In the final episode of this series, we explore various ways, big or small, to support and encourage women's participation in politics in Nigeria. Through the voices of experts Solape Sonuga and Maryam Mairo Ibrahim, we learn how to create a level playing field for women in political leadership and what the future holds for women in elections.

    33 min
  4. March is about women in politics and governance

    SEASON 4 TRAILER

    March is about women in politics and governance

    I Like Girls returns on March 8 with a limited series focusing on Nigerian women in politics and governance. We feature stories about the experiences of women in politics in Africa's most populous nation, the challenges they face when running for office, and discussions on how to support women seeking roles in the political arena. Sign up for our newsletter here to get behind-the-scenes information you won’t hear on the podcast.

    2 min
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I Like Girls - with Aisha Salaudeen - is a show exploring the diverse stories of African women. Each episode offers firsthand insights into how gender shapes women's lives.

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  • Creator
    Vistanium
  • Episodes
    49
  • Seasons
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Vistanium

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