Omo, this one is heavy. This week, we are sitting down to discuss the heartbreaking news out of the U.S. involving a Nigerian mother, Gbemisola Akayinode, and the tragic death of her 9-year-old daughter, Oluwasikemi. We’re unpacking the facts of the case, but we’re also asking the hard questions: What happens when the 'village' we rely on back home doesn't exist abroad? We discuss the immense pressure of the immigrant hustle, the mental state required to make such a fatal error, the collective shock rippling through the Nigerian community, and the heavy weight of grief and judgment. Listener discretion is advised. Join us for a difficult but necessary conversation.

This episode was produced by Eniola Ewawunmi Busari.

Cover Art by Anu Onabolu

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For many Nigerian women, divorce is still treated as a taboo, a silence that Danielle Ijeoma Onyekwere is here to break. On today’s episode, we explore the nuanced reality of being a Nigerian woman, a divorcee, and a single mother.

Danielle gets vulnerable about the isolation that comes when community support fades, the pressure to "keep up appearances," and the sheer exhaustion of working twice as hard to provide for her family. This isn’t just a story about struggle; it’s a story about redefining what a successful African woman looks like on her own terms. As a Nigerian woman in the U.S. she knows a thing or two about pressure. After her marriage ended, she didn't just survive; she learned how to pivot.

In this episode, we cover:

• Overcoming the cultural shame often attached to divorce.
• The emotional labor of being the sole provider.
• Advice for women feeling trapped by societal expectations.
• Financial independence and the immigrant drive.
• Finding joy in the chaos.

This episode was produced by Eniola Ewawunmi Busari.

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We are back in the continuation of our last episode. In this deeply personal and insightful episode, we sit down with Favour Ezewuzie-Lauber as she shares Herstory with us.

We explore:

• balancing the fierce love for Nigeria with the realities of being Nigerian-American

If you're looking for a candid perspective on modern love, faith, and identity, this episode is a must-listen.

This episode was produced by Eniola Ewawunmi Busari.

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In this deeply personal and insightful episode, we sit down with Favour Ezewuzie-Lauber as she shares Herstory with us.

We explore:

• 💖 The surprising joys and necessary compromises of blending two different worlds.
• balancing the fierce love for Nigeria with the realities of being Nigerian-American

Whether you're single, married, or looking for a candid perspective on modern love, faith, and identity, this episode is a must-listen.

This episode was produced by Eniola Ewawunmi Busari.

Cover Art by Anu Onabolu

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In our first episode, we get acquainted with our host and her twin, aka bestie, Iradat Kassim.

We talk about our experiences. What it means to be a Nigerian woman, Decentering men, harmful cultural norms: who starts them and how they can limit women.

Anu Onabolu is the thoughtful and engaging voice behind the microphone of Herstory, a podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of culture, faith, and identity through the lens of Nigerian women

As the lead host and guide, Anu uses her conversational style to delve into the multifaceted experiences of young Nigerian women navigating societal expectations and modern life in the digital age.

The goal is to foster a sense of community, connection, and validation for her listeners, both in Nigeria and across the diaspora. She is passionate about shining a light on untold stories and driving a critical conversation within the African context.

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If history is 'his' story, then where is the space for ours? The story of Nigerian women navigating it all?

We’re diving into the unique and complicated world of young Nigerian womanhood right now.

If you're looking for connection, understanding, and the genuine, multifaceted experience of womanhood, welcome home.

Don't miss a single story. Follow Herstory wherever you get your podcasts.

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