HERSTORY NIGERIA PODCAST Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:11:44 -0400 https://linktr.ee/herstorypodng en © 2026 HERSTORY NIGERIA PODCAST yes Support this Podcast 9e045278-13cc-59ec-bda6-4695325dd42f herstorynigeria@gmail.com Anu Onabolu episodic false Welcome to "HerStory," a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of Nigerian women. Hosted by Anu Onabolu, this show is a safe space for candid conversations about the issues facing women in Nigeria. 


We exist to document, preserve, and amplify the diverse lived experiences of Nigerian women. Through intentional storytelling and rigorous dialogue, Herstory seeks to challenge monolithic narratives, bridge generational gaps, and build a digital archive that honors the past while empowering the future of Nigerian womanhood.


Tune in to hear diverse perspectives on topics. We share powerful stories to challenge societal norms and inspire change.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Anu Onabolu herstorynigeria@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0peha84ue81inv1s3p2lxt1qy4uq?.jpg HERSTORY NIGERIA PODCAST https://linktr.ee/herstorypodng Episode 1: Not One More Sister: The Frontline Fight for Our Right to Exist. Episode 1: Not One More Sister: The Frontline Fight for Our Right to Exist. In this deeply resonant conversation, we are joined by a dedicated social worker and feminist, Busols Rafiat Ojo-Oba, to unpack the complexities of gender-based violence (GBV) and the systemic barriers to women's safety.

We move beyond the statistics to discuss the lived realities of survivors and the critical role that feminist frameworks play in providing not just a voice, but a roadmap for institutional change. From challenging deep-seated cultural norms to navigating the legal and social hurdles of advocacy, this episode explores why embracing feminism is a non-negotiable step toward a more equitable Nigeria and what we all can do to help.

This Episode was recorded in November 2025

Edited by Eniola Busari.

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]]> In this deeply resonant conversation, we are joined by a dedicated social worker and feminist, Busols Rafiat Ojo-Oba, to unpack the complexities of gender-based violence (GBV) and the systemic barriers to women's safety.

We move beyond the statistics to discuss the lived realities of survivors and the critical role that feminist frameworks play in providing not just a voice, but a roadmap for institutional change. From challenging deep-seated cultural norms to navigating the legal and social hurdles of advocacy, this episode explores why embracing feminism is a non-negotiable step toward a more equitable Nigeria and what we all can do to help.

This Episode was recorded in November 2025

Edited by Eniola Busari.

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]]> Anu Onabolu Buzzsprout-18913191 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 3062 gender, Nigerian, women, gender equality, society, culture, GBV, African, rights, Education, feminism, gender based violence, diaspora, politics, female, womanhood,, 2 1 full false SEASON 2 The Bridge & The Battle SEASON 2 The Bridge & The Battle  

Welcome back to Herstory.

They promise us that 2026 will be the "Year of Social Development," but for many of us, it has merely been another year of uncertainty and even more alarming danger we face as Nigerian women. Between the headlines from Ozoro and the "Special Seats" bill being stepped down yet again, it’s easy to feel like our safety and our seats are always up for debate.

But this season isn't just about the battle; it's about the bridge. We’re sitting down with our mothers and women doing the hard work of saving girls and women from a world bent on subduing them. 

We ask the hard questions: How did you find your joy when the system didn't see you? How did you keep your head up when they tried to step you down? How do we fight back and make a difference?

If we’re going to build a future where our rights aren't just on paper, we need the blueprints from the women who came before us and those who know better.

I’m Anu Onabolu, and this is Season Two. Let’s stop just surviving and start documenting the revolution.

Pull up a seat. We have a lot to talk about.


 

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Welcome back to Herstory.

They promise us that 2026 will be the "Year of Social Development," but for many of us, it has merely been another year of uncertainty and even more alarming danger we face as Nigerian women. Between the headlines from Ozoro and the "Special Seats" bill being stepped down yet again, it’s easy to feel like our safety and our seats are always up for debate.

But this season isn't just about the battle; it's about the bridge. We’re sitting down with our mothers and women doing the hard work of saving girls and women from a world bent on subduing them. 

We ask the hard questions: How did you find your joy when the system didn't see you? How did you keep your head up when they tried to step you down? How do we fight back and make a difference?

If we’re going to build a future where our rights aren't just on paper, we need the blueprints from the women who came before us and those who know better.

I’m Anu Onabolu, and this is Season Two. Let’s stop just surviving and start documenting the revolution.

Pull up a seat. We have a lot to talk about.


 

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If you'd like to make Herstory too, get in touch with us.

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]]> Anu Onabolu Buzzsprout-18928464 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 111 gender, Nigerian, women, gender equality, society, culture, African, rights, feminism, gender based violence, diaspora, politics, female, womanhood,, 2 full false Episode 4: A Mother's Worst Mistake? mourning Oluwasikemi . Episode 4: A Mother's Worst Mistake? mourning Oluwasikemi .  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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]]>  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

https://linktr.ee/herstorypodng



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]]> Anu Onabolu Buzzsprout-18416886 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0500 6143 crime, motherhood, America, Nigeria, women, immigrant, 1 4 full true Episode 3: Beyond the Taboo: Divorced and Thriving Episode 3: Beyond the Taboo: Divorced and Thriving 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.

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.

Cover Art by Anu Onabolu

https://linktr.ee/herstorypodng

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]]> Anu Onabolu Buzzsprout-18348314 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 5066 1 3 full false Episode 2: TWO BECOME ONE Pt2 Episode 2: TWO BECOME ONE Pt2 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.

Cover Art by Anu Onabolu

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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.

Cover Art by Anu Onabolu

https://linktr.ee/herstorypodng

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]]> Anu Onabolu Buzzsprout-18348291 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0500 1850 1 2 full false Episode 2: TWO BECOME ONE Pt1 Episode 2: TWO BECOME ONE Pt1 Description

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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]]> Description

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


https://linktr.ee/herstorypodng

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]]> Anu Onabolu Buzzsprout-18277123 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0500 1576 Faith, Nigerian, Woman, American, Identity, Feminism, Culture, 1 2 full false Episode 1 : NIGERIAN WOMANHOOD Episode 1 : NIGERIAN WOMANHOOD 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.


Find us at https://linktr.ee/herstorypodng


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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.


Find us at https://linktr.ee/herstorypodng


Support the show

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]]> Anu Onabolu 28a35951-38a5-4d62-9bc2-2944046c6d0c Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:54:21 -0500 1391 1 1 false WELCOME TO HERSTORY WELCOME TO HERSTORY  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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]]>  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.


Support the show

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]]> Anu Onabolu 4b808646-2bc8-4b69-bd27-5ca1ac1685c7 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:07:05 -0400 57 1 false