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1919 - 1968 / Nigeria

Elizabeth Adekogbe

The nationalist who demanded equal citizenship

As Nigeria moved towards independence, Elizabeth Adekogbe asked a bold question: what is freedom worth if women are shut out of power? Through newspapers, organising and determined leadership, she fought to make women full citizens of the nation being born.

Elizabeth Adekogbe

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01A Voice Steps Forward3 min
02More Than Votes3 min
03The Nation She Demanded3 min

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