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1914 - 2006 / Nigeria

Margaret Ekpo

How Aba’s market women found their voice

Margaret Ekpo turned the everyday power of women traders into a force for Nigerian independence and equal rights. From the markets of Aba to the halls of government, she proved that building a new nation could not be left to men alone.

Margaret Ekpo

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01A Voice Finds Its Strength3 min
02The Market Becomes a Movement3 min
03A Seat at the Table3 min

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