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Feminism is not a part of the African culture, but rather that of the Europeans. These girls nowadays, who claim to be feminists are not only a shame to the African society (or rather the Nigerian society), but are also confused beings, who simply do not know what they want! Why can’t they be the way our mothers and grandmothers were?!

Hold on, hold on! Relax, let’s take a wild ride through history – back to the pre-colonial Africa.

Back to when African women fought in armies and opportunities were offered to them to participate in economic activities, such as manufacturing trade.

The Amazons of Dahomey

The Amazons of Dahomey were probably the most feared women in history. They lived in the present-day Republic of Benin and called themselves N’Nonmiton, which means “our mothers”. They are also the only documented frontline female troops in modern warfare history, who protected their king on battlefields.

Queen Mantatisi

Queen Mantatisi (ca. 1781–1836) was one of the best known, and most feared military and political leader of the early 19th century. She was a warrior queen of the Batlokwa (Kgatla communities that reside in Botswana, Lesotho and South Africa) and fought to preserve her tribal lands during the wars between Shaka, Zulu and Matiwane.

Queen Amina

Queen Amina was a Hausa warrior queen of Zazzau (now Zaria), in what is now in the north-west region of Nigeria of Katsina. She expanded the territory of the Hausa people to its largest borders in history and boosted her kingdom’s wealth and power with gold, slaves, and new crops.

The Iyalode of the Yoruba political culture

The Iyalode was a member of the Alafin’s council. She was a female spokeswoman, responsible for women issues. The Yorubas offered very good opportunities for women to participate in other economic activities such as manufacturing and trade.

Although this is not pre-colonial

Aba women’s riot

Before colonialism, women could participate in the government and held a major role in the market. However, this changed during the colonial era. While the British considered the political institutions head by Igbo men, they ignored those of the women, effectively shutting them out from political power. In November 1929, after the British announced plans to impose special taxes on the Igbo market, thousands of Igbo women organized a massive revolt.
They attacked European owned stores and Barclays Bank, broke into prisons and released prisoners. They also attacked the Native Courts run by colonial officials, burning many of them to the ground.
The Aba women's is seen as the first major challenge to British authority in Nigeria and West Africa during the colonial period.


Source:
http://www.messynessychic.com/2016/03/18/meet-the-amazonian-terminators-of-dahomey-the-most-feared-women-in-history/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tlôkwa_tribe#Queen_'Manthatisi_wife_of_Kgosi_Mokotjo
http://www.africanfeministforum.com/queen-amina-of-zaria-nigeria/
http://www.blackpast.org/gah/aba-womens-riots-november-december-1929

Our new generation ladies like copying crap from the whites.

The African feminists are the sex starved, frustrated and confused set of beings.

An African lady that is above 30yrs who couldn't hold down a man due to her bad character automatically due to frustration turns to a feminist..

The Nigerian version of feminisim is not part of our culture. True feminism not the Nigerianised version which is corrupted and serves purpose.My great grandmother was sent to school and university by her parents at a time when they faced so much resistence for educating a woman but they persevered . Being paid equally, not being looked over for promotion because you are a female that is what the movement seeks to address.

Now arguing who washes the dishes or who cooks that is what most refer to feminism. Religion ( Christianity) to be specific is responsible for the errosion of the strong female image . Prior to colonisation women had roles and responsibilities aside from the gender specific ones. If any one argues this I urge them to look at how the colonial powers treated their females.
There is feminism and there is bullshyte unfortunately there is the latter in abundance.

mimimile93:
Our new generation ladies like copying crap from the whites.

The African feminists are the sex starved, frustrated and confused set of beings.

An African lady that is above 30yrs who couldn't hold down a man due to her bad character automatically due to frustration turns to a feminist..

Instead of rushing to be the first to comment ehn, just read.

Feminism has no place in the world no matter which continent. there is a reason why in the world's long history there is no Feminist Kingdom that has lasted long enough to make it into the history books. its simply not sustainable and self-destructs within a generation or two.
every new tribe or kingdom that gets discovered whether in south america, europe, asia or africa, is always patriarchal and its not by coincidence: matriarchies and women-led societies just crash and burn before they get discovered.

MISEDUCATIONS:
Feminism has no place in the world no matter which continent. there is a reason why in the world's long history there is no Feminist Kingdom that has lasted long enough to make it into the history books. its simply not sustainable and self-destructs within a generation or two.
every new tribe or kingdom that gets discovered whether in south america, europe, asia or africa, is always patriarchal and its not by coincidence: matriarchies and women-led societies just crash and burn before they get discovered.

When you are called a retard now, you'll claim being insulted.

The examples she listed up there are from where? The future?

shaybebaby:
When you are called a retard now, you'll claim being insulted.

The examples she listed up there are from where? The future?

a female leader or queen IS NOT EQUAL to a feminist kingdom just as a male leader or king is not equal to a Patriarchal kingdom. too bad you're dumb to know.
Egypt was a patriarchal kingdom but Cleopatra and other female pharoahs did rule. be wise.

Feminism is just like materialism. It's just a mannerism

Funny thing is those who need the real feminist movement are not even on the map - the women in the Arabic states.

fieryyy:
Instead of rushing to be the first to comment ehn, just read.

I read it ok...

pryme:
Funny thing is those who need the real feminist movement are not even on the map - the women in the Arabic states.

those women dont even care for the feminist movement. on average Middle-eastern women are happier and more content than Western women. women in the US, Canada, Europe and Australia are some of the unhappiest women in the world. deppression and female suicide is sky-rocketing.

and the irony is that these western women are the very ones making noise opposing Trump and marching to let male immigrants into their countries - men who are from the middle east and are Muslim, the religion pushing the strongest most undiluted brand of patriarchy. its hilarious.

Queen Idia of the Benin Empire