Molara Ogundipe

Country: Nigeria

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

About

Omolara Ogundipe-Leslie, more formerly known as Molara Ogundipe (December 27, 1940--June 18, 2019) was a Nigerian poet, editor and activist, who was considered a pioneer and authority on African feminisms. As the founder, articulator, and theorist of a form of African feminism known as "Stiwanism" (Social Transformation in Africa Including Women), Ogundipe focused on centering the perspectives and voices of African women in feminist thought and behavior.

Africa, African Women's Activism, Nigerian Women's Activism, Stiwanism, African FeminismsKeshia WhiteSeptember 18, 2019