Women represent more than half of the 1.2 billion population of Africa, from 52 different countries with different cultures, tribes, and
different religions, speaking about 2,000 different languages, varying historical circumstances; same roles, challenges, and same fighting spirit. This is the story of Africa’s women. Pre-colonial African societies thrived on the economic prowess of their women, as the women not only engaged in agriculture to cater for the needs of their families, they also engaged in inter-communal trade, amassing so much wealth that they were also influential politically, in their communities, albeit indirectly. This, they did...
