Women will always be women, and that means whatever they choose to be! And our dream world is one where systems, policies and society gives women a just chance at every single thing on earth.
Right now, equity is not the case. We hope to be making good progress, but we definitely are not there yet.
In Canada for instance, MC Nonoza was discussing how women working in nightlife and entertainment spaces are sometimes underestimated or treated as inexperienced.
“People try to take advantage. There is this perception of women being naïve.” (Digimillennials, 2025)
This is very similar to statements made by leading Nigerian choreographer Izzy Odigie, when she said “Female dancers don’t get the respect they deserve.” and “Female dancers are often assumed to be romantically involved with artists rather than recognized for their work.” (Digimillennials, 2021).
They point at a long way of work ahead of us to give women the justice they deserve. Yet it is important to note how far we have come, recognizing women who do incredible work with their art and respective fields.
In the words of Ghanaian R&B and afrosoul singer Ess Thee Legend:
“Women in entertainment today are breaking barriers, owning their stories, and taking up space.” (Digimillennials, 2025).
Chocolate City’s VP and Head of Business and Legal, Ifeyinwa Anyadiegwu emphasized how her femininity does nothing at doing great work, against retarded myth that womanhood is a limitation.
“You may want to discredit me because I am a woman… but after I deliver, I leave no room for doubts…Women are so dynamic… no one can measure the end of our strength.” (Digimillennials, 2022)
“I absolutely enjoy breaking boundaries with my fellow women,” are the words of Stephanie Okorocha from her 2022 DigiMillennials interview.
As we all join hands to make the world a better place for women in society, Nigerian singer Somadina talks about how much individual work she has had to do on herself to get better at her art and break mental cages society has built for women.
“I am unlearning a lot of things as a Nigerian, as a woman.” (Digimillennials, 2020).
We celebrate the amazing women behind creative systems, the powerhouses that run the industries and lead global growth.
Rights, justice, action: for ALL women and girls.
Itty can be caught studying African pop culture, writing about it or hosting a relationship podcast. When he's not doing any of these, then he's definitely at a bar, getting mocktail.
