women, influence and the internet - african style

Chief Magaret Ekpo 1914-2006 Nigerian politcal icon and legendary women organizer



Today Im presenting links to blogs of women who promote other women. African women and Nigerian women who have used the internet as a tool for self expression and to promote businesses, creative works, accomplishments and fight causes of other women. I didnt fully appreciate this movement until I was so caught up in complaining about the increasingly uncharitable comments in the comment section of a vetran female bloggers site, I said IT.

IT. That THING that incenses me when I hear it bandied about like a musty skeleton brought out of the closet to shame and silence me and my sisters. That thing being the standard "oh women hate other women" phrase flashed around to explain everything from high maternal mortality rates to the depletion of the ozone layer. If you hear something long enough then you begin to say it. If you say it long enough then you give it life. Making real what was not true to begin with.

Im proud of these support systems and what I call power networks that debunk the myth that the only information women share is gossip or that which helps thier roles as supporters. Just 2 weeks ago Bassey Ikpi one of my key addictions, bagged a contract with a reputable literary agent through a repost of her facebook note on My Brown Baby blog by Denene Miller. Yes! A study quantifying the increase in earnings and influence as a result of all this championing would be very revealing.

Ive decided to share the links to a few of these amazing promoters and "growth agents" (couldnt resist creating my own ngospeak there) who keep me updated on the freshest, most "awsomest" talent, events and achievements on the nation or continent. Though they do not all exclusively feature women theres a healthy representation. I cant speak french so I cant feature any francophone sisters that dont write in Eglish :(

Please share any links that fit this profile. Enjoy and stay tuned for parts 2&3 of linking

CosWeAfricanWomenAreDoin&DoinItWell Pretty much everything with a slant on Fashion and Diaspora bellas

Bellanaija Ultimate lifestyle destination

LadyBrille "African Fashion Music and Film"

Mimi Magazine "lifestyle magazine that addresses topics ranging from style to politics from the perspective of the African woman"

The Activist "My Passion, my focus, the change that I will like to see in the world - is my propellent factor"