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Women And Resistance
"Women And Resistance" is a groundbreaking podcast celebrating the courage, resilience, and revolutionary spirit of women across the globe.
Each episode hosted by Aya Fubara Eneli and Adesoji Iginla will uncover untold stories of resistance against systemic oppression—be it colonialism, racism, sexism, or economic disenfranchisement. Through deep conversations, historical narratives, and contemporary analysis.
The podcast will amplify the voices of trailblazers, freedom fighters, and community builders whose legacies should be known, because many either never got their dues or have faded into obscurity.
From the bold defiance of Winnie Mandela and Fannie Lou Hamer to the activism of modern leaders like Mia Mottley and grassroots organizers like Wangari Maathai,
"Women And Resistance" illuminates the transformative power of women in shaping a more just world.
This is a call to honor the past, embrace the present, and apply the lessons for a more empowered future.
Episodes
63 episodes
EP 12 Sarah Baartman - She Was Never Just a Body | Women And Resistance
What does it mean to resist when the whole world has decided your body is a spectacle? In this episode Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq. and Adesoji Iginla sit with one of the most shattering stories in the long history of Black women’s resis...
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EP 11 Mama Soweto: Ellen Kuzwayo & Grammar of Resistance | Women And Resistance
She was a teacher who refused to teach poison. A social worker who went to prison for housing rights. A writer who threw stones with her mouth. A politician who entered Parliament at 79. Her name was Ellen Kuzwayo — and the world called her Mam...
EP 10 Sarah Parker Remond - Carried Freedom Across Oceans | Women And Resistance
She crossed the Atlantic in a winter storm. She was pushed down a staircase for sitting where she chose. She was denied a visa, expelled from schools she'd passed the entrance exams to enter, and told — by an entire nation — that her skin made ...
EP 9 La Mulâtresse Solitude: No Half Measures | Women And Resistance
She was pregnant when she fought. She was pregnant when they captured her. She gave birth in a prison cell. The next morning, they hanged her!Her name was Solitude. And she chose that name herself.In this week's episode of Women...
EP 8 Victoria Santa Cruz - Before Marx, There Was Rhythm | Women And Resistance PODCAST 🌍
They told her she couldn't play. She told the whole world she was Black. 🖤This week on Women & Resistance, Aya Fubara Eneli Esq. and Adesoji Iginla go deep into one of the most extraordinary — and underknown — stories of resistance ...
EP 7 Queen Mother Moore - The ORIGINAL Reparations Warrior I Women And Resistance PODCAST 🌍
This episode explores the life and legacy of Queen Mother Moore, a pioneering Black activist and advocate for reparations, highlighting her contributions from the post-slavery era to modern movements for Black liberation.Takeaways
EP 6 Yvonne Vera - African Writer Who Challenged Silence | Women and Resistance
In this episode of Women and Resistance, Aya Fubara Eneli Esq and Adesoji Iginla explore the life and work of Zimbabwean writer Yvonne Vera, delving into themes of silence, patriarchy, and historical memory. The conversation highli...
EP 5 Fannie Lou Hamer : We Are On Our Way | Women And Resistance
This episode features the inspiring story of Fannie Lou Hamer, a civil rights leader who overcame unimaginable hardships to fight for voting rights and racial justice. Her journey from sharecropper to national icon highlights the power ...
EP 4 Ndaté Yalla Mbodj: The Fierce Defender of African Sovereignty | Women And Resistance
In this episode of Women and Resistance, we explore the fierce resistance of Her Majesty Lingeer Ndate Yalla Mbodj in 19th century Senegambia, highlighting her leadership, sovereignty, and the ongoing struggle against colonial forces. T...
EP 3 Ida B. Wells: Anti-Lynching Crusader | Women & Resistance
In this episode of Women and Resistance, we explore the life and legacy of Ida B. Wells, a pioneering journalist and activist known for her fierce opposition to lynching and her commitment to social justice. The discussion covers h...
EP 2 Audre Lorde - Freedom Begins With Self | Women And Resistance.
In this episode of Women and Resistance, we explore the life and legacy of Audre Lorde. In this conversation, she discusses her life, identity, and the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality. She emphasises the i...
EP 1 Yaa Asantewaa: Leading Anti-Colonial Resistance I Women And Resistance
In this episode of Women and Resistance, we explore the life and legacy of Yaa Asantewaa, the Queen Mother of the Ashanti Kingdom, who led her people in resistance to British colonialism. The conversation delves into the historical...
SPECIAL EPISODE One Year Of Women and Resistance I Women And Resistance 🌍
In this special episode of Women and Resistance, host Adesoji Iginla and Aya Fubara Eneli Esq., with special guest Mama Peggy Miller, mark the first anniversary of the Women and Resistance (W.A.R.) Podcast and reflect on the journey of celebrat...
EP 13 Anna Julia Cooper - From Enslaved to Uncontainable Women and Resistance
In this episode of Women and Resistance, host Adesoji Iginla celebrates the life and legacy of Anna Julia Cooper, represented by Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq., who shares her life story, emphasising the importance of education, the role of women in so...
EP 12 Celia Cruz Why Was The Queen of Salsa Exiled? | Women And Resistance 🌍
In this episode of Women and Resistance, host Adesoji Iginla engages with Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq., and celebrates the life and legacy of Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa, exploring her early life, the influence of family and faith, her journ...
EP 11 Queen Kambassa - Monarch And Matriarch I Women And Resistance 🌍
In this episode of Women and Resistance, host Adesoji Iginla engages with Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq., who embodies the spirit of Queen Kambassa of the Niger Delta. The conversation explores the historical significance of women in leade...
EP 10 Alice Allison Dunnigan - Refused Censorship I Women And Resistance PODCAST 🌍
In this enlightening conversation, Adesoji Iginla had Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq., walk us through the life and legacy of Alice Allison Dunnigan, the first African-American woman to receive White House press credentials. Dunnigan (played by ...
EP 9 ATETE - Spirituality is Resistance I Women And Resistance 🌍
In this enlightening conversation, Adesoji Iginla had Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq., delves into the rich history and spirituality of the Oromo people, emphasising the central role of women in their societal structure and spiritual practices.S...
EP 8 Ernesta Procope: Redlining & Resistance I Women And Resistance 🌍
In this conversation, Adesoji Iginla had Ernesta Procope (as embodied by Aya Fubara Eneli, Esq.) share her journey as a Black woman in the insurance industry, emphasising the importance of education, community, and advocacy. She discuss...
EP 7 SARRAOUNIA MANGOU : The African Queen Who DEFIED the French I Women and Resistance 🌍
In this conversation, Adesoji Iginla and Aya Fubara Eneli explore the historical significance of female leadership in Niger, with particular focus on the figure of Sarraounia Mangou. They discuss the intentional erasure of women's contr...
EP 6 Marian Anderson: The Voice that Defied Jim Crow I Women and Resistance 🌍
In this episode of Women in Resistance, host Adesoji Iginla speaks with Aya Fubara Eneli Esq, who embodies the spirit of Marian Anderson, a pioneering African American singer who broke racial barriers in the music industry. The con...
EP 5 Breffu - No Prisoners! | Women And Resistance
In this episode of Women in Resistance, host Adesoji Iginla engages with Aya Fubara Eneli, who embodies the spirit that is Breffu - Queen of St Jan. and delves into the historical struggles of the Akan people, their legacy, and the impact of co...
EP 4 Edmonia Lewis - Sculpting Freedom I Women And Resistance
In this episode of Women in Resistance, host Adesoji Iginla engages with Aya Fubara Eneli, who embodies the remarkable story of Edmonia Lewis. This conversation explores the life and legacy of Edmonia Lewis, a pioneering artist of N...
EP 3 Oseola McCarty - Paying the Babies' Tickets | Women And Resistance 🌍
In this episode of Women in Resistance, host Adesoji Iginla engages with Aya Fubara Eneli, who embodies the remarkable story of Oseola McCarty. The conversation explores Oseola's early life in Mississippi, her experiences under Jim Crow, her de...
EP 2 Beatriz Nascimento - Quilombos As Living Blueprints I Women and Resistance 🌍
In this episode of Women and Resistance, Aya Fubara Eneli and Adesoji Iginla delve into the life and times of Beatriz Nascimento, sharing her early experiences as a Black child in Brazil, the influence of her family and education, and her journ...