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Her African Story

Exploring life as Women in Africa

We hope to unpack topics that have typically been taboo or issues with minimal coverage that impact the lives of African women. 

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  • 3. This or That? Tough choices and Hilarious debates

    41:20||Season 3, Ep. 3
    In this episode, we had Stephanie; a full-time Gen Z and certified happening babe, in the studio. We play a game of “This or That” and share some rather surprising choices. Between the banter and jokes, we also make some solid points about social media and how much it has changed us.–We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did, find us on social media and tell us what you think; Instagram @herafricanstory and X @herafricanstory

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  • 2. Firsts: A Conversation on Life’s Milestones

    39:10||Season 3, Ep. 2
    In this episode, we explore some defining “firsts” that shape our lives; first jobs, first heartbreaks, and our first million(in naira oh!)Ellen and Furo share personal stories of navigating the excitement and struggles of entering the workforce, the lessons learned from their earliest heartbreaks, and just how little value a million naira holds today.–If you found this episode interesting, let us know! @herafricanstory on Instagram and X.
  • 1. We Have Rebranded!

    00:42||Season 3, Ep. 1
    We have been working so hard on this rebrand and what better day to share it with you than today - International Women’s Day?We welcome you to join us on this journey - for African women, by African women.
  • 2. More than a Mother

    47:32||Season 2, Ep. 2
    Society tells us that right after a husband, motherhood should be the highest honor of any woman’s life.In this episode with our friends - Sangjie and Rukayat - we analyze this sentiment. We talk about motherhood; expectations versus reality, how to navigate it, and generally our personal experience so far.–We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did, find us on social media and tell us what you think; Instagram @herafricanstory) and X @herafricanstory
  • 1. The “We’re Back!” Episode

    29:28||Season 2, Ep. 1
    And.. we’re back!It has been a long long time but we’re back and definitely better. We decided to make this episode a laid back conversation between just us two, we talk about 2023, lessons, 2024, goals and of course, do a lot of laughing in between!_We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did, find us on social media and tell us what you think; Instagram (femierpodcast) and X (femierpod).
  • 4. On Yeast Infections and UTIs

    40:29||Season 1, Ep. 4
    On this episode of the podcast, we sat with Dr. Anthonia Ogunleye; Medical Doctor and YouTuber, to talk about Yeast Infections and UTIs.We considered the hush-hush culture around infections like this, why they occur, symptoms, and preventive measures._Please tag us in your comments and thoughts on Twitter (@femierpod) and Instagram (@femierpodcast)!
  • 3. On Handling Finances and How to Budget

    39:22||Season 1, Ep. 3
    Money is a big part of our lives. How much we have or don't = the quality of life we're able to give ourselves, so what's a good way to handle finance?We had the best conversation with Dr. Temi Filani about this.Dr. Temi Filani is a doctor and public health expert keen on improving the quality of health care in Nigeria, a wife and mother._Please tag us in your comments and thoughts on Twitter and Instagram (@femierpod & @femierpodcast)!