What It Means To Be A Female In Nigeria, Challenges Faced By Nigerian Designers & More
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recently interviewed by Jabulile Sopete of ELLE
South Africa. She speaks on her participation in
the six-hour documentary – “My Nigeria” by Al
Jazeera, on what being female in Nigeria means
to her and more.
Read excerpts below;
On how her involvement in the documentary, My
Nigeria, came about
I believe this selection was based on merit and
on the longevity and commitment to value and
quality of the Deola Sagoe brand over the years,
within the wider context of Nigeria as a fast-
evolving country.
On how she thinks the documentary will speak to
women
I believe it will inspire women to begin to take
their destiny in their own hands and to realise
that they have a role, which transcends traditional
moulds and norms.
On some of the challenges faced by female
designers in Nigeria
The challenges facing Nigerian designers don’t
impact women only. All Nigerian designers have
to contend with poor access to training,
infrastructure, distribution, retail, a lack of
funding and intellectual property theft. These are
things we are hoping will change in the near
future.
On what #BeingFemaleInNigeria means to her
It means constantly harnessing and drawing upon
my inner strength, in order to shape the course
and direction of my life against all the odds. It
also represents making a choice, a determined
effort to focus on the good that is in Nigeria
and not the many vices that are present in this
environment.
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