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I Like Girls
I Like Girls - with Aisha Salaudeen - is a show exploring the diverse stories of African women. Each episode offers firsthand insights into how gender shapes women's lives.
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More women in power, please!
In the final episode of this series, we explore various ways, big or small, to support and encourage women's participation in politics in Nigeria. Thr...
I can run for office, but I can't run for office
In 2018, Nigerian lawyer and politician Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan publicly announced her intentions to run for a seat in the Nigerian Senate, representi...
My name is Sewuese Bem
In Nigeria, the experience of running for office is vastly different for women compared to their male counterparts. Women often have to contend with p...
March is about women in politics and governance
I Like Girls returns on March 8 with a limited series focusing on Nigerian women in politics and governance. We feature stories about the experiences...
The Medication Didn't Treat Me Well
When she turned 20, South African youtuber, entrepreneur and student, Zinhle Mnguni, was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Before he...
Legally Blonde
Fike Odulaja spent a significant part of her life studying and preparing to be a lawyer. But when she started practicing at the age of 23, she realize...
That's My Bestfriend
Simi and Nma are best friends in a long-distance friendship. Despite not having seen each other in person since 2019, their bond remains as unbreakabl...
That's Not My Name
Across the globe, many women adopt their husband's surname post-marriage. In Nigeria, there's no legal obligation to do this, but it remains standard...
Once Upon My Little Blue Dress
In November 2022, after almost two years of dealing with pockets of targeted harassment on social media, Zippie Githaiga, aka Spicy, chose to log off...
Let's Talk About This Marriage Thing
British-Nigerian aesthetician, Maxymilia’s life was significantly shaped by her Nigerian parents' decisions. Throughout her childhood, she found herse...
I Am Not Mommy
In African societies, becoming a mother is considered standard practice, as many women choose to get married and have children. But what happens when...
I Am Mommy
Becoming a mother is a life-long journey that transforms the course of one's life. It’s a road paved with an abundance of love, sacrifice, and respons...
Navigating PCOS
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a medical condition that impacts the functioning of a woman's ovaries. It is a lifelong condition that comes wit...
You Can't Shame The Shameless
Nigerian nursing student Temitope Fatima has pursued multiple careers throughout her professional journey. She has held positions as an associate writ...
Diary Of A First-Born Daughter
What are the consequences of being the first-born daughter in an African home? It often means having more chores and responsibilities, as well as the...
July 4th is about consequence
Season 3 of I Like Girls is about consequence. It digs into how the choices and decisions women make, whether significant or minor, lead to inevitable...
Making the magic happen
In this episode finale hosted primarily by Mo Isu, the I Like Girls team takes you behind the curtain to see how we make magic - produce the podcast....
Kayan Mata
Kayan Mata is the general name for natural aphrodisiacs originating from the North of Nigeria. These sex enhancers have existed for centuries and are...
Sister, Sister
In 2019, Ibifubara and Joanna got to know each other better and eventually grew to become best friends. In this episode about the importance of female...
I lived a double life (rerun)
This episode originally aired in August 2021.
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Have you ever felt like a secret agent? Living one life that nobody knows about and anothe...
You're not your trauma
This episode is a profile of Rwandan therapist, activist and motivational speaker, Tabitha Mpamira. Her childhood experiences - being a refugee and di...
There's nothing I can't do.
This episode is a profile of the public life of young Nigerian entrepreneur and communications specialist, Damilola Odufuwa. She talks about her love...
I need more food because I need less food
What’s it like eating food to lose food? In this episode, Nigerian programs manager, Karina Karunwi, talks about her complicated relationship with foo...
This thing called sex
When Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah turned 30, she co-founded “Adventures from the bedrooms of African women,” an award-winning Ghanaian blog focused on sharin...
This has no cure
What’s it like having extreme mood swings that affect the quality of your life?
Growing up, Fareeda Abdulkareem experienced consta...
The Money Woman
Oluwatosin Olaseinde is the founder of Money Africa, a financial literacy platform that arms people with information on how to save, invest and grow t...
It didn't kill me, but...
When S.I Ohumu turned 13, she began to experience feelings of loneliness, suicide and anxiety. She would later discover that her symptoms were a resul...
The 'craziest' woman in Uganda
This episode is a profile of Ugandan feminist and human rights activist - Dr. Stella Nyanzi. Stella has been described as ‘crazy’ for her unconvention...
Ms. Latty's Nine Lives
Ms. Carmen Latty is a Jamaican educator with over 50 years of experience building and developing schools in multiple countries, including Nigeria. She...
I tried investing, I got scammed
This is a Piggyvest bonus episode featuring Nigerian law student, Temituope Kekema. In 2021, the law student made some investment choices that led her...
Everything Hurts
This episode is a profile of the public life of Kenyan LGBTQ activist Marylize Biubwa. Marylize uses her social media accounts to dispel myths about w...
My Extensions Built This Empire
Ever wondered what it takes to be a business owner catering to Africans across the globe? This episode with Nigerian beauty entrepreneur, Oluremi Mart...
Ms. Lecturer
What’s academia like for women? In this episode, through the story of a Nigerian Ph.D. candidate and university lecturer, Munyale, we learn about the...
"I was only 14."
When Musu was 14 years old, her family married her off to an older man. As a teenager, she was forced to deal with the consequences of child marriage....
The Adeno Story
In this episode, Nigerian actor, Nse Ikpe-Etim talks about being diagnosed with adenomyosis, a medical condition that affects the fertility of women....
I got pregnant, then everything changed
10 years ago; Samoina Wangui was thrust into motherhood unprepared. She would later find out that her physical, mental and emotional struggles resulte...
Inside Life: I bend, I don't break
Seyi Oluyole is a Nigerian teacher, dancer and screenwriter. In this episode, she speaks to host, Aisha Salaudeen about surviving an abusive marriage....
On May 10th, it's all about hope
Season 2 of I Like Girls is all about hope and survival. Through the experiences of African women who have overcome various challenges in their daily...
Mean Girls?
Have you ever heard of the “angry black woman”? It’s a stereotype that portrays black women as naturally angry, ill-tempered, and sassy. In many cases...
This is unfair
The world is full of many firsts. The first time you walked as a child, the first time you earned money as a college graduate, or if you’re a woman, t...