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The Women’s War of 1929: Igbo Women’s Resistance to Colonial Rule

The Women’s War of 1929 often referred to as the “Aba Women’s Riot” stands as one of the most significant anti-colonial uprisings in West African history. Led primarily by Igbo women, with participation from Ibibio, Ogoni, and other southeastern groups, this protest challenged British colonial authority and reshaped policies on governance, taxation, and women’s political…