women in leadership

Ahebi Ugbabe: The Female King of Colonial Nigeria and Her Legacy

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Ahebi Ugbabe (?–1948) was the first and only female warrant chief (king) in colonial Nigeria, and possibly Africa. Born in Enugu-Ezike, an Igbo community in southeastern Nigeria, in the late 19th century, Ahebi’s journey from a local girl and commercial sex worker to a village headman, warrant chief, and ultimately, a king, remains a remarkable … Read more

Mazi Nwanyi: Women in Arochukwu’s Leadership and Culture

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Arochukwu, a prominent cultural and historical city in Southeastern Nigeria, has long been known for its unique traditions and societal structures. Central to this heritage is the title “Mazi,” a term of deference typically reserved for male elders within the Aro communities, including Arochukwu, Arondizogu, and other Aro settlements. However, the title can also be … Read more

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