“It started with a whisper in the heart of a woman. In the quiet corners of Tübingen, Germany, far from Cameroon, she heard her ancestors drum: ‘It is time.’
Not for anger. Not for waiting. But for weaving. A festival. A homecoming. A restoration. One tent, one mic, one vision. Year after year, rain or sun, the voices grew louder. ‘Africa is not a country—it’s a heartbeat.’”
Susan Tatah- Ethiopia, 2014, Adwa Pan-African Conference on decolonization
“Every story we tell, everyone we empower, every conversation we open—adds a brick to the Africa we are building.”
“Where are the stories of the African women” Dr Nkosazana Dlamini – Zuma questioned?
African women have been pioneers in the pursuit of justice on the continent since as early as 1929, even before the concept of independence emerged. Throughout history, they have been at the forefront of struggles, serving as visionaries and the driving force behind the demand for rights within their communities, especially during the colonial era. The progress witnessed on the continent today is the culmination of a long journey, shaped by the groundwork laid by their ancestors who fought for Africa’s liberation. Women have also played a pivotal role in shaping the economies of their countries. This contribution was notably recognized during colonial times, when British imperialists, lacking cultural understanding, labeled their resistance movements as “The Market Women Uprising.” This misrepresentation stemmed from inadequate documentation and a failure to grasp the true causes and motivations behind these movements.
“We started with a prayer and a drum… today, it is the voice of a continent reborn. The Africa we want is the Africa we become.”
These stories not only honor the contributions of African women but also shed light on their indispensable role in the continent’s historical and cultural evolution.
