The #MeToo movement in Nigeria

The article that I found is the first start of my research paper. The article mentions how the MeToo movement has reached certain areas of Africa. Survivors of sexual abuse and harassment are using the hashtag as a way to share their stories and express their experiences on social media. While also using the MeToo movement hashtag, the survivors are also using the hashtag #ArewaMeToo. The article highlights some women that have decided to share their stories in the article. For example, on February 3rd in Abuja, Nigeria, Khadijah Adamu, a 24 year old pharmacist told her followers on Twitter about the incidents of physical abuse and claims of how an ex-boyfriend of hers almost killed her. "It was a burden that I was carrying around for two years" she told Al Jazeera. "Talking to people didn't work, praying didn't work, nothing worked, and to make matters worse my abuser refused to leave me alone". Since Khadijah spoke out, many other women have decided to share their stories as well. "For conservative northern Nigeria, where women are typically meant to be seen and not heard, I think the bravery of the women is similar to a revolution" said Betty Abah, director of the center for children's health, education, orientation and protection.

Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/metoo-movement-reached-muslim-majority-northern-nigeria-190330231518587.html