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Ahebi Ugbabe

Bad Gays

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The Extraordinary Life of Ahebi Ugbabe

This chapter delves into the remarkable life of Ahebi Ugbabe, exploring her defiance of traditional gender norms, rise to power as a female warrant chief under British colonial rule, and establishment of autocratic authority and spiritual leadership. It challenges Western perceptions of gender and showcases the complex dynamics of power and influence in colonial Africa.

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