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Ahebi Ugbabe

Feb 27, 2024
From enslavement to female king, Ahebi Ugbabe's life challenges gender norms. Collaborating with British colonialism, she faced removal for defying gender roles. The podcast explores her complex story in colonial Nigeria, highlighting the clash of traditional and Western perceptions of gender roles.
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  • Ahebi Ugbabe's rise from enslavement to female king illustrates the impact of colonization in Nigeria.
  • Ahebi Ugbabe's participation in a ritual reserved for men led to her removal from power.

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Ahebi Ugbabe's Rise to Female King and Collaboration with British Colonialism

Ahebi Ugbabe, born around 1880, lived a complex life rising from slavery to becoming a female king in Enugu Ezeke, Nigeria. Her alliance with British colonialism led to her removal from power due to participation in a ritual reserved for men. Through her story, the impact of colonization in Nigeria and diverse sex gender systems is explored.

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