She Called Me Woman
Nigeria's Queer Women Speak
By Azeenarh Mohammed,Chitra Nagarajan,Rafeeat Aliyu | Publisher: Cassava Republic Press
About the book
“Here are stories we’ve been waiting for – some harrowing, others funny, still others uplifting. The fact that these stories are now being told is nothing short of miraculous. These narratives mark the dawning of a new era – they are game changers.’ Jackie Kay (MBE), Scots Makar (Scottish Poet Laureate), author of Trumpet and The Adoption of Papers.
“ …] this book is an ode to the rich tapestry of queer life in all its brilliant, struggling, layered and triumphant complexity.” Sisonke Msimang, author of Always Another Country
This stirring and intimate collection brings together 25 firsthand accounts to paint a vivid portrait of what it means to be a queer Nigerian woman. These brave and beautifullytold stories of resistance and resilience reveal the realities of a community that will no longer be invisible. From the joy and excitement of love, the agony of lost love and betrayal, memories of childhood games to addiction and suicide, She Called Me Woman shows us how Nigeria queer women, in all their multitudes, attempt to build a life together.
She Called Me Woman challenges us to rethink the concept of ‘woman’, and explores issues such as negotiating relationships, money, sexuality and freedom, identifying outside the gender binary, and the difficulties of achieving hopes and dreams in a climate of fear. It also holds a mirror up to Nigerian society and finds much more acceptance, support and love from colleagues, friends and families than politicians, the media and popular narratives would have us believe.
Editions of She Called Me Woman
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781911115595
- EBook
- ISBN 9781911115601
- Kindle
- ISBN B07BH96DQL
Read an Excerpt
“Here are stories we’ve been waiting for – some harrowing, others funny, still others uplifting. The fact that these stories are now being told is nothing short of miraculous. These narratives mark the dawning of a new era – they are game changers.’ Jackie Kay (MBE), Scots Makar (Scottish Poet Laureate), author of Trumpet and The Adoption of Papers.
“ …] this book is an ode to the rich tapestry of queer life in all its brilliant, struggling, layered and triumphant complexity.” Sisonke Msimang, author of Always Another Country
This stirring and intimate collection brings together 25 firsthand accounts to paint a vivid portrait of what it means to be a queer Nigerian woman. These brave and beautifullytold stories of resistance and resilience reveal the realities of a community that will no longer be invisible. From the joy and excitement of love, the agony of lost love and betrayal, memories of childhood games to addiction and suicide, She Called Me Woman shows us how Nigeria queer women, in all their multitudes, attempt to build a life together.
She Called Me Woman challenges us to rethink the concept of ‘woman’, and explores issues such as negotiating relationships, money, sexuality and freedom, identifying outside the gender binary, and the difficulties of achieving hopes and dreams in a climate of fear. It also holds a mirror up to Nigerian society and finds much more acceptance, support and love from colleagues, friends and families than politicians, the media and popular narratives would have us believe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is She Called Me Woman about?
“Here are stories we’ve been waiting for – some harrowing, others funny, still others uplifting. The fact that these stories are now being told is nothing short of miraculous. These narratives mark the dawning of a new era – they are game changers.’ Jackie Kay (MBE), Scots Makar (Scottish Poet Laureate), author of Trumpet and The Adoption of Papers.
“ …] this book is an ode to the rich tapestry of queer life in all its brilliant, struggling, layered and triumphant complexity.” Sisonke Msimang, author of Always Another Country
This stirring and intimate collection brings together 25 firsthand accounts to paint a vivid portrait of what it means to be a queer Nigerian woman. These brave and beautifullytold stories of resistance and resilience reveal the realities of a community that will no longer be invisible. From the joy and excitement of love, the agony of lost love and betrayal, memories of childhood games to addiction and suicide, She Called Me Woman shows us how Nigeria queer women, in all their multitudes, attempt to build a life together.
She Called Me Woman challenges us to rethink the concept of ‘woman’, and explores issues such as negotiating relationships, money, sexuality and freedom, identifying outside the gender binary, and the difficulties of achieving hopes and dreams in a climate of fear. It also holds a mirror up to Nigerian society and finds much more acceptance, support and love from colleagues, friends and families than politicians, the media and popular narratives would have us believe.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in She Called Me Woman?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Reportage, journalism or collected columns
Where can I read a sample of She Called Me Woman?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781911115595
Who is/are the Author/s of the book She Called Me Woman?
Azeenarh Mohammed,Chitra Nagarajan,Rafeeat Aliyu
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
She Called Me Woman is available as paperback(ISBN 9781911115595) and ebook(ISBN 9781911115601) and kindle(ISBN B07BH96DQL)
Is there a video of the book?
Watch a video about She Called Me Woman here