Culture Writing

Selected articles from around the web.

Selected Writing

I write on arts, culture, innovative technology and women’s right in Africa.

Understanding The Tech Ecosystem In Eastern Nigeria / DesireBlog/ Essay

An Interview with Brian Ndubuisi On Creating Sustainable Products /Rapid Learning Africa / Interview

Are Your Kids Safe On The Internet? / Cable NG

How To Build An Online Portfolio / Art Of Lydia / Essay

The Intersection of Arts with Kamnelechukwu Obasi / Forcreativegirls/ Interview

An Angry Feminist, Still Afraid /Qmarker/ Personal Essay

How To Get A Woman’s Consent Before Sex /BellaNaija / Opinion

Does Being A Feminist Require You To Hate Men? / Africaparent / Essay

How To Raise A Feminist Son / Africaparent/ Essay

Read more of my work on Africa Parent

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By Lydia

Lydia Ume is a freelance writer, blogger and tech enthusiast.
In 2019, she was a selected participant at the Writing for Social Justice Workshop hosted by African Women Development Fund.
She is an advocate for gender equality and centres her writing on the impact of art, culture, career, and tech on women’s lives. When she’s not curled up with a book, she blogs about her experiences navigating life and career on Art of Lydia.