Aisha Yesufu is an impact-led Nigerian socio-political reformer, civic & community development crusader, who consistently demands for good governance, fight for justice, fairness and equity and lend her voice in support of women safety and financial freedom.

In this episode she talks about BringBackOurGirls movement , EndSARS movement and her other good trouble. She unpacks how poverty has been weaponised, generational gap and corruption.  "For my parents, putting food on the table, that's their activism", she shares about her family, movements and Nigerian politics. "If you can't mingle with the people why are you going in politics?"

Married at 24, she has installed in her two children; Amir and Aliyyah Yesufu, her words of wisdom

• Know who you are
• Accept who you are
• Love who you are
• Don't negotiate your values
• Challenge me
• Nothing is off the table
• Keep learning
• Develop 'people sills'
• Develop empathy
• Kill the voice that says "you can't"
• Don't compromise

Leadership priorities for Africa;

• Civic Education
• Citizens demands
• Empowering youth to take charge

Also find out if she will run for office?

Aisha's relationship advice is to look for someone who can add value to you but not diminish you.

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