I am woman Lyrics

I have a story, a bit gory but dates back like a nineteenth century storey

There was a young girl

I could still see her face in the dark filled with enchantment and spark

I could trace the fascination on her face

As the voice of Frank Olize fills the room

Never understanding the words he says

But enjoying the fluency of his words resonate like the sounds of birds

Enjoying the flawless hoarseness of his voice

She watched as he read the news on NTA Newsline

That young girl was fascinated with journalism

A symbolism of a thriving career

Here was a young girl with expectations that struggled

With acceptation in the house all cos her dreams of becoming a broadcaster

Will make her unsuitable for suitors

"Ah broadcaster? Mabnu!"

The voice of her mother reverberated from across the room

Here was a young girl with dreams made to lose her self-esteem

Taught to cower and shrink like she will soon be extinct

Tutored to accept that society has no place for her

Except in the kitchen and the other room

Wanting more, she was afraid she will not be accepted anymore

Accepting that a university education was only a decoration

To the many yards of 'wife material' a woman is expected to be adorned with

She waited for her admission and certification as a B.sc holder in the other room

Here was a young woman who came to the realization

That unlike what she was taught

A new narrative has emerged for women across nations

Brought by civilisation

Fast forward to years down the line, I realize

I am woman; I will not let myself get noticed because of my titties

Hanging from my dress with no brain to handle the game of chess

I am woman; I will not let myself get branded by society's definition

Of beauty with big booties achieved by going under the knife

I am woman; I can write compelling stories filled with glory

That break to pieces barriers limiting women like Chimamanda Ngozi-adichie

I am woman; I can thrive in broadcasting like clear career path like Funmi Iyanda

I am woman; I can rule the finance sector as a director like Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

I am woman; I can run the oil sector like an inspector

Runs the police post like Adefunke Sharon Kasali

I am woman; I can communicate and articulate my thoughts

In a thousand languages through photography like TY Bello

I am woman; I can fly international aircraft without witchcraft like Adeola Ogunmola

I am woman; I can join these great female mentors

To redefine success not as confessed by our mothers

But as redefined as them.

You have so much potential in you

Which is existential to your moment of daring.

If they can

If I can

Then you can DARE to become more

Because we are women