Chioma Opara

Chioma Opara (born 23 May 1951 in Jos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian author and academic whose work primarily focuses on West African feminism. She is known for developing the theory of femalism and is recognised as one of the six most important African feminist theorists. Her work has been influential in study of gender in Africa. Quotes “I want to warn you (athletes) to beware of using illicit drugs and stimulants.” “I am telling you to go away from Tramadol and Codeine so that you do not test positive when you go into a competition because they are performance enhancers. “Do not used any banned substance. It does not pay but you will not be aware,” “You should not limit yourself because of your height or weight. What matters in life is the talent God has put in you,”