An interesting piece on an artist perception of what makes a successful African woman.

First Published on: http: bbc.com in oct 2014

Photographer, blogger and poet Nana Kofi Acquah uses his travels around Africa to chronicle the lives of women at their most accomplished and at their most vulnerable.

A self-declared male feminist, he says his mission is to change the narrative around African women where they are often portrayed as victims of circumstance. The artist was interviewed by BBC Africa’s Vera Kwakofi for the 100 Women series.

Read more: In pictures: A male feminist’s view on African women