Women rickshaw drivers defy norms in Nigeria's conservative Kano

Name: Women rickshaw drivers defy norms in Nigerias conservative Kano
Uploaded: 2026-03-05T15:56:58.339Z
Duration: 2 min 8 s
Description: In Kano, Nigeria, a group of women are breaking traditional gender roles by driving rickshaws for female passengers through a cooperative called Mata Zala.

Africanews · 28 days ago

Africanews

28 days ago

In Kano, Nigeria, a group of women are breaking traditional gender roles by driving rickshaws for female passengers through a cooperative called Mata Zala.

Breakdown

Women drive pink rickshaws for female passengers in Kano, Nigeria
Driving rickshaws provides financial stability and empowerment for women 13s
Mata Zala cooperative promotes women's empowerment and eco-friendly transport 49s
Female-only rickshaws offer a safer alternative to public transport 1m 30s
Over 200 women are on the waiting list to become drivers as the program expands 1m 54s

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