KAMPALA – Uganda’s Femme Forte on Friday launched a virtual museum showcasing the stories of African women, in a bid to preserve their history and celebrate their contributions.
The museum, which is the first of its kind in Africa, features interactive exhibits, oral histories, and personal stories of African women who have shaped the continent’s history through their activism, scholarship, and leadership.
Penelope Sanyu, Chief Steward of Femme Forte, said the museum was a response to the erasure of women’s stories from African history.
“For too long, the stories of African women have been sidelined, their contributions footnoted or erased altogether,” Sanyu said. “This museum is a radical act of reclamation, designed to center African women’s histories and provide a space where their knowledge is preserved on their own terms.”
The museum highlights the voices of African women who have transformed gender justice, policy, scholarship, the arts, and community organizing. It features profiles of prominent African feminists, including Prof. Sylvia Tamale, Dr. Hilda Tadria, and Dr. Fatou Sow.
The virtual museum is designed to be interactive, with visitors able to explore exhibits, watch videos, and listen to oral histories. It is also intended to be a living archive, with new stories and exhibits added regularly.
Femme Forte said the museum was a call to action, inviting Africans and people around the world to celebrate the contributions of African women and to work towards a more just and equitable society.
“This museum is a movement,” Sanyu said. “It is a living, breathing archive that belongs to all of us. We invite everyone to join us on this journey, to share their stories, and to celebrate the power and resilience of African women.”
The Virtual Museum of African Feminists is now live at https://bit.ly/3DOCVNv accessible online —providing global access to the stories and legacies of African women who have shaped the continent’s history.
