The Women's War, also known as the Aba Women's Riots, was a significant event that occurred in Nigeria in 1929. It was a protest by thousands of Igbo women from the southeastern part of Nigeria against the policies imposed by British colonial administrators. The women were particularly upset about the imposition of taxes, the lack of women's representation in the colonial government, and the forced labor of women in the region.
The protests began in November 1929 and quickly spread throughout the region, with women from different ethnic groups joining in. The women used a variety of tactics, including singing protest songs, boycotting markets, and attacking colonial offices. The British colonial authorities responded with force, using troops to suppress the protests and arresting many of the women involved.
Despite the violent suppression of the protests, the Women's War had a significant impact on Nigerian history. It was one of the first major challenges to British colonial rule in Nigeria and helped to galvanize nationalist movements in the country. The Women's War also highlighted the important role that women played in Nigerian society and politics, and paved the way for greater women's participation in the struggle for independence.