Francophone African female writers have transformed representation of women - NOUN Prof. A professor of French language and literature at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Doris L. Obieje, has said that Francophone African women writers have challenged the patriarchal and colonial representation of women in Africa by creating complex and nuanced female characters who assert their identity and creativity. According to a statement by Ibrahim Sheme, Director, Media and Publicity, NOUN, Obieje made the statement during the 24th Inaugural Lecture of the university titled “Herstory in the Words of Francophone...