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A Short History of the Epistemology of the Soft Girl

A Short History of the Epistemology of the Soft Girl

Or 'Before white women Begin Co-opting a Nigerian Lingo'

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Oaxaca, Mexico. Photo by Ijeoma Umebinyuo

The term Soft Girl/Soft Life was originally coined by Nigerians, emerging as part of their community lingo before making its way into the digital space. This is a critical point often overlooked, especially when considering the history of the term. As far back as eight years ago, the Nigerian artist Falz referenc…

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