I have had instances where men try to help but end up being patronizing. The sad reality especially as a female entrepreneur is that people are less … - Yemisi Akinbobola

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I have had instances where men try to help but end up being patronizing. The sad reality especially as a female entrepreneur is that people are less willing to invest in you because you are a woman. But it should not stop you. I try to show my daughters that they should grow up not letting their gender be an obstacle to what they really want to do.

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About Yemisi Akinbobola

Yemisi Akinbobola is a Nigerian media entrepreneur, academic, and co-winner of the CNN African Journalist Award 2016 in sports.

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