The dangerous power of a woman who questions everything | Madina Maishanu | TEDxMaitama Women

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In this compelling TEDx talk, Madina Maishanu explores how asking difficult questions is one of the most powerful tools for creating change. Drawing from her frontline experience as an investigative journalist, she reveals why progress begins with curiosity, courage, and the willingness to speak up—even when the answers are uncomfortable. She argues that societies move forward when women are empowered not only to find their voices but also to ask the questions that others are afraid to raise. Through powerful stories from the newsroom and beyond, Madina demonstrates how questioning the status quo uncovers hidden truths, exposes injustice, and inspires action. Her message is a call to reject silence, challenge outdated norms, and recognize that every meaningful transformation begins with a single courageous question. Madina Maishanu is a senior journalist with the BBC World Service, where she reports on some of Nigeria's most pressing issues, including kidnappings, governance, and soc

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