Abstract
This paper offers a narrative and analysis of a central event in the colonial history of Nigeria - the Aba Women's War of 1929, also called the Aba Women's Riots by colonial officials. The paper sourced its materials from extant literature through extensive collection of secondary data from the archives in Nigeria. The Women's War of 1929 addresses the historical debates related to the causes and consequences of the event with assessments of each side's strengths and weaknesses. Focusing mainly on the actions of African participants, the paper explains the cultural, social, and economic issues that led to the Women's War and the reasons why women used specific strategies. It also evaluates the aftermath of the conflict and how the protest practices used by Igbo and Ibibio women influenced British colonial policy.
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