Real housewife of Lagos star Sophia Momodu had an emotional moment in New York as she took the stage at a side event during the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Instead of business, she told her life story of growing up as a pastor’s daughter, and getting pregnant out of wedlock by a global superstar.. She said that she faced years of mockery and silence. She revealed that despite being famous, her voice was drowned out by negativity surrounding her story.
A relative once told her to keep quiet because Black women were not supposed to speak openly about such experiences. Sophia said everything changed when another woman finally gave her a platform, an act of solidarity that helped her reclaim her voice. Sophia attended UNGA as a delegate representing the Precious Jewels Foundation, which she founded after battling postpartum depression.
Her advocacy now focuses on women, children, antenatal education and support for vulnerable families.
