I call myself a feminist because I oppose, in words and in deeds, all forms of patriarchal and sexist oppression, heterosexism and homophobia. I see the African feminist struggle as core to the struggle for social justice of our continent and seek to dismantle pervasive patriarchal social systems, relations and institutions both within and outside of our movements. African women face the challenge of multiple oppression based on race, class, sexuality, gender, amongst others. Yet feminist theory and practice is often linked to western concepts, his/herstory and dynamics of women’s liberation. The challenge for African feminists is to firmly root and continue to develop feminist theory and practice in Africa from an African perspective by supporting the research, writing and activism required to build a strong African feminist movement and by unearthing the rich African feminist heritage. I currently work as the Deputy Director of Fahamu, Networks for Social Justice, a pan-African social justice organisation that supports the strengthening of human rights and social justice movements promotes innovative use of information and communications technologies, stimulates debate and analysis through online and print publications, creates platforms for advocacy and develops training courses for the sector. Both in my current job and in my independent activist work I have sought to contribute to African feminist activism and to provide platforms that amplify the voices of African feminists, such as the online progressive forum Pambazuka News. There is a rich tradition of feminism in Africa- it needs to be documented and publicised! We can keep building momentum for feminist activism by supporting the growth of African feminist political theory and popularising African Feminist principles and thought. We also need to invest in strengthening feminist structures and grassroots networks across the continent. It is invigorating to be a part of the ongoing movement for justice in Africa. I remain inspired by meeting, learning from and sharing ideas with African women and men who are driven by a sense of justice and equality.