"She rose to more prominence in 1910 when she became a titled chief by the order and conferment of the Oba of Lagos, Eshugbayi Eleko"
— Alimotu Pelewura

January 1, 1970

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Women born in the 19th centuryWomen's rights activistsWomen activists from NigeriaBusinesswomen from NigeriaYoruba people
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ThrowBack Thursday: Alimotu Pelewura -The Fish Seller and Market Leader Who Stood for the Women, 14th November 2019, by Adedoyin