Focus on Africa
Why I froze my eggs
19 June 2026
Available for over a year
She had set herself a deadline: if she reached 30 without finding a partner, she would freeze her eggs. Her name is Amarachi Amusi, a Nigerian influencer and entrepreneur. She is among a growing number of women across Africa turning to the lengthy and costly procedure of egg freezing as a way of preserving their chances of motherhood while they wait to find a life partner.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Fana Negash and Carolyne Wanjiru Jotham
Technical Producer: Davis Mwasaru
Senior Producer: Basma El Atti
Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla
