Why I froze my eggs
Egg freezing is available in limited but growing number of fertility clinics, concentrated in countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Ghana.
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
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