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Why I froze my eggs

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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
19 Jun 11AM English United Kingdom News

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