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Music: He’s Here (Ya Na Nan) by Kae Strings
“Ya Na Nan” by Kae Strings is one of those soothing and simple songs that make you feel at peace when you listen to them.
#Music, #Gospel, #Soul
#EndSARS Part 3: Next Steps
In the third and final part of the #EndSARS series, I offer suggestions on what our next steps should be.
#Bad Governance, #EndSARS, #Nigeria, #Police Brutality, #Protests, #Revolution
#EndSARS Part 2: Five Lessons From the Protests in Nigeria
In the second part of the #EndSARS series, I draw out five key lessons from the protests in Nigeria.
#Bad Governance, #EndSARS, #Nigeria, #Police Brutality, #Protests, #Revolution
#EndSARS Part 1: Seven Stages of the Protests in Nigeria
The first of a three-part series on #EndSARS, this piece focuses on seven stages of the protests in Nigeria.
#BadGovernance, #EndSARS, #Nigeria, #PoliceBrutality, #Protests, #Revolution
Broken on the Inside
A knot forms in the back of Onome’s throat as she sees four hefty men approaching her little village compound in Delta State, Nigeria…
#Culture, #Feminism, #FGM, #Fiction, #Flash Fiction, #Short Story #Tragedy
How to Make Money as a Beginner Freelance Writer in 2020
With the large wave of furloughs and layoffs that have occurred this year due to COVID-19, 2020 is definitely the year of exploring side hustles and alternative ways to make money. In this post, I share three ways to make money from freelance writing even if you are a beginner.
#Blogging, #Freelance, #Money, #Side Hustle, #Writing
My World Needs You/We Need a Move (Live Cover) by Rukky
This is a cover of Kirk Franklin’s “My World Needs You” and Tasha Cobbs’ “We Need a Move”.
#Gospel #Music
3 Unique Types of Entertainers You Could Hire for an Event
In today’s post, I will be talking about three unique types of entertainers you could hire for an event. When corona is over, I will definitely be attending any event that has this kind of entertainment!
#Celebrities, #Contortion, #Coronavirus, #COVID-19, #Dancing, #Entertainers, #Entertainment
Influencer Marketing and Micro-Influencers
Influencer marketing is very broad, and the good thing is that pretty much anyone can join. You don’t need to have tens of thousands of followers.
#Blogging, #Influencer, #Influencer Marketing, #Marketing
‘Miss’, ‘Ms’, and ‘Mrs’: The Problem with Titles and How We Use Them
I have always wondered who thought it was a good idea to address women by reference to their marital status. Recently, I’ve been doing some reading on the history of ‘Miss’ and ‘Mrs’, and I found some interesting things.
#Feminism, #Marriage, #Titles, #Women
Music: Awé (Live Cover) by Rukky
“Awé” is a Yorùbá ballad by Aṣa that tells the story of a young prince, Waheed.
#Ballad, #Music, #Soul, #Slow Jams
How to Keep Yourself Entertained at Home
I realised that it’s been a while since I wrote a listicle on this blog. So I thought I would do one on keeping yourself entertained at home, given the current situation with COVID-19, remote working, social distancing and the like.
#Coronavirus, #COVID-19, #Entertainment, #Music, #Social Distancing, #YouTube
The blank screen.
I stare at the blank screen in front of me.
I want to write – I really do.
But when it comes to inspiration,
there is simply nothing…
#Creative Writing, #Poetry, #Writing, #Writer’s Block
Exploring Anti-Feminism in Nigerian Twitter
In this post, I explore anti-feminism in Nigerian Twitter, including the reference to “feminist coven” and oppressive widowhood practices.
#Anti-Feminism, #Feminism, #Misogyny, #Nigeria, #Sexism, #Twitter, #Widowhood
Guilty, she is!
She says ‘no’
But society blames her
For dressing inappropriately
And leading him on…
#Feminism, #JusticeforFarashina, #JusticeforTina, #JusticeforUwa, #Poetry
Rethinking Idioms #4: Slow and Steady
In my final post in this series, I analyse the idiom: ‘Slow and steady wins the race’.
#Consistency, #Idioms, #Opinions, #Rethinking Idioms, #Time
100+ Subscribers and Social Media Launch
In celebration of receiving over 100 subscribers, I have decided to create an Instagram account for my blog (@kikibyrukky). Here, I will be sharing weekly infographics and summaries of posts.
#Blogging, #Instagram, #Social Media, #YouTube
Music: Your Love (On the Low Cover) by Rukky
This is my take on Tolani’s “On the Low”, which is itself a cover of the original by Burna Boy.
#Gospel, #Music, #RnB, #Soul
Rethinking Idioms #3: We Will Cross That Bridge
In this post, I analyse the idiom: ‘We will cross that bridge when we get there’.
#Idioms, #Opinions, #Planning, #Rethinking Idioms
Music: Robbery by Uviboy ft IamEd and others
“Robbery” is a cypher created by Uviboy and almost ten other people. It is about ‘stealing’ souls from the devil and bringing them to the kingdom of God.
#Gospel, #Hip Hop, #Music, #Rap
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