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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 this post, 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
Rethinking Idioms #2: A Bird at Hand
In this post, I analyse the idiom: ‘A bird at hand is worth ten in the bush’.
#Delayed Gratification, #Idioms, #Opinions, #Rethinking Idioms, #Risks, #Success
New YouTube Video: Isolation and COVID-19
My brother and I have been meaning to make a video for the longest time, and we finally did! In this video, we talk about lessons from isolation during the coronavirus crisis.
#Coronavirus, #COVID-19, #Lifestyle, #Lockdown, #Self Isolation, #Quarantine #YouTube
Rethinking Idioms #1: Jack of All Trades
I have always thought that some idioms are not very helpful, so I have decided to make a series of posts on ‘Rethinking Idioms’. To start off, I will be analysing the idiom: ‘Jack of all trades, master of none’.
#Idioms, #Learning, #Opinions, #Rethinking Idioms, #Specialisation
Music: Speak to Me by Rukky
Music is a major part of my life. It enables me to express and connect with emotions ranging from joy and excitement to sadness and nostalgia. In this post, I share my debut single: “Speak to Me”.
#Gospel, #Music, #Singing, #Soul
16 Images, 1 Cup
As part of my online course on graphic design, I created 16 images out of 1 cup.
#Drawing, #Graphic Design, #Images, #Painting, #Pictures
Saving and Investing on a Budget: 4 Tips
I am far from being an expert, but I thought I would share some tips on saving and investing on a budget, based on my own experiences as a student.
#Financial Management, #Investing, #Lifestyle, #Saving
Summer Internship Cancelled? Try These Alternatives
Many internships have been cancelled due to COVID-19. These are my top recommendations for summer internship alternatives.
#Coronavirus, #COVID-19, #Internships, #Lifestyle
We Should All Be (Angry) Feminists
Using Adichie’s arguments, I show why we should all be not just feminists, but angry feminists, in order to drive change.
#Feminism, #Human Rights, #Opinions
Le Mot Juste
The quest for the perfect word
can limit the greatest of writers.
Because who is more conscious of words,
than a creative writer herself?
#Creative Writing, #Poetry, #Words, #Writing
6 Things to Get You Through Lockdown
Since lockdown began in Nigeria, I have found 6 things to help me get through it.
#Coronavirus, #COVID-19, #Lifestyle, #Lockdown, #Quarantine, #Self Isolation
3 Lessons I Learned from 14 Days of Self-Isolation
I was required to self-isolate for 14 days upon my return to Nigeria from the UK. This taught me three important lessons.
#Coronavirus, #COVID-19, #Lifestyle, #Lockdown, #Quarantine, #Self Isolation
Confessions of a Feminist Thinker
With all my talk of being a feminist,
and not being defined by gender roles,
why do I still need to justify myself
with explanation of my cooking ability?
#Cooking, #Feminism, #Gender Roles, #Poetry
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