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
Author: Rukky Otive-Igbuzor
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
