"Blackmail" is a beautiful song by Brymo that speaks of a toxic give-and-take relationship. In this video, I perform a live cover of the song. You can watch the video below or on YouTube (scroll down to view the lyrics). Credits go to Promise Chime (on the keyboard), Favour (on the drums), Victor (on the lead guitar), and Victor (on the bass guitar). #Cover, #AlternativeMusic, #LiveCover, #Music
Author: Rukky Otive-Igbuzor
“There are no ladies at the Bar”: Exploring Gender-Blindness in the Legal Profession
"Good morning gentlemen and gentlemen in skirts". This was the opening line of a classmate at the Nigerian Law School who was making a presentation during our lecture today. #Feminism, #Law, #LegalProfession
Reflections on 2021: The Gift of Time
The end of the year is always a time of reflection. As 2021 is slowly coming to an end, one thing has stood out to me: the gift of time. #2021, #Planning, #Reflections
Cutting and Dyeing my Hair in Abuja, Nigeria
About two weeks ago, I cut and dyed my hair. I've been meaning to do this for the longest time ever, and I finally got the courage to do it. At first, I wasn't sure how I felt about the hair. But now, I absolutely love it! Join me in this vlog to see the entire process! #Abuja, #Nigeria, #Vlog
FYCI: Promoting Youth Agency Through the Creative Arts
I am super excited to introduce a start-up organisation called Frontline Youth Creativity Initiative (FYCI). FYCI is a youth-led and youth-focused organisation working to empower young people to challenge the status quo and promote positive social change through the creative arts. #BehaviourChange, #CreativeArts, #Creativity, #NGO, #Youth
“You’re Not Like Other Girls”: A Compliment or an Insult?
"You're not like other girls." I've heard people use this line a couple of times. I think I can try to understand the idea behind it. But on the other hand, there is something very unsettling about it. #Compliments, #Feminism
11 Lessons I’ve Learned in 22 Years
I turned 22 roughly a month ago, on the 8th of August. A few days to my birthday, I started reflecting on the things I've learned in my relatively little time on earth. I'm posting this in the hope that someone learns a thing or two. Personally, I also intend to use these lessons for some goal-setting and life-planning going forward. #Birthday, #Lessons, #Lifestyle
Women and Titles – Here We Go Again…
In this post, I explore the problem with the way women, especially married women, are recognised in our society. #Feminism, #GenderInclusion, #GenderSensitivity, #Titles, #Women
My 22nd Birthday Weekend in Abuja, Nigeria
Join me in this vlog which features a birthday cake, acrylic nails, a pool table, food and drinks, some amazing friends, good music, and pure vibes! #Birthday, #Lifestyle, #Vlog, #YouTube
Music: Here (Live Cover) by Rukky Otive
"Here" is a gospel song by Kari Jobe that reminds us that we are never alone because God is always with us. In this video, I perform a live cover of the song. You can watch the video below or on YouTube (scroll down to view the lyrics). Credits go to Promise Chime (on the keyboard), Favour (on the drums), and Uviboy (video recording). #Cover, #GospelMusic, #LiveCover, #Music
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