NIGERIAN DYKE REALNESS
NIGERIAN DYKE REALNESS
Yvonne Onakeme Etaghene
Unfiltered, candid thoughts on pop culture, music, love, spirituality, healing, depression, grief + whatever else comes up. The voice? Multilingual maven of the mic, your favourite dyke's favourite dyke, Yvonne Onakeme Etaghene. Ijaw Urhobo Nigerian dyke poet, author of For Sizakele, performer, dancer, visual artist, bad gyal, fashion designer and creative director of OyinT. Designs, cook, goddess and a real one. 
not every hobby has to be a money maker
Make time for the things you care about. Hobbies are important. Not every moment you spend in your life should be spent making money. Do your best to make some time for art that is purely for your own pleasure, enjoyment, release and/or self-expression. Wanna share your thoughts? Text me boo! Support the Show.More about me: https://www.myloveisaverb.comMore specifically about the podcast:www.twitter.com/NDRpodcast www.nigeriandykerealness.com Mixtape/Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/pl...
May 7, 2024
12 min
You Ever Do An Artist Self-Evaluation?
Some questions to ask yourself when evaluating your work, your process, your practice, your journey as an artist. Wanna share your thoughts? Text me boo! Support the Show.More about me: https://www.myloveisaverb.comMore specifically about the podcast:www.twitter.com/NDRpodcast www.nigeriandykerealness.com Mixtape/Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6R1SFz2YLwQM1WtnwFlCL3?si=bgQdNUGsTVaGk2lrzF7rpQ
May 5, 2024
9 min
self-doubt is you betting against yourself
A more efficient use of your energy? Believe, truly believe, it works out perfectly for you. Wanna share your thoughts? Text me boo! Support the Show.More about me: https://www.myloveisaverb.comMore specifically about the podcast:www.twitter.com/NDRpodcast www.nigeriandykerealness.com Mixtape/Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6R1SFz2YLwQM1WtnwFlCL3?si=bgQdNUGsTVaGk2lrzF7rpQ
May 3, 2024
24 min
Children Are Not A Retirement Plan
Just as you plan for every aspect of your life, so too must you plan for retirement. Children are a blessing, not a retirement plan or financial investment you should be expecting a return on. Feeling entitled to your children taking care of you in your old age is selfish. You chose to be a parent, be a parent. Allow your children to grow up without worrying about providing for you. Allow any financial gifts from your child be from love, not obligation and after being pressured. Wa...
May 1, 2024
30 min
Black Sheep, Unicorns & Breaking Generational Curses
What does it mean to say no to abuse in an abusive family? Being the one to change a family dynamic or break toxic emotional patterns takes a lot of strength and courage. Sometimes the person with that courage becomes the black sheep, exiled from the family because of a refusal to go along with the toxicity. There can be a high price to pay for standing up for what you believe in, including losing people who embrace their dysfunction over being healthy relationships. What is the impact on the...
Jul 16, 2023
53 min
As Artists, What Happens When We Change?
Do we make room for artists to change and explore who they are and what they most desire to create? Do we allow artists to create their own vibe/sound/aesthetic before calling them tired, over or overrated? Do artistic eras exist anymore? How has social media impacted the shelf life of work and our patience with artists' process? From discussing the pandemic's impact on the arts to talking about what it means to change/grow as an artist, listen up and let's chat. Wanna share your thought...
Jul 11, 2023
52 min
Heartbreak Na Your Mate?!
Heartbreak comes in many forms. Whether from a romantic breakup, friendship breakup or as a result of trauma, grief or other life experiences. Heartbreak can come into our lives for a million reasons. How do you heal from it? How do we deal with it? Let's talk. Chat me up @NDRpodcast or @myloveisaverb on twitter. Wanna share your thoughts? Text me boo! Support the Show.More about me: https://www.myloveisaverb.comMore specifically about the podcast:www.twitter.com/NDRpodcast www.nigeriand...
Feb 27, 2023
44 min
Whose Standards Are You Actually Living By?
Do you feel self-conscious about what you truly desire? Whose standards are you living your life by? Your own? Or your friends? Your parents? What's allowed in your space and what's not? Are you chasing your dreams? Or someone else's idea(l) of what your life "should" be? Take a listen, babes. Wanna share your thoughts? Text me boo! Support the Show.More about me: https://www.myloveisaverb.comMore specifically about the podcast:www.twitter.com/NDRpodcast www.nigeriandykerealness.com Mixt...
Jun 6, 2021
15 min
Your Energy Is Your Power & Thoughts On Forgiveness
Is forgiveness necessary for your soul's growth and healing? Some things are unforgivable. You deserve healing regardless of whether you choose to forgive. Energy is food, is power. You feed and empower what you give energy to. Especially as you heal: why bother to expend energy towards those who hurt you by feeding them with your energy? This episode explores pathways to freedom past pain and into a deep recognition of the power of your own energy. Wanna share your thou...
Feb 14, 2021
28 min
Prayer Don Expire! & Calling Back Your Energy
Not everyone deserves your prayers. If they don't deserve that prayer, put an expiration date on it and direct that loving energy to someone who deserves it--YOU! Wanna share your thoughts? Text me boo! Support the Show.More about me: https://www.myloveisaverb.comMore specifically about the podcast:www.twitter.com/NDRpodcast www.nigeriandykerealness.com Mixtape/Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6R1SFz2YLwQM1WtnwFlCL3?si=bgQdNUGsTVaGk2lrzF7rpQ
Feb 6, 2021
15 min
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