I am a mum and a PhD candidate sifting through the world one story at a time. My writing explores topics that are close to my heart – equality, social justice and more. Enjoy reading!
Have you ever witnessed someone react with fury to injustice on live TV, forever changing history? In 2012, Australia’s first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, reached her breaking point. Her actions in that moment didn’t just silence the room; they ignited a global movement against sexism. Hey beautiful people, I’m Botimi. I’m a Nigerian-Australian researcher,…
These are words that changed me. I discovered Audre Lorde only in 2021, but her voice now guides my feminist journey. From Harlem to FESTAC ’77 in Lagos, her legacy reminds us that freedom is collective
My name, Botimi, is derived from the Izon language of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. In English, it translates to ‘Comestay’. After losing two babies, my parents were desperate for a child that would survive, and thankfully, I am here. Talking about names, this week I find myself thinking of women like Araminta Ross, born in Maryland…
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Have you ever witnessed someone react with fury to injustice on live TV, forever changing history? In 2012, Australia’s first female Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, reached her breaking point. Her… Read more ⇢
These are words that changed me. I discovered Audre Lorde only in 2021, but her voice now guides my feminist journey. From Harlem to FESTAC ’77 in Lagos, her legacy… Read more ⇢
My name, Botimi, is derived from the Izon language of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. In English, it translates to ‘Comestay’. After losing two babies, my parents were desperate for a child… Read more ⇢
I behaved badly. I bought a ticket. Not just any ticket—a ticket to see Oprah in Auckland. I was half-asleep on the couch, eyelids heavy, body sinking.I dragged myself upstairs,… Read more ⇢
I am deeply saddened by the state of our world. It is disheartening that humans in positions of power and influence worldwide choose to remain silent and ignore the suffering… Read more ⇢
My journey to becoming an Australian is a long story for another blog. However, as my birthday approaches each year, I feel special that we get a day off. ANZAC… Read more ⇢
Lots of things can make you nervous in life, but one of the things that trigger me are speaking in front of people. Every time I must speak in public,… Read more ⇢
To unwind, I plunge into my couch; ready to binge the latest movies, all while clutching a box of Ferrero Rocher with my left hand. I usually watch thrillers, but… Read more ⇢
The greatest lessons I have learned in my life haven’t come from the four-wall institution called school. They have come from life lessons I learned along my travels. These lessons… Read more ⇢
It’s the fourth of school holidays in the Waikato. Today, the April sun is a welcome relief from the constant rainfall here. However, I can only catch a glimpse of it through… Read more ⇢
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