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NIGERIAN DYKE REALNESS

NIGERIAN DYKE REALNESS

Written by: Yvonne Onakeme Etaghene
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Unfiltered, candid thoughts on pop culture, music, love, spirituality, healing, depression, grief + whatever else comes up. The voice? Multilingual maven of the mic, your favorite dyke's favorite dyke, Yvonne Onakeme Etaghene. Ijaw Urhobo Nigerian dyke poet, performer, dancer, visual artist, bad gyal, fashion designer & creative director of OyinT. Designs, cook, tattoo enthusiast and a real one. She is the author of For Sizakele (fiction) & I DO METAPHORS (poetry). www.myloveisaverb.com

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Episodes
  • Discipline Matters More Than Talent

    Discipline Matters More Than Talent
    Feb 12 2026

    Talent is important. And: it is how you use and embody that talent that determines whether you bring your artistic ideas to life or not. This episode provides artist development tips and strategies to complete creative projects and explores the distinctions between talent and discipline. This episode also touches on not letting perfectionism turn into procrastination or stagnation. Dive in and listen up!


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    More about me: https://www.myloveisaverb.com

    More specifically about the podcast:
    www.nigeriandykerealness.com

    Mixtape/Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6R1SFz2YLwQM1WtnwFlCL3?si=bgQdNUGsTVaGk2lrzF7rpQ
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    17 mins
  • You Are the Hero of Your Story - Heal Yourself, Free Yourself

    You Are the Hero of Your Story - Heal Yourself, Free Yourself
    Jan 1 2026

    Remembering the times when they hurt you is your right. Don't forget to remember the times you stood up for yourself, the times you walked away from spaces, places and people not good for you. You didn't give up on you, don't forget that part.

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    Support the show

    More about me: https://www.myloveisaverb.com

    More specifically about the podcast:
    www.nigeriandykerealness.com

    Mixtape/Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6R1SFz2YLwQM1WtnwFlCL3?si=bgQdNUGsTVaGk2lrzF7rpQ
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    30 mins
  • Locate Your Audacity + Pivot

    Locate Your Audacity + Pivot
    Dec 30 2025

    Locate and embody your audacity, channel that towards facing your fears and being your best self. Whenever you want make a pivot in your life, make your pivot. You don't have to wait for New Year's.

    Wanna share your thoughts? Text me boo!

    Support the show

    More about me: https://www.myloveisaverb.com

    More specifically about the podcast:
    www.nigeriandykerealness.com

    Mixtape/Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6R1SFz2YLwQM1WtnwFlCL3?si=bgQdNUGsTVaGk2lrzF7rpQ
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    29 mins
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