Culturalechoes
My blogs
Blogs I follow
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Arts |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Location | Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Introduction | Hello and welcome! I am Gbemi Ibrahim - a linguist with a deep appreciation for language, culture, and the enduring power of storytelling. I hold a Master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Leeds, UK, and I’m certified in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). My passion lies at the intersection of English and Yoruba—two vibrant linguistic worlds that shape how I think, write, and teach. I explore and share content on English Language, English Literature, Yoruba Language, and Yoruba Literature, with a special love for Yoruba proverbs and the timeless wisdom they offer. This blog is my creative space—a place where I reflect, research, and celebrate language in all its beauty, from the elegance of Shakespeare to the genius of Soyinka, from grammar tips to the richness of African oral traditions. Whether you’re a fellow word lover, a curious reader, or just passing through, I’m glad you stopped by. Some know me as Yoruba with AuntieGbemi, others as Vick Ibrah—but you can simply call me Gbemi. Please visit www.vickibrah.com |
| Interests | Oral Literature, Writing, Drumming,Singing,Dancing and Reading |
| Favorite movies | Arugba, White Waters, Slum Dog Millionaire, Fighting Temptations. |
| Favorite music | Baba Agba by Jimmy solanke |
| Favorite books | The Prince by Nicolo Machiavelli, Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irumole by D.O Fagunwa, Julius Caesar and Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare, Beatification of Area boys by Wole Soyinka,A Man of the People By Chinua Achebe and others |