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I like to think I’m a chill person. In fact, I can count the number of times I have erupted in anger on the fingers of one hand (I think). So when in the unforgiving heat, dust and stress of the Abuja NYSC camp, 3 bullies tried to cut the line when it was my turn, I couldn’t help but spit lava. Instead of 3 little piggies against one big bad wolf, this was one little Korede against 3 big bad wolves. There’s a lesson somewhere in this about standing up to bullies. But not the way you think.
Stand up to bullies, yes, but you’d better be clear-headed about the odds against you. To every little piggy with lava in them.
Love,
Korede
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5 Mar 2026
Same Mosque, Different Gods — And Me Caught in the Middle
My new Instagram handle is @thekoredeazeez
I’d heard that Hausa Muslims think they’re better than Yoruba Muslims. But I only experienced it when I went to NYSC camp in Abuja.
This (bad) attitude is likely rooted in history. Islam did reach the North before it trickled down to the South West. But honestly, claiming superiority because of the convenience of geography and timing comes off as childish. I hate to imagine what would have happened if Islam actually originated in Northern Nigeria.
There are other issues as well, like the Hausa-Fulani prioritising Arabic education over what they call “Western” education while the Yorubas combine both. Apparently, “Western” education is supposed to be some sort of a stain. And of course, Yorubas are known for taking education seriously. And when you're educated, you're exposed to different people, different systems, different ways of thinking. You become more tolerant. It's really that simple.
Finally, Yorubas haven’t diluted their culture like the Hausa-Fulani have. Many of us have kept our names, dress, and customs, blending them with Islam instead of total erosion as we can see on the Hausa-Fulani side. Heck, it’s hard to find Hausas with actual Hausa names because they’ve adopted Arabic names.
Yorubas have a long history of Islamic jurisprudence and have produced globally recognised scholars. So, the claim that Hausa-Fulani Muslims are better or more religious simply doesn’t hold up.What I experienced at NYSC camp was probably just pride. And if anyone should know just how dangerous pride is, it’s Muslims.
P.S: Can we all just be friends? :)
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19 Feb 2026
Can You Be a Bad Girl and a Good Muslim?
Ola amigo!Why Spanish?
No reason. It’s a vibe. I guess…
As I write this, I’m listening to an acapella Disney medley…for no reason in particular.In this episode, I’m easing back into season 2 (or 3) of ‘Yoruba Igbo Muslimah’ (the old title for this podcast). I get into the Senegalese web series Salma…which you MUST watch!
Search “Salma serie Senegalaise” in YouTube and you’ll find it.
Actually, just take the link:
You’re welcome.
Seeing Muslim women on screen means so much to me. And the titular character, Salma is the “bad girl, good Muslim” that many of us were or are.
Even just typing “bad girl, good Muslim” makes me wonder if that’s really what it is. Shouldn’t it be “bad girl trying to be a good Muslim?”
But I’m curious what you think, can you be a bad girl and a good Muslim?
I’ll start adding time stamps to these episodes. Not sure if they’ll help if you’re not listening on a traditional podcast app, but let me know if they’re helpful.
In this episode:
(00:00) Why I’m Done With “Seasons”(01:05) My Track Record With Starting (and Actually Finishing) Podcasts Projects(02:10) Merging All My Podcasts Into One(03:30) Why I’m Not Editing Episodes Anymore(04:15) How I Stumbled on the Senegalese Series Selma(05:00) Why Seeing Hijabi Women On-Screen Matters to Me(07:00) First Impressions of Salma(07:45) Struggling With Sin(09:00) Can You Be a “Bad Girl” and a Good Muslim?(10:10) What Does “Bad Girl” Even Mean?(11:50) We Have No Right to Judge
Hit me up on Instagram @cpbykorayday. I lost my old IG account and trying to build back up without letting it stress me. Tell a friend too. Ciao!
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