Karimot Odebode

Poet, Writer and Youth Activist

Karimot Odebode is a Poet, Writer and Youth Activist from Ibadan Nigeria. She was a two time Youth Champion for ONE Campaign. Karimot is one of the 45 female African activists from 15 African countries that signed the open letter for gender equality which was presented to world leaders. She is the Founder of the Black Girl’s Dream Initiative – a youth-led feminist organization. Karimot is a graduate of Law from Obafemi Awolowo University. Her poetry has been featured by the United Nation Girls Education Initiative, ONE Campaign, BBC Media Africa, PLAN International to name a few. She is a member of the Generation Connect Africa Group.