ABOUT
Full Name: Odirile Sebolao
Country Represented: South Africa
Why did you enter this storytelling contest?
I’m exploring my creative side and learning to say “yes” to opportunities typically outside of my comfort zone.
What does storytelling mean to you?
Storytelling is a life experience; it is the art of of using words and actions to reveal the elements and images of a story thus creating and encouraging the imagination of the listeners. Storytelling means sharing of experience and information in an entertaining way using key vocabulary, phrases, rhythm and structure.
Why did you tell this story?
It is one of the few decisions that changed my life.
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If this story touched you, don’t forget to leave kind words of encouragement in the comment section below.
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All hail the Mathematics Queen! Love your malicious compliance 🙌🏾🤣
Odirile, this is a beautiful story. I hope this story reaches the masses and inspire some little kid out there😊.
Loving your work Ms Odi ❤
An act of defiance that slowly turned into a love journey! 😏
That was a very good story and some good storytelling too 🙂
I actually remember your poem from high school. It was a beautiful piece. All hail queen mathematics.
All hail Queen Mathematics.
What a lovely story Odi!
I want to hear the whole poem now! 😂🤣😂🤣
Wow, love it!!!
Wish I’d listened to this beautiful story in high school 😊 would have done a huge difference in my approach to Mathematics!
God is awesome
Ngwanyana that’s was Epic…. Amazing to ♾😆❤️❤️
What an incredible story Odi. 👏🏽👏🏽All hail Queen Mathematics! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Yes ngwaneso 👍🏾👏🏽❤️way to go
Please drop the rest of the poem oh gracious queen of mathematics.
Odi for the Win.
Kenya here she comes!
Beautiful story about your journey…. I would love to hear the entire poem…
Yeessss ma’am. You so beautiful and speak so well 😍😍❤️❤️
Impressive!!
Impressive!!!
Woow that’s an inspiring story, I love the way you paved your own path, well done.
Wow, I love this.
You just made me think of doing maths again .
Way to go Odi
All hail the Queen… I knew you have greatness in you. You rock my girl…. I am so proud of you…. Keep em coming, we all behind you,besides you all the way
Love it ! Women in STEM 👏🏽
All Hail the Queen Mathematics! Drop that Poem man!
beautiful story
What an amazing story! I love it!
Awesome Odi well done – so when can you help my kids with maths lol – super super amazing
All Hail Queen 👑. Love it!!!
Wow girl girl.Incredible story indeed.You are a star.From Mama Snowy.
This is so dope sister in law…..💯🌻🌼 You killed it! 🙌🏾 That’s wsup, you better be number 1, you deserve it ❤️
Well done Odi , you are an inspiration to the Universe .
All hail Mathematics 🙌🏾
Queen mathematics👑👑💕💕! That was awesome 😘❤️
What a beautiful story so inspiration
Inspiration. Will definitely show my kids this clip
Maths meets poetry. I absolutely love it Odi 😃😃!
“…We should never cease to appreciate…” Odi you are incredible! ❤
This is impeccable Odirile. Well done and all the best.
Mathematics is seen as a difficult subject but with this type of encouragement it will definitely inspire and motivate one to be one with the math. Thank you for this. The world needs to hear it.
Nothing short of brilliant! Just goes to show that sometimes shooting that shot will get you further than you can imagine. Even in Math.
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Great story to tell, indeed she is the queen
Her Majesty! The Queen! 🙂
The fun and comforting way to appreciate a feared by most students subject,the queen is just the right synonym for kids to respect and take the math challenge with greatness and dignity, u the best Odi,shine the light and pave the way for other up and coming ones likeu
All hail the Math Queen!
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Amazing and talented young lady 👒
Absolutely loved your story. Would love to hear that poem as well.
Beautiful story lol 😂
Congratulations Odirile. This is a big WOW! Dynamite comes in small packages. Keep up the good work.
Maths and poetry…? I did not know! WoW! We truly learn err’day. Nice one Odi!
I never knew there was a marriage between mathematics and poetry – very well told.
I didn’t know there was a marriage between mathematics and poetry – wow very well told.
All the best to the Queen ndlovukazi of mathematics, we wish you all the best.
All hail the Mathematics Queen. Odirile we are proud of you. U are an inspiration sister O!
Yes
Love your story
Beautiful,i love it my Queen
Amazing. Wishing you all the best 🙂
Your story is amazing.
Exceptional stuff, Odi! Such a great story and a lovely relation to maths and poetry! Good luck to you!
OH WOW ODI!!!! ALL The best!!!
Beautiful Story Odi. you being a constant top 10 in school makes sense now
Go Girl!!!
Ko itsi ole soh vele! Get em Queen!!
Creativity in Maths education. I wish i had that growing up
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Beautiful.
You are an entertaining story teller. I’ve watched this more than 6 times.
Sisters Are Doing It!!!
I actually want to know if she has a youtube channel and listen to her tell stories
!!!!GO ODI!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
love the story <3
Way To Rep S.A. Bright as can be!
Odirile wena!!!!!!! O godile byang!!
We thank God for malicious compliance 🙌🏾🤣
😍❤️ Poetry can open so many DOORS!!!
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😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍❤️ I WANT TO HEAR THE POEM!
You are so well spoken dear, no wonder you won😊😊😊
Lovely❤
All Hail Queen Akere 👑
Maths , apparently you are the Queen….some of us didn’t have much respect for you.
lovely story Odi👏🏽
Who Said Girls Can’t exceed in STEM???!!
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Lol as for Malicious Compliance
Ms Odirile Sebolao, you’re so well spoken. Id listen for hours honestly
Something about women doing amazing in Stem fields yes please sign me up!❤
Can we have the poem please… I kind of have a feeling my daughter will need it in future
“…this apoxy that binds our minds and intertwinds the world of science with its…… Many Signs…”
*snaps fingers*🙌🏾🤣
South Africa is represented well i see. All the Best
I hear math’s and I get a mental breakdown. Uou hear math and think poems.
I need to introduce stem to kids like how you think
“Kicked out of maths class and asked to call my parents”
“No… I’m not doing that… i’ll win the math’s award instead”
Well done to your dad for instilling the love for maths and education.
2 degrees, Maths Olympiad, Working in FInance…
Your parents did very well
Lovely story Odi
I hope i could have thought like this as a child in school
Dankie rebellious spirit
This brought 4 minutes and 31 seconds of smiling on my face. Well done Queen Odi
Brilliance … got me hooked there. Storytelling is the ultimate ✊🏽🥰
Wow!
This was so beautiful to watch. I listened with rapt attention. I love the smoothness of your voice, your tonality, and body language.
Well done and Best Wishes
I gotta tell you – I had to play it for my kids to watch as well. Awemazing
That’s amazing. I suspect many math averse children will find we inspiration there.
Hi my name is Ruth I like your story it amazing sisi
All the best Odi
Good morning, everyone:)
Thank you so much for each comment and the words of encouragement ❤️
I will jog this brain and try and recall the poem!
Great story, Odi!❤
Haha, oh man, this just made me think of high school and the likes. Thank you for sharing – not only did I enjoy the quirky nature of your share, but I also unlocked inspiration.
Great story!!
Similar to a diamond being mistaken for a glass.
Wow… Very impressive 👏🏽
Very impressive
Great stuff
Great story, you made maths interesting
I’m inspired…. Beautiful maaan
Amazing. I love ❤️❤️❤️
Stunning 👌
Girl, we need to collaborate! Storytelling is my thing! And you are such a great storyteller 🤩. Good luck… Wishing you all the best. And…
You’re already a winner in my eyes, Wena 🤩
such a cool story!
What a great story Odirile! “Malicious compliance” <- Love that!