Dami

Doing stuff…

[Dami @DharmeeSmallz]

@Crochetelo_ Haha, I have no idea tbh😂

[Dami @DharmeeSmallz]

@golemonhq Why did I buy groceries yesterday 😩😩😩😩

[Dami @DharmeeSmallz]

@obiokeke_ I get this.

[Dami @DharmeeSmallz]

@orzoya_ Sad sigh😔

[Bolutife to the World 🌎 @bolutifeawakan]

28 days left! £465/8k raised

POV: If 800 people give £10, we will reach our goal

To donate
• Sooseed (Nigerian): https://t.co/RQI5mYVdbQ

• GoFundMe (international): https://t.co/dlyRMeAmvj

• Local transfer: A/C 0059957511 — Access Bank

Or simply share with #30days2raise8k

[AlphaFox @alphafox]

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[Tunde Onakoya @Tunde_OD]

Today, my heart is overwhelmed with a joy words can barely hold. I think the time is finally right to share this story…

In 2018, I met Jamiu. He was a curious kid, brilliant and full of light. At the time, he was working as a roadside mechanic in the slums of Majidun, Ikorodu. I invited him and his brother Ayomide to our weekend chess academy. I immediately grew very fond of them as they were very talented and of great character as well.

When I asked to meet their parents, he led me to a tiny shed and hugged a woman with the kindest smile. “That’s my mum” he said.

I noticed her leg was amputated. She had lost her right leg in a tragic accident: while scavenging for plastic bottles at a dump site to feed her children, an excavator ran over her. She was never taken to the hospital as there was no money to sort the medical bills. Her Husband had abandoned her as soon as Jamiu was born so they never got to meet their father.

That day, I made a quiet vow to never leave them behind.

In 2019, their mum fell critically ill. I held her hand as she cried and asked me to take care of her boys if anything happened to her. I reassured her that she was going to remain alive to see her boys excel. It was a promise I couldn’t keep…

Two weeks later, she passed.

That day, I became a father.

They moved in with me. We got them back in school. Jamiu became a chess champion and is currently completing his University education. I’ve watched him grow into a remarkable young man. His brother Ayomide, a track and field star in his final secondary school education year. My heart is full, I’m glad I got to be a part of their story.

Today, 7 years later… we’re together in America and Jamiu just won the ICN Chess Championship in New York, ahead of 200+ USCF-rated players, and earned a $500 scholarship.

I know your Mum watches you from heaven with a smile 🕊️ Your dreams are boundless Jamiu.
Continue to Dare greatly and show the world what you’re truly made of. I fought back tears today because I am immensely proud of you.

Mama Jamiu, your boys are doing well. I kept my promise. I always will.

[Olawale ✨ @TheWalePeters]

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[Tunde Onakoya @Tunde_OD]

With a heart so full it aches, our kids depart Lagos Nigeria today with for America, where they’ll compete in Athens Georgia, New York City and Harvard University.

Typing these words fill my eyes with tears all over again because I know their stories.

Ferdinand- Differently abled child, living with cerebral palsy, used to be bullied by other children in his community , born to poor fisherman in the Largest floating slum in the world. But when he plays chess, the world standstill.

Mary- her family was almost killed by Boko Haram terrorists. Forgotten in an IDP camp in Northern Nigeria where dreams go to die. But hers didn’t.

Mabel-radiant and full of promise. Met her 7 years ago in the slums of Ikorodu with a sparkle in her eyes but no opportunity to go to school. Today a fierce chess queen with dreams to be a doctor.

Jamiu—Abandoned by father as a child, watched his mum die in my hands, Homeless. Yet undefeated and already one of the best chess players in the country for his age category.

They have braved all odds to be here today to represent children like them who have been told they were invincible.

To the kids: play with heart, walk with pride. Know that the dreams of many others fly with you today, not as a burden but as light.

You are becoming the kind of story the world cannot ignore.

We still need all the help and support we can get, so if you’re in Georgia, NYC or Boston, come support the kids as they show the world what they’re truly made of. I have also put up a Go fund me link in Bio for those who asked to donate.

Dates:
Athens Georgia (March 29th)
New York City (April 2nd)
Harvard University. (April 4th)

Please reach out to me or @chessinslums for full info and location.

Fly safe my champions. Uncle Tunde will see you soon❤️

[Alma Asinobi @almaasinobi]

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[Omodolapo @Sisinene_of_Eko]

Just an idea o
Just an idea

But I would definitely be interested in @golemonhq creating a Recipe based shopping list in app and using creators' recipes to make the list

E.g

Shop Sisi Yemmies Jollof and Chicken list

Or make Ama's Epkang

[Dami @DharmeeSmallz]

@layo_fierce Collect. I dey your back

[Everything_Growth @_everytingrowth]

Join us as at Everything Growth Webinar 5.0 by @_BrandOnteam as our speakers @oneytolu and @rebeccajohnson dive into the rising trend of venture debt in Africa’s startup ecosystem! Is it the next safety net for scaling businesses, or could it become a risk for stakeholders?

[Dami @DharmeeSmallz]

@Funsho_Install Flash sales???? I will be there!!👀👀👀

[The Good Doctor @doctorfolu]

Please Nigerians, help us. Victor, the first son of the #Gimbas has been killed by the kidnappers. Please help us raise awareness so the govt. and security agencies can sit up and act. His dad has gone to identify the body of his son in the morgue. He would've been 15 in October

[Dami @DharmeeSmallz]

@pixelKeem Ohhh

[Dami @DharmeeSmallz]

*liked.*

[Ayomidé Daniel @aydahnizzy]

make i sha dey see my salary for month end.