Graduated high school at 14, almost 15. Got a scholarship to uni. Forfeited it bc my mum got sick. Stayed home to care for her while trying to get remote jobs. Honed my skills in my self-con house and, in the last 4 yrs, have worked for >10 US and UK companies with only my WAEC.
I have just finished reading When God burns a city by my dear friend @scenomaniac_ and even though I would have loved for him to read this review, for him to know how proud I felt reading this, I will just share for you all to read.
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happy birthday Àdùnní eni oba nke
today & tomorrow, you are that girl & girl - I’m in awe of you. may you never lose your wonder. may you never lose your smile, may your eyes sparkle even in the dark, may you laugh till your belly hurt, may your feet take you to places you dream
there’s a tendency to do your best work for others if they are in a position to validate your competence, while you invest minimal effort into your direct pursuits. helpful to treat your life as something for which you’re responsible; in a similar fashion to how you would a task.
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1. In December 2017, when Barrister Firdausa Amasa stood her ground, insisting on wearing her hijab to the Call to Bar ceremony, she wasn’t just fighting for herself. She was fighting for every hijab-wearing Muslim woman who had ever been told, “You don’t belong here.”
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There are people who can do no wrong in my eyes. This lady tops that list.
Carried me on her back throughout UNILAG. 9 years after, here we are.
Congratulations Grandma— We did it.