Omotolani Favour

Fiction and Nonfiction writer| Poet| Storyteller| Educator| I write for a living.

[Omotolani Favour @adeoriwrites]

My mother has hated me right from the womb and I wished that she had aborted the pregnancy. That would have saved Us all these pain I am in. People will always tell me to be happy that I was born, but I can never be.

[Alex Oluwatobi @alexlobaloba]

I remember the buzz around the Tony Elumelu Foundation grant like it was yesterday.

Back in 2018, I teamed up with a group of young and passionate entrepreneurs, all eager to turn our branding business idea into reality.

We worked tirelessly, pouring our hearts into the application. When the winners were announced, we were over the moon. But what followed was a tough lesson in teamwork. The others suddenly went radio silent on me, taking the spotlight (and the grant) for themselves. 😔

No hard feelings, as I did put in effort but didn’t contribute financially to the logistics, however I still felt my input deserved some recognition, atleast my name shouldn’t have been expunged from the final presentation.

Despite the letdown, I admire Tony Elumelu's vision. The foundation gave them a chance to fly; and they did, without looking back. Once again, no hard feelings.

$5,000 in 2018 no be small money, but I didn’t get a penny. I turned the lesson into building AlsMediaHub in 2019; and I made loads of money and worked with big and fantastic brands including UBA and Heirs Holding.

It was a harsh reminder that entrepreneurship isn't just about ideas, but about people. Still, TEF's impact on Nigerian youth is undeniable.

So this is me saying Happy, Happy, Happy birthday in advance, Mr. Tony Elumelu.

Thank you for all that you do for young African entrepreneurs!

And I am also wishing those participating in the #TEF2026 empowerment cohort starting tomorrow, all the very best. Please learn from my experience.

[Omotolani Favour @adeoriwrites]

@ireteeh 🤣🤣🤣🤣 stopiiiiitttt

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@ItsLawReignz @General_Somto When I was 15, I sat in the middle and I literally felt this man’s until it became so warm and moist.
So tell me with that experience, do you think I would allow a man sit behind me?

[Omotolani Favour @adeoriwrites]

@JAjewole3252 I was having this discussion with my friend yesterday about how men/boys see the abuse as enjoying life and that’s because they don’t know otherwise. At the end of the day, they are broken and never fixed.

[ADAEZE👩‍🍳👸-THE BLUEPRINT/ODOGWU OF BANANA BREAD @adaezennaji_]

The cat’s finally out of the bag! 🎉🤭

I’ve been quietly working on something special for months, and I’m sooo excited to finally share my brainchild with you…

You can now make *Luscious Chow-style banana bread* in just 30 minutes from the comfort of your kitchen, no matter where you are in the world!🌍🍌

It tastes just like the original (because it IS the original 👀), and yes — it’s already on the move! First 10 packs shipped to the UK yesterday! 🇬🇧✈️

Full details, shopping link + videos drop on next week — stay close and get ready to purchase! ❤️

[Omotolani Favour @adeoriwrites]

Waking up this morning to see the attack on a church in Kwara is heartbreaking. We say this attack isn’t against Christians, but most attacked places are churches.
Our government is blind. Our leaders do not care about us.

[Omotolani Favour @adeoriwrites]

@oku_yungx June 26th

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@TheEmmalez You know me well. 😂😂😂

[Omotolani Favour @adeoriwrites]

I was on my way back from Ijebu & I had no choice but to have my online class in the car when this guy asked if I were a teacher of English & I affirmed.
I have gotten more students this way, so it was not surprising when he asked for my number.
The surprise was his message.

[Omotolani Favour @adeoriwrites]

@DangoteOfData @McAulayMaduwuba The audacity to still go ahead with his request is daring.

[Omotolani Favour @adeoriwrites]

@CaptainJarr I do. I will send you a DM.

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@realMrRaaX He was trying to prove he can type like an American. 😂

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@maryero As per God’s plan. Lying blatantly against my God.

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@Juhard01 It’s really a failed system.

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@McAulayMaduwuba Get money quick has never been a thing for me.

[Omotolani Favour @adeoriwrites]

@ESVakinOlatunde Thank you!

[Omotolani Favour @adeoriwrites]

@McAulayMaduwuba That’s another angle! I didn’t think about it that way.

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@MKeemah95212 Recruiting inside public transport again.

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@ayingbocecilia I was shocked.

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@bruzieee Then I showed him the word of God.

[Omotolani Favour @adeoriwrites]

@olusegunprecio1 I was shocked, so that was the best response I had.