Education

I have always wondered why Korea is divided into the North and South, to satisfy my curiosity I decided to do a little research. This is what i learnt; In 1945, when World War II was ending Japan, which had ruled Korea for 35 years, had just lost. The two winners of the war the USA and the Soviet Union (Russia) were rushing to take control of the land Japan was leaving behind.

Ten years ago, Samuel and Beatrice Abbey a couple in love bought 5 acre of land worth 10 million naira to build their home, they both contribute equally to the purchase of the land. In order to cut costs they decided not to engage a lawyer before signing the deed of Assignment.

James Baldwin made a comment: “Not everything that is faced can be changed but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”

Life as a man is a journey of growing up, learning, and taking responsibility. Every man’s experience is different, depending on his family, culture, and personal choices. However, life as a man involves working hard, building character, and trying to live with purpose. From a young age, many boys are taught to be strong and brave. They are often told not to cry and to handle problems on their own. Being strong is good but real strength is not just about muscles or hiding feelings. True strength means being honest, staying calm during problems, and admitting when you need help. As a man grows older, responsibility becomes very important. He becomes responsible for his actions, decisions, and future. He may need to work, earn money, support himself, and sometimes support others. Learning how to manage money, time, and relationships is part of becoming mature. This responsibility teaches discipline and helps build trust with others. Life as a man also includes personal growth. This means learning new skills, improving yourself, and setting goals.

I wonder what the world would be like with no internet, I decided to track my screen time and i saw that on Monday i spent 9 hours 29 minutes on the internet, 4 hours was spent on X. I sleep an average of 8 hours daily that meaning that on Monday I spent almost 60% of my waking life staring at a screen, and the reality is that Monday was a busy day for me.

There is a quote from the bible that says: 'A mirror reflects a man's face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses."(Proverbs 27)

The 2023 general election was a major adulting moment for me because it was the first time I ever voted. I remember spending hours at the polling unit, waiting my turn. Even when it started raining, no one left, we were all soaked as there were few canopies and a lot of us but we didn't mind, it was obvious we were all so tired of how things were going in the country. We were all ready to make a change, and that shared hope for a change kept us standing in line.

How low are you willing to go?

Imagine you’re sitting at a restaurant with your friends. The sun is hitting the table at a specific angle, the smell of jollof rice is thick in the air, and someone just dropped a joke.

Episode 2

THE UNHOLY PRAYER

A few years back, I was that guy in Lagos who dreamed big about self-improvement but always fell short. Picture this: I'd wake up at 5 a.m., full of fire to devour books on coding or business strategy, only to crash after 20 minutes because my mind wandered to the day's hustle - dodging okadas on Third Mainland Bridge or prepping for another client meeting. Long study marathons sounded noble, but they never stuck. Then I stumbled on a simple shift: breaking learning into 30-minute blocks. It wasn't some flashy app or guru's course. It was just me, a timer, and a no-excuses promise to show up daily. Two years in, I've gone from zero coding knowledge to building small apps that earn side cash, all while juggling a full-time job and family.

I remember the day my nephew in Lagos came home buzzing about a WhatsApp forward. 'Uncle, see this! A pastor says if you pray with this oil at midnight, you'll get millions from an overseas account.' He was 12, eyes wide with excitement, already planning to share it with his classmates. In Nigeria, where WhatsApp groups light up with every rumour from 'herbal cures' for everything to election rigging stories, kids are swimming in a sea of unverified info. That moment hit me: we can't just tell them to 'be careful' - we have to teach them to question.

Hi there, I’m Joyce (but you can call me Coco)

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Statement of Purpose

“ Mirror, mirror on the wall!

I've always been fascinated by how quickly some people pick up new skills, whether it's learning a language in months or mastering an instrument that seemed impossible at first. For me, this curiosity turned into a necessity during my career shifts. A few years ago, I went from marketing to data analysis without a formal background in stats or programming. It felt overwhelming, but I developed a system that let me accelerate my learning and actually apply what I learned. It's not about innate talent - it's about a deliberate approach that anyone can adapt.

I've been dipping my toes into online learning for years now, ever since I decided that my dusty degree from university wasn't going to cut it in a world that's changing faster than Lagos traffic during rush hour. Back then, platforms like Coursera were just starting to pop up, promising the world but often feeling like a maze without a map. Fast forward to today, and there are dozens of them - Udemy, Khan Academy, edX, LinkedIn Learning, and even local gems like uLesson tailored for African students. It's exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. How do you pick the right one without wasting time and money? Let's unpack this together, drawing from my own trial-and-error adventures.

I've always admired people who swear by their morning routines - the ones who wake up at 5 a.m., meditate, journal, and hit the gym before the world stirs. But living in Lagos, where NEPA decides your power schedule and traffic can turn a 30-minute commute into a three-hour ordeal, I've learned that rigid routines often crumble faster than a stale agege bread. As someone who's juggled university lectures, side hustles, and family expectations here in Nigeria, I've had to rethink how I build habits that actually stick. It's not about perfection; it's about crafting routines that bend with the unpredictability of our daily grind.

I've been working in software development for over a decade now, and one thing I've learned is that the field evolves faster than you can imagine. What was cutting-edge yesterday might be obsolete tomorrow. Staying ahead isn't about working longer hours - it's about learning smarter. For me, online courses have become my secret weapon. They're flexible, affordable, and packed with insights that keep me relevant in a competitive job market here in Nigeria, where tech opportunities are booming but so is the talent pool.

I remember my first real encounter with money management like it was yesterday. I was 18, fresh out of secondary school in Lagos, and landed a part-time gig at a local shop. My salary was modest - about 20,000 naira a month - but it felt like freedom. I spent it all in the first two weeks on clothes and outings with friends, only to scramble for transport fare by month's end. No one had taught me how to budget, save, or even understand compound interest. That scramble wasn't just embarrassing; it planted a seed of anxiety that stuck with me for years. Stories like mine are common in Nigeria, where young people step into adulthood without the tools to handle finances. This is why financial literacy needs to be a staple in our school curricula, not an afterthought.