Dr. Oby, @obyezeks , is someone I deeply admire, and I call her the Leader of Leaders. You need to hear her speak about Africa, the conviction, the urgency, the belief that Nigeria will be great again. And beyond that, you need to experience her standards. Show up late or be careless with time, and you will quickly understand why she’s called the Iron Woman.
Disciplined. Family-oriented. and Audacious in her belief in Africa’s prosperity, she embodies it all.
Happy birthday, my Leader of Leaders. It’s an honour to learn from you.
I'm posting this with your favourite song because the lyrics mean a lot to you.🩶
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We are really delighted to have confirmed @thefaithilori as one of our esteemed mentors for the Women in Leadership (WIL) Program 2026 (Cohort 2) 💫
Faith Ilori is an innovative strategist committed to expanding women’s access to growth and opportunities through education and enterprise.
Just like our theme for this year’s cohort #Action, she embodies the mindset and skill sets that move initiatives from idea to traction.
We look forward to the immense value she’s going to add to the cohort! 🎉
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A solid month of exercising my free will and locing this hair up with a slice of colour.
It's one of the boxes I've wanted to tick since 2022, now I have it done.
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Can we take a moment to talk about failure? Not the dramatic kind we pretend doesn’t exist, but the very real, inevitable part of life we were all somehow trained to avoid like a contagious disease.
Because apparently, if you grew up in an African home, let me be precise, a Nigerian home, failure is not something you “embrace.” Oh no. It’s something you avoid at all costs. You either get it right…or you get it right, as there is really no other option in the family constitution.
The average Nigerian child is raised with the mindset that failure is unacceptable….failure is not a lesson…failure is not a phase. It is just unacceptable. This makes it seem almost like failure is the opposite of success, while, instead, it is a part of the journey to success.
And to be fair, the environment plays its role in most settings because if you miss the mark, and suddenly there are spectators, friends quietly judging, or a parent whose expectations have taken a personal hit. So naturally, you grow up trying to get everything right the first time, with your entire reputation on the line.
But can we breathe for a second and redefine what we call failure?
Over the weekend, I was watching some videos on Tobi Adekeye’s YouTube channel, and her guests mentioned that growing up, their parents taught them to embrace failure. I paused. Because I was genuinely trying to remember if that was ever a thing in a typical Nigerian household, because “you fail, you collect.”
I know people who are genuinely afraid to fail because their environment simply won’t allow it. And I have been there too. But lately, I’ve been unlearning that mindset. Because the sooner I see failure as a teacher, and not a verdict, the easier it becomes to grow.
In one of my leader’s words, just to keep things culturally balanced, you will not fail 😅
However, if failure comes, embrace it.
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Intercontinental dishes they say, but my mind sees it more than that. Give me my local dishes if your restaurant bears my tribal name.
Have you experienced this before? Lemme know how you feel about it.
Ps, if you're interested in the Amala day, signify in the comment session by stating your location.
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Young professionals who grow faster are not always the smartest in the room; they are the ones who can manage themselves better, as self-management is not just about being “organized.” It is about how you handle your time, your energy, your focus, and your priorities when no one is watching.
Watch this video to learn more about how to practice self-management as a young professional
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There has been news about the voters revalidation process, if you don't know about it, eatch this video. I also got to share my own thoughts, you can drop your opinion in the comments too.
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I pray to never lose my childlikeness and my special moments with God, family, and friends because those two things keep me going even when all odds seem tight.
Happy birthday, Faithie! 😊
Pictures by @90daysphotochallengebykjd
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I dropped this for my "Dear Banters" community earlier today on my way to work as a happy new week video, and you should see it too. If you're wondering what Dear Banters Community is all about, it's an exclusive community for members to rant and bant. If you're subscribed to my newsletter, you will have an insight of what the community will feel like.
In the community, we discuss things on finance, relationships, love, career, losses, etc.
Ps, access is exclusive.
It's one of the amazing things I'm building this year, and I'm enjoying the process.
Btw, earrings from my brand of course, @itha_ahc
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The Evil Men by Miranda Swiss profiles the most wicked leaders the world has ever had, and from the chapters I’ve read so far, the story of Attila the Hun, often called the “Storm from the East,” stands out.
He ruled the Hunnic Empire from 434 to 453 AD and was known for how effectively he used his religious beliefs to:
Control his people
Instil fear, even in the minds of his opponents
One striking part of the chapter highlights how deeply he relied on diviners and prophecies. If he were told they would win a war, then, in his mind, victory was already certain. He was also known for his abuse of power, including his treatment of women. Historical records state that he destroyed an entire kingdom after one woman rejected his advances.
Bringing this closer to our present reality as a nation, don’t we see similar patterns? Leaders who hide behind religion to justify control and oppression? The answer is, unfortunately, yes.
But at some point, it has to stop.
It is time to take responsibility for our own narratives, to seek truth for ourselves, to think, to question, and to live with conviction. Speaking from where I stand, within the church, there is a need for accountability. Faith should not be used as a tool for manipulation or exploitation, but as a guide for living right and justly.
Nigeria can be better if we choose integrity over convenience, truth over control, and purpose over manipulation.
God bless Nigeria.🇳🇬
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