So, I studied Engineering in school. Then later, I studied Computer Science.
When I tell people this, the next question is always: “So what are you doing in media?”
You see, I used to believe media was all glitz and no gain—fame with no fortune. I wanted money. And I just didn’t think media could feed a family, let alone fund the life I dreamed of.
Why did I think this? Simple. My dad was a well-known journalist in Ogun State during the ’80s and ’90s. In fact, if you go to the state capital today and mention his name, plenty of people will tell you what a pioneer he was in the media space.
But to me, fame wasn’t enough. I didn’t think he had the financial security I aspired to. So, when it came time to choose a path in senior secondary school, I picked Science Class, and later, Engineering.
The problem, however, was that deep down—I always knew media was my calling. Every decision I made after that realization was my way of tracing my steps back to what I was designed for. (Yes, that sounds spiritual. Maybe it is.)
For a long time, I thought I’d made an irreversible mistake. At some point, money wasn’t even the motivation anymore. It became about fulfilling purpose.
I spent close to 8 years floundering. Most of my secondary school friends were working—some were already married with kids. I felt like I’d lost too much time to catch up.
Then I met Chude Jideonwo.
He offered me a role at Y!/YNaija, even though I had zero experience in media. To him, it was a job offer. To me, it was a lifeline—a second chance at becoming who I was always meant to be.
I threw myself into the work. I worked like someone making up for lost time. I ate little, slept less, and even lost relationships—because I didn’t want any distractions. Nothing would derail me this time.
That was my initiation into the media world. And what a journey it has been.
I’ve learned more than I could have ever imagined from my time at RED | For Africa. And meeting Chude Jideonwo and Adebola Williams remains one of my greatest blessings in life.
One day, very soon, I will tell you how I met both of them—it’s a different story on its own.
I usually hate talking about myself, but that’s about to change. If you have time, please follow me as I take on the difficult task of telling my own story—for once—instead of just telling other people’s.