You have probably heard it a thousand times. Look for a problem to solve and make loads of cash. Brilliant, uh?? Do you conduct a vox pop and accost people on the streets in order to know what their problems are? 87% of them would probably say "Buhari". Many entrepreneurs have walked that path. They... Continue Reading →
THIS IS HOW YOU ARE LOSING MONEY OR JUST LEAVING MONEY ON THE TABLE!!!
One of the oft repeated assumptions from a large percentage of millennials is that hard work is the secret of success. Like how hard do you have to work? How can you quantify the intensity of effort? I mean, it is a forgone conclusion. Saying you have to “work hard” is like saying , you... Continue Reading →
WHY BIG BROTHER NAIJA IS NOT UTTER RUBBISH:DON’T LISTEN TO THE PRUDES
WHY BIG BROTHER NAIJA IS NOT UTTER RUBBISH:DON'T LISTEN TO THE PRUDES In advertising school,we were told to follow the damn trends- at least,know what they are. Don't get old quick. Remain young at heart by putting your ears to the ground. So... Big Brother is here again.The 3.0 A Team 20 young people now... Continue Reading →
The Truth About The Social Violence Called Rape
Rape is a form of social violence that stems from a sense of sexual entitlement. A man feels he is entitled to the woman's body and that is just plain sinister. I am glad it has become a biweekly convo on social media. First of all My fear about rape is that deep down in... Continue Reading →
If you think 9 to 5 rhymes with suicide..Then look up “entrepreneurship
The prospect of being a CEO is always exciting in the airconditioned hall or conference room but it is a different reality as soon as you hand in your resignation letter. We are quick to celebrate successful entrepreneurial tales without considering the cumulative effort behind these spellbinding TedEx worthy stories. I am not being pessimistic... Continue Reading →
Thanks to social media…No thanks to reality
Are you creating the illusion of a fairy tale on social media or is your life as real as it seems? It is none of my business if you have successfully curated an unrealistic brand on social media but when I meet you offline,that red Venza I keep seeing in your photo background better be... Continue Reading →
WHY TECH IS THE NEW SEXY….COOL AND OIL
I need a PayPal acc desperately I need a Payoneer account(and cards I need a Stripe account I need a CAC registered acc because Na for tech my enemy go die put Tech is not just the new oil. It is the new conflict diamonds from Sierra Leone, the new beverage, natural gas, gold, copper,... Continue Reading →
2017 Tragic Post Mortem
I was bed ridden for over a month My awful November memories Food tasted like sawdust.I couldn't attend church for two Sundays. Heck, I couldn't leave the house. My pee was red and my mouth produced noxious vapors from decomposing organic matter with every breath. I could hear the leather sofa hiss every time I... Continue Reading →
7 Things I Learnt In 2017
1.Passion does not drive revenue because it is self focused. A solid business model does. Note: Always overestimate expenses and underestimate revenue. 2.Don't "start a company and hire yourself" because one of the greatest lyricists that has ever lived told you to. There must be an inherent need. 3. Time won't wait for you... Continue Reading →
HUSH AND MIND YOUR BUSINESS
“WISH WORK ARE THEY DOING?” It is already July, January 1st still fresh in my mind. What did I do that day? I had a lengthy conversation with a bricklayer who shared a touching testimony with me amidst the jollof/fried rice. I, also made promises to myself and God that morning. Have I achieved 95%... Continue Reading →