To the Ones Becoming

Patience, Principles and a lagging PC By Olayide Juliana This morning, I found myself stuck, waiting for my system to boot. It’s an old, laggy machine, and every time I turn it on, there’s this familiar dread. Nothing moves. Nothing loads. And all I can do is wait. People tell me there’s not much I can do about it. Just bear with it. And so I try. But let me be honest: it’s nerve-wracking, frustrating, and incredibly demotivating to deal with this every single day. It gets to me in ways I don't always admit. I start thinking: If only I had more money, I wouldn’t have to deal with this. That thought tempts me. It whispers: Drop your principles. Forget about chasing value. Just chase money. Grab it. Never look back. It’s an ugly temptation. But then I catch myself. I remind myself this is just a phase—a phase that will pass. I remember why I chose to prioritize value over money in the first place. Even if my circumstances aren't perfect now, I can still do good work. I can still...

Reflections on Creativity, Professionalism, and Growth By Olayide Juliana Attending the Kwara Create Workshop was such an enriching and inspiring experience for me. It wasn’t just an event; it was an opportunity to learn, reflect, and deepen my understanding of what it really means to do creative work with purpose and professionalism. One of the things that stood out most was seeing the level of support that exists for the creative industry at both the federal and state levels. Hearing from the Special Assistant to the President on Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy really opened my eyes. He spoke about structured programs like the Creative Leap Accelerator and the Creative Development Fund , and he reframed Intellectual Property not just as something to protect legally, but as an asset —something with real strategic value that deserves to be properly developed and safeguarded. Another big theme was the importance of professionalism . There was a strong emphasis on ethic...