Exactly a year ago today I moved to lagos.
I remember how my mother cried that day as she gave me her blessings.
A year later I returned back home and she welcomed a stronger, better, version of her son.
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This STORY TOOK 6 YEARS to COME FULL CIRCLE 💫
A story about how wild ideas & dreams can indeed become a tangible reality and how greatness can come from a small place.
On 26th of December 2018 I was on a Lagos bound bus from Onitsha Anambra State. It was my first time ever
Emotional moment for Tunde Onakoya as he breaks the Guinness world record for the longest chess marathon ever!
He couldn't control the tears
The boy from ikorodu has shown the world that nothing is impossible!
He targeted 58 hours.
He has reached it!
Congratulations Nigeria🇳🇬
First flight.
9 years ago, I had just moved into my master's house which was close to Asaba airport.
I would wash my oga's clothes at the back of the house & watch planes fly past as they descend towards the airport.
"One day" I kept muttering to myself.
That day was today.
"My son is a student of covenant university" My bolt driver said to me today.
"Wow. That's an expensive private school" I said.
"Ehen. That's why I'm doing this driving nau. To supplement. He's in 400L while his mates are still in 200L, plus ASUU strike. It's expensive but..
Dear mom,
I'm out here fighting with my life so that you will never suffer again.
All your prayers over me will surely manifest.
I and the #Orangetribe will surely make you proud Nnem.
Forgive my excitement, this is the first time this is happening for me and people in my immediate family. I believe a jinx of somewhat has been broken today.
Henceforth me and my people will be flying like it's nothing. Amen.
Anyways! Anambra ndi Nwem, your son is home!!
Seeing oshodi kids playing against the canadian high commissioner and other distinguished Canadian dignitaries gives me goosebumps.
Indeed, greatness can come from a small place.
It hasn't been an easy journey but this past year I recorded the most growth I've ever had in my 25 years of Living.
I have gone to build a company @Happivibe1 that has made over 13,000 people happy via phone calls & have been able to gather a community of over 100,000 people..
