Who makes the decisions?

I'll let you to figure it out.

As a little girl, I was constantly coming up with a different response when people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I've wished to be something different at various times throughout my life (anything that will sha let me japa). I’ve always wanted to leave this country right from when I was little girl; story for another day.

The most consistent answer was 'journalist'. I chose this because I once recognized my father's voice on television interviewing an elderly man, probably a commissioner😉I was about 7 or 8 years old at the time, and I couldn't wait to be him because he always prayed that I'd be greater than him. What sort of greatness exists more than his? I want that so  amen🙏

When I was in secondary school, I decided I wanted to be a criminologist because it seemed incredibly cool😜I had planned to be a lawyer or whatever criminologists do until Nigeria happened and I decided to accept whatever life had in store for me🥲 They say to make lemonade out of lemons, but what if life gives you pepper? Should I fry it? Truly, to come from nothing hard o💔

Nigeria happened to me and, almost immediately, I was 7 years old again, hearing my father's voice on the television. I decided to make stew from the pepper that Nigeria was _gifting_ me.

Years have gone by and I can only wonder: who makes these decisions? Who calls these shots? My father described to me how he ended up in this field by accident, unaware that generations would follow in his footsteps. This circle includes my siblings and me. An apple does not fall far away from the tree. I'm curious to knoow when my siblings had their decisive moment.

Dear 7-year-old Labake, We have started something that will go down in history as legendary❤🙏 Our dreams are very very valid

This country is a jungle, and everyone does what they have to in order to survive. Even if it means sacrificing our lives.

I’m currently loving:

Reading : Resumed a school a week ago so I’m still settling in and contemplating going back back home lol . I’ve not read anything new but I’m recommending ‘The death of Vivek Orji ‘

Listening: I’ve been listening to a lot of Fantasia❤ Her song,When I see you is the best crush song I have listened to in a while. The puns are so cute 😘❤ Dear crush please listen

Watching: The most memorable thing I watched this week was  The Gang of Lagos. It highlights how selfish and self-centered people are. "Gangs of Lagos" is a story about brotherhood and betrayal, opposing loyalties, and brutal revenge in a city where gangs are supported by prominent government figures. It unfolds amid the dizzying hustle and noise of Isale Eko, a poor and crime-ridden area, and gives a portrayal of lives lived on the outskirts of a city where the promises of quick wealth remain out of reach for the majority.

This letter was motivated by The Gang Of Lagos. I have to escape my existence in the trenches, so help me God. Amin.

Till we meet again

Ire o😘💜

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