Diary of a Naija Kopa (12)

My father passed while I was still a baby, so growing up, I barely called anyone daddy. As simple as it looks, calling someone daddy used to be a difficult thing for me to do. However, hearing my foster father answer whenever I say "dad" makes me feel something I can't describe. My foster mum …

Diary of a Naija Kopa (11)

Today's story is about the second to the last month of my service year...the goodo September! August ended with me being with the Kunhiyops. When I received my NYSC allowance for August, I withdrew a token and took it to my foster mum. I wanted to contribute to whatever she'd be spending for our upkeep; …

Diary of a Naija Kopa (10)

I think the whole of my service is a play out of "My tomorrow must be greater than today." There has never been a better yesterday for me, and that alone is something to be grateful for.July was a very good month for me, but August was even better! When I was posted to Oyo …

Diary of a Naija Kopa (9)

July is one of my favourite months in this service year. On July 1, I got my sewing machine. I named it Jae; a Korean name which means Wealth. Okay, don't be surprised. Names are a big deal to me, and naming my properties help me connect with them, speak to them, and use them …

Diary of a Naija Kopa (8)

I was at the tailoring shop one afternoon when a customer stopped by. My boss introduced us to each other as Kaduna State indigenes. We spoke in Hausa and introduced ourselves better. She told me she also graduated from the same University I attended. I wished to have her contact, so we could keep in …

Diary of a Naija Kopa (7)

When I came to Oyo in January, I brought foodstuff from home so I wasn't buying much here. By April ending, my foodstuff was depleted, and there were some things I couldn't readily get in Oyo. I made a list of food items I'll need and sent it to my mum in Zaria, so she …

Diary of a Naija Kopa (6)

If Mercy was a guy, I think she should have been named Isaac. There's never a time I'm around her that is not filled with laughter. Her laughter is contagious. On Thursday, April 1, I travelled to Ibadan to meet Mercy in order to fulfill our Easter plans. We went to Odogbo barracks to meet …

Diary of a Naija Kopa (5)

Diary of a Naija Kopa (5) Today, I am thankful for my business, Royaleclothinghub; my customers, both far and near; the patronages, referrals and endorsements.I'm grateful for the helpers God brings my way. I thank God for keeping my family in good health and sound mind since I left home. I can say March was …

Diary of a Naija Kopa (4)

I am grateful for the robust health I've enjoyed... It was one of my goals for 2021 to learn fashion designing, but towards the end of January, it felt like I wasn't going to learn anymore. There were some non-negotiable qualities I sought for from a fashion designer to learn from, but I wasn't getting …

Diary of a Naija Kopa (3)

I'm grateful that God answers even the simplest of my prayers.I am grateful for the million miracles that happen everyday! 1 John 5:14 (paraphrased)He hears us My birthday is January 3, every year, and if you know me well, you'll know that photoshoots are dear to me- even on no special occasions.It didn't look like …