A true journalist does not bow, nor do they take sides. At their core, they remain independent, grounded in objectivity and guided by responsibility to the truth. Even when personal beliefs exist, they are held with discretion, never allowed to interfere with the integrity of their work. A journalist may vote, but their choices remain private, as their public voice must remain impartial. The ability to podcast or post photos, videos, or photography is not, in itself, journalism. These are tools, not the craft. Journalism is built on skill, discipline, and responsibility. Every true journalist must know how to write with clarity, edit with precision, and report with accuracy. They must be able to gather, verify, and present information across multiple formats, from print to audio to visual, without compromising truth. To work in multimedia is not simply to create, but to produce with purpose. It requires structure, context, and ethical grounding. There is nothing wrong with visibility a...
Story time, not for applause, but for clarity. There have been many misconceptions about my family, and I feel it is important to speak from truth, from memory, and from lived experience. My mother spent her early years in Lagos State, growing up in Ikoyi and speaking fluent Yoruba. Her upbringing was shaped by a deeply rooted and expansive legacy. My grandfather, her father, served in the federal government in Lagos and worked closely with British officials at the time. He was a respected kingmaker who crowned kings across Nigeria, not confined to one region. My grandmother was a successful businesswoman, disciplined and accomplished in her own right. I also come from a long line of independent, wealthy women who traded across states, building their own networks, sustaining families, and creating value long before it became something to be applauded. Enterprise, strength, and self reliance have always been part of my lineage. My grandfather lived and worked across all six geopol...