🌍Being the only black girl in school taught me to embrace my uniqueness.
📚Moving between different schools forced me to adapt and develop resilience.
💃🏽Fashion became an outlet for self-expression and confidence during my awkward teenage years.
💼The pressure as the oldest child and an eldest Nigerian daughter was immense.
🌎Growing up in different cities exposed me to diverse cultures and perspectives.
How did attending multiple high schools affect you?
—Attending multiple high schools taught me to adapt and develop resilience. It also allowed me to experience different cultures and perspectives.
How did being the only black girl in school shape your identity?
—Being the only black girl in school taught me to embrace my uniqueness and be proud of my heritage.
How did fashion play a role in your life during your teenage years?
—Fashion became an outlet for self-expression and confidence during my awkward teenage years.
What challenges did you face as the oldest child and an eldest Nigerian daughter?
—As the oldest child and an eldest Nigerian daughter, I faced immense pressure to excel academically and be an example for my siblings.
How did moving between different cities impact your perspective?
—Moving between different cities exposed me to diverse cultures and perspectives, which broadened my understanding of the world.
00:00Introduction to growing up as a Nigerian-American and attending multiple high schools.
03:20Being the only black girl in school and embracing my uniqueness.
06:45Fashion as an outlet for self-expression during my awkward teenage years.
10:55The pressure and challenges of being the oldest child and an eldest Nigerian daughter.
14:30The impact and lessons of moving between different cities.
