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  What does it mean to be a man? The House of the man Is it money, muscles, or the embodiment of experiences garnered over the years? In the showers, as the water runs through my skin, I question the purpose of being born a man. What’s the idea behind this frame? What’s the vision for the lad who has a troubled heart? What’s the man building? How do we describe the house of the man? The question is for eternity, from cradle to the grave, a man keeps building; he is in search of himself and purpose. The journey to self never ends, the construction of the masculine essence is always in motion, at least until his dying day and even beyond. The spirits of men such as Martin Luther King Jnr , Malcolm X , Fela Anikulapo-Kuti , Nelson Mandela , and Mahatma Gandhi still live on until this day because of the house they built. Their legacy lives on; they fought for freedom, and their offspring, generations after them, enjoy some of the privileges fought for by these fallen soldiers. Th...

  I have failed a lot in my life, as a matter of fact, as I speak with you from this exam hall, I write with a broken heart because no matter how much I succeed, the failures from all I don’t want to remember still taunt me.  There are days when I think life should be a bit kinder and more thoughtful towards me, but that'll be being an ungrateful charlatan. I sometimes wish my life were a bit simpler, but to hell with my excuses’s life isn’t a bed of roses, and it’ll deal with me accordingly.   Testipide Life isn’t a bed of roses, nor is it a garden of thorns; it’s the unraveling of daily struggles, wins, and conflict between choosing what’s wrong or right. Under the rain or in the sun, life goes on, transitioning from one phase to another. It’s nonstop, in my native Yoruba language , an adage goes, ‘ Ojo iku ni Ojo isimi’, which loosely translates to ‘ until our dying day, there’s no rest ’.   Life is sometimes peachy, other days, it is hazy, and I feel rea...

When I was much younger, my brother, Ahmed Olukotun , and I would look up at the sky from our compound in Mushin and wave at those who were thousands of miles away, drifting into the firmament in an airplane.  We didn’t know if they heard us, and we have no idea if they bothered to wave back at us. We were simply kids who wondered what really went on on the other side of the earth, outside of Nigeria and Africa. Unaware photo taken at the airport I’ve always aspired to travel to London , Germany , and probably Bakersfield , in the United States of America. I want to pluck the cloud, scoop the snow, and play on the London Bridge . There was something about the outside that was exciting and worth figuring out; these things I urge as I toss and turn in my sleep as a child. I was a child, my heart was innocent, albeit it is wanted what it wanted, and as destiny would have it, I was at Birmingham (BMX) airport for Christmas in 2024 . One of the most memorable moments in the entiret...

 Enjoy your life, gee.   Enjoy the little things that life has to offer, enjoy the moment, and everything in between.  You find the beauty of magnanimity in the little moments; therefore, don’t take this life too firmly to the chest.   Cupcake This life is yours, it’s your number ONE mental point of origin; therefore, nurture your nature and take care of the beautiful possessions in your life.   Go out there and have a good time, experience the beauty and warmth of God’s creation. It shouldn’t matter the environment or location, do well to go outside and touch the grass, inhale the aroma that emanates in the air, stay steady, and find peace in the beauty of humanity.  Mount the meal Attend parties, gulp the cup of champagne, and listen to loud music with your buddies- go ahead and talk to your love interest, follow through, and see how it goes.  We are here for a minute, you are only as young as the minute; therefore, swing and embark on...

Today, August 13, is my birthday.  I am thankful to God for the gift of life; I am alive, I am thriving, and grateful for the family, friends, and privileges that God has bestowed upon me.  Happy Birthday Champ, Adekunle Sunday-Fajana I take this moment not for granted because all things to me are beautiful in their time. Over the last year, I have visited some of the most beautiful cities in the world, met with some of the brightest minds, and enjoyed several sumptuous meals. Personally, I am in no position to complain; I can only stare at the clouds and applaud the creator for his benevolence towards me.  I know not what tomorrow would offer, but I am glad for what I have today. All that I am and all I will ever be is who God has destined me to be. I hope I do not fail God, myself, my family, and my country. Birthday 2025 All I desire is to become the best version of myself each and every single moment. Life in itself is whatever we make of it; therefore, I am looking t...

Screen time will never be a substitute for genuine human interaction. Connection is built over time; therefore, you need to go outside and touch grass. Go outside, say hello to someone- on the train, bus, or the cashier at the mart. Go outside, touch grass, and stop always claiming to be coy, shy, or an introvert. There isn’t much time to live through this moment that God has created for us- life should be lived, not hidden; spread your wings and embrace the heat of the summer.  8am In Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki Don’t hide yourself in your room, don’t bury your soul in the hole where light doesn’t shine through. Your body requires sunlight and penetration of light to help strengthen your inner core. Go outside, be at the gym, and keep fit. This life is ours to live, take care of yourself, and go out to see what life has to offer. Go jogging, take a walk, skip, smile, and embrace the entirety of a sunny day. Night walk to White cathederal in Helsinki Enjoy your youth, go w...

  Commencement: the end of one thing is the beginning of another. The day you end one phase of your life leads to a new unraveling- life goes on, and the camera never stops.  There are no rehearsals, and each moment serves as the opportunity to start again- what you fail to do today, you’ll eventually meet once again tomorrow; however, the test would be tougher and much harder than you can imagine. Don’t give up and never back down from whatever life brings your way; in this moment, we go through it and emerge successful.  Trips: Above and Beyond Get in there, take what is yours. This life is your own. 

  OBJECTIVE OF THE UPRISING PLATFORM The Uprising Platform (PHOTO CREDIT: Mr Femi Ojo) Originally, the Uprising Platform commenced as an Instagram platform in 2021; however, the project was put on hold due to several professional reasons. In March 2025, the blog site, Uprisingplatform.blogspot.com, was established due to the incessant creation of ideas that required promotion, attention, and earnest documentation; the channel was created to serve that purpose. The objective of the Uprising Platform is predominantly to document the emergence of talents from across the globe, Nigeria, and the rest of the world. The platform isn’t interested in reporting or sharing news information about mainstream personalities; instead, it is focused on building a worthwhile brand around burgeoning individuals across specific fields such as Entertainment, fashion (styling and profiling), and pop culture. The aim and objective of The Uprising Platform is to amplify the voices of those who have a ...

  This piece of work is for those who have no dream, those who have been seen as the butt of every joke, the forgotten, the screwups, and the broken-hearted. This is for those who lie awake at night seeking inspiration in positive spaces, waging war against their negative emotions and internal turmoil, and instigating conundrums in their minds.  This is for those who feel lost and can’t be found; they are everywhere but nowhere- those who stare into the deep waters and have heinous thoughts, dreaming is free, and nightmares can be chaotic; therefore, don’t find solace in the emptiness hovering in your heart. This is your life; it belongs to you. Therefore, you'll be sure to win this war against your own demons. You’ll be fine, you’ll make it, of course, God has got you, you’re in God’s hands now. Be free to bounce and ball, share your ideas and visions with the world. This is your life, it’s your number one business, you’ll do something worthwhile with it, this I promise y...

  The F in my surname, Fajana , stands for Family, Fun, Friends, and Familial endeavors. I have fun for a living, and I live for fun. I am alive to cruise and ooze something beautiful and let loose.   I don’t lose, though, but in the words of my friend, Double Gee , who is also known as Jzty, “ He who is down needs fear no fall.” Over here, we don’t die, we multiply- with me, you can come as you are. Cruise with me, fly, and stay fine without fear of being judged. Barbecue This life belongs to us, we won’t be here forever, but for the moment; therefore, come let us live a little because this life is once and there is no second chances to our existence here, therefore, live it right. Let’s make do with what we have- visit some of the most beautiful cities across the world, talk to friends and family, catch up, and share those heartwarming moments together.   chin chin & cake We don’t have all the money in the world, but we have God, friends, and family. Co...

  Welcome to August, the month for kings and Queens. The ones who embody the essence of God’s upper echelon creative designs, everything God created is impeccable, and I identify with it. The 8th month, where God came up with the ideologies of beauty and ethereal aura, was wired in the medulla oblongata of the individuals who were born within this timeframe. God instilled in us the gift to mettle and succeed, the benevolence to aid humanity, the mantle of kingship to rule, the mindset to persevere and accentuate towards a level of prominence. August One: For Kings and Queens The month that gave us superstars such as the iconic Pop artiste, Michael Jackson, ex-USA president Barack Obama, Usain Bolt, Jason Momoa, the month God gave us people such as you and me. This month is for us; therefore, let us do everything in Thanksgiving and gracefulness.   Come eat tacos with us Come lick ice cream with me What Do You Know About August? A beautiful month ahead I did a small res...