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  A Bit About Yourself: Background Story, Influences, Inspiration   Outfit styled by Boge Couture My name is Ani Ogechi Boluwatife , the creative director and founder of BOGÉ Couture. I have been in the fashion industry for over four years, specializing in asoebi outfits, ready-to-wear pieces, and selected bridal designs. Fashion has always been more than a profession to me; it is a means of expressing creativity, confidence, and culture.   My inspiration comes from the elegance of African women, the beauty of traditional fabrics, and the desire to create pieces that make women feel beautiful, confident, and unique. Growing up, I developed a deep appreciation for style and craftsmanship, which gradually evolved into a passion for fashion design. Ideation: How Did You Develop the Vision for Boge Couture?   Ideation: Boge comes up with a stylish outfit BOGÉ Couture was born from a dream to create a brand that blends sophistication, culture, and modern fas...

Let’s start from the beginning. Where are you from? I was born and raised in Ibadan, Oyo State , in a relatively middle-class family. I did my primary and secondary education there before moving to Ile-Ife to study at Obafemi Awolowo University . You didn’t start in tech. How did that transition happen? Tech personality, Oluwasayo Oladeji who is better known as Mr Sayo I initially gained admission to study Chemical Engineering . I liked chemistry a lot in secondary school and was quite good at it; I was even the laboratory prefect. Like many students, I assumed chemical engineering was basically advanced chemistry. That was a big misunderstanding. When I got to university, I realized chemical engineering was much more about engineering than chemistry, and I just didn’t enjoy it. By my third year, I knew I had to change course. I switched to Computer Engineering at the 400 level and had to repeat an academic year, but it was absolutely worth it. Where did your interest in computers co...

  Background: Let’s Meet You Uprising Platform Guest: Joseph Jacob (also known as JJ the Megadon ) My name is Joseph Maugbe Jacob, a data scientist based in the UK. Originally from Badagry in Lagos, Nigeria , I currently reside in Stockton-on-Tees, England . I hold an MSc in Applied Data Science from Teesside University , an institution with which I continue to collaborate, most recently on a joint project with Middlesbrough Football Club (MFC). I have a diverse background spanning experiences across business intelligence, machine learning, supply chain analytics, and performance analytics. My career has spanned several sectors, beginning in quality assurance and manufacturing at Guinness Nigeria , and now includes work in football analytics, one of several domains I explore through data science. I am passionate about using data as a tool for insight, impact, and innovation, particularly in areas that shape culture. Explanation of Data Science JJ at a Sports center In my...

  In this conversation with the Uprising Platform , a Nigerian in the diaspora, Chiamaka Ichoku , narrated some of the cultural differences between home and abroad. During the session, she highlighted how she is fascinated by the newfound phase in her life and several things that she has been able to attain while away from her home country, Nigeria. She didn't stop there; she disclosed that while Europe is an impeccable society, the system cannot be compared to the extroverted nature of the most populous black nation .   Chiamaka Ichoku How will you describe the Nigerian privilege ?   Chiamaka is enjoying her time in the diaspora The Nigerian privilege, to me, is not always something you see, but something you feel deeply in the way Nigerians carry themselves and navigate the world. It is the gift of being born into a people who are bold, expressive, and unafraid to take up space. Growing up Nigerian means I have learned to speak with my whole self; my voice, my...

  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 ...

  Japa is a common theme amongst Nigerians both at home and abroad; everyone talks about it. Young Nigerians with a troubled heart aspire to 'Japa' and live the life they’ve always dreamed of. They want to escape the heinous rulership of Nigerian leaders and find a more prosperous environment where they can thrive and create a life worthwhile for themselves and possibly for their family members. Listening to other people’s Japa story is usually quite humorous to me. There are days you laugh at someone else’s story, and other times, you’re the laughing stock. Japa Story: Understanding Why Nigerian Men Prefer Women Back Home to Those Abroad In this moment, though, I got to understand a narrative broader than a mere Japa story. I understood why men prefer to deal with their Nigerian counterparts rather than those with whom they reside or come across in Europe or North America. I’m in no position to judge people’s decision to take a life partner or whom to marry; however, I m...

  The thing about tribalism is that it eats deep into our system. Tribalism is the proverbial insect in the vegetable, instigating mental and emotional ailments. Tribalism is unhealthy to both the plant and the consumer. Tribalism hinders progress and fails to propel a society, continent, or nation toward unity, conviviality, and development. Tribalism serves little to no purpose; it doesn’t propel national development, nor does it bring about any form of meaningful existence to the lives of those who practice it. Multiculturalism is designed to beautify and promote unity in our communities; tribalism breeds resentment and division- where there is separation, progress is disregarded and abandoned without achieving any worthwhile results. The Rock Tribalism makes life difficult and makes it impossible to dwell peacefully in a community as friends, family, acquaintances, and fellow countrymen. Our language and ethnicity might suffer; however, we are of similar genealogy, race, and ...