New Normal Group

Ever since I was a kid, I have been interested in the world of sound. I remember the good old days of cassette tape recorders, where my friends and I would create different kinds of radio shows and comedies. Little did I know that such an innocent hobby would turn into a life-long love affair, allowing me to work within radio, music, and television productions across the globe.

As an introvert, it’s the time that I get to spend alone that best recharges and refuels me. So perhaps one of the greatest gifts the developer community gave me was getting me to open up and come out of my shell. They made me feel safe, heard, and respected, so much so that I never once felt afraid to speak my mind or share my ideas. Ultimately, this led me to meet some pretty amazing human beings, many of which, in their own special way, helped get me to where I am today. It’s why I feel so strongly about the importance of connection. Conversations spark interest and inspiration and make our lives all the more exciting. 

I have a special kind of love and respect for my home country of Nigeria. The people are incredibly hardworking, intelligent, and unstoppable, creating a strength that I have felt from a young age. It came in many directions: from my parents, friends, neighbors, and pastor, making a colorful sense of community. Here we are celebrated for both who we are together and who we are as individuals. I think this has given me the perspective of there being inherent value to every human life.

Even though I consider myself an introvert, I enjoy nothing more than interacting with people. I think we have forgotten the immense power we as individuals have when it comes to impacting others. Offering unconditional kindness often feels like a dusty book left for too long on some forgotten corner shelf. Well, I am dusting off the cover to say that there will always be a place for kindness, even if it comes one smile at a time.